Turbocharger Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Right, 2 weeks of driving around Yoo-rope starts on Wednesday. You will need: Ferry tickets Water In-car fridge 240v inverter (for hair straighteners of course) Clothes Plenty of diesel MP3-o-matic Camping stove Ah. Camping stove. Not a problem, the camping stove's in my flat. No it isn't. TroddenMasses' garage? Nope. My parent's house? Mum had a poke around but can't find anything but spiders. Umm. My brother has lent me his Tranja, but it's not ideal for 2 weeks of intercontinental motoring. Any ideas on (vv cheap) places to buy some portable flames? Otherwise, would anyone vaguely in the SW be so kind as to lend me a portable 2-burner camping stove for two weeks? I can collect this weekend and I have beer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Boy Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 stove this isn't much money, and it seems to suit your needs, you would need to buy a gas cannister too. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiWhite Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I bought one of THESE recently. Really good but only single gas ring. Cheap as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I have a two burner + grille Tilley thats absolutely ancient, but works well. You're welcome to borrow it but the only thing is I'm near Bordon in hampshire! Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 The ones of the style that Si pointed out are excellent - Luvvers has cooked me many a breakfast on those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Simpkins Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Hi, I have a Coleman 2 burner stove that runs on unleaded petrol. It's a great stove and we use it all the time. I also have a 2 burner plus grill camping gaz stove. Never been used, was given to us by the in laws. You are welcome to borrow either as we're not planning on any more camping trips for a while. Located in North Bristol, pmail me if interested. Dale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I've got a light weight single burner gas stove, takes the screw in gas canisters, that you can borrow if you want, you know where I live. It's a lot lot lot faster than a trangia I also have another dozen or so assorted gas stoves you are welcome to borrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Jon, Drop in on Sunday and you can borrow a piezo electric stove or two... got some spare gas cannisters as well/Also got a couple of primus gas jobbies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Boy Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 The ones of the style that Si pointed out are excellent - Luvvers has cooked me many a breakfast on those! I'll second that, especially as they have a spark, so no need for lighters etc. also very controllable, I got one for Reading festival, called a Bistro Activ by Camping Gaz. Unfortunately, I left it in South London, so can't lend it to you. Good luck getting a stove, looks like you have a few offers. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I'll second that, especially as they have a spark, so no need for lighters etc. also very controllable, I got one for Reading festival, called a Bistro Activ by Camping Gaz. Unfortunately, I left it in South London, so can't lend it to you.Good luck getting a stove, looks like you have a few offers. Nick I agree that the Bistro Activ is the best portable stove all be it a single burner. They normally cost around £25. In fact here are some for sale now at £9.99+post :- http://www.best-buys.co.uk/camping_detail.asp?ProductID=367 It is mainly plastic in construction, with allloy pan legs and auto spark. I have used one for a couple of years. Quick to boil water/cook with, stable and can be moved whrn finished with. Very easy to clean as well. The gas canisters can be bought for as little as £1.25, especially now at the end of the season. A canister should last 3 to 4 days. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 You're all good people, thanks for the offers and advice. Mum has splashed out on new glasses, so she can now see far enough to clip my brother around the ear. He went out to the shed and dug out my own two-burner (£1 at Brighton tip) so we won't starve. However, each offer of a loan stove above this post wins a pint, just for being good folks. Offer reclaimable at any of the LR shows I attend this year or next, or at a pub in Bristol if you can spot me. Terms and conditions apply, no correspondence will be entered into. This forum's great, thanks guys. Anyone want to lend me a set of tyres? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 However, each offer of a loan stove above this post wins a pint, just for being good folks. Cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 John Not sure if you are serious but I have a decent set of 7.50 Trac Edges on my Disco which won't be going anywhere in the next 2 weeks. You are welcome to borrow them if you want. Will need a spare set of wheels so it's not asitting on it's discs though Ivan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 I was joking - with one tyre being pony-expressed to me from Derbyshire and another from Boatbuoy over the weekend hopefully, I'll have two spares (but incidentally they're TracEdges) so should be fine. The car's pretty well prepared (I hope!), it's just the stuff to go inside that I need now! You've won a beer for the offer though, but the super-hoppy giveaway is now closed. Thank you to all for your generosity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I've got a bald set of XCL's on 110 rims if you need them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I have a good year XC90 brand new on rim 750x16 ,its yours to borrow for a few cans of Natch in the Miners arms Bedminster down . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted September 16, 2006 Author Share Posted September 16, 2006 Hmm. I smell people hoping to swap random tyres for beer - I have some already thank you Might drop by the Miners Arms though - I only live on Bedminster Parade... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 I have a set of bald SAG's on rusty Series rims that I am about to take off my boat trailer (which has obviously spent a fair bit of time in salt water) if you require those? Collection only though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeryDisco Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Have fun JB, and as I was the 1st person to offer you my stove, and any other camping kit you needed, (OK not on here tho) I shall be joining you at the bar for a glass or two... Oh yeah - u both coming to the Bonfire? I need to order the beer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve King Posted September 16, 2006 Share Posted September 16, 2006 Slightly off topic - but not totally unrelated! I found a nearly full Camping Gaz size 907 cylinder near a skip today!! For the best value shop at Skippington's !!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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