dual fuel stoves

Darrin,
I got two!! I would never go back to gas stoves...
I initially bought one to complement my gas stove (Coleman) for quick stops.
After using it I bought another one, that way I would have two burners for less space.
They simmer quite well, I got the Coleman Sportster, I put them both on a small box which takes less space than the flat gas stove.
Pros:
They start even under freezing conditions where gas won't
They are economical and run on either unleaded or shellite.
Depending on how much cooking you do the fuel will last a few days, on a trip accross the simpson cooking every night I only refilled it twice in one month (about a litre in total)
You don't depend on gas fills which are expensive...
They burn very hot at max (ideal for windy conditions)
Light... they don't weigh much
Cons: Until you get used to it, they burn yellow when first started for a few seconds....

I also bought a coleman dual fuel light which is excellent too and very economical to run...
Will

the only draw back i know of is that since you are doing to the petrol what the wagon engine does to it you get the same smell as from the exhaust if the wind is the wrong way, and unlike gas or butane, you'd never make toast straight from it for the same reason.

I have one and don't like it at all. Been in the shed for 2 years now. Found it would turn everything black or be too hot. Have gone back to gas much easier I feel.

Darrin, i have a three burner dual fuel stove and think it is fantasic.It is very cheap to run, have absolutly no smell ,and yes i cook toast on mine and am still alive.They are very light weight,and i have no trouble with things being to hot or burning.I rate them very highly and wouldnt go back to gas.It is very handy also if your vehicle is unleaded as well just in case you run out of fuel for the stove.

Darrin,
have used dual fuel stoves and light for 4 years now and wouldnt go back to gas. runs much cleaner and better with shellite, ULP is last resort. If you have a local Ampol distributor handy buy a product called SOLVENT 143, same as shellite but around $36.00 for 20LT drum with tap fitted for easy transfer. 20LT lasts an awfully long time.

darrin
i also agree i used to be a cook in the army b4 i had a wake up to reality call and we used dual fuel cookers all the time out bush and during power outs or training exercises and i found them to be great to adjust under windy conditions or just getting the heat right.
I think its important that the generator is clean and occasionally run at least shellite to clean the system and ensure the pump and generator are clean (same with lanterns).
even with crazy fuel prices it beats gas hands down on value for $ and try getting gas at a lot of places now sincee they are all swap and go.
chhers

good point toonfish, about swap and go. refills are becoming a thing of the past

thank you all for the info on the stove it has been most helpfull.

Cheers

Darrin, I've had my dual fuel stove for 2 years, no problems. Do your self a favour and get a Northstar dual fuel lantern as well.