PROPEX X1 Heater problems.

Post by **mininut** » 29 Oct 2006, 14:07

Help!!!! Can't seem to work out how to light my Propex X1. When I press the on/off button I can here the ignition clicking and the fan whirring. Also, I think it sounds like the gas ignites for a split second but then goes out. The red 'lockout' light comes on, not sure what that's for. I've had a look at the WIKI and it mentions a lack of pressure in the gas bottle, could this be the problem? Is that why the 'lockout' light is on?
Has anyone got a manual or instruction book for the X1 they could copy for me? I will obviously cover any costs invoved.
Many thanks.

Post by **kevtherev** » 29 Oct 2006, 14:10

Firstly have you a fully charged battery?

what gas are you using?

Post by **mininut** » 29 Oct 2006, 14:12

Not sure if battery is fully charged. She's not been run for a couple of weeks. I'm using butane.

Post by **kevtherev** » 29 Oct 2006, 14:17

A propex is quite fussy about voltage and will shut down if it doesn't get 11.5 v or above.
the butane is fine but consider swapping to propane for the colder weather.
the gas solenoid in the propex stuggles with butane that is liquid (colder weather)

Post by **mininut** » 29 Oct 2006, 14:23

Thanks for that. Will now go and check battery and maybe try to see how full my bottle is. Hoping to get away for a couple of nights in Wales so might just need the heater then!!!!!
PS this is my first t25/camper so please excuse any ignorance or dumbness!!!!

Post by **kevtherev** » 29 Oct 2006, 14:28

We all have to start somewhere it's not considered dumbness here

I have a propex and we find our camping season is all year!
any further problems and you can talk to propex themselves if we cant sort it out

http://www.propexheatsource.co.uk/

Post by **mininut** » 29 Oct 2006, 14:36

Thanks for that kevtherev. Is that rev as in RPM or as in a man of the cloth?

Post by **kevtherev** » 29 Oct 2006, 14:42

aaaah that's for you to find out

....see you at a meet or a show perhaps?

You've not said what van you have conversion etc why you bought it blah blah.... tell us, we'd like to know ....honestly, lots of anoraks on here

Post by **Bowton Lad** » 29 Oct 2006, 15:28

mininuts wrote: Thanks for that kevtherev. Is that rev as in RPM or as in a man of the cloth?

Could be both! ie: Vicar on a motorbike.

Post by **mininut** » 29 Oct 2006, 18:22

kevtherev,,,,,,,, 'twas the battery. Gave it a bit of a charge and everything seems fine. Will look out for a dog collar at a meet in the future, if I see one it's gotta be you!!!!!
Thanks again, problem solved.

Post by **mininut** » 29 Oct 2006, 23:29

kevthrev,,,,,,,,, my van is a 1990 1.9DG Autohomes Kamper with a solid sided pop top. Took me ages to find a 'good' one. Found it on ebay in Wakefield. Not perfect but pretty good. 56k, full history from new (service, mot's, invoices etc). Got it because we love camping and we wanted to be the ones sat in the warm dry van while some other poor bugg*r wrestled with their tent on a wet and windy day

Didn't realise how good this forum really is. Great to know there is somebody out there to give advice and help. The WIKI is fab - the T25 bible maybe?
Anyway here's a piccie of me van, hope you like.

Post by **kevtherev** » 30 Oct 2006, 19:06

That a fine looking van you guys have.

Yes, I know we shouldn't laugh but when the weather takes a turn to the wet 'n windy our van is the snuggest thing.... we even leave the curtains open and put on the warmest looking lights...just rubbing it in

Keep an eye on the club trips and shows we're always at one of them it would be nice to put a face to the van

Kev

Post by **mininut** » 01 Nov 2006, 22:55

Kev,,,,,,,,,, just recieved an e-mailed manual for my X1 from the Propex link you gave me. Thanks for your help.
Cheers, Paul.

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