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ljblondon

06/4/2008 at 5:59pm
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Hi there, have spent the afternoon engrossed in Cobb vs Cadac debates, but then came across the idea of using a griddle on our existing Coleman Dual fuel. I have unearthed the unused cast iron griddle that came with out gas BBQ and it's a good fit for the Coleman. However it does overlap over the green surround at the back and the front - do people think this will be OK?

As I said I've not used the griddle before so any tips welcome -seasoning it with oil first? how to clean? anything interesting I can cook? Our usual BBQs are mainly sausages/kebabs and peppers/mushrooms

PigletandTigger

06/4/2008 at 6:21pm
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We used a griddle on our coleman for three years until we stumped up for the Cadac at the end of last year.

As long as it's stable it shouldn't be a problem if it overlaps. We used to just coat ours with sunflower oil and cook on it.

TBH we could have managed quite well with the Coleman and griddle for two of us, but I wanted a new toy!

For a group we found using the griddle was a bit time consuming as we couldn't cook enough in one go.

I'd give it a go and see how you get on, unless you want an excuse for a new toy in which case I can say something different if you like

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ljblondon

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Thanks v. much, it was your postings that I saw on the subject before. I would like a new toy but I fear we can't fit it in. I will try out the griddle in the back garden. There's only 4 of us to cook for so it should be plenty big enough. Also this way I can leave behind our portable charcoal BBQ and the coals. Downside may be that husband doesn't view it as a BBQ and hence cooking reverts to me - drat.

PigletandTigger

06/4/2008 at 6:44pm
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If you're stuck for space the Cadac is likely to be a problem, we've upgraded our trailer to something that is embarrassingly large (even by my standards!) so space is less of an issue but I still doubt we'd take all the bits with us on a trip.

For four of you a large griddle should be fine, you might want to think about adding an additional burner (we have a single Coleman dual fuel burner as well) so you've got something to cook potatoes, rice or whatever on at the same time as using your griddle. Also if you're cooking breakfast on the griddle we found it handy for the kettle or the old fashioned percolator (Coleman!) we use.

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ljblondon

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I didn't know I could get a single dual fuel - more research coming up

Crazyplace

06/4/2008 at 8:44pm
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Hi, we had no space for a cadac and were put off by the price. We had a rectangular gas barb (towsure £15) and i hated cleaning it and it was a pain but pop the griddle on top and away we go. Would not be without it now. The instructions for the griddle said season with oil and bake in the oven for 1hour at 200. It stunk for the first time but that is what it said> second time it did not stink or smoke and says you can clean with metal scourer. No need to oil each time if kept seasoned. works on double hob in tt too. I like as i can cook burgers/fish cakes/bacon for 4 of us in one batch instead of everyone eating in shifts.

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The thing to be aware of is the fuel tank overheating. If the griddle overhangs the fuel tank, then heat can be reflected back onto the tank and cause it to overheat. If you are just cooking up a fry, then this shouldn't be a problem, but I would advise against long, continuous use like this.
I can't remember if there is a safety valve on the Coleman tank, but if there is, and it pops due to the tank overheating, you'll have a spectacular flame !!
Just be careful, use it sensibly and keep the stove well ventilated.

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pauljacey

07/4/2008 at 10:21am
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Hi,
I have used a griddle which is slightly larger than a coleman 424 for many years. I works well, but because more heat is reflected back into the stove the green paint flakes off around the hotter (right) burner. We have a second 424 which we use for veg etc. like PigletandTigger. We are usually feeding 4 to 6 hungry people and although a extra single burner must be a real help, I find them a little unstable for a large pot of spuds. Carrying two identical cookers also means you use the same spares etc.

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PigletandTigger

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Quote: Originally posted by pauljacey on 07/4/2008
although a extra single burner must be a real help, I find them a little unstable for a large pot of spuds. Carrying two identical cookers also means you use the same spares etc.

That's good points about stability and spares, plus having googled the single burners they aren't cheap! With some good research you could pick up a second dual burner for probably the same cost. We've had our single for years.

We looked at the triple burner a little while ago but decided that if we felt the need for more "power" we'd buy a second two burner rather than the three as the three is huge compared to the two.

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