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furpod
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Topic: Outdoor Stove for Garage Models Posted: 05 Sep 2017 at 2:34pm |
Well.. just like a home, if high pressure routing of the lines was done, then you would need a separate regulator at every device.. that's a lot of expensive high pressure line, and 5 or so regulators, rather then less expensive and less dangerous low pressure lines and 1 regulator.
BTW, you CAN buy grills and such that ARE low pressure already, after all, one comes with the garage models when new. Coleman probably sells 250 grills to people with out low pressure available, for every one they sell to people who do.. so their main market, isn't us..
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GLBCamper
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Posted: 05 Sep 2017 at 2:44pm |
Originally posted by furpod
Coleman probably sells 250 grills to people with out low pressure available, for every one they sell to people who do.. so their main market, isn't us..
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What?!? You mean to tell me the world doesn't revolve around pod people??
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Posted: 05 Sep 2017 at 2:44pm |
We mostly boondocks, and prefer not to cook inside other than boiling water. We also do not like having to cook within whatever radius of fuel hose. I refill the one pound green bottles for one season then recycle them. That's what works for us.
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Keith-N-Dar
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Posted: 05 Sep 2017 at 3:55pm |
We have a conventional Coleman stove that is useful for outside cooking as well. We use it for tailgating at Road America also along with a gas grill that runs on the green tanks. I have not graduated to refilling them yet so they get recycled. We don't have a garage model, so the stove sits on the picnic table or a portable table.
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mario
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Posted: 05 Sep 2017 at 4:41pm |
Originally posted by GLBCamper
Originally posted by furpod
Originally posted by mario
Thanks for clarifying that everything in the pod runs on low pressure. The Coleman stove has a regulator on it so I assume that it also runs on low pressure. So if I remove the regulator and attach the stove directly to the pod's quick connect will I have the proper pressure for the stove? |
Yes.
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I get WHY we need to modify the regulated stove to get it to work (won't work with two regulators). And I get HOW to modify it (per YouTube video). But I still maintain that we shouldn't have to modify commonly used campstoves in order to get them to work with the commonly installed quick connect. I, personally, would be happy to purchase a lightweight 2 or 3 burner TABLETOP stove without a regulator, and I can't be the only one. So far, I haven't found one. |
Thanks for all the good advice. I am getting a education in all this and I think I am getting a handle on it. I too find it ridiculous that it takes so much work to modify camp stoves to work with the RV propane quick connect. I have looked at all the on-line videos and have not seen one where a Coleman two burner stove (not the grill) has been modified for such use. The problem with the Coleman stove is connecting to the very small and finely-threaded brass fitting that fits into the stove. None of the RV shops, propane stores, or box stores have the right fitting. And have not even be able to find an adapter on-line. The best option for me at this point is to punt on using my Coleman stove and purchase another stove/burner that can be easily attached to the quick connect. Am looking at the Camp Chef Explorer 2 and other similar stoves. Notice to Coleman: I will think twice before buying one of your products in the future.
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GlueGuy
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Posted: 05 Sep 2017 at 5:53pm |
There are adapters for almost anything you want to do.
Our house uses propane, and everything in it runs on 11" water column (AKA low pressure). There is a high-low regulator just outside the house. In our locality it is illegal to run high pressure once you penetrate the outside wall.
The key is to know what pressure is needed and where.
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furpod
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Posted: 05 Sep 2017 at 6:27pm |
Originally posted by mario
Thanks for all the good advice. I am getting a education in all this and I think I am getting a handle on it. I too find it ridiculous that it takes so much work to modify camp stoves to work with the RV propane quick connect. I have looked at all the on-line videos and have not seen one where a Coleman two burner stove (not the grill) has been modified for such use. The problem with the Coleman stove is connecting to the very small and finely-threaded brass fitting that fits into the stove. None of the RV shops, propane stores, or box stores have the right fitting. And have not even be able to find an adapter on-line. The best option for me at this point is to punt on using my Coleman stove and purchase another stove/burner that can be easily attached to the quick connect. Am looking at the Camp Chef Explorer 2 and other similar stoves. Notice to Coleman: I will think twice before buying one of your products in the future. |
Just out of curiosity, did you watch any of the you tube videos? I think all of them are working on Coleman equipment, AND I know for sure they show what and where to buy what's needed. I don't know for sure, because my Coleman gear is all white gas, the way the good Lord intended, but I see no reason for them to be using different threads and regulators one one versus the other..
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Posted: 05 Sep 2017 at 6:29pm |
Originally posted by GLBCamper
Originally posted by furpod
Originally posted by mario
Thanks for clarifying that everything in the pod runs on low pressure. The Coleman stove has a regulator on it so I assume that it also runs on low pressure. So if I remove the regulator and attach the stove directly to the pod's quick connect will I have the proper pressure for the stove? |
Yes.
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I get WHY we need to modify the regulated stove to get it to work (won't work with two regulators). And I get HOW to modify it (per YouTube video). But I still maintain that we shouldn't have to modify commonly used campstoves in order to get them to work with the commonly installed quick connect. I, personally, would be happy to purchase a lightweight 2 or 3 burner TABLETOP stove without a regulator, and I can't be the only one. So far, I haven't found one. |
Yes, and some things are easier to adapt than others. The unique Coleman fitting is a major pain. Frankly, no one I've talked to knows how. That includes RV dealers and propane shops that specialize in custom work. So it's a new (and better) stove for me. All I need is to make a new hose using standard fittings.
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mario
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Posted: 05 Sep 2017 at 6:32pm |
Furpod - yes I did watch all the videos. They deal with modifying the Coleman grills, not the two burner stove. Same approach, however, the stove has a unique fitting that no one I've talked to can adapt to. That includes RV dealers and specialty propane shops that do custom work for RVs.
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mario
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Posted: 05 Sep 2017 at 6:35pm |
ps. the fitting for the older Colman two burner propane stove uses a small threads. I have not been able to locate an adapter that fits that.
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