Does this work just as well if you place it over a camp fire? I would think so just want to get someone personal experience
1777261
It would work over a campfire, but be aware that it is pretty thin, so it gets really hot really fast
1777262
I have never done it like that but I would think it's alittle thin to do that. I would prefer to use a case iron one instead
2131549
We used our Mr. Heater in a camp trailer, but my husband is a fireman and I work in the Safety field so we too had reservations about this heater. First we burned a complete bottle of propane so to burn off any "new" smell, which we did not notice any. We also did not notice any fumes during use, but we always have some sort of ventilation. It is not direct flame and has a guard over the front, and if tipped over, it could probably ignite items if left for more than a few seconds. I would definitely place it on a solid surface. The heat source maintained our 28' trailer in 20 degree temps at a comfortable level. Reviews I read indicated this heater was used by many in a tent. Kids just add another dimension.
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That is why we bought ours. We used the frying pan over a campfire and it worked just fine. The advantages are that the handle comes off so it doesn't get hot. You just put it back on when you want to remove the pan from the fire. Also the pans retain heat very well so if you take the pan off the fire and say set it on a wooden picnic table the food in it stays warm. Clean up was not a problem. If food sticks simply put a little water in the pan and boil it and the food comes right off. The handles are easy on and easy off.
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................other than blocking the neat yellow flames licking the logs provided with the " campfire", I see no other problem ...if it tames the unit down some for you for cooking certain things......I don't use anything extra accept for the logs provided ...they do have a "grate with 3 legs" to use to facilitate the use of a frying pan for cooking ( extra cost part).....never bought that yet either....I guess it's all in personal preference-when it comes down to it.....answer to your question ?...it's just that it'll tame down the height of the flames on your campfire (depending on the amount and placement of said lava rock)......hope that's a good enough answer for you....Happy Cooking !!! ................other than blocking the neat yellow flames licking the logs provided with the " campfire", I see no other problem ...if it tames the unit down some for you for cooking certain things......I don't use anything extra accept for the logs provided ...they do have a "grate with 3 legs" to use to facilitate the use of a frying pan for cooking ( extra cost part).....never bought that yet either....I guess it's all in personal preference-when it comes down to it.....answer to your question ?...it's just that it'll tame down the height of the flames on your... » Read More ................other than blocking the neat yellow flames licking the logs provided with the " campfire", I see no other problem ...if it tames the unit down some for you for cooking certain things......I don't use anything extra accept for the logs provided ...they do have a "grate with 3 legs" to use to facilitate the use of a frying pan for cooking ( extra cost part).....never bought that yet either....I guess it's all in personal preference-when it comes down to it.....answer to your question ?...it's just that it'll tame down the height of the flames on your campfire (depending on the amount and placement of said lava rock)......hope that's a good enough answer for you....Happy Cooking !!! « Show Less
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I think anytime you are using something with fire in it you want to put it on a base that is non-flammable but, the dampers are on the side of this grill instead of the bottom so no ash or coals can fall out of the bottom. You will probably be fine. I used mine on my wood deck on top of one of those grill mats you can buy at home depot.
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I would think that would probably help even out the heat. Just be mindful of the propane hose as I have noticed it gets pretty warm were it attaches to the bottom under the burner. They also make a folding grate for the smaller grill. I have not tried it on the big red campfire as yet.
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Depends how close. I had mine as a roof to my camp setup and it was only 5 feet off the ground with flames that nearly reached it. Never burned or had any trouble.
1004677
they are perfectly safe for tent use.. but, it must be located on solid footings with know chance of tipping or having flammable objects come in contact with it.. if it tips it auto. shuts off, but the surface can still start a fire til it cools down.
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We use the grill a lot cooking overtop of a fire and it's perfect. We let the flames touch the grill, and touch the food - just look cooking over top of a regular grill. Same concept, just much more portable, and allows you to cook over a fire. We love it! You can always put aluminum foil down overtop the grill if you would prefer to cook on aluminum foil. The grill works great for us.
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Personally, I would not use this oven over a campfire although it would probably be fine. It would blacken from the fire and it may possibly weaken the enamel, however. I am not sure as I have not used it in that manner. I use seasoned raw cast iron by Lodge. It is normally the kind that is used for campfire cooking.
586697
We have only used ours Camping on level ground, it works Great and we Love it!! Maybe because we have plastic tubs that sit on it. Good Luck!! ;)
2227041
I've never used it over my fire pit, but it works fine over a gas burner. Although the gauge of the pan is fairly thick, it's not anything like cast iron. I personally would not use it over an open fire pit.
1994145
I would say yes only if you have a very small and controlled fire, like a fire log. It is high enough off the ground not to cause issues, but, keep it covered when burning, and do not leave unattended.
494843
We use ours at campgrounds where open fires are not allowed. Looks pretty realistic. I wouldn't suggest letting it get wet as it has electronics inside.
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I haven't used it on a Grill but it works fine on my electric stove. I believe it would do just as well over a fire. I would definitely use it over a campfire. After all, it's cast iron, isn't it?
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I bought one of these for my mom in law and she said when she uses it around the fire, it only seems to work when she puts it on the ground. She tried putting it on a table next to her and she said it seemed like it didn't work as well. Good luck!
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Yes it can be used in a campfire or BBQ as I've used it on both as well as in the fireplace just because I thought it'd be fun to try to replicate recipes I'd seen done at Sturbridge Village; I assume that if you didn't have a grate to place it on then legs would be better because it would allow more air to circulate however as I live in California where there's alway seems to be a high fire danger I've never cooked anywhere but in a designated camp fire area where gratesare always part of the structure.