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Just my opinion... take it with a grain of salt. Had I been informed of this, I would have walked away from purchasing this stove no questions asked. I dont want others to make the same financial mistake since I know a lot of people have these stoves on their "to do list".

A few weeks ago, I was looking for a camping stove. My main want was something that was built well and would last for a lot of time on the trail. After everyone raved about Camp Partner Steel stoves, I sucked it up and paid the outrageous price figuring it would be worth it.

First impressions... heavy AF. Built well, not much to it to go wrong, but they really could cut down on the weight if they cared. On each side, there are two large holes, I'm guessing for air flow. The gas line is placed in the front right corner hole (not sure if you can change this by custom ordering).

I overlooked the weight and installed it by drilling 4 small holes in the rear to mount it to a swing out so the gas line could be permanently affixed. I planned on getting a 90 degree elbow to make the gas line run along side the grill instead of sweeping way out to the side and hitting the tailgate.

Thats when I got bad news. Camp Partner custom makes the fitting in house "a bad design, but its the way we've been doing it for 30 years" per the fella I spoke to. Cant get an elbow fitting, cant get a replacement hose off the shelf if something happens to yours when you're on the road, you are without a stove until you get a replacement hose from them, not sure if they even offer a hose extension... my guess would be no.

So, instead of using off the shelf gas parts, they custom make stuff for no reason (which correlates directly to the overpriced stove).

The last thing I want in the middle of nowhere on my trip (or any camping trip), is something to happen to the gas line and be out of a stove simply because they decided to continue making the stoves with a "bad design from 30 years ago".

Just my rant, they said they would not do anything for me since I drilled the small holes in the back of the stove. I'll be returning it one way or another and getting something that is actually built for time on the trail and not "expo" points. Support US built products and small businesses they said...

 

I get you being upset about the gas line, it's a fair point. But complaining about them not taking it back after you drilled holes in it seems a little ridiculous.

 

I said it was my fault for drilling holes in it.

With the great customer service they allegedly have, they could offer to build a custom elbow fitting (not for free).

I was merely putting the info out there for others who care about function over "expo points" wishing i had been given the same info before wasting the money.

But thanks for putting words in my mouth...

 

I'm sorry. What I should have said is "you sound like someone who is upset because you bought something that you didn't fully research to see if it would meet your needs and then insinuate that a company that isn't small and US based would have a design that does meet your needs."

Giving a review of this product and what you perceive as it's shortcomings is much appreciated, but to me, all your posts about this have the tone that its their fault this stove doesn't work for your application when it isn't.

 

Sorry for hurting your feelings which clearly i have done. I'm sure there's a safe place somewhere close.

It's a joke that they use custom fittings for no reason. Passing on the info since i asked here for suggestions and everyone praised this stove like it's the second coming. But overall, even before the gas issue, it seems to have a very overinflated price for what it is...a copy of a $35 Coleman 425. Unfortunately i didn't get the Coleman advice until after i placed this order.

Yes I didn't do all my research beforehand, again, helping point out what i missed for others. Maybe the stove is awesome for you, they may even make a $30 patch people can add to their headliner, unfortunately, that's not my thing.

 

Sorry to hear that, Brandon.

I really like mine. The weight doesn't bother me, and the fitting isn't a deal breaker for my uses. As for the cost, even after I got a good deal on it, it was still pricy relative to other stoves. I knew that going in and accepted it.

It's disheartening to hear that that particular guy seems to be infected with the same "fuck it, we got your money so deal with it" attitude that is so pervasive in the aftermarket nowadays. It blows my mind that there aren't more companies like Pelfreybilt that back up solid products with proactive customer service.

Anyway, mine works flawlessly from a low simmer to a fast boil, and it fits perfectly in my kitchen box, so I'm pleased with how it suits my uses. Especially knowing I'll likely never need to buy another stove again. As for "Expo Points", I never cared about looking cool on Insta, and I never will. I just need good gear that gets me out and back home again.

 

We've been happy with this guy. Cheap, replacement parts, easy cleanup, has withstood countless trips being rattled to death in the bed.

10/10.

http://www.coleman.com/camp-propane...?cgid=coleman-stovesandgrills-grills#start=10

 

No hurt feelings. I'm happy with my 1980s Coleman

 

new to the truck and overland world but its something i am alread falling in love with. here is my cap setup and DIY drawer system:


i opted for a DIY so i could build it the way i wanted and also figure out where i would like to take my build. DIY also saved me major coin!!! i will probably do a V2.0 next summer but im going to live with this for a while so i can determine how to fine tune my setup and get something that fits my needs.

 

Super clean! Awesome setup. Looking to do the same this summer.

 

Clearly i should've started with the old one to begin with.

I have one of the cheaper Coleman's and it works, i was simply looking for something a little "better quality" since I'll be using it every day for a good while. And didn't want to try to replace it while on the road.

Time to rush and try to replace it.

 

Dude that is exactly the same set up I was looking to do. What slide did you use for the top slide out piece? Are the bottom drawers sitting on the floor of the bed or are they riding on rollers or something? Awesome work!

 

@Doozy4212

Awesome looking drawer system!

Love the double slides on passenger side.

 

thank you sir!

 

Girlfriend took a day for girl shit and I headed to the desert for a couple hours to play with the drone.

Still learning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqjHIFY2bnw

 

top slides are these:

https://www.ovisonline.com/48-Drawer-Slides-Heavy-Duty-Full-Extension-P124.aspx

the drawers sit on a birch wood base, sanded and waxed with finishing wax so they are smooooooooth

EDIT: I am going to do a full write up i will post later this week!

 

That would be great! Thanks!

 

This was taken last weekend on the beaches of Lake Powell! Custom built drawer setup with dual slides for a table area that you dont have to fold up/fold down and store somewhere else.

Pulls out and pushes in.

Locks in place so you can open the drawers without having to open the entire thing

OH!

65 qt Dometic fridge (with Wi-Fi control ), fridge slide and cover I picked up at Overland Expo West in Flagstaff a few weekends back. It's a serious game changer. If you're on the fence about a fridge, JUST GET IT!!

No more wet food pulling out of a cooler on Sunday night and throwing it in the trash, NO more wasting money on ice.

 

Nice. Dometic was offering killer deals at Expo. We have a 65 as well and love it.

 

Pretty slick build thread pertinent to our interests.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/custom-camping-utility-shell-build.469951/