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| ChrisCM Member Since: 10 Jun 2013 Location: Cornwall uk Posts: 572   
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Ok, I’m convinced! Just one thing you Coleman owners could help with are the dimensions, on the Coleman EU site
https://www.coleman.eu/uk/p-23734-unleaded-2-burner-stove.aspx the footprint of the stove is given as 46 x 29 cm, the width is no problem but the depth may be, does the 29cm include the fuel tank? If not, how much does it add to the depth? Thanks, Chris 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black. |
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21st Aug 2018 2:55pm |
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| josefk Member Since: 09 Jun 2014 Location: lincolnshire Posts: 113 
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hi Chris,
I'm not at home to check the measurements on my coleman but no the 29cm depth isn't with the petrol tank fitted. I would estimate the tank adds ~10cm to the depth when fitted. Of course the tank goes inside the stove when its packed up so the 46x29x12 is correct for a stove "in transit" rather than in use. Cheers |
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22nd Aug 2018 9:17am |
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| ChrisCM Member Since: 10 Jun 2013 Location: Cornwall uk Posts: 572
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Thanks Josefk, since posting here others have told me what you’ve said and that the tank is self supporting on its lugs so should be ok on the cooker housing, just ordered one so I’ll find out for myself soon 👍 I’ll post a photo when it arrives. 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black.
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22nd Aug 2018 11:59am |
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| josefk Member Since: 09 Jun 2014 Location: lincolnshire Posts: 113
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nice one Chris.
at the risk of sounding patronising i found the stove to be a bit of a struggle at first - coming from a really nice multifuel MSR i found pressurising the coleman comparatively awkward (both before and during use). Now it's second nature and I find it a really excellent tool. basically if your like me you may initially wonder what all the fuss is about but don't worry... cheers |
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22nd Aug 2018 1:23pm |
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| ChrisCM Member Since: 10 Jun 2013 Location: Cornwall uk Posts: 572
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I like a challenge! So looking forward to a play. 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black.
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22nd Aug 2018 3:39pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8025  
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comments on getting used to it are well founded. they are cracking stoves but it can take a fair bit of time and patience to learn the most efficient ways of running it. Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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22nd Aug 2018 7:20pm |
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| ChrisCM Member Since: 10 Jun 2013 Location: Cornwall uk Posts: 572
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The Coleman arrived this morning, less than 24hours after ordering it.
Fuelled her up and she lit no problem, took a bit of time to get a blue flame, the tops were tinged yellow, had a couple of pops and the flame went yellow then with a bit of fiddling with the burner control got it blue again, bit of soot on the burner top, generator and the bottom of the kettle, may be that it’s new and needs running in? 😀  Click image to enlarge All shiney and new 😀 Click image to enlarge In position on the cooker housing Click image to enlarge Thar she blows ! 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black. |
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23rd Aug 2018 6:54pm |
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| Devon-Rover Member Since: 22 Jan 2015 Location: South Devon Posts: 916 
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Yellow flame suggest incomplete burn either fuel or air. did you prime the tank sufficiently? also the priming plunger should have a small hole in the securing ring to allow a drop of light oil like 3 in 1 just to keep the seal happy.
It should be the same process like the 533 and the 442 that I have which is a 30second prime 91 pump per second) light it then pump until the plunger can be held against the pressure about a 1/2 inch up against your finger pushing down. Colemans are fantastic stoves having actively used my sportster for something going on like 12 years. mostly run on petrol and occasionally coleman fuel and only just recently replaced the generator for the first time as performance was dropping off. Like landys one isn't enough,, so you'll need a single burner then a lantern and then a twin mantle as they are really bright.  Also can be found on Fb, Ytube, Insta & Twitter @4WDSouthwest |
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23rd Aug 2018 8:16pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581
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Now that is one nice looking Coleman and that kettle is like a mirror! Somehow I do not think I will put up a photo of our Coleman.
A second tank/generator is useful for fast change over if doing a lot of cooking. Now if running on petrol it is easier to carry the petrol in say 0.5/1 litre Ali bottles for filling the Coleman tank. Brendan |
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23rd Aug 2018 8:26pm |
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| AndyT66 Member Since: 19 Sep 2016 Location: Bedford Posts: 148  
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Slightly smaller gas stove but it's the mutts nuts and easy accommodates a large pan , kettle or frying pan
https://www.outdoorgear.co.uk/Vango-Roar-S...JsQAvD_BwE |
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23rd Aug 2018 11:14pm |
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| familymad Member Since: 13 Dec 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 3481 
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I took a screen shot from an older Coleman of how to light as I lost my instructions ages ago! Might be of use in 12 months when you get it out again!!
Click image to enlarge 1951 80" S1 2.0 1995 110 300TDI 1995 90 300TDI |
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24th Aug 2018 4:39am |
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| tookaphotoof Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: dordrecht Posts: 1279 
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Use an MSR Dragonfly myself. Have an Optimus Crux for when I need to fly but I also use it for a quick coffee ottes on the road. The Coleman dual burner is somethingI still need to buy. Not really needed,but a man needs his toys... 😬 |
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24th Aug 2018 7:25am |
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| dantastic Member Since: 04 May 2010 Location: London Posts: 367
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Congrats on your purchase! You won't be disappointed!
I use one of these for fuel. Comes with a handy spout and 2l is more than enough for a really long time. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hunersdorff-81020...B001IX673M |
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24th Aug 2018 12:30pm |
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| dorsetsmith Member Since: 30 Oct 2011 Location: South West Posts: 4554 |
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24th Aug 2018 12:46pm |
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