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Old 07-27-2005, 08:43 AM   #1
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Gas Campfire

During our last forums rally at Trout Lake, I was introduced to a novel idea (to me) when we gathered around the campfire. CJohnson and his friend Theo brought out a propane fueled campfire called "Fire Dancer". The campground had just posted a "NO CAMPFIRES" sign that day in our campground. This was a safe alternative because there were no sparks, no smoke, not a lot of heat thrown off (OK, because it was a warm evening), but provided the ambiance of a campfire. It was great, and I think most rallyers enjoyed having the "fake fire"! It only weighs 14 lbs, is 7.5" x 14" in size so would be easy to store, burns about one pound of propane per hour (20 hours of fire on a large tank), and no mess or hassle of carrying wood or buying wood at the campground for $6.00/bundle. I did a search on the forums and found one thread, with "fire dancer", or "gas campfire".....and that was a post by "California Streamin", who got one of these for Christmas.
Anyone else out there using one of these.........and how do you like it??
Here's a link to what they look like Gas Campfire
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Old 07-27-2005, 09:39 AM   #2
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We don't have one...but a couple of members in our unit do and share. They are a nice alternative to a 'real' fire when things are to dry or restrictions apply, which is almost all summer here.

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Old 07-27-2005, 10:35 AM   #3
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We just got one! Hubby was really taken with the one at Troutlake. We'll keep you posted.
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Old 07-27-2005, 11:37 AM   #4
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Heh heh - getting crowed in the truck..

For those who don't know, Gary and Janet have the primo camp setup.....

Another toy for me to be jeoulous of!
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elaborate Janet- we all would like to share your ideas....
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Old 07-27-2005, 02:21 PM   #6
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Where & how much???

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We just got one! Hubby was really taken with the one at Troutlake. We'll keep you posted.
Janet......so where did you end up buying yours.........how much did you pay....and did you get the logs and grill also (don't mean to be nosy, but I guess I am )???
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Old 07-27-2005, 02:32 PM   #7
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It was ordered from Poole & Sons www.pooleandsons.com last week. They had it on sale. We paid $94.95 and $7.73 frieght. It arrived in 3 days.

We only got the fireplace and not the log insert. I thought it would be easy to find a couple of pieces of fake log to put inside - WRONG! I will be ordering the log insert - i guess.....

It came with vermiculite and is really nifty. It burns w/o the funny ceramic log but looks less.... real.
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Old 07-27-2005, 03:13 PM   #8
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Talking Campfire traditions ...

Will just any brand of marshmellows work, or do you need a special kind?
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In my skim of the website, did I miss the size/diameter? Janet is going to think I'm the most curious person out there. Usually, I'm more like Cliff Clavin...feeling very "off my game" today.

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Will just any brand of marshmellows work, or do you need a special kind?
Anyone tried peanut butter smores?
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it's about 15" across - but puts out a pretty good flame despite it's conservative stature.
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FIRE DANCER SPECIFICATIONS
  • No assembly required
  • Includes long-stem lighter
  • Weather-proof lid
  • All steel construction
  • Easy to light and turn off
  • No clean up
  • Small and easy to carry
  • Only 14 pounds
  • Pit w/o stones 14" dia.
  • Pit with stones 33" dia.
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Pit with stones 33" dia.
Where did you find that? Is there a bigger one available. We were pretty impressed with the little one at the campout, but a big one on the deck at home would be WAY cool!
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Old 07-27-2005, 04:34 PM   #14
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The fire burner is 14" - the stone ring that they sell to go around it is 33"
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Cool Ok..... I caved in and ordered one .....

sans grill and faux stones, but got the faux logs! Now I suppose every time I use the thing, it'll remind me of the Olympic cauldron, and even inspire me to do something fantastic.....but I guess I'd already be doing something fantastic.....like camping with my AS!!!!! The thing that impressed me is that I don't have to buy or bring wood camping, and when I want to turn in at night......I just turn off the gas......too easy !!
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Old 07-27-2005, 06:37 PM   #16
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i know what silvertwinkie would say...... oh...btw, does it come with druids?
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I love it! But if Janet and Jim have one, then there's no need for me to buy one, since I see them everytime I go camping
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Druids ?

...Don't tell Me U have DRUIDS, LOL... I guess one of those fire things take the reality out of the tradition of camp-fire get2gethers..., U kn, like when the front bench seat went outta cars, U lose that " 2getherness " that slidin in2 oneanother whilst whizzin round the bends...lol, I bn 2 the Witch place at Salem, Mass:, AWSOME...Spooky, nvr slept for 3 days...Lmao...btw What R peanut butter smores ! ???...Chris.....
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S'mores: Roast several marshmellows till perfectly toasted, hot and drippy.

Make a sandwich with 2 graham crackers, above mentioned marshmellows and a bar of milk chocolate. Allow heat to soften chocolate and enjoy. Merlot goes well with....

I have no idea where the peanut butter goes. Anyone?
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Jim you have one, We have one, Theo has one. If we could get all three going with the wood campfire, and our two propane heaters, I think we could turn cold nights into a very warm party.
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