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Really thought we'd broken it when we went away.

Damn thing kept going out when cooking the morning bacon etc. Had the generator to bits, cleaning etc etc.

Both my wife and I were thinking "great, new generator required - only used it for about 10 meals in total. Bl**dy things broken already"

but no... we'd run out of petrol :)

Thankfully the very kind farmer at New Hall Farm (Southwell) popped up with the jerry can and we continued to cook !

Can't believe we were so stupid - but it is a bit funny that it doesn't empty it all before it gives up the ghost.

Hi, We were thinking about getting one, after seeing one in a camp shop.  can you tell me how long dose the petrol last, and does it cost alot to run ?. We are a family of 4. So we do not know if to keep the gas one we have get, or to get the petrol one to make more space in the car.  HOPE YOU CAN HELP.

Quote: Originally posted by eatontracey on 26/9/2007

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Hi, We were thinking about getting one, after seeing one in a camp shop.  can you tell me how long dose the petrol last, and does it cost alot to run ?. We are a family of 4. So we do not know if to keep the gas one we have get, or to get the petrol one to make more space in the car.  HOPE YOU CAN HELP.

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I have one although not used it this year. A full tank, 0.6L lasted me and a friend on camp about 4 days cooking twice daily.

Would have doubled that if gas due to boiling time.

Thanks for the link to the Aspen dealers there mate.

I have a dual fuel cooker, think it's brilliant. Cheap to run, sturdy and safe.

We also have a Coleman Sportster, that goes like a rocket. It's handy for a brew, or for heating something quick whilst the other food is cooking- such as baked beans at breakfast.

We also have a Coleman Powerhouse dual fuel lantern. Again cheap to run and sturdy. The only trouble is it does tend to light up the whole campsite

Definate value for money in my book.

Cheers