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erehwon


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Hi all,
The last time that I went camping I saw that a couple of vans had converted gas
cyclinders to fire places / stove tops / bbq plates.
What I trying to find out has any member tried it an if did they doument the process
with photographs, designs, ideas etc.   So far I have got the valve out and have filled
it with water a couple of times.   How often will I have to flush it before the smell/gas
is gone, and how long will it be brfore it is safe to saw a drill.    Is there any advantage
in having a door in it smile, apart from loading it.

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If you go to the Caravan and Motorhome Forum, and scroll down to Bright Ideas, then Click on Choofers, I think you'll find what you're after.

Cheers,
Sheba.

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jandas fun


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Also type in choofers in the search engine at the top of this page. Some info there.
Sorry, don't know how to do a link for it.


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Typing "choofer" into Google gets good results as well.

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BobnBev


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Nice bit of gear, My mother brought one while in Queens land .She is 90 and still travels, so there is no hope for me. When she came home I thought I could make one for my self.. Easy as. Found that a thin cutting blade was best .and marked it all out before cutting.. And welded the hing on the door before finishing the round cut.. Other than that a breezzzz.. And it works well..BobnBev

-- Edited by BobnBev on Thursday 2nd of September 2010 10:49:55 AM

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monoandnan


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Nice bush pig Bob  biggrin


mono

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GrumpyOne


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Oh how I wish I could weld and do things like that with metal, just does' work the same when made from timber.

That is one skill I never realy took to, working with metal unless it bolts together, instead I am left to marvel and admire the handyworks of others.

Great looking camp stove there BobnBev.

Hoo Roo Happy Days
Grumps

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Do you like the nice black finish.........It looks like the new owner loves it.. I didnt have a photo of mine so your one had to go in Thanks.. Mono
Welcome to the site , Plenty of good info here..Hi Nan. And nice people...

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