mikeb9550
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I know a lot of folks do propane. I myself have used it for years and have a couple. I just recently got the bug for some white gas camping gear. So far, I picked up a few lanterns and a couple stoves. It drives my wife crazy on how much camping gear I have. But hey, its a hobby.
I know is sounds stupid but I have some fond memories of camping when I was a kid and we had one of these pump stoves and lanterns. Now that I finally bought one, I actually prefer it. They work great.
My question is, do people usually fill their tanks at home before they go camping or fill at the camp site? I would think since the tank has a seal, it wouldnt leak. I know for storage you should empty.
I trying searching the internet and didn't come up with anything.
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Had one before I bought the propane conversion kit.Mine was always full,just make sure the vent screw is tight and pressure released when storing.We also carried a can of fuel.
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mikeb9550
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jetboater454 wrote:Had one before I bought the propane conversion kit.Mine was always full,just make sure the vent screw is tight and pressure released when storing.We also carried a can of fuel.
Thanks, Also thinking about trying the propane conversion kit. Really like the power these things put on on white gas. Do they perform the same with LP?
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The pressure vessels on the actual appliance seems to be much more durable than the original fuel can. Coleman Fuel is good for starting camp fires too. Instant bon fire! Is that dangerous?
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mikeb9550 wrote:I know a lot of folks do propane. I myself have used it for years and have a couple. I just recently got the bug for some white gas camping gear. So far, I picked up a few lanterns and a couple stoves. It drives my wife crazy on how much camping gear I have. But hey, its a hobby.
I know is sounds stupid but I have some fond memories of camping when I was a kid and we had one of these pump stoves and lanterns. Now that I finally bought one, I actually prefer it. They work great.
My question is, do people usually fill their tanks at home before they go camping or fill at the camp site? I would think since the tank has a seal, it wouldnt leak. I know for storage you should empty.
I trying searching the internet and didn't come up with anything.
I have had mine for 35 years. The stove tank is pretty large so no problem with that running out. For a weekend the lantern would be fine also unless you leave it on all night. Then it may run out the 2nd night. If you are asking if it is OK to travel with these units full then yes. Just let the pressure out. They won't leak.
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The propane adapters for use with the white gas stove work great! Walmart has them for around $18. Make sure the spring that attaches it is secure, so it doesn't disconnect while in use.
I use both all of the time.
You can get an adapter hose so the bottle can be left on the ground, or use the larger tanks, which come in 5, 11, and 20 pound sizes.
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I never liked traveling with the little tank full. No good reason...Just didn't feel right. I also did not like carrying the cheapy one gallon Coleman fuel can either. So I bought a regular good quality 2 gallon fuel Jerrycan. And always carried that in my truck box. And I would empty the stove and lantern cannisters into the Jerrycan before traveling. I know it probably doesn't make a whole lot of sense. I just felt the real fuel can was better than the Coleman stuff for traveling. Less chance for the fuel can to get punctured or to tip over and leak out the vent. I have a healthy respect for the volativity of gasoline and the fumes.
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I always did when we used to tent camp.
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Old-Biscuit
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When we had 'white gas' appliances (stove, lanterns etc.) carried them full and carried a can of fuel.
The appliance tanks are better built than that can of fuel....
Never gave it a second thought and never had a leak problem except for the can of fuel weeping due to change in elevations/temps.
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I always carried them fueled but depressurized. The pressure tanks, closed, are less of a spill risk than the flimsy fuel cans we also carry, and less of a flammable vapor risk than the LPG canisters with their potentially leaky main valves and the safety valves.
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