I have one of the original flat Coleman cast iron units - just the thing for bacon or pancakes! My DD has one of these 'kitchens' vary handy if you have the space to lug it along. Stand - if you aren't going to cook on a tailgate or picnic table, these are a nice item to have on hand. An old fan.Īccessories that make the stove easier to use or improve operation.: I also have adapters for propane and a dedicated 2 burner propane stove for indoor use, if needed. I have a pair of two burner stoves - one white gas only, bought in 1975 and a newer duel fuel that I picked up with a lot of lanterns for $20. The check valve is a separate part and easy to replace, if necessary. I've always been able to clear the unit by squirting some "brake cleaner" into the pump body and letting it sit. In this video, the person could have oiled the cup and likely been good to go, with nothing more than removing the pump rod assy.Ĭheck values can be come plugged. The pump leather should be oiled occasionally - this is true for the lanterns as well ( pump leather replacement) The few items that can or may need to be replaced or serviced are theįuel tank (pump, check valve and filler cap gasket) Keep the stove clean, store out of the weather and use good quality fuel. Maintenance of the units is straightforward. This allows the use of your stove indoors with little risk of a fire or explosive fumes - if care is exercised.Īs for operating instructions, the web offers a number of well done videos to walk the new owner through the filling, lighting and other processes. These typically cost about $20 and can be found at most Big Box stores. Untrained operators have been known to start major fires with their stupid mistakes. This adapter may be necessary as many Nathanial Parks have banned 'liquid fuel' stove as a fire hazard. You can purchase an adapter to run these on the small propane tanks. If you wish to run auto fuel, carry a spare generator, there just a few dollars and take up little space. I have no issue with leaving Coleman brand fuel in the tank or font over the summer with no fear of ill effects. Pro tip The Coleman fuel in the metal can will last for decades if stored properly. These are sold today as white gas and as 'duel fuel' - for both automobile gasoline and Coleman fuel (naptha) You can run auto gas in a 'regular' 400 series stove but run the risk of clogging the gas generator because of fuel additives mandated the Government.
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How the stove is made today - with a bit of Company history. These are also a quality, American-made product. I'll explain later why I don't cover the different propane stoves, and the Coleman Company offers a raft of these today. You are morel likely find a newer 400 series stove for sale at a jumble store or GROJ sale for under $20 - thus my focus on the 'newer' 400 series for this post. There are older Coleman's, like this 1921 stove/ovenīut these are 'true' antiques and command very high prices.
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( Coleman US stoves – mid 1950s – present) This site has a photo history of the earlier 400 series stoves. In its most current form, the stove was irst sold in 1954 as a camping stove. The Coleman 400 series dual burner stove (suitcase stove) is a true classic.