Tales,Trails and Trials of a (wet) Dream Machine (2 Viewers)

[scrapdaddy]

You already have some very cool components on your wagon that makes the camping life so much easier. I'm stealing ideas and doing some building.

 

[abqcruiser]

I'm just waiting for you guys to get "all" the bugs worked out and proceed accordingly.

 

[RUSH55]

Good way to get your system down is just going out and doing it regular with like-minded people. Eventually you get a good system that you improve on here and there.

 

[Gordobe]

So for last seven years plus the 40 years before that my cooking arrangement has always been in flux, changes every few trips.

But the last seven I have been particularly obsessed with studying the most compact and quickest way to set up, breakdown and cook a great fresh meal.

I made 1 significant change for the Magruder PP. I retired my coleman propane stove of 30 plus years for a 1 burner 18k btu compact stove, half the size and 2/3 less weight. The one error was that I packed in behind some other gear so I couldn’t instantly grab it after dropping the tailgate.

One burner for tailgating was perfect but even with it moved to a more accessible place something was still lacking. I’ve looked at every stove on the planet but until you see them in person it’s hard to grasp there worth. I’ve looked at Jet boil many times but seeing Jmack’s in person peaked my interest.

Today I received Jetboil Halfgen . It made the latest plan come together.
Goal: have every thing to start cooking in one small space or “cook box”

 

[scrapdaddy]

Hey is J Mack getting a kick back for all the Jetboils he sold on the trip.

 

[Gordobe]

Sorry pushed post before adding pics

I have a small stainless bbq about the size I shoe box, it’s big enough for a large steak while grilling vegetables that’s also a 60 second set up.

I love cooking when camping and want to start doing it ASAP, but when you have long drive days a fast uncomplicated set is my goal.

 

[scrapdaddy]

You're just as bad, I'm going to preorder a National Luna 72 Legasy. They're sold out now, but a load is coming in Nov.

You guys are killing my budget!

 

[Gordobe]

Your only up to what 5 of 6 hundred $. You still have a ways to go

 

[xtiaan2000]

Been there to see gordobe set up his tidy kitchen kit. Wipped up some GandTs coupled with a delightful bruschetta! Then was able to sleep through a whirlwind of craziness just outside his car!

 

[scrapdaddy]

Man, you missed the shrimp appetizers he made for all of us at PP20.

 

[gonzopancho]

Hey is J Mack getting a kick back for all the Jetboils he sold on the trip.

Jetboils are great. Carried one for 4 years as the SM for Troop 101 in Hawaii. Even took the French press top along on the kid’s school camping trips (definitely car camping. I got selected because i had the stoves and the pots that could deal with 30 plus people. I didn’t have a pig then, took the 62.)

7:30am first morning
Mom #1: “I would kill for Starbucks right now.”
Mom #2: “MeToo”
Me: “You want coffee? I have coffee.”
Moms: <unbelieving> “You can make coffee out here?”
Me: <breaks out the Jetboil>
Moms: <suspicious sips>
Mom #2: “this is really good!”
Me:

One of the ASMs (RIP) was the APAC sales manager for Lion Coffee in Hawaii. I got free coffee for the Scout trips, and since we went camping at least once/month, i always had great coffee.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Good times and memories!

 

[RUSH55]

We had to have Bad Ass Coffee every morning while we were in Maui. Straight up gourmet s#*t.

 

[Pigeaten]

Man, you missed the shrimp appetizers he made for all of us at PP20.

oh yea, they were amazing!

 

[cruiserjunktion]

 

[Gordobe]

Wow Someone spotted my quiver.

I’m flattered

I’m finally out from under a year long project that was way to demanding. Time to give piggy some TLC.

Have been reorganizing my camping kit since the Mugruder excursion. Consolidating gear, less set up time. My door upholstery in the front is a bit rough from when I adopted my pig. The rear passenger doors are perfect so I have been happy to have original components as they are.

When I saw Rons interior I was smitten with the upholstery door panels that are available and orderd a full set. Due soon

all for the moment

 

[Gordobe]

Experimenting with making some ashtray condoms to protect my door cards that I replaced on my 70 55 Using mask making latex over 8 molds. More pics tomorrow if successful

 

[PabloCruise]

Experimenting with making some ashtray condoms to protect my door cards that I replaced on my 70 55 Using mask making latex over 8 molds. More pics tomorrow if successful View attachment 2468417View attachment 2468418View attachment 2468419

Looks like you are going to have to team up with @a1500ram and start offering those with the new door cards!

 

[scrapdaddy]

Good job and a great idea!

 

[WarDamnEagle]

Indeed, Four please.