Hi I'm after a new stove currently using the ridge monkey quad and to be honest it's cack
Any decent or new ones out there you craft carpers could recommend please
Any decent or new ones out there you craft carpers could recommend please
In reply to Post #1
You'll get loads of recommendations for cheap ones but I personally buy primus for gas cylinder stoves. Never ever had any problem that was insurmountable.
You'll get loads of recommendations for cheap ones but I personally buy primus for gas cylinder stoves. Never ever had any problem that was insurmountable.
In reply to Post #1
Ok I'll start with the cheap recommendations then. The Bulin T4. Had one for years and had zero issues with it, plus it packs down pretty small, has a preheater tube and is fairly stable. Bargain at less than twenty five quid normally.
Ok I'll start with the cheap recommendations then. The Bulin T4. Had one for years and had zero issues with it, plus it packs down pretty small, has a preheater tube and is fairly stable. Bargain at less than twenty five quid normally.
In reply to Post #1
If on budget then bulin t4 if you're not Primus easy fuel 2.I have had my primus years and it's never let me down or had a service
If on budget then bulin t4 if you're not Primus easy fuel 2.I have had my primus years and it's never let me down or had a service
In reply to Post #3
There was a raft of people online on bookface saying theres are failing etc. at the end of the day its a pass produced chinese stove, same as the trakker and carplife one i believe, I'd sooner have a primus for life or petrol coleman
There was a raft of people online on bookface saying theres are failing etc. at the end of the day its a pass produced chinese stove, same as the trakker and carplife one i believe, I'd sooner have a primus for life or petrol coleman
Had my T4 for about 6 years now, never skipped a beat
In reply to Post #6
Had mine a similar time, I took apart to clean once just for something to do. Yes the t4 is mass produced, but it's the “original” version of it. Without a trakker or whatever other logo and carp tax applied.
Whether there's been a change in quality recently I'm not sure but my mate got one two years ago and it's been fine for him.
Had mine a similar time, I took apart to clean once just for something to do. Yes the t4 is mass produced, but it's the “original” version of it. Without a trakker or whatever other logo and carp tax applied.
Whether there's been a change in quality recently I'm not sure but my mate got one two years ago and it's been fine for him.
In reply to Post #1
The way I see it you have TWO ! options
1st
cheap BULIN T4 stove great stove will work all year round but dont expect years of life ! you get what you pay for
BULIN LINKY POO
2nd
Primus Gravity 3 stove top quality expect in excess of 20 years trouble free total top quality
PRIMUS LINKY POO
The way I see it you have TWO ! options
1st
cheap BULIN T4 stove great stove will work all year round but dont expect years of life ! you get what you pay for
BULIN LINKY POO
2nd
Primus Gravity 3 stove top quality expect in excess of 20 years trouble free total top quality
PRIMUS LINKY POO
In reply to Post #1
Not used gas for years but have a coleman sportster petrol stove which is great. A full tank does a weekend and the heat from it is far superior to gas so it boils the kettle far quicker. They are expensive initially but the only thing that goes wrong with them is generator problems but I have a spare one in my bag along with pliers and can change one in a few mins if needed. You usually get 2-3 years off one generator.
Not used gas for years but have a coleman sportster petrol stove which is great. A full tank does a weekend and the heat from it is far superior to gas so it boils the kettle far quicker. They are expensive initially but the only thing that goes wrong with them is generator problems but I have a spare one in my bag along with pliers and can change one in a few mins if needed. You usually get 2-3 years off one generator.
In reply to Post #8
I've had my primus gravity stove for a good few years now...been excellent all the way through...
Definitely one to have a look at...👍
I've had my primus gravity stove for a good few years now...been excellent all the way through...
Definitely one to have a look at...👍
In reply to Post #1
Another for the Bullin stove, rock solid performer for years !
Another for the Bullin stove, rock solid performer for years !
Bulin T4.
Used and abused and stood my abuse so far for over a year.
Used and abused and stood my abuse so far for over a year.
In reply to Post #1
I binned my Coleman petrol stove about 15 years ago and although they won't get much love on here, I've been using a cheap gas canister stove with the pound gas cartridges. I only recently retired the first one and paid £15 for its replacement. Despite all the negative publicity these stoves get I've never had a problem in all weathers and wouldn't personally use anything else.
Its probably the only bit of "chavvy" equipment that I own but I love it, and if something isn't broken 🤪🤣🤣🤣
I binned my Coleman petrol stove about 15 years ago and although they won't get much love on here, I've been using a cheap gas canister stove with the pound gas cartridges. I only recently retired the first one and paid £15 for its replacement. Despite all the negative publicity these stoves get I've never had a problem in all weathers and wouldn't personally use anything else.
Its probably the only bit of "chavvy" equipment that I own but I love it, and if something isn't broken 🤪🤣🤣🤣
In reply to Post #13
Me to got rid of my petrol Coleman to much messing around filling always got petrol everywhere and and pumping to get pressure was recommended a better grade petrol which I had to drive miles to get i also didn't like the flare up when you light it I use a jetboil I don't think there's anything that boils water quicker brilliant stove and everything fits in the pot inc gas can
Me to got rid of my petrol Coleman to much messing around filling always got petrol everywhere and and pumping to get pressure was recommended a better grade petrol which I had to drive miles to get i also didn't like the flare up when you light it I use a jetboil I don't think there's anything that boils water quicker brilliant stove and everything fits in the pot inc gas can
I guess the most reliable stove or system has to be a Trangia in 27 or 25 guise.
There is no moving parts to fail or go wrong ,you can use Meths,Bioethanol,Gel,or even set it up if you want to run on gas or gravity fed systems..
I used mine last night ,in gale force easterly winds ,never missed a beat,I've had it many years
Remember it's a system ,not just a stove...in my very ,very humble opinion they take a beating ,and take some beating,also as I said I've used em inside my house,shed ,various tents and carp bivvies,I would NOT recommend the mini 28 t as its easily upended and you can't use it on a ground sheet ,the others 27 and 25 ,you can..
The suitcase stoves rig demon mentions,I also have some for a SHTF ,situation,also the never have let me down,as long as you don't put a massive hot pan over the canister housing.
Everyone should have alternative means of cooking and heating,especially right now....its why I would never live in property without a chimney,..
There is no moving parts to fail or go wrong ,you can use Meths,Bioethanol,Gel,or even set it up if you want to run on gas or gravity fed systems..
I used mine last night ,in gale force easterly winds ,never missed a beat,I've had it many years
Remember it's a system ,not just a stove...in my very ,very humble opinion they take a beating ,and take some beating,also as I said I've used em inside my house,shed ,various tents and carp bivvies,I would NOT recommend the mini 28 t as its easily upended and you can't use it on a ground sheet ,the others 27 and 25 ,you can..
The suitcase stoves rig demon mentions,I also have some for a SHTF ,situation,also the never have let me down,as long as you don't put a massive hot pan over the canister housing.
Everyone should have alternative means of cooking and heating,especially right now....its why I would never live in property without a chimney,..
In reply to Post #15
Yes there very good had one in early 90s the smell of meths put me off made me feel sick
Yes there very good had one in early 90s the smell of meths put me off made me feel sick
In reply to Post #1
Hi.
I have a few stoves the peak1 petrol from Coleman brilliant never misses a beat. Just keep the washer oiled I just put a bit of spray light on it. Never had issues with generator I always give it a little tap with a teaspoon. Before and after use. If I did is strip it down and soak in coke or bicarb. My other one I'm using now is the bulin t4 which I got off Amazon for 24 quid. Very good stove and powerful as well.
Hi.
I have a few stoves the peak1 petrol from Coleman brilliant never misses a beat. Just keep the washer oiled I just put a bit of spray light on it. Never had issues with generator I always give it a little tap with a teaspoon. Before and after use. If I did is strip it down and soak in coke or bicarb. My other one I'm using now is the bulin t4 which I got off Amazon for 24 quid. Very good stove and powerful as well.
In reply to Post #1
there really is only 2 options, coleman or primus IMO.
maybe MSR if you're feeling extravagant
i use a coleman all year round. why just wait til winter for a kettle to boil double quick, enjoy the benefits all year round haha!
there really is only 2 options, coleman or primus IMO.
maybe MSR if you're feeling extravagant
i use a coleman all year round. why just wait til winter for a kettle to boil double quick, enjoy the benefits all year round haha!
Not sure what model primus mine is but it's thirty + years old and still works fine.
In reply to Post #19
Yep my Primus original Gravity must be about that age too !
and apart from the piezo igniter being a bit temperamental now its been totally faultless in all those years you truly do get what you pay for with top quality Primus stoves
not sure how many Bulin stoves you would get thru in 30 plus years but I am quite certain the Primus would be far cheaper
Yep my Primus original Gravity must be about that age too !
and apart from the piezo igniter being a bit temperamental now its been totally faultless in all those years you truly do get what you pay for with top quality Primus stoves
not sure how many Bulin stoves you would get thru in 30 plus years but I am quite certain the Primus would be far cheaper
For the owners of the bulin t4, should the legs be tight to put into place when opening out ? .as I've just received mine and they seem really loose.
In reply to Post #21
Mine tend to flop about a bit and they have locking mechanism to keep them out or in, not much of an issue for me.
Mine tend to flop about a bit and they have locking mechanism to keep them out or in, not much of an issue for me.
Bulin T4
I wouldn't say my legs fold out solidly, they are quite easy to move back inwards as they don't ‘lock' out. However It has never caused me any issues and the cooker is very stable. Just check the legs before you place anything on top!
I wouldn't say my legs fold out solidly, they are quite easy to move back inwards as they don't ‘lock' out. However It has never caused me any issues and the cooker is very stable. Just check the legs before you place anything on top!
Cheers guys I thought I might of had a iffy one as they proper flap about .
In reply to Post #21
Rest the rivet on a substantial bit of metal and give it a sound tap with a hammer .
Rest the rivet on a substantial bit of metal and give it a sound tap with a hammer .
In reply to Post #25
Probably give that one a miss with my track record with hammers lol
Probably give that one a miss with my track record with hammers lol
Ive had a primus omni fuel stove for over 20 years and its never let me down once, probably the most reliable thing ive ever bought.
In reply to Post #19
Goose, that's a Primus Himalaya i believe. i have the same one! recently lent it to someone and that melted the ignitor :( (handed back to me in its bag without telling me as well...)
Goose, that's a Primus Himalaya i believe. i have the same one! recently lent it to someone and that melted the ignitor :( (handed back to me in its bag without telling me as well...)
In reply to Post #28
Ive had the same stove for somewhere in the region of 25 years, its had literally zero maintenance in that time and still works fine, the piezo electric lighter disappeared about 10 years ago in some forgotten incident but thats user error really. Wouldnt hesitate to buy another and quite surprised that the price is still within my limit. One of my better buys over the years.
Ive had the same stove for somewhere in the region of 25 years, its had literally zero maintenance in that time and still works fine, the piezo electric lighter disappeared about 10 years ago in some forgotten incident but thats user error really. Wouldnt hesitate to buy another and quite surprised that the price is still within my limit. One of my better buys over the years.
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