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05/9/2012 at 1:10pm
Location: North Herts
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Tynxuk - interesting debate/definition and one which could run and run!!!
I guess not having EHU (which many small/remote sites don't offer), means needing an alternative source of power, e.g. gas. Which is probably why so many campers use it. EHU, when I were a babe, was the reserve of caravanners or motorhomes but, EHU is now much more accessible for tenters (careful use of the word there) making electrical equipment viable. But, the feeling of adventure a gas stove etc brings - something different to home - might be the reason this fuel persist as the popular choice too.
That 'backwoods' feel - even if in the middle of a park with loos, showers, a shop and entertainment, is still quite a draw and appeals to a sense of escape from the day to day routine.
We go EHU on longer breaks, for the kettle, hairdryer, mobile phone/camera etc, but I cook with liquid fuel or gas! Ffor weekends, I'll forego the leccy quite happily and enjoy the freedom and resourcefulness. Add a campfire and I'm in frontierwoman heaven 
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05/9/2012 at 7:59pm
Location: N.Wales
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06/9/2012 at 12:52pm
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Quote: Originally posted by bridgeywidge on 04/9/2012
How long do suitcase stoves last? I had a Camping Gaz Bistro, the knob of which seized and snapped after 3 years of gentle use, and now the Bright Spark one is having an ignition issue. I'm hoping it'll last a bit longer and that the 2nd CG Bistro will prove more robust. I keep them in a relatively dry garage. So useful as really quick and convenient and used them recently when we had some electricity issues at home.
Our oldest Campingaz Bistro stove has been going many years and gets a lot of use as we use it alongside the Chimenea BBQ at home too. Still looks and works like new. Kept in the ventilated side hatches of the house along with all the camping stuff (excluding tents which are pampered in the wardrobe).
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06/9/2012 at 9:44pm
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I have a 1965/66 Coleman 426D Triple burner Stove, Currently using it in Luxembourg, and it is Fab. Just Bought the Oven 5010A Oven to go with it. Not had a Chance to use it to its full extent, but have done, and it works well.
I am looking to get a Single Burner Petrol Stove for short trips, or when I am on my own, but the Luxury of having the Third Burner is Brilliant. (I have used it to Make a Chilli for 50 People)
Like other posters, I have had Gas Stoves, Single and Duel Burners, but they struggled at low Temps, and at high altitude.
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