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TomA
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Initially Posted - 03/19/2007 : 17:03:36

Hi all, I started thinking about alternative oven ideas. Some have suggested using a pressure cooker on the stovetop as a mini-oven.

In snooping around the internet, I came across the Coleman Camp Oven. Here's a site that shows how it sets up and bakes. I like how it collapses for storage.

Anybody had any experience with this oven on a boat? I wonder if the Origo 3000 would get it hot enough. The price seems reasonable - about $30 bucks.

http://www.alpharubicon.com/altenergy/colemanovenjaden.htm

Tom

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Sloop Smitten
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Response Posted - 03/19/2007 : 19:32:38

Tom,
I have had that model for several years and it works marginally well. Due to its design it does tend to burn the bottom of biscuit's and such so I think a hearth stone in the bottom of it would help to dissipate the heat somewhat. It takes a while to get used to it. You can set it on top of a stove or a grill and it beats a skillet with a lid.

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Response Posted - 03/19/2007 : 21:35:23

Hi Tom, check this out. It is John's installation. Cheers.

http://www.johnvining.com/newstove.html

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Response Posted - 03/20/2007 : 11:09:44

Tom,
I've been wondering the same thing. I've seen this Coleman collapseable oven at a Coleman outlet store. The size looks to be about right for an Origo. My only concern was that it would be HOT on the sides, and I don't think that would be an ideal situation for the fiberglass or wood that surrounds the stovetop. If it were to be used on my boat, I would have to incorporate the heat shield around the Origo first. Things to think about. Keep us posted.
Side note: We always have our Magmas to fall back on.
Randy
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TomA
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Response Posted - 03/20/2007 : 11:29:01

I have been reading more about the oven from a variety of camping sites. Generally, the comments are consistent with Joe's experience. Overall, most people seem happy with the oven, and accept it for what it is.

Some have suggested wrapping the entire unit with aluminum foil to help prevent heat loss, or adding some kind of stone to diffuse the heat. Most of the problems seem to occur in windy conditions. Presumably, our cabins would be less windy than a campsite.

A special consideration for us may be that the oven could move. If someone throws a wake in the anchorage, it could be exciting trying to steady a hot aluminum box. But, again, I am sure we could figure out a way to secure it.

Also, I wonder how much heat the oven would add to the cabin on a summer's day. Hmmm....

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Response Posted - 03/20/2007 : 20:00:51

I use the Outback Oven which doubles as a frying pan. It comes with a lid that has a built in temp guage and a nifty aluminum cover which helps to retain the heat... This works in the woods and on board... Pizza, brownies, cookies, andything except for a big pie...

http://www.backpacker.com/article/1,2646,1970,00.html

sten

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Response Posted - 04/01/2007 : 10:22:39

I purchased a three burner Hillerange with oven on Ebay for under $100. It came from some big Morgan. Losing the drawer underneath was the only real problem with installation. It is most delightful to be at the helm cruising, and smell the chicken roasting in the oven. It did increase the port list.

Derek

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tinob
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Response Posted - 04/01/2007 : 12:18:46

Tom,

I can't speak to the Coleman oven's adaptability to maritime use but when we were building our summer home in Montauk it was the only cooking utensils that we used,(spell that MOM used). She made that thing sing, making anything that she would make at home. I remember once the most incredible leg of lamb made in it. But then that was just her way.

But then isn't/wasn't everyone's mom the best cook ever?

Val on the hard DAGNABIT # 3936, Patchogue, N.Y.

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