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04-19-2019, 11:20 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2021 30' Globetrotter
East Northport
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 141
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I've been using a Solo Stove Bonfire for a few years now and love it. Didn't realize they now offer a stand to lift it off the ground. Just ordered one. Thanks!
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04-19-2019, 12:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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04-19-2019, 12:59 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 28' Flying Cloud
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Georgetown (winter)Thayne (summer)
, Texas & Wyoming
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 6,602
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I received one last year and it works fairly well, but still can smoke sometimes....my problem carrying it around with firewood is that where we camp in the Rockies, typically starting in July thru September they ban all camp/wood fires. We found ourselves toating all this around but never getting to use it. Also, some states and Canada do not allow you to bring in your wood anymore due to insects. This winter we got a very nice propane firepit...(swore I would never go that route), but it turns out to be quite nice and takes up less room, is pretty clean also with carrying bag like this one from Amazon. I gave the Solo back to my son...we used it last weekend here in TX, but here too they have fire bans in many places during the summer...No issues so far burning propane; can control the fire, and doesn't use much fuel.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Empty Nesters; Gypsies on the road! 2017 28' Twin Flying Cloud
2017 F250 King Ranch, 4X4, 6.7L, Blue-Ox WDH
Summer-Star Valley Ranch RV Resort (Thayne, WY); Winter-Sun City (Georgetown,TX)
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04-19-2019, 01:03 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 20' Flying Cloud
Westerly
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 654
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gypsydad
This winter we got a very nice propane firepit...(swore I would never go that route), but it turns out to be quite nice and takes up less room, is pretty clean also with carrying bag like this one from Amazon.
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Campfires are great, most of the time. I love poking around, stoking the flames and having a beer. But in the NE just about every campground we've stayed at recently does not allow you to bring your own firewood, so $15 bucks a night adds up pretty quick, and the wood they sell does not always burn well. I'll have to look into a propane firepit, at least for a back up.
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04-19-2019, 01:08 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 28' Flying Cloud
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Georgetown (winter)Thayne (summer)
, Texas & Wyoming
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 6,602
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Quote:
Originally Posted by smithcreek
Campfires are great, most of the time. I love poking around, stoking the flames and having a beer. But in the NE just about every campground we've stayed at recently does not allow you to bring your own firewood, so $15 bucks a night adds up pretty quick, and the wood they sell does not always burn well. I'll have to look into a propane firepit, at least for a back up.
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Understand...just added a picture to my post...I researched these pretty good before selecting this model. My friend got a cheaper model which is nice also. I called the Mfg. in Canada, and talked with a sales guy about which one I should get, and ended up getting this model. So far, no complaints...Their is a lid which straps on with bungie type straps to keep the lavarock in when transporting. We got the cover also which zips up and keeps it all in a nice easy to handle package for moving around in the bed and such. We had similar cover for our Solo too...just too much of a hassle compared to the propane now...I still will do a campfire when I can using facilities where I camp, I am sure, but this propane model is pretty nice backup.
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2017 F250 King Ranch, 4X4, 6.7L, Blue-Ox WDH
Summer-Star Valley Ranch RV Resort (Thayne, WY); Winter-Sun City (Georgetown,TX)
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04-19-2019, 03:05 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 25' Excella
xxxxx
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 2,349
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I keep a Camco Little Red Campfire in my trailer all the time. It easily fits under one of the rear twins....I also carry a Camco folding fire ring for when I can burn wood and there's no fire pit. It folds flat and goes in a Cordura bag.
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04-20-2019, 09:11 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Watertown
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 270
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The propane ones seem nice. And the best part is that they don't make the smoke of the wood fires, which is nice for the rest of us with breathing problems.
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04-20-2019, 09:43 AM
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Silver Star
1970 23' Safari
Victoria
, British Columbia
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 352
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I use my propane quite a bit and having compared many fire side evenings i think once you start paying even $7 plus for a little bundle of wood the propane starts to be cheaper. Its also nice when we decide lets go for a walk....fire off...... back from walk.....fire on. Don't get me wrong I love my wood fires but with bans and smoke problems its getting harder to have them these days.
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04-20-2019, 10:20 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' International CCD
Westlake Village
, California
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 508
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Portable Propane Fire Pit
Ditto the other posters.
With all the bans and traditional pit smoke being so close up (usually under the awning) went Propane fire pit route with 2 sizes of Ext hoses to get from front tanks to the rear.
Always bring a bag of thick mesquite wood chips. Toss one in every 30 mins and you have all the camp aroma with little smoke and no wood to buy/tote. Shuts off at bedtime.
Because the prior formal camp stove was limited in pan size orientation and thus even heating power, we leave that home now.
Adding grate, New pit double duties it’s ability as new high BTu camp stove which allows any size pan, gives adjustable heat, cooking and less to pack. Found a perfect size aluminum pizza pan to place it on protecting any surface below. Whole package 125.00 plus 35.00 in Ext hoses.
Similar experience with less clutter, weight and cleaner burn!!! Cool !
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04-20-2019, 03:53 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2019 27' Tommy Bahama
Ocean Pines
, Maryland
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 50
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We are brand new to AS (actually will be picking up our baby Wednesday). Would love to have more information on where to purchase the fire pit, grate, etc (whatever is needed?
Doc Butch and Cris
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04-20-2019, 04:53 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2018 19' Flying Cloud
Newport
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 347
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We have one like this and love it....
https://www.amazon.com/Outland-Fireb...s%2C205&sr=8-3
Except we found it on sale at Costco for $99.
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2018 Flying Cloud 19
2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab Diesel
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04-20-2019, 05:53 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2018 19' Flying Cloud
Eugene
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 220
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Hmm.
I’m not sure I want to lug around an extra 20lb propane tank - I guess we aren’t heavy fire users though- just occasional users and for our needs a $5.00 bundle of wood lasts us two nights.... and some summer nights are just too warm for a fire. If I were camping a lot with chilly nights it might be worth it. Certainly better smoke wise (although the solo stove is smokeless too).
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04-20-2019, 09:33 PM
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Classy Roscoe
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 214
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Been carrying around the Little Red fire-pit.
Works very well, compact, no smoke and serves the need for open fire pit.
Shut it down and in 30 minutes put on the lid, latch it down and disconnect the 8 foot hose from the tank and stow.
No muss, no fuss, no bother.
Camp on!
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04-21-2019, 01:12 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 27' Safari FB SE
Rancho Murieta
, California
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 249
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I purchased a stainless steel wash tub and had a stand built for it. Looks really good and radiates heat. We’ve always been the traditionalists with the wood pits. Then I saw a gas pit at Costco. Most are 18” but this is a 24” pit. We LOVE it!
Between the stainless and the wood, it really takes up a lot of room. Gas pit and propane tank pack so much better.
Lazy? Old? Both?
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04-21-2019, 05:47 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 28' Flying Cloud
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Georgetown (winter)Thayne (summer)
, Texas & Wyoming
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 6,602
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tjwoods1
Hmm.
I’m not sure I want to lug around an extra 20lb propane tank - I guess we aren’t heavy fire users though- just occasional users and for our needs a $5.00 bundle of wood lasts us two nights.... and some summer nights are just too warm for a fire. If I were camping a lot with chilly nights it might be worth it. Certainly better smoke wise (although the solo stove is smokeless too).
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I carry around the extra 20# propane for BBQ, my Dual Fuel generator from Champion, and now my fire pit. I also can just hook up to the front quick disconnect outlet on my AS with a longer hose...I carry that also, but the small bottle is easy to move around and is not an issue if you have a pickup bed to carry all these "extra" luxury items that enhance the Airstream experience!....
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Empty Nesters; Gypsies on the road! 2017 28' Twin Flying Cloud
2017 F250 King Ranch, 4X4, 6.7L, Blue-Ox WDH
Summer-Star Valley Ranch RV Resort (Thayne, WY); Winter-Sun City (Georgetown,TX)
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04-21-2019, 07:32 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2004 25' Safari
Fort Collins
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 45
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Fire Pit For Home and Road
We live in the Rocky Mountain region. Fire bans are a fairly regular occurrence. Got tired of hauling firewood to places where we couldn’t, or didn’t, burn it. We’ve used a propane fire pit for the last two years. Lowe’s sells ours for $119. It’s quiet, convenient, and, best of all, has a locking lid in case the road is rough.
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04-28-2019, 09:46 AM
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Rivet Master
2004 30' Classic
Johnson City
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 591
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Solo Stove - good product
Quote:
Originally Posted by waninae39
Its a compact fire pit that is perfect for smaller spaces, city dwellers and for those who live life on the go!
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We've used Solo Stove for several years. They make excellent products. Can highly recommend the larger fire pit with base.
73/gus
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2004 30ft. Classic
2017 Infiniti QX80 Limited
ProPride 3P/Prodigy P3
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04-28-2019, 05:26 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2017 28' International
Leawood
, Kansas
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 37
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We have a Biolite fire pit that we love. It has a battery attachment that controls the fan which helps keep the smoke at a minimum , and also includes a cooking grate for grilling. Compact enough to not be a hassle, but effective in keeping us toasty.
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04-28-2019, 05:28 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Gray goose, can you give us a few more details, like how often you have used the Biolite fire pit, how much wood it takes to get a nice cooking fire, and how long the battery lasts? I have one, but it’s still in the box.
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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