Thread: Coleman Dual Fuel single burner stove

I have three.
Two single burner and one powerhouse

Works good just dont use E10 and maybe get some petrol stabiliser additive...

What do you guys see as the advantages of a Coleman dual fuel over a gas stove?

Originally Posted by Zeros

What do you guys see as the advantages of a Coleman dual fuel over a gas stove?

No gas bottle to carry (or worry about test dates).
Higher heat output that the disposable gas cannister type stoves.
Fuel available at Bunnings & most hardware stores.
Small volume of fuel gives a lot of hours cooking.
If you're stuck use petrol (but note the comments about potential problems related to this).


I often carry a dual fuel lantern as well, so fuel common to both.
Don't need to use battery power.
Big light output.




Colin

Originally Posted by gromit

No gas bottle to carry (or worry about test dates).
Higher heat output that the disposable gas cannister type stoves.
Fuel available at Bunnings & most hardware stores.
Small volume of fuel gives a lot of hours cooking.
If you're stuck use petrol (but note the comments about potential problems related to this).


I often carry a dual fuel lantern as well, so fuel common to both.
Don't need to use battery power.
Big light output.

Colin

Thanks Colin, all excellent reasons.
I guess shellite compared to gas is equally flammable. Do you carry in the plastic bottle it comes in, or decant into a fuel container?
Thanks.

Originally Posted by Zeros

Thanks Colin, all excellent reasons.
I guess shellite compared to gas is equally flammable. Do you carry in the plastic bottle it comes in, or decant into a fuel container?
Thanks.

In the plastic bottle usually, well protected in a drawer.
I probably should get a proper fuel bottle but haven't bothered for the last 18 years or so......

Colin

Hi,
The bush walking shops have a range of fuel bottles with a dispensing device built in, making it easy to get fuel in a small opening without spillage.
Cheers

Looking at reviews of the Coleman two-burner dual fuel stove, it sounds like the following are the key points... what do you guys reckon?

Pro's:
- Robust long lasting design
- Powerful burners
- Easy to get fuel
- No need to carry gas bottle
Cons:
- Can be difficult to adjust the two burners separately?
- Relatively tight pot space?
- Cant actually turn off until the fuel in the lines burns out?
- Messy - fuel drips from line when removed?

Hi,
The LH burner is for simmer only, it bleeds fuel/air mix from the main burner.
They take up a lot of space.
The fuel load is huge, it will last weeks.
Two single units would be a better arangement if space is an issue.
Mine would not turn off immediately , needed to turn it right down, then blow the flame out, then release the pressure.
Cheers