Need a new stove
Submitted: Thursday, Feb 10, 2005 at 23:50
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Member - Smocky (NSW)
Hello all,
I'm flicking the old companion stove. Despite Jimbo great advice on cleaning jets, it's too old now and needs new burners as
well. Time for a newy.
After reading that thread about Jimbo's jets, I'm inclined to get a coleman. Problem is, which one. We do mostly base camping with a few weekend trips. For the weekend trips, I'll stick to the little butane canister jobbies which are awesome for what they are.
Any thoughts on the benefits of the dual fuels? Are they hard to use? I'm happy to take an LPG gas bottle for it as need one for the fridge anyway :-).
Thanks for your help once again.
Reply By: Member - bushfix - Friday, Feb 11, 2005 at 07:09
Friday, Feb 11, 2005 at 07:09
G'day Smocky,
I've just picked one up off the Trader section for only $100. I searched the archives first to get more info, there are a number of good disccussions. I found that most people who switch to dual fuel Colemans, stick with them. I am much happier not carrying gas in the vehicle. If you go on longer trips, and have an unleaded vehicle, you don't need to worry about running out of fuel for cooking, they are very efficient. Best run on Shellite or Solvent 103 than unleaded as petrol is not as clean but some people just use unleaded and replace generator (around $25) or regularly clean it.
Mine is a 2 burner, main burner for cooking, second for simmer. They are easy to use, pressure is the key. You may just have to adjust your cooking methods, then you'll be set. Coleman have been making dual fuel stuff for 90 yrs so I reckon they have a good product, very
well built.
Get 'em online or any decent camping store, don't know if BigW/KMart sell them.
cheers,
Jeremy.
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Reply By: Member - Sand Man (SA) - Friday, Feb 11, 2005 at 07:43
Friday, Feb 11, 2005 at 07:43
Smocky,
You say you carry a gas bottle anyway.
Well mate, the Coleman dual burner gas stove will resolve all your concerns.
Like you, I gave my old Companion the flick (not really, I still have it in the shed) after my trip to the
corner country (SA) and the blocking of the jets from bulldust.
The Coleman stove does not have jets and therefore is not prone to blockage.
I looked at the dual fuel model and decided it wasn't for me. Didn't like the tank sticking out in front, or buggering about with them.
The stoves should be available at most camping store outlets (eg. Camping World) for less than $150 including electronic ignition.
Here's the Coleman Australia WEB site:-Coleman Stoves
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Follow Up By: Member - Sand Man (SA) - Friday, Feb 11, 2005 at 07:46
Friday, Feb 11, 2005 at 07:46
Will Try Again:-)
Coleman Australia
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Follow Up By: Outbacktourer - Friday, Feb 11, 2005 at 08:21
Friday, Feb 11, 2005 at 08:21
Agreed, Coleman low pressure regulated two burner is the way to go. Make sure you get the one with the red knob on the left for igniting, saves looking for a light. There are two models, one with, one without. Bought
mine on-line through Grangers.
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Follow Up By: flappa - Friday, Feb 11, 2005 at 09:06
Friday, Feb 11, 2005 at 09:06
I also bought a Low Pressure Coleman (with piezzo lighting).
One of the reasons I bought it was because its used in the Annex of a Camper Trailer , and I didn't want the risk of Flare ups.
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