Free Money!

[Firelite]

I am desperately trying to find a Campingaz Camp'Bistro stove. I am willing to pay up to £50 cash for the right model, and since you can buy a new one from the well known catalogue shop for £20 you could upgrade your stove and make a profit too. The reason for my silly price is that I need it for a work project.

The only "catch" is that, when you turn it over, the gap between the bracket that supports the burner, and the folded edge of the case (on the side opposite to where the gas cartridge is located) needs to be around 68mm. The modern ones are only around 60mm. (Please don't modify a stove to create the gap - it has to be the original arrangement)

If you think you might have such a stove and would like to upgrade or simply sell it, then please PM me. I will arrange collection/pay for postage etc.

Please see link about 5 comments below for an explanatory picture.

Mods, I placed this on the general topic thread in order to reach more people that those just "buying and selling".

 

[Man of Tanith]

I'd like some free money alas I don't have the relevant item

Could you out a pic and or link up for folk t look please?

 

[Man of Tanith]

I'd like some free money alas I don't have the relevant item

Could you out a pic and or link up for folk t look please?

 

[ged]

Are you in a hurry? I think I might have one but whatever it is it's in France at the moment (and I'm not).

 

[Firelite]

Ged, there's no massive rush, but obviously its on a first come, first served basis, so please don't make a special trip. I only need one (so long as its the right one). Thanks.

 

[Firelite]

MofT, PM on its way.

 

[Firelite]

Here's the link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/93828787@N04/
With thanks to Man of Tanith for the computer lesson!

 

[Man of Tanith]

Very welcome.
bit scared clearly I understand it more than I thought

 

[Toddy]

I think this thread might do better in amongst the threads about stoves and such like; at least there the folks who collect them and so on should see it.

I can move it if you like ?

cheers,
Toddy

 

[Firelite]

Toddy, Whatever you think best. I'm aiming at maximum exposure just to get hold of one as soon as reasonably practicable. It isn't a collectible sort of stove I don't think. Its more the sort of thing you leave in the back of the car for the occasional brew. Like I said, Whatever you think best.

Thanks,

Firelite.

 

[Firelite]

Toddy or Man of Tanith,
This isn't going so well here - Could you move the post to the Stovie-peeps section for me please?

Thanks,

F

 

[Badger74]

I've got one in the shed. I'll check the measurement in the morning.

 

[petrochemicals]

arn't these generic, mass manufactured gizmos that companies slap there name on.

There's probably the right size by other manufacturers, or did you get one ?

 

[Firelite]

petrochemicals,

No I'm still looking. there are some differences between manufacturers, although i know what you mean - they all look broadly similar. Unfortunately this one has to be the Campingaz of a particular vintage (about 4/5 years ago).

 

[Firelite]

Badger 74, Thank you, I appreciate everyone's efforts.

 

[Robbi]

this any good to you ? the larger gap is 67mm and the smaller one 56mm the angle of the camera doen't show it well.

 

[Firelite]

Robbi, In view of the effort you've made I hate to say this: its close, but no cigar I'm afraid. The one I'm after has a straight edge on the bracket, just like in my images but a bit of a wider gap. Interesting though - is it a campingaz?

 

[snozz]

Is this the one?

Snozz

 

[Firelite]

I am humbled by the efforts you have gone to Snozz, but its not the right stove, I'm really sorry. If I could award prizes for close yours would take it. The gap isn't quite the one I'm after. Your measurement looks to be about 60mm. I know it sounds picky, but I need there to be another 8mm or so in that gap. Thanks for your efforts.

 

[Badger74]

I believe I have the one you want. I'll post pics in a bit.