Re: [Philmont]: PowerMax Basecamp Stove Problems

I have used (read as: attempted to use) the single burner extreme stove, had
the same problem.
Coleman swapped it out for me, no charge, but I had the same problem again.
The top of the bottle seems to be the culprit, it strips very easily,
sometimes you can get it to stay just right, but I've quit using these stoves except
in the backyard as a demo for cartridge stoves.

I was attracted to the stove initially because of the large control knob,
easy for kids, even with mittens when cold weather camping.

Maybe it could just be my ineptness, don't know my own strength, etc. (Pick
which ever excuse sounds good!)

Jim Meek

In a message dated 3/4/2004 10:06:05 AM Eastern Standard Time,
mickmeyer@cox.net writes:
Hi:
My sons and I bought a new Coleman Powermax basecamp stove. It’s the two
burner model, exponent xpedition. The stove is very stable due to the bigger
footprint and the two burners are great when you’re cooking for several people.
We bought the stove on sale from Campmor for $39.97.

When we tried to test the stove at home, we couldn’t get the Powermax fuel
cartridge to lock. The instructions say to “attach fuel cartridge to fuel valve
by pushing in and turning clockwise until it locks (1/8/ turn).” The
cartridge rotates and tightens up, but then pops loose. Fuel flows to the burners
for a couple of seconds and then stops.

The stove apparently was packaged for the Japanese market and the
instructions mention that it was designed for the Powermax “J” cartridges. We’re using
the standard Powermax cartridges from Bass-Pro (they have the same part # but
don't have the J at the end of the part number) and we tried to attach two
separate cartridges. Both had identical attachment problems.

The customer service folks at Coleman were very polite but said they were
unfamiliar with the Powermax “J” cartridge. Coleman said to send the entire
stove in and they’d be glad to swap it out.

Any suggestions? We’ll probably send it in for a replacement. One lesson
learned here is to test all your gear and techniques at home before heading out
on the trail. Eating uncooked rice would have added a bit too much roughage
to my diet.

Thanks much
Mick Meyer
Tidewater Council 2004 Contingent

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Received on Thu Mar 4 19:16:25 2004