Simple question about stove

[countryboy]

We just purchased a 2005 Coachman Clipper 1272ST a couple of weeks ago.  We've camped for years in a TT but decided to simplify and be able to travel further with a popup.

Going on our first trip this weekend and trying everything out.

My question is:  Will it hurt to cook on the stove when it's attached to the outside of the camper with the awning out?  I know that there's not that much heat, but I want to be sure.

Thanks

[coach]

It's a personal preference. Yes, give it a try.

[flyfisherman]

We just purchased a 2005 Coachman Clipper 1272ST a couple of weeks ago.  We've camped for years in a TT but decided to simplify and be able to travel further with a popup.

Going on our first trip this weekend and trying everything out.

My question is:  Will it hurt to cook on the stove when it's attached to the outside of the camper with the awning out?  I know that there's not that much heat, but I want to be sure.

Thanks

No doubt your Coachman is like my Starcraft in that it came with an "indoor/outdoor" cooking stove. These stoves were designed to be at their best safety wise in either location.

Now, I keep the indoor/outdoor stove INSIDE all the time and use it only for the morning coffee or heating water, soup or the likes. For outdoor use I have a two burner Coleman camp stove that I usually set-up on the campground picnic table and that's where all the serious cooking is done.


Fly

[countryboy]

Thanks guys.

Yes, my stove is the indoor/outdoor type, and like you most of my cooking is done on my coleman, the grill, or the fire.

Can't wait to give it a try!

[maromeo]

My Viking which is made by the same company, Coachmen has the in and out stove. We use it all the time outside with the awning out and no it doesn't affect it at all. We have owned our PUP for over 7 yrs and so far no problems with it.  One hint. Purge and light the stove first, then the furnace before you try lighting your fridge or water heater. We found the at that sequence seems to help with the fridge and water heater lighting faster. Hope it helps,

Mary

[hoppy]

The indoor / outdoor stoves are low pressure stoves, so it shouldn't be a problem using them outside. (with the exception they are not very hot, and will be next to impossible to boil water on them)
Just use common sense precaution when using it, and you'll be fine.

[countryboy]

Thanks for all of the replies.
Leaving tomorrow afternoon for the campground.


oh yeah, one more question: the "heated mattress" seems to me to be nothing more than an electric blanket.  Do you sleep directly on top of the blanket, put it under the mattress or what??

I'm sure this stuff is basic to yall, but thanks anyway!

[Topflight]

Our heated mattresses have the the heating built-in to the top of the mattress.  You sleep on top.  The heat comes right up through our sleeping bags and makes for a comfortable night on those really cold nights.  I've never used any setting other than low.

[weathertop]

We put our heated mattress pad on top of the memory foam mattress, then a sleeping bag on top of the electric pad.

It is extremely effective.  Ours has a dial thermostat, and we usually set it at 2 or 3.  

Very comfortable.

[aw738]

I don't seam to have any trouble with my inside/outside stove it boils water just fine.