Vic

I dont know what type of sprit stove you are talking about but when I am off 4WDing I use a Coleman 2 burner dual fuel stove. I prefer to run it on Shellite rather than Petrol as it seems to give a cleaner burn, over time no sooting around the burner. However Shellite last time I purchased was around the $4/litre.

The only downside I found was that in the cold, less than 10C, it is a bit hard to fire up with a tendency to flare giving off fumes. This was much worse with Petrol than Shellite.

When burning normally I have not noticed any fumes and often make toast with one of those gauze things and dont notice any fuel taste. Great stove and has served me well for many years.

BTW When my parents took me camping as a youngster (60 year ago) they used all Kero gear. Used to prewarm the Kero in the burner with Metho then fire up the burner. Now that stuff did fume and smell plus add flavour.

Hi ..

We use the propane ones that have been mentioned.

They were rather new on the market in 2000 & we were given one as a 'going away' present before we went 'round the block'.  After trying it we put the primus thingo in the shed  .. probably still there.

We now have two of them & often use then on top of the 5 burner BBQ at home rather than firing up the gas BBQ.  Use them almost daily when vanning.

At $5 for 4 canisters of gas & the stove  for around $14, they are the only way to go... just wish someone would market a two burner version!

ps.. We carry one in an old drill case with all the (mini) implements for a BBQ  .. hot plate, tongs, knife, oil, kitchen paper, baking paper, wind tamers, alfoil, egg rings, rubbish bags, egg slice, spare gas cartridge, etc. .. never get caught out.

Cupie wrote:

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At $5 for 4 canisters of gas & the stove  for around $14, they are the only way to go... just wish someone would market a two burner version!

 

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Some-one does Cupie.  Can't remember who, but will look when I finish here, and let you know.   They cost about $99.00 if I remember rightly.

Found one, but you'll have to check price with a retailer.

 

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Coleman 2-Burner Propane Stove Coleman has updated their classic! When you roll into camp hungry, you'll appreciate the speed and ease of cooking with this propane stove. This double-burner stove is capable of delivering 11, 000 BTUs per burner, heating a quart of water in 4.5 minutes. One 16.4-oz. cylinder of fuel will last over an hour with both burners on high. PerfectFlow control system delivers stable heat output by producing a steady flow of fuel, even in high altitude, low fuel or cold conditions. Two folding WindBlock shields can be oriented vertically to block burner and grill from winds, improving efficiency and reducing cooking time. The shields can be oriented horizontally for convenient side shelves to hold condiments and cooking utensils; top lid also serves as a wind block. Burner output control knobs supply variable control over cooking temperature--from simmer to full boil for perfect outdoor cooking. Easy-to-clean aluminized steel cook-top wipes clean; removable heavy-duty nickel chrome grill. Durable, textured metal case and resists rust and cleans easily. Requires propane fuel canister, sold separately; can be operated from bulk cylinders with appropriate adapter. "

 

 

I agree with every-one else about the small Stoves..  I keep one in the Campervan, and one in the Kitchen, for when the Power goes out.

Cheers,

Sheba.

May or may not be relevant to Vic's inquiry but an adaptor is available for the type shown in Sheba's post that enables it to be connected to a standard POL type gas bottle. (4.5 or 9 kilo types)

I have one similar to Sheba's plus a barbecue plate for it that I set up as my "outside" stove when I'm camped up for several days or more. I just use the spare gas bottle from the front of van that I remove and place near the stove.

Note that it has to be connected to the high pressure (gas bottle) side of the regulator as the stove's own connector is fitted with its own regulator.  It cannot be connected to a gas outlet on the van.

Remember that Propane cannisters can freeze when it is very cold.

I have had a couple freeze up over the years.

jimricho wrote:

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Onedodger wrote:

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Remember that Propane cannisters can freeze when it is very cold.

I have had a couple freeze up over the years.

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 The cannisters for those little cheapie stoves are actually butane not propane. The cannister that Sheba is referring to for the Coleman stove is propane, the same as in the normal gas cyliders.  I only mention this as I don't know whether or not it is relevant to the freezing issue.

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 Oooops!  Sorry if I misled anyone with my post ... It is the cheapie butane ones that I favour.

Has anyone seen one of those in a twin configuration?

sorry ..

ps. I recall that if you order dishes like Mongolian lamb in one of the many Asian resturants here, they often bring it to the table with one of these butane stoves (yes usually 'lucky' red ones).  We are fortunate in my area to have dozens of great asian resturants.

Sorry Guys,

Going to fast again.   Didn't nut out the difference between Propane and Butane.  I have seen a Dual Burner Butane one being used in the back of a vehicle on one of the Outdoors Programmes on TV some time ago.

Lost the details when I lost my Favourites a couple of weeks ago, so I'm having trouble finding it again.  Wish I could remember the Brand name.   I'll keep looking.

Cheers,

Sheba.

Not sure if this is the right one.    Still looking.

 

 

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Sheba.

-- Edited by Sheba on Sunday 22nd of May 2011 04:03:24 AM

Good points Jim, thanks