Portable fire pits.

[eubank]

We've got several of those kinds from Camping World here at the park. We haven't taken them on trips because they ARE bulky. Instead, we might consider something along the lines of the pit-2-go, albeit homemade.

Lynn

[Poprivet]

I have this one - three years old - works great.
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Portable 35 inch Fire Pit with Carrying Case
Item ALZ107
List Price: $169.99
Sale Price: $109.98 (35% off)

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Dimensions: 35L x 35W x 21H inches
Solid .6mm gauge steel construction
Withstands weather's harsh elements
Portable - take it with you anywhere
Carrying case included

[easyride]

Originally Posted by Stefrobrts

I love the washing machine tub idea! What did you use to make the legs?

I used plumbing flanges 3/4 " ,bolt to bottom of tub ,screw in 3/4 nipples to desired length [I used 12" nipples] be sure to add caps to keep from sinking in sand also set at a slight angle for more stability.and yes 3 legs is the way to go.

[Pick]

Here's one I just built. It has a copper tube with 1/8" holes drilled in it. I fill it with some water to cover the tube, so it does not overheat and melt the soldered connection. I may cut this down so the water is right at the top of the tank and the fire will dance on top of the water.

It was made from an old out of test 100# propane tank that I cut in half.

[altamont]

Originally Posted by Gen Disarray

I have been tossing around the idea of getting a portable fire pit to take on the road. First, it would be good for no trace camping when boondocking. Second, it would be nice to have the fire pit where I want it instead of where someone else put it. SO, who among us takes one of these along on the road?

Anyone using one of these from camping world? other ideas?

I saw the same at Camping World for about $100 and picked it up on a whim. We really like it and take it on just about every trip, even boondocking. Easy to set up, take down and takes about the same room as a small spare tire. Light too. Just enough space to put the standard 16" logs in. All in all a good investment that the wife likes too.

[Airslide]

We also bought the "Pit to go" and love everything about it except... its heavy! My wife cant pull it out of the truck even though they show a nice lady in the add walking around with it all folded up. Its a really great concept and stores away nicely. Overall we are happy with it..

[WBCCI9898]

we went to the rally in Ptown in October and one the members had a portable fire bought from camping world....it was perfect!! the campgound did not alow fires but did allow this thing. It gave off perfect heat and when we were done......after alot of wine of course.... we shut off the gas and went to bed..... Amazing!

[Jimandrod]

Does anyone know who has the best price on the Fire Dancer?

[LHall]

So far,

Sergio has found one for around $80 if you sign up as a member

at this site Pullers Direct.com Worlds only distributor with the full inventory of Convert-A-Ball Products

[dogpound]

Jim;

Lou and I got our Fire Dancer at Cabellas, I believe. With freight and everything it was a little over $70. You might go on line to Sportsmansguide.com and see what they have. The have a wide variety of outdoors "stuff" but you have to be a member. They will gladly sign you up as a member if you purchase on line.
By the way, the lemoncello (spelling) is excellent that Lou made from your cookbook.

Bob
Member 4CU/CAC
WBCCI # 10105
AIR # 28748

[silverback]

We have an older, bigger Coleman portable pit/grill and finally got a chance to use it last week. It worked great. If you're camping some place that doesn't allow regular camp fires the fire dancers are very cool.

[Jimandrod]

Originally Posted by LHall

So far,

Sergio has found one for around $80 if you sign up as a member

at this site Pullers Direct.com Worlds only distributor with the full inventory of Convert-A-Ball Products

I went to Pullers and they had then for $78. It was $20 to join and $23 to ship. Total $121. I went to Poole's through Amazon and it was $99 and $13 to ship.... $112. So, I ordered it from Poole's - by the way, this is Rod's Christmas gift - well one of them. He never reads the posts here so it's cool. Now, did you ever get the glass chips for yours?

Originally Posted by dogpound

Jim;
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Lou and I got our Fire Dancer at Cabellas, I believe. With freight and everything it was a little over $70. You might go on line to Sportsmansguide.com and see what they have. The have a wide variety of outdoors "stuff" but you have to be a member. They will gladly sign you up as a member if you purchase on line.
By the way, the lemoncello (spelling) is excellent that Lou made from your cookbook.

Bob - was that a while back? Cabellas has them for $129 plus shipping now.

Glad to hear that you and Lou are enjoying the cookbook. We've had a lot of fun with them. They're selling like crazy. I may need to order a second printing. She's been telling me about all the things she's been making for you both.

Sorry that you won't be at the New Years rally.

[azflycaster]

I think you got a good deal on the dancer. I bought mine almost 3 years ago and paid a little under $100. The prices have gone up a lot since then. You can leave it at home for New Years, bring wood.

[flyfshr]

Originally Posted by azflycaster

...bring wood.

...and lots of it as we're all pyros at heart and go through it quickly.

Brad
FF

[Jimandrod]

Originally Posted by azflycaster

I think you got a good deal on the dancer. I bought mine almost 3 years ago and paid a little under $100. The prices have gone up a lot since then. You can leave it at home for New Years, bring wood.

but... since it's Rod's christmas gift he'll be disappointed if we don't bring it to the rally. Maybe we'll burn it for an hour or two then switch to wood.

[SteSpot]

For what its worth: We saw this one at the RV Show in Pomona, Ca www.campfireinacan.com. It is a little pricey on their website....can't remember what the show price was.....we didn't buy and don't know if it is worth it or not...they claim it is CSA Approved to 64,000 BTU on propane....pj

[Jimandrod]

Originally Posted by SteSpot

For what its worth: We saw this one at the RV Show in Pomona, Ca www.campfireinacan.com. It is a little pricey on their website....can't remember what the show price was.....we didn't buy and don't know if it is worth it or not...they claim it is CSA Approved to 64,000 BTU on propane....pj

I saw that website yesterday afternoon. It looks pretty cool but I have a feeling that it's spiffier version of the Fire Dancer at a much higher cost.

[Janet H]

Originally Posted by Jimandrod

but... since it's Rod's christmas gift he'll be disappointed if we don't bring it to the rally. Maybe we'll burn it for an hour or two then switch to wood.

My favorite time to use a Fire Dancer is in the early morning (with coffee). Many times we just don't want to build a wood fire in the morning - it takes tooo long, involves having to actually wake up and often we won't be at the camp site long enough to make it worth while. Turning on the fire dancer takes 3 seconds and no thought. Save the fire wood for evening.

[Jimandrod]

Originally Posted by Janet

My favorite time to use a Fire Dancer is in the early morning (with coffee)........ Save the fire wood for evening.

Yup - great idea!

[azflycaster]

Coffee at Jim and Rod's place...