Fire above the Ground

[Renno]

The last couple of spots I have been to have allowed a fire as long as it was off the ground, like in a brazier. I have one but it is a punish to fit in the trailer, I also just bought a cheap fire pit however it is round and again difficult to fit, it also takes a lot of wood to get a coal base going, which it needs as it looses head quickly.
These flat pack fire trough are on ebay and look like it might suit my needs.
Has anybody used one or seen one in.

Thanks

[speewa158]

l have my invention the PDFP Pre Dug Fire Pit , just tell me the size you need . When you have finished using it as a fire pit roll it up & stuff it into the CT , Please be careful when storing the PDFP , if it falls off the CT it will become a pot hole on the trach somewhere .
As the PDFP can be taken with you there will be no damage to the camp site , send much $$$ to me & l will rush deliver your PDFP 

[Marschy]

The last couple of spots I have been to have allowed a fire as long as it was off the ground, like in a brazier. I have one but it is a punish to fit in the trailer, I also just bought a cheap fire pit however it is round and again difficult to fit, it also takes a lot of wood to get a coal base going, which it needs as it looses head quickly.
These flat pack fire trough are on ebay and look like it might suit my needs.
Has anybody used one or seen one in.

Thanks
Renno

Hello Renno,

I use a brazier that I purchased from Bunnings, and your right they take up heaps of room. In the past I have taken a 20kg bag of charcoal, and a charcoal chimney to kickstart the coals. But the charcoal also takes up a lot of room.

If it flatpacks, I reckon you'll be on a winner. Easy to store, put in a bag, there seems to be quite a few positive attributes and few negatives IMO.

Cheers, Marschy

[Marschy]

Hey Renno,

I just bought one, I'll let you know how effective they are once I receive it and I've given it a shakedown.

Cheers, Marschy.

[Bird]

The ex-mistake bought me a Ozpig which I used at Fraser with some good success... but cant help feel a 44 on legs would be much warmer

[Marschy]

I've had 44 gallon and 20 litres drums on legs and they only last about a year or 2 before rusting out when left out in the weather, particularly the 20's. This sucker is 3mm plate, should last a long time. The appeal for me is flatpacking for storing/transporting in the toolbox

A 20 litre drum on legs give out bucket load of heat, but can't be flat-packed (for obvious reasons). The dimensions are 60cm long x 20cm high by 30cm wide, not much smaller than a 20 litre drum.

[Bird]

I've had 44 gallon and 20 litres drums on legs and they only last about a year or 2 before rusting out when left out in the weather, particularly the 20's.

thats always been the stopping point on them for me
Will be interested to see how you find it.

[bunyip]

Here is what I use, I usually just strap it to the top of the loaded trailer with a couple of the rubber mats underneath to protect the Tarp and trailer contents.

I can replace the 44 when it rusts out, mine sits outside and usually lasts around 5 years. A new barrel is less than $20 cut and no sharp edges.



The legs are tubing from an old trampoline

I know Drifta are selling a range of these flat pack fireplaces as well, had a quick look at their site and cannot see them there, but we had a chat to Luke about them at the Penrith show.


Bunyip

[spargo]

Here is what I use, I usually just strap it to the top of the loaded trailer with a couple of the rubber mats underneath to protect the Tarp and trailer contents.

I can replace the 44 when it rusts out, mine sits outside and usually lasts around 5 years. A new barrel is less than $20 cut and no sharp edges.
..
The legs are tubing from an old trampoline

I know Drifta are selling a range of these flat pack fireplaces as well, had a quick look at their site and cannot see them there, but we had a chat to Luke about them at the Penrith show.

Bunyip

This is the guy:  http://www.drifta.com.au/SnowPeak.php

[BrindiCruiser]

Drifta sell the snowpeak firepit. There is another thread on myswag with some reports. however, it is about twice the price of the ebay job Snowpeak is about $250 from memory, whilst the ebay link is $99 + 27.50 postage.

[britts]

I have 1/3 of a 50l keg cut lengthways with 4 legs that slip in, straps to the front of the toolbox on the drawbar


Cheers Matt

[Marschy]

Drifta sell the snowpeak firepit. There is another thread on myswag with some reports. however, it is about twice the price of the ebay job Snowpeak is about $250 from memory, whilst the ebay link is $99 + 27.50 postage.

$99.00 plus $30.95 postage, I just bought one.

[Bird]

$99.00 plus $30.95 postage, I just bought one.

maybe just me, but I see them as fawkin expensive... just going on what I see in the pics
I'll wait for the report when it arrives.

[Tommo66]

posted pics before but here's the ozhog, the flue and legs are removable and fit inside, the whole lot packs into a ply box for travel.










cheers

[Havaroly]

I had the same problem, after getting a cheap brazier from Big W, but found a way to mount it against the tool boxes on the drawbar. Hasn't fallen off yet!

[fuji]

Lets us know how you go with it Marschy. Might go and buy some steel and get my neighbour to practice using his new plasma cutter.

[Renno]

Thanks for the replies, Hadn't even thought of mounting the brazier to the outside of the trailer, Still keen to see how the flat pack goes...

Cheers
Renno

[Bird]

posted pics before but here's the ozhog, the flue and legs are removable and fit inside, the whole lot packs into a ply box for travel.

I still have 1/2 a chubby from lookin at that..

15mins and my steak would be nicely well done.

[Marschy]

What sort of rocket fuel are you using Lost?

[Marschy]

Got the flat pack fire place in the mail yesterday. Well made, good size. About as long as the 20 litre drum fireplaces I already have, just a bit narrower. It will do the job well I'm sure.

[FZJ]

These were advertised by a local steel place the other day. Havent seen one close up but I may be going out that way next week if anyone is interested.
http://easysteelsolutions.com.au/products/fire/easy-burn-bush

[Foo]

Shell A racing fuel me thinks!

Foo

[Tommo66]

I still have 1/2 a chubby from lookin at that..



15mins and my steak would be nicely well done.

Thanks mate (I think  )

the CO goes well on it, I've also got another 1/2 keg that sits nicely on the top for shower water etc.

cheers

Tommo

[davecambo]

can you weld beer kegs?

[xcvator]

Got the flat pack fire place in the mail yesterday. Well made, good size. About as long as the 20 litre drum fireplaces I already have, just a bit narrower. It will do the job well I'm sure.

So have you tried it out yet Marschy, or is it still virg... er, pristine ? and don't forget