Equipment needed for campfire cooking
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Topic: Equipment needed for campfire cooking
Posted By: g4royce
Subject: Equipment needed for campfire cooking
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2014 at 1:52pm
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What does everyone bring? Do you just bring a few hotdog/marshmallow forks and a pie iron or do you bring tripods, grates, bricks and camp ovens? I noticed that some campgrounds have iron firepits on packed ground while others have truck tire-hub rings. What works best for everyone? ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2014 at 5:47pm
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I hate truck wheels for campfire rings. Too high, blocks all the heat on cool nights. We have metal skewers we use for dogs or marshmallows. Wax + sawdust fire starters to get the wood going. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2014 at 9:00pm
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Sorry to say we are spoiled.....we use the pod stove, the confection oven and our Weber Q!!! Our menu camping is pretty much ther same as home. we dont use the tire rims for fire. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: ron_whitt
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2014 at 6:48am
Campfire pits vary from just a ring of rocks to brick built uber fire places in the wilderness. We use kindling and supper paper plates for starting fires. Nothing beats a camp fire under the stars with maybe a wolf pack howling in the ... very near.... distance  ------------- Ron & Shirley 2020 Tacoma 2012 177 rpod |
Posted By: coopercdrkey
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2014 at 6:04pm
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Every Florida State Park camp site we've visited have a metal fire ring. I don't know if this is what is being called a "Truck wheel", but we have very successful campfires every night. We use commercial fire starter cubes to get 'em started. Some have adjustable grills which we never use. We have a small Weber that serves us well. We have removed the double burner gas counter top unit in favor of additional counter space. All it ever did was set off the smoke alarm. We cook on either the charcoal grill, or a portable induction unit set up in the R-Dome. We do use the microwave- mostly to heat up the pups' dinners... ------------- Bob and Joyce Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
Posted By: Thinker
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2014 at 3:04pm
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Breakfast,
Coffee and scrambled eggs in pod on electric hot plate. Lunch and Dinner, electric grill on small folding table outside. Show off camp cooking for guests... A couple of Dutch ovens cooking over the coals from an open fire. With the above, I can do anything.. ------------- Tow Vehicle: 2013 Pathfinder 4WD R-POD Model 171 
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Posted By: wingnut2312
Date Posted: 09 Jan 2014 at 4:41pm
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We have two dutch ovens and a griddle. Made us the awesomest during camping trips. Downside was that although it looks cool, it was sometimes annoying trying to shield your face to stir or flip food.
Now we just use the grill that came with the pod and the pod appliances. Every once in awhile, the dutch ovens come out for dessert. I can't imagine needing anything else. An essential would be extending hot dog/smores sticks. Sticks are fun to find and sharpen, but these are easier. I do not like the metal ring pits. The others are right in that it blocks heat. I guess we'll just make big fires for now! If you do go with dutch ovens, make sure you buy charcoal and a charcoal chimney. Chimney is almost a neccesity. Wood takes a very long time to make coals. ------------- 2014 rpod 182G Ford Expedition |
Posted By: P&M
Date Posted: 12 Jan 2014 at 6:06pm
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Telescoping forks for hot dogs and marshmallows; pie irons for sammies; couple pieces of cast iron for cooking over the fire; coleman stove for cooking most of our meals outside the Pod; and we do some inside cooking as well depending on the weather. Like others have noted, we bring fire-starters to get the campfire going, and we tend to bring our own wood with us as well. ------------- P & M ... and Comet too! 2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod 2018 Ram 2500 |
Posted By: codycountry
Date Posted: 04 Mar 2014 at 7:41pm
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One of these using wood or charcoal --- http://www.volcanogrills.com/ And a 12" Dutch oven covers it all for me. |
Posted By: headcold
Date Posted: 04 Mar 2014 at 8:47pm
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I never use campfire coals to heat with my dutch oven. Charcoal briquettes are the only way to go. With a little patience you can make some fantastic dishes using a 10" or 12" dutch oven. |
Posted By: codycountry
Date Posted: 04 Mar 2014 at 8:59pm
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I don't pack charcoal briquettes along when I'm horseback in the wilderness which is where I usually use the Dutch. Wood coals are harder to cook over, but heat is heat. You just have to learn how much is enough, or not enough....briquettes are much easy to regulate. Happy camping. |
Posted By: The Principal
Date Posted: 04 Mar 2014 at 9:13pm
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Coleman Stove, Webber Grill And Dutch Ovens ( 12 and 10). Telescoping forks for hot dogs and Marshmallows. Can cook anything from Eggs Benedict to BBQ ribs with these items. ------------- The Principal R-176 Fish Pod |
Posted By: Hairy Podders
Date Posted: 09 Mar 2014 at 7:28pm
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We use a Coleman Roadmate to cook on. Fire pit for sitting under the stars & a smoker for "the good stuff". ------------- Darryl, Julie & Lindsey Cooper & Libby- Devoted Canines 2014 RP178 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2014 at 10:00pm
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We have a neat little chromed griddle that came In two pieces. there is a metal rod that drives into the ground next to the fire pit then there is a metal mesh grill that has a hole in the middle at the balance point and a coiled wire handle that does not get hot. you can swing the grill left or right for temperature control and it has an interference fit that allows it to be moved up and down to get it closer to the coals , it works great. I did an online search for camp fire grills and I think it was under 40 bucks delivered. I do hamburgers, grill chicken, bake potato's its a great feature, it is flat for storage In the rear garage. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: Boomertype
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2014 at 10:55pm
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One of these to cook with: http://www.amazon.com/Char-Broil-Infrared-Grill2Go-X200-Grill/dp/B00BFPMLI8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1394765593&sr=8-2&keywords=charbroil+portable+grill I use the campfire for marshmallows and romance.  |
Posted By: sammycamper
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2014 at 11:30pm
Telescoping forks for the fire pit, a Coleman stove, the rPod stove, and a sweetheart Coleman RoadTrip Grill http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4190&PID=40559&title=roadtrip-portable-tabletop-grill#40559">
Sam------------- 2012 rPod 173 2008 Trailblazer 4WD V6 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2014 at 9:16pm
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OK.. look.. if you are going to have a fire.. and you are a MAN.. then an essential tool is: http://pyroclaw.com/ - PyroClaw Your Welcome. ------------- |
Posted By: papabear
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2015 at 11:58am
| I just got a ten inch dutch oven from my neighbor and i plan to make a roast the next time out. It is the one with legs an a flat top. |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2015 at 7:50pm
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I cook outside on a Weber portable gas grill. I had a quick disconnect installed on the front of the trailer plumbed into the two 5 lb gas bottles. I also use a Coleman white gas two burner stove, purchased new about 50 years ago. Still going strong. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: papabear
Date Posted: 23 Jul 2015 at 8:21pm
| A few years back my son was tossing out an old fireplace tool set. I kept the wood tongs and have used them since. You can get these at garage sales for a buck or buy them from a camper supply for $30 or the Log claw for $50. Just saying |
Posted By: ChinookPod
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2015 at 11:01pm
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If we DON'T have a fire it is cause for extra planning. This weekend hubby used his ancient round grill screen and an old metal rod with tape on one end. Start the fire early, cook over the resultant coals, using wood or sometime charcoal briquettes. The metal grill balances on the edge of fire pit on one side, with other side balances on the metal rod placed across the top edge of the pit. Sorry no pics. We always cook sausages, steak, whole peppers, potatoes in foil, skewers, or grilled flatbread. We had grilled peaches for dessert. Corn is almost ready, so soak it in water for one hour (in the husk) and cook it slow over the fire to steam. Like I said, no firepit means a rethink on the menu. My backup is a trusty cast iron skillet on the Pod stove, or gonna make a lava brownie dessert in it over the fire. ------------- 2014 RP171 HRE 2010 F150 |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2015 at 7:39pm
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I found a nifty little grate on line ( I will try to find out the info on it ) it is a metal rod with an arrow shaped point you drive in the ground near a fire ring, then the square roughly 28X12 chromed grill with a coiled metal cool handle slips over the rod and you can move it up and down to adjust the temp, it works great and I think I paid 35 dollars for it. nothing like grilled over an open fire meal to add extra flavor to camping cuisine. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2015 at 7:39pm
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opps that is 18/12 inches and it is chrome plated and easy to clean. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |