Camping Gear - Coleman - 424 Dual Fuel Stove Review.

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Coleman - 424 Dual Fuel Stove Review.
The 424 is capable of burning Coleman Camp Fuel also known as White Gas and / or Regular Unleaded Gasoline and kicks out 14,000 BTU's with about 7,500 BTU's produced on the main burner and 6,500 BTU's on the secondary burner. Run Time is about Two Hours with Both Burners on High.
We will weigh the pros and cons of using this type of Camp Stove as well as take a look at the various components and construction of this Coleman Stove.
While not as simple to operate as a propane stove this Dual Fuel Stove is a much better choice when choosing a stove to double as an emergency cooking source. With the wide use of Regular Unleaded Gasoline you have more fuel options versus a propane stove. This capability can be a life saver in natural disasters such as hurricanes and blizzards where access to propane may not be possible due to riots, panic buying and or the break down of the local supply chain.
The fuel costs are less than that of a propane stove as well. With one gallon of Camp fuel equalling to that of four and a half portable propane cylinders.
If you read this far you will probably watch the entire video. Please do as I forgot to mention a few things until near the end of the review. I hope the information is useful.
Enjoy!
InteliGear

[@louie4316]

I have 4 of these, a 1930's 6F , 1966 411A , 1982 425F and a 1983 431. They all work fantastic on regular unleaded gas. Never had an issue with them, I just pull out the generator once a year and give it a few wipes with a green scotch pad and that's it. The 6F weighs a ton with the cast iron burners and a much different flame pattern. Great stoves that last a life time.

[@VincentVader]

I picked up a couple at local thrift stores. $10-$12. One from 1974 the other from 1983. I inherited one and a lantern from my dad. They were both made in 1978. All of them run like new. They would be handy in survival situations.

[@totallyfrozen]

Ultralight gear is great for hiking and mountaineering, but car camping is more family oriented. These Coleman camp stoves are great! Nowadays, so many people are off doing their own thing...singles, DINKs, etc. Less focus on family life. Yeah, when your young and single, hike the Himalayas. When you have a family, camping isn’t less enjoyable, just different. Liquid fueled camp stoves and lanterns are the best! I love ‘em. The other thing is, last year Hurricane Harvey hit us. All the department stores and sporting goods stores were completely sold out of propane. I still found Coleman fuel and, of course, gasoline.

[@KLH1966]

I just picked one up a 414-700 New in the box at Goodwill today for $20.00 out the door. I even got a VET's discount of 10%. Box showed a lot of storage marks, small tears etc. But when I opened it up it still had the factory tape on the lid to the body. Never been fired up at all. Cardboard that holds the tank in place for shipping was still in it holding the tank. Very good video and so is your video on how to use it. Good refresher for me.

[@johnabalos1455]

I grabbed one off EBay 25 yrs old never been lighted , all original , factory shipping tape still applied $25 plus shipping.To be honest , a use one from goodwill , a garage sale or other is always great when possible. Simple, easy maintenance an new parts can still be purchased for restoration.Coleman is a great American Co.that has made good products.

[@Balzy73]

I found an older one at Goodwill yesterday for $9.99. It fires right up.

[@InteliGear]

Agreed. I think with the whole ultra light weight craze in camping gear, people have forgotten or may not be aware that this type of camping gear still serves its purpose well. Thanks for the input Mike, your comments, shares and votes help me get the word out. I wish I could get through to my subscribers the difference their participation makes. I know that some don't have the ability to vote because of the format they watch my videos on. So I really appreciate your participating. InteliGear.

[@hobocyclistmike8558]

this is a good stove everyone should have one for hurricanes and natural disasters

[@pepethebay]

Got one of this 424 stove today for free with 1 gallon of fuel it's mint works great thanks for the vid

[@RichieValentine]

I just bought a used on in superb condition for $20 yesterday!

[@torgomax]

Thanks for the review on this stove.

[@InteliGear]

My Pleasure, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Be Well Friend... InteliGear.

[@danburch9989]

I just love the Coleman liquid fuel stoves. Wouldn't trade them for anything. I have a 533 that I purchased from WalMart clearance for $30. I also have a 426D 3-burner model that I purchased way back in the late 1960s. I also bought a propane kit for my 426D stove. I really don't consider these to be a dual fuel stove as advertised. Coleman liquid fuel and automotive gas are both gasolines; it's just that automotive gas has additives designed for car engines. To me, a true dual fuel (or multi-fuel) stove will burn, for example, liquid fuel or propane or some other form of fuel (kerosene).

[@joeengland3655]

ive inherited my dads one just like this going to use it camping for sure.

[@-NoneOfYourBusiness]

You are absolutely right in your intro when you point out that the Coleman stoves are burning naphta and car gazoline. You can also add kerosen (oil lamp fuel). You do need the option to burn multi fuels with your home kit. And imo, the Coleman stoves are the best way to go budget wise. You canbuy these under $40 used.

[@gabrielgarcia-kp9sp]

I am getting one of theese, good video!!!

[@InteliGear]

Thank You. I'm glad you liked it. Be Well Friend... InteliGear.

[@Wildersport]

Love the video. I've got that stove, a couple of the dual fuel lanterns. They were bought new at Walmart in 2005. And yes they price matched back then. I paid about the same as you back then. Top notch stuff. I also have a couple of the old 1960s / 1970s catalytic heaters as well.... I have yet to use auto gas. I keep plenty of Coleman fuel on hand. They work great. I have propane as well, but VERY MUCH prefer the white gas appliances... Propane is easier to use, White Gas is much more efficient, and environmentally friendly. (No not quite empty hazardous waste propane cylinders to dispose of). You CAN use the propane on a large tank but those require adapters, and if you use a distribution tree, you are tethered to the tank, so say you have a stove, heater, and shower, everything has to be within 8' of the tank...

[@CasonovaCorkClub]

I purchased a flawless Winchester Trailblazer propane camping stove at a garage sale for $5, .. 2 weeks later i bought a Brand New Coleman, similar to yours in the video for $7 as a backup!

[@Playingwith3D]

I always wondered why they moved the filler cap. lol Makes perfect sense now.

[@infomwr]

I was going through my garage and found my old Coleman Duel Fuel stove that I bought in the late 80's. I haven't used it for over 25 years, and when I shook, the tank, I was surprised that there was some white gas still in there. I pumped it up and turned it on, and surprise, it fired right up. I'm letting the old gas burn out right now, but it's burning like it did when it was brand new. How's that for a testimonial to how tough these stoves are?

[@dryfuss1955]

Yes indeed they are tough. Same here mine sat on the floor at deer camp for over ten years I have larger propane cookers so it sat unused . I brought it home and it did not want to pump so I replaced the pump and she fired up dandy brewing some coffee om my Cabelas stainless steel coffee pot.

[@totallyfrozen]

Denatured alcohol and a .22 caliber gun cleaning kit is all you really need to clean the generator and fuel tank.

[@cillaloves2fish688]

@@totallyfrozen Thx for the tip!

[@Thereal111t]

Excellent video and congrats on a great deal! I have several of these ranging from a 425e (a 70's version of this exact model) up to a couple of 426d three burner models that I picked up. These things can be had very cheaply at garage sales. That last 426d was $25 at a gun show. It looked to have been lit but not actually cooked on. I picked up a couple accessories for mine. One is a propane adapter that slides in place of the generator tube. Another is an adapter to refill one pound cans from bulk tanks. Personally I prefer coleman fuel, but this gives me added versatility in a disaster situation.

[@InteliGear]

Good points. Thanks for the input. InteliGear.

[@LanternLooney]

Cool. I have 2 stoves that were from my grandpa that passed away when i was about 5-6 and now im 13, and i have a propane one thats missing some parts, and a white gas one that has all the parts. I might try the white gas one tomorrow!

[@johnnygunz2300]

those old leather plungers can be fixed if not used to much dry. I picked up a 3$ lantern at a flee market... i think all I had to do to get the leather plunger to work was add a bit of grease or olive oil. I can't exactly remember since I was black out drunk doing it about 8 years ago, but try to refurbish the old leather plungers since they do work well once moist / lubed.

[@semperfi-1918]

I have several dofferent ones from different years. And got this same model today for a whopping ten dollars. Goona test it out later. Got that plus the duel fuel lantern as well for another 10 dollars. Ive been wanting one for awhile.

[@Loganeffecto]

Great review! The old USA made coleman stoves can be had for $1-20 and most work great.

[@InteliGear]

Agreed. This one is also made in the USA but some of the parts may be from other countries. Thank You for the comment I really appreciate it. If you haven't already check out my channel You may like some of my other vids. I also posted a how to safely use the Coleman stove vid may like. Be Well Friend... InteliGear.

[@thatbme35]

Yep. just got one at a thrift shop for $19 never been used.

[@ramvanbobby3889]

thank you for this video I learned a lot were can I get that propane tree that's nice

[@Sjackson2369]

Bought one of these as a backup stove today for 25 bucks with a gallon of fuel. Leaky main valve, but tightened up right and stopped leaking. My normal camping stove is the propane classic, and I refill the bottles for it for like 60 cents a pound.

[@jordanroot2611]

Would you say that even though that Coleman costs more it is worth it and better then some other white gas stoves?

[@shobull8695]

I have been toying with the idea of taking the family camping. I have seen many a review on stoves and chefmate tends to win out for quicker boil times and the ability to use a bigger pan or skillet. Do you know much about these and if so is the difference negligible? thansk for any info. you can offer and thanks for the review on this stove.

[@johnbailey9682]

At Walmart you can buy 4 cans of propane for just over 11dollars. Well now you can also buy a 5 or 7 gal propane and use a hose as well. Now if you want the best of it all your stove is not a duel fuel . Its a tri fuel yup .you can buy an adapter and bam you can use propane as well. A lot of people already have propane cylinders for there barbecue. Try using your gasoline fuel 10 years later good luck with that. But now then propane 10 years later is a whole different story. But just with the adapter you just have another choice of fuel.

[@THENEWWRANGLER]

i seem to have a gas flow issue, I can't get the gas to flow and get the stove lit

[@jimdent351]

What's the difference between gasoline and white gas, and why wouldn't the standard stove run on gasoline?

[@johnbailey2034]

my area the Colman fuel is 13 bucks a gallon. Now the propane is 12 bucks and you get 4 bottles. Now then you can get a adapter to use a 30gal tank which now the fuel is a lot cheaper. But you can have the best of both worlds because you can use the adapter on the stove you have. So you have the best of every fuel for that stove.

[@sherryn39455]

So, I can use Coleman fuel, propane and unleaded gasoline or what about the no ethanol

[@badass79regal]

I picked up a 414 for 12 bucks its a little dented but works great

[@cillaloves2fish688]

I watched ur other video earlier today and it made me want to buy one of these... I stopped at a Goodwill and lo n behold... I found a Coleman 413H camping stove in pretty good condition. All the parts are there, the only thing is it looked like it has sat for some time and the fuel filling cap may not have been closed all the way. There is some dried up looking brown stuff (leakage) on the tank and a little inside where it was sitting. Gotta clean that up n see if it still works! I read a comment that said to use denatured alcohol and some gun cleaning brushes to clean the inside of the generator and the inside of the tank, if needed. I may use the denatured alcohol to clean the leakage stuff before lighting it up! I sub'd!

[@normlor8109]

two things bother me about these newest models from Coleman one does the second burner valve pull out to escape the heat of the stove and the bright red colour of the tank which made this a Hallmark of Coleman recognise for 1000 yards is now a dark silver, too bad about that

[@bantrump9594]

Propane is very cheap if you refill your 1 lb cylinder using a 20lb propane tank. 1 gallon equals 4.5 lbs and 1 gallon is only about 3 bucks. Propane burns better than gasoline.

[@ralphl5258]

1 lb. Propane tanks are about 7 bucks each

[@TheRedbulldaddy]

I pick up one from a garage sale with 5.5 gallons of white fuel for $10 I think I have a good deal because the guy only used once

[@GiorgiKhabeishvili]

Has anybody used diesel or kerosene with this stove?

[@dolam]

5:05 Lol!

[@freeslave8824]

Funny, you got it for $64 from Walmart online in 2013, today in 2022 Walmart's online price is $254.64. That's FOUR TIMES the price. Gotta love inflation ...Thanks Biden!

[@chancellor170]

Yeah, when I opened the video I thought I was trippin, then I checked the date of the video. I got one for 70$ used good shape and I still think I got a good deal considering walmart is charging close to 200$ now in 2023.

[@CasonovaCorkClub]

I've never in my life seen 16.4 oz propane for ... $5 a pop!

[@ramvanbobby3889]

my question is witch is better Coleman gas or propane

[@TheOriginalCopyDog]

+Bobby Salazar Hi Bobby, If you are camping in low temperatures or high altitudes, propane is highly recommended. Gas or LPG is best suited for temperatures over 10 degrees Celsius. This dual fuel stove performs brilliantly in all conditions.

[@98katman]

Propane doesn't work as well as Coleman fuel in extreme cold

[@vader398]

is there any way possible to grill on this thing

[@InteliGear]

Buy a cast iron grilling skillet.

[@vader398]

is there any specific size i should look for

[@InteliGear]

The stove can accommodate two 10 inch pots. You can go larger just keep in mind any thing bigger than 10 inches will limit the size pot you can use on the secondary burner. You want try and keep the burner centered under the pot or pan whenever possible for even cooking. Be Well Friend... InteliGear.

[@98katman]

This thing should not be used as a grill. Your food will become saturated with the taste of napthaline. You can however fry meats in a pan...

[@johnbailey2034]

Ok need to ask why do they call it a dual fuel ? Hummm waiting ? Ok let get real its a triple fuel yup . They make an adapter and now you have propane . So you now have another fuel . Not sure why most do not talk about that .

[@brautigan1]

BTW, propane stoves suck compared to these dual fuelers, performance wise. Completely different flame. With the dual fuelers, you get the kind of flame you'd get out of a gas range in your kitchen. Propane come out all weird.

[@shobull8695]

Mine is natural gas.