I have an 8/68 426D and would like to acquire for it all the parts/tools that would have been supplied in the box when it left the factory. Apart from the parts list for the stove itself and the lighting instructions, I can't seem to find anything that lists what else would be in the box when it left the factory, a packing list if you like. A good example would be what funnel would have been supplied, a No 0 or a No1a. I realise I may be barking up the wrong tree and all that was in the box was the stove, everything else being an optional extra, however from what Coleman shipped with their lanterns, I would expect a similar level of equipment to be shipped with their stoves, especially the 'suitcase' ones. So my question is, is there any information on what would have been shipped with these 'suitcase' stoves when they left the factory? Many thanks in advance. Tim
Not that I have ever seen or heard. Any tools needed to work on it would be in your toolbox, just not metric. Duane
Tim, Agree with Duane, have several suitcases stoves from Coleman dating back to 1938, some complete in their original boxes. None had any tools, funnel etc packed with them, only instructions & promotional literature. Some of the "Pocket" stoves were issued with a stamped wrench to remove the generator for maintenance though.
In the 1960s Coleman did make hundreds of camping related products and stove accessories, if you wanted to add to your period stove experience. Check Terry Marsh's site, the International Coleman Collectors Club and other Coleman sites.
Thank you Duane and Paddy for telling me what I wanted to know, especially Paddy for confirming that even from the factory, boxed, they didn't have anything in them except the stove itself. I think I'll put my No1A funnel in the case as according to a flyer/pamphlet else where on this most excellent site, that was the one recommended for things larger than lanterns and small stoves. Spares wise, I've acquired spare burner caps and fillers, and currently looking at a spare valve and generator on Fleabay, think I'd better snap it up before postage rates to this side of 'The Pond' go through the roof. Thanks guys, I knew someone would know the answer to my oddball question. Tim
Thanks Ulysses, will have another trawl them and see what takes my fancy, then try to find them. I was fortunate that when I bought my 426D, it came with the propane adaptor and the folding stand, which both fit inside. Tim
A related question would be what do people carry inside the stove when camping. There is a fair amount of real estate inside for cooking related odds & ends. I found space for a Nalgene fuel bottle, sparker, funnel, coffee filters, towels, etc. A small bottle of Windex might be in order.
Paperwork from stove box. Warranty card list of service centers and the how to operate sheet. No tools , small wrench with 400's @Fettler My Dad had a extra gutted stove case and it held basically all the kitchen items need to cook and eat. 426 size case can hold stand. Daryl sunny SoCal
@Daryl Unfortunately, the 425 won't hold a stand. I really want a stand, but I don't want to pay "retail". Need to hit some yard sales I think. In practice have always used a picnic table, or the tailgate. What I'm wondering, how useful or good are the stands? Are they stable, or kind of flimsy? A little too low? Hate to buy one and then decide I don't like it and don't use it.
Stands are a good height, not a bit wobbly, I currently have an aluminum one setup for displaying a Coleman hotplate in my spare bedroom slash gear room. Very little movement. Duane
That's good to know! To me, the stove doesn't seem complete, or even the camp itself maybe, unless the Coleman stove is situated on a stand. It would free up some room from a picnic table. And they work for the coolers too? I'm in! A feller could throw his back out fetching a beer or something. That'd never do.
From earliest childhood to recent campouts, we've always had the Coleman suitcases on a picnic table or the like. I've seen photos of the stands, but have never had or used one.
To my utter shame and embarrassment, Ed I must confess the same. I intend to remedy this! I shall endeavour to perservere!
The original green steel Coleman stands and the first type Coleman aluminum stands are particularly suited for the first two or three iterations of model 413 and 426 stoves. These stands have a pair of props that allow for supporting the suitcase lid so that it can be used as a staging table behind the stove proper when wind screening is not needed. Most of the later stove models have hinges that do not permit folding back the lid 180 degrees, so the stands of later vintage dispensed with those lid props.
Or tailgate when no picnic table for miles Ed. I am a big fan of these stands and use them camping and at local car show for coffee. The stands are 25 inches tall and can be a bit wobbly when use as cutting board IMHO. Never had a spill using them, but prefer tailgate for food prep. Copied what my Dad had with wooden top. I store in shortened folding chair bags. If they were longer would not store in short wheel well space left side back of my truck first photo. Not Coleman but the table with lanterns is a sturdy flat fold table. This is mini size, they have one in the 24 inch and bigger size too. Daryl SoCal View attachment 273965
We've definitely used some of those metal folding camp tables with the Coleman, especially in our Winter big-tent campouts.
Have seen pictures of ice chest on them, but I would never do it. They made a steel model that may work for coolers? The stand is what it is and some would like it to be taller, more stable and less flimsy that is for sure. Daryl
I have three of the current stands and a couple of old ones. I made a top for one with some 1/4" plywood and some 1X2s similar to what Duane showed above. Cooler on one stand, stove on another, supplies on the wooden topped one. I also made a table from a 18"X36" metal shelf and some EMT. I made it the same height as the stands. It lets me configure a camp kitchen however works best for the number of cooks and stoves. U shape if i'm working solo, straight line or L for more than one in the kitchen. Not unusual to have 2-3 cooks and a 426, 413, 500 and 502 all going. Just add another stand and you've got another cook station. That way we can eat at the table. @Daryl The stands are plenty sturdy enough for even a 64 quart cooler, especially the new ones.
