R-pod Owners Forum : Equipment needed for campfire cooking https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Fire pit : Equipment needed for campfire cooking Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:14 +0000 Tue, 18 Aug 2015 19:39:57 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4310 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Equipment needed for campfire cooking : opps that is 18/12 inches and... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=64931#64931 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 4310
Posted: 18 Aug 2015 at 7:39pm

opps that is 18/12 inches and it is chrome plated and easy to clean.]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2015 19:39:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=64931#64931 Equipment needed for campfire cooking : I found a nifty little grate on... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=64930#64930 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 4310
Posted: 18 Aug 2015 at 7:39pm

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.]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2015 19:39:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=64930#64930 Equipment needed for campfire cooking : If we DON'T have a fire it... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=63893#63893 Author: ChinookPod
Subject: 4310
Posted: 26 Jul 2015 at 11:01pm

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.]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2015 23:01:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=63893#63893 Equipment needed for campfire cooking : A few years back my son was tossing... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=63810#63810 Author: papabear
Subject: 4310
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]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2015 20:21:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=63810#63810 Equipment needed for campfire cooking : I cook outside on a Weber portable... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=63806#63806 Author: Camper Bob
Subject: 4310
Posted: 23 Jul 2015 at 7:50pm

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. ]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2015 19:50:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=63806#63806 Equipment needed for campfire cooking : I just got a ten inch dutch oven... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=63798#63798 Author: papabear
Subject: 4310
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.]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2015 11:58:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=63798#63798 Equipment needed for campfire cooking : OK.. look.. if you are going to... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=43752#43752 Author: furpod
Subject: 4310
Posted: 20 Mar 2014 at 9:16pm

OK.. look.. if you are going to have a fire.. and you are a MAN.. then an essential tool is:

PyroClaw

Your Welcome.
]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2014 21:16:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=43752#43752 Equipment needed for campfire cooking : Telescoping forks for the fire... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=43669#43669 Author: sammycamper
Subject: 4310
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 Direct Link To This Post
Sam]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:30:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=43669#43669 Equipment needed for campfire cooking : One of these to cook with: htt... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=43532#43532 Author: Boomertype
Subject: 4310
Posted: 13 Mar 2014 at 10:55pm

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.Clown

]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2014 22:55:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=43532#43532 Equipment needed for campfire cooking : We have a neat little chromed... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=43530#43530 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 4310
Posted: 13 Mar 2014 at 10:00pm

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.]]> Thu, 13 Mar 2014 22:00:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=43530#43530 Equipment needed for campfire cooking : We use a Coleman Roadmate to cook... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=43373#43373 Author: Hairy Podders
Subject: 4310
Posted: 09 Mar 2014 at 7:28pm

We use a Coleman Roadmate to cook on. Fire pit for sitting under the stars & a smoker for "the good stuff".]]> Sun, 09 Mar 2014 19:28:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=43373#43373 Equipment needed for campfire cooking : Coleman Stove, Webber Grill And... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=43209#43209 Author: The Principal
Subject: 4310
Posted: 04 Mar 2014 at 9:13pm

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.]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2014 21:13:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=43209#43209 Equipment needed for campfire cooking : I don't pack charcoal briquettes... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=43208#43208 Author: codycountry
Subject: 4310
Posted: 04 Mar 2014 at 8:59pm

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.
]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2014 20:59:18 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=43208#43208 Equipment needed for campfire cooking : I never use campfire coals to... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=43207#43207 Author: headcold
Subject: 4310
Posted: 04 Mar 2014 at 8:47pm

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.
]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2014 20:47:12 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=43207#43207 Equipment needed for campfire cooking : One of these using wood or charcoal... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=43202#43202 Author: codycountry
Subject: 4310
Posted: 04 Mar 2014 at 7:41pm

One of these using wood or charcoal    ---           http://www.volcanogrills.com/
And a 12" Dutch oven covers it all for me.
]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2014 19:41:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=43202#43202 Equipment needed for campfire cooking : Telescoping forks for hot dogs... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=41783#41783 Author: P&M
Subject: 4310
Posted: 12 Jan 2014 at 6:06pm

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.]]> Sun, 12 Jan 2014 18:06:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=41783#41783 Equipment needed for campfire cooking : We have two dutch ovens and a... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=41730#41730 Author: wingnut2312
Subject: 4310
Posted: 09 Jan 2014 at 4:41pm

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.]]> Thu, 09 Jan 2014 16:41:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=41730#41730 Equipment needed for campfire cooking : Breakfast, Coffee and scrambled... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=41729#41729 Author: Thinker
Subject: 4310
Posted: 09 Jan 2014 at 3:04pm

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.. ]]> Thu, 09 Jan 2014 15:04:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=41729#41729 Equipment needed for campfire cooking : Every Florida State Park camp... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=41713#41713 Author: coopercdrkey
Subject: 4310
Posted: 08 Jan 2014 at 6:04pm

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...
]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2014 18:04:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=41713#41713 Equipment needed for campfire cooking : Campfire pits vary from just a... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=41699#41699 Author: ron_whitt
Subject: 4310
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 ]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2014 06:48:21 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=41699#41699 Equipment needed for campfire cooking : Sorry to say we are spoiled.....we... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=41696#41696 Author: Leo B
Subject: 4310
Posted: 07 Jan 2014 at 9:00pm

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.]]> Tue, 07 Jan 2014 21:00:24 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=41696#41696 Equipment needed for campfire cooking : I hate truck wheels for campfire... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=41692#41692 Author: techntrek
Subject: 4310
Posted: 07 Jan 2014 at 5:47pm

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.

]]> Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:47:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=41692#41692 Equipment needed for campfire cooking : What does everyone bring? Do you... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4310&PID=41689#41689 Author: g4royce
Subject: 4310
Posted: 07 Jan 2014 at 1:52pm

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?  
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