Coleman 424 2-Burner Dual-Fuel?

[Lindenwood]

I have always simply cooked on the campfire, but have been leaning toward a dual-fuel stove to start up an actual "kitchen" for camping. I had the Coleman 533 single-burner like 10 years ago and didnt have any issues. But, I hardly used it being more minimalist back then, and it was either tossed or is somewhere back home.

I am pretty well set on the 424 since it is capable of running on gasoline, which I always have. This adds convenience and minimizes extra required equipment, and allows it to double as a pretty enduring emergency cooking option without resorting to charcoal (I have 22-25 gallons of fuel on hand at any given time).

I guess, I'm just asking if the 424 is a decent buy. It is only $30 more than the single-burner option, and fits in my 4Runner's storage drawers since it collapses pretty flat.

Otherwise, thanks for all the great threads on vehicle kitchens!

 

[Cort]

I’ve had the same stove since around 1990 with absolutely zero problems. Go for it!

 

[TerryD]

Buy used! All the older stoves will run on gasoline. The reason they weren't advertised that way was the prevalence of leaded fuels at the time. I've got 3 stoves, two two burners and one three burner. Haven't paid over $25 for any of them.

 

[Lindenwood]

Thanks for the tip! While none I've found so far are quite that cheap, there are several on ebay for under $60. Though, I have had bad luck with used goods so I might have to search around for one I can test in person.

 

[TerryD]

Thanks for the tip! While none are quite that cheap, there are several on ebay for under $60. Though, I have had bad luck with used goods so I might have to search around for one I can test in person.

Don't buy Coleman gear off ebay. Too many price gougers. Craigslist, FB or flea markets are usually best. I bought a 1970 Sears two burner for $5 off Facebook, oiled the pump leather and have been using it ever since.

 

[utspoolup]

Buy used! All the older stoves will run on gasoline. The reason they weren't advertised that way was the prevalence of leaded fuels at the time. I've got 3 stoves, two two burners and one three burner. Haven't paid over $25 for any of them.

This. But it may be the wrong time to do so, in the fall is where people offload camping supplies. My best steal was a 2 burner that looked like it was used just once on one burner. Guy sold it to me for $5.00, when I went to go pick it up, he asked if I needed white fuel and said, I have a few gallons already, but how much, and he said "almost 2 gallons" which I replied no, how much for them, and he said take them, I dont have use without the stove....

I have 4 if not 5 of these stoves and they are great, more so if you can find a good priced one (did you know they go for $100 or more at walmart now!). But my go to for most thinks include backyard cooking is the partner steel 22". I just like the recessed knobs, construction/ build quality, and I have the stand and blockoff plate so it can turn into a table so its an all in one for me camping.

 

[Lindenwood]

Just to close out this thread for any future searchers, I did buy this stove. Ive only had a chance to use it once this year (this morning, since we evac'd for Hurricane Michael), because there isnt a lot of Summer camping in Florida during the summer, heh. But, it worked great and the wife loves it! She is really excited to not have to cook over a scorching campfire anymore. If I have any major issue or revelations, I'll add them, but I expect years of trouble-free, as-expected performance!

 

[great08]

I have only used mine a few times so far. It has been great. Did a massive dutch oven/stew during a power outing once with it. Which is the original reason why I bought it... being a responsible human being/parent and all.

It is hard to purposefully pour the fuel out of the tank. I took the lid off and tried to empty it for storage once. So it is designed not to spill. Which is a good thing for long shaky roads I assume.