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greggarthurevans
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 Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 2:27 pm Post subject: Anyone seen a camper burner/broiler like this? |
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Thanks to photogdave for this photo in a Autohomes hightop he rented in Scotland. This is a gas broiler under a gas burner.
I am definitely going to replace my westy set up with this on a custom cabinet.
Has anyone seen a broiler like this for sale or suggest how to cobble it together?
Broiling might be the ultimate Vanagon camping method agree/disagree?
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SyncroButter
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| Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 9:40 pm Post subject: Re: Anyone seen a camper burner/broiler like this? |
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Looks similar to a propane oven like this one, although it has no broiling capability: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013LLSZG/
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jimf909 
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| Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 9:57 pm Post subject: Re: Anyone seen a camper burner/broiler like this? |
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I enjoy food. I enjoy cooking good food at home. I enjoy seeking out recipes, seeking out new places to buy ingredients, carefully selecting ingredients, preparing ingredients and cooking up a steamy hot delight...at home. I have cooked up some good grub on the exhaust manifold while driving.
But mostly when I'm camping my focus changes. Dutch oven cooking? Way too complicated (gear, fires, etc.). Buying and hauling ingredients while on the road? I go to the best grocery (too often it's an airport sized Safeway in the town we're passing through) in the neighborhood and fill the basket with essentials.
Broiling while camping? In my feeble mind that's like making ice cream while roofing a house: a good thing on its own but a complicated distraction from the task at hand.
You asked. FWIW, YMMV. 
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photogdave
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| Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 10:12 pm Post subject: Re: Anyone seen a camper burner/broiler like this? |
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| jimf909 wrote: |
Broiling while camping? In my feeble mind that's like making ice cream while roofing a house: a good thing on its own but a complicated distraction from the task at hand.
You asked. FWIW, YMMV. |
It's basically a toaster oven. It opens up more possibilities with ingredients one is likely to already have on-hand when camping.
Bread, cheese, tomatoes...
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jimf909
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| Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 10:50 pm Post subject: Re: Anyone seen a camper burner/broiler like this? |
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Broiled brussels sprouts (I made some tonight). Mmmmm.... I can be convinced but I'm pretty averse to new camp kitchen things. Except the truck fridge. I'd never give that up.
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greggarthurevans
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| Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 3:28 am Post subject: Re: Anyone seen a camper burner/broiler like this? |
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this seems to have all the parts. Its close.
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greggarthurevans
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| Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 1:08 pm Post subject: Re: Anyone seen a camper burner/broiler like this? |
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All the stoves on this thread have burners on the bottom. I'm leaning towards taking an electric toaster oven apart and adding a few extra scooter batteries behind the lower shelf. Or perhaps play with turning a propane burner upside down.
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Abscate
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| Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 1:50 pm Post subject: Re: Anyone seen a camper burner/broiler like this? |
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For about 80 bucks you can get a Coleman with burner and grill, side by side.
Moreover, you can cook outside so your Van won't smell.
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| Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:21 pm Post subject: Re: Anyone seen a camper burner/broiler like this? |
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| Abscate wrote: |
Moreover, you can cook outside so your Van won't smell. |
This was important to us, hence the Pop-top Weekender!
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| Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 3:37 am Post subject: Re: Anyone seen a camper burner/broiler like this? |
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| greggarthurevans wrote: |
| All the stoves on this thread have burners on the bottom. I'm leaning towards taking an electric toaster oven apart and adding a few extra scooter batteries behind the lower shelf. Or perhaps play with turning a propane burner upside down. |
 you should keep the burner right side up and mount a plate over it to reflect the heat down ward. Personally went with the camp chief and an extension hose so I could set it on a picnic table.
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Also put a 110v elect heat below that doubles as a cabinet door , and to the left is a double hinged cabinet door that doubles as a short table between the walk way.- So many ways to save space when customizing your ride.
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greggarthurevans
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| Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 8:46 am Post subject: Re: Anyone seen a camper burner/broiler like this? |
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Exactly what I was looking for and so cheap! this changes all of my cobbling plans. Thanks Markswagen!
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greggarthurevans
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| Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 4:34 am Post subject: Re: Anyone seen a camper burner/broiler like this? |
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Wow the price just jumped up to 150. There are many versions of this in UK. and AUS. Looks like some cheap versions came and went in US with poor quality reviews. Unfortunately every version of this layout is about 4 inches longer than I can use. I need a full length back seat so my stove sink length is limited.
I think I am going to look at building a tiny electric broiler and mounting it somewhere. Perhaps I will put a computer fan in it to blow warm air at me in the morning.
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greggarthurevans
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| Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 7:20 am Post subject: Re: Anyone seen a camper burner/broiler like this? |
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My two year old is very grabby
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danfromsyr
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| Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 7:36 am Post subject: Re: Anyone seen a camper burner/broiler like this? |
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my brother once grabbed the top of the coleman lantern when he was young..
only once though.
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| Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 7:19 pm Post subject: Re: Anyone seen a camper burner/broiler like this? |
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I love cooking while camping.
Last year I made sushi on the beach in mexico from freshly caught skipjack tuna.
This year I am bringing "El Disco" (the dish traditionally made on this is called discada )the mexican wok so I can do blackened snapper and other dishes right on the beach.
For me van camping is a great excuse to spend all day making one amazing meal. |
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greggarthurevans
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| Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 9:21 am Post subject: Re: Anyone seen a camper burner/broiler like this? |
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if finally did buy this:
https://www.campingworld.co.uk/en/Go-System-Dynasty-Trio-Triple-Burner/m-22002.aspx
One of the few ways to get one to the US.
Based on the Amazon uk. reviews I think I can use it for parts to build what I want.
Does it makes sense? probably not but I am fixated and I want to have fun while my van is getting worked on and repainted.
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markswagen
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2018 9:30 am Post subject: Re: Anyone seen a camper burner/broiler like this? |
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That'll do the job nicely, back when I converted vans, I started with a stove and a sink, they dictated how wide the bed could be.
I was not a fan of the west lay out, as I felt moving all of my belongings every night, to go to sleep, is a PITA.
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