RE: Stoves for Dutch Ovens

[CyberBiker]

 
Hi folks,
 
 Have seen a couple of charcol stoves that can be used with a Dutch Oven.  One is called the volcano (http://www.mvolcano.com), and another has several names:
 Lift N Grill, APS 2000, Charro (http://www.silvertree.net/aps-2000/index.asp).
 
 Are there others?
 
 What are your experiences with these things?
 
 Do you think they are worth the money and the weight?
 
 What methods do you use to cook in your DO?
 
 
 Thanks,
 CyberBiker
 

[bearbait]

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[NightOwl]

 CyberBiker
BearBait, we had a couple of members on the old board with Volcanoes and they ABSOLUTELY LOVED THEM!!  I was mightily tempted to get a Volcano or other  similar stove, but decided I didnt want to take up space and added weight, so just use my shallow-bowl grill for the charcoal I use with my Dutch Ovens.
 
 And it s true,  with a little practice,  a wood fire works just great once you learn how to  create usable coals.  The one problem I see with A WOODFIRE is that because of recent dry seasons some parks do NOT allow ANY kind of " fire"  except for what you build in a charcoal grill.  I know someone who camps in New Jersey all the timne who says that the park they use NEVER allows any kind of fire at individual campsites except charcoal grills.  
 
 Of course, if someone checks in advance   to make sure what fires are allowed in a given park, they wouldnt have to worry about such  restrictions .  HTH

[DBGCAMP]

 CyberBiker

What are your experiences with these things?
 
 Do you think they are worth the money and the weight?
 
 What methods do you use to cook in your DO?

 
 I have not used any of  these.
 
 I ve seen them, and decided that the wieght and cost is prohibitive.
 
 I use an oil pan that can be purchased from Target for less than five dollars.
 They are very light, and keep the ashes contained
 I travel with 2 pans... if it rains, or is very windy and cold, I can place the second over the top to protect the coals.
 
 The oil pans won t provide enough insulation to let you cook on the table top...
 

[AustinBoston]

 CyberBiker

ORIGINAL:  CyberBiker
 Are there others?

 We use the Dandi Stand.  Scroll down on this page: http://www.chuckwagonsupply.com/catpage3.html
 
 

What are your experiences with these things?

 The Dandi-Stand is stable enough to stack DO s on (we have stacked a 14" , a 12" , and an 8" ).  It s probably too small for a 16"  DO.  It is short enough to use on a picnic table (but not for stacking on a picnic table).  There is enough air space below it so the heat will not harm the table.  The legs easily unscrew (it is quite small like that),  and the whole thing comes in a nylon cordura pouch to keep ashes off your other stuff while packed.
 
 

Do you think they are worth the money and the weight?

The Dandi Stand is, IMHO, pricey for what amounts to a piece of heavy sheet metal with three nuts welded on to it and three lengths of threaded rod.
 
 Austin

[oldmoose]

 CyberBiker
I am one of those who use a Volcano and absolutely love it. It has reduced the amount of charcoal I use and better regulates the heat. I can also use it as a BBQ. It does cost a fair amount of $, but now that I have it, I m glad I did it. I store mine just inside the door of the PU on top of my BAL.