Camp Chef Ranger II Two-Burner Stove

[cpaharley2008]

Yes, I love my scrapple and you do need a low flame to get it crispy. I use a cast iron skillet and cook it for at least 15 minutes.

[erikcampbell]

Anyone have this?
It's a camp chef

[kands]

As to simmering, I recently purchased a Camp Chef Everest. The posts said that simmering was a problem and several comments recommended using a heat diffuser. I've tried out the new stove once and did need to use the heat diffuser to keep from burning salmon. It might work for keeping things at a simmer, also. I got the HIC Heat Diffuser Simmer Plate, 8.25" from Amazon.

[rbryan4]

Originally Posted by erikcampbell

Anyone have this?
It's a camp chef

Yes, I think its the same one installed in Ian's custom Boler named "Buttercup". The photos are on his website, Proud Canadian

It'd be pretty hard to lug around as a camp stove, but it works nicely in his case as a built-in.

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by erikcampbell

Anyone have this?
It's a camp chef

I don't, but a neighbor built one into a home-built van conversion. There are two or three common brands of essentially the same thing, including Coleman. A feature of the Camp Chef version that may be an advantage is the availability of a propane fitting that should allow it to be used with a low-pressure propane port.

[Rossue]

Originally Posted by erikcampbell

Anyone have this?
It's a camp chef

Our first Camp Chef- love it, works on the quick connect(with the inexpensive adapter) but don't always take it along. The cover is a good investment as it makes it easier to move around. Oven works great as do the burners.

[etuna]

I purchased a Camp Chef Ranger ll at Cabela's in Kalispell last month for 122.00 US$. So far it has performed beyond my expectations. Easy to hook up to my 19's low pressure outlet. It boils water in the tea kettle roughly twice as fast as the inside stove plus it has built in igniters. Flame adjustability is good from a full boil down to a slow simmer. No problems with wind yet.

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by etuna

I purchased a Camp Chef Ranger ll at Cabela's in Kalispell last month for 122.00 US$. So far it has performed beyond my expectations. Easy to hook up to my 19's low pressure outlet. It boils water in the tea kettle roughly twice as fast as the inside stove plus it has built in igniters. Flame adjustability is good from a full boil down to a slow simmer. No problems with wind yet.

Thanks for chiming in. Sounds good to me. I have heard in a few reviews that wind is not an issue. Having an igniter is definitely a handy thing. Fortunately, our SMEV stove inside does have them.

[etuna]

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

Thanks for chiming in. Sounds good to me. I have heard in a few reviews that wind is not an issue. Having an igniter is definitely a handy thing. Fortunately, our SMEV stove inside does have them.

Jim, if you want to check out the Ranger, if your passing thru Canmore send me a PM and we can arrange for you to drop by and see it.

[float5]

A SMEV stove is what some people may be interested in who have trouble lighting the standard Escape stoves.

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by etuna

Jim, if you want to check out the Ranger, if your passing thru Canmore send me a PM and we can arrange for you to drop by and see it.

Not sure when I will next pass through, but if I do I certainly will contact you.

[Ian G]

Originally Posted by erikcampbell

Anyone have this?
It's a camp chef

Yes I mounted one permanently in my Boler
The stove works great, although the oven also works as designed it is not thermostatically controlled so you need to constantly monitor the temperature while cooking with it

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by Ian G

The stove works great, although the oven also works as designed it is not thermostatically controlled so you need to constantly monitor the temperature while cooking with it

No different than baking in my BBQ, I have to watch the temps. This requires close monitoring with a glass of wine in hand.

[dave macrae]

we had one but got rid of it, as we have a oven in our trailer now , it worked very well but is quite large

[erikcampbell]

Originally Posted by rbryan4

Yes, I think its the same one installed in Ian's custom Boler named "Buttercup". The photos are on his website, Proud Canadian

It'd be pretty hard to lug around as a camp stove, but it works nicely in his case as a built-in.

I'm glad you mentioned this. I was thinking about getting it but I check the weight and its 30 something pounds!

[C&G in FL]

Just so everyone who may be interested in a Camp Chef Ranger II knows, Walmart sells them online for @ $92 (US) plus applicable tax depending upon what your location is, with free shipping. I do not know if this applies to Walmart Canada, however.

[Jim Bennett]

Unfortunately Walmart.com will not ship to Canada, and Walmart.ca does not carry it. Amazon.ca does, but it is stupidly priced, I could have it shipped from REI or Bass Pro cheaper.

[rbryan4]

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

Unfortunately Walmart.com will not ship to Canada, and Walmart.ca does not carry it. Amazon.ca does, but it is stupidly priced, I could have it shipped from REI or Bass Pro cheaper.

Did a little browsing of the Calgary area stores online Jim. Sheesh! You're right about the prices.

But, you get to live in a pretty nice place, so I guess it evens out.

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by rbryan4

Did a little browsing of the Calgary area stores online Jim. Sheesh! You're right about the prices.

But, you get to live in a pretty nice place, so I guess it evens out.

Yeah, it isn't uncommon for us to either not get lots of product up here, or have to pay a much higher price. This is not the case with everything, but it is for a lot of consumer products.

We definitely do live in a nice place, with a veritable playground between here and the Pacific.

[Jim Bennett]

I went and had a close look at the Camp Chef Explorer today. Great looking unit, well built and solid, but it is a bit heavy, and takes up a lot of room. I would have nowhere to store it, unless I was to get a storage box put on the tongue. I won't put any campsite gear in the tow either, as everything to set up camp must be in the trailer. Much easier to use whatever vehicle that way, and it never gets unpacked.