Desert set-up pictures

I agree with others here that an old wash machine tub is the way to go. It gives off a lot of heat all around and burns more efficiently with the mixture of air that it gets. I have used them for 25 years or more.

I always had the big ones that I put in my trailer with the desert buggy and quads. I found that after I sold all my toys plus the trailer that is was a pain to take that large tub in the motor home.


So I started looking for an alternative to having it but found that nothing worked as well that wash machine tub until........


I found this. It is a wash tub from a compact machine. The cooking grate from a Weber Smokey Joe fits perfectly.

As you can see it is smaller,13 in. across VS 17 in. on the big one and 14 inches deep VS 17 in. on the big one. It stores easily in my rear compartment. I even found a canvas bag that it fits in so it doesn't make any mess while back there.

It still makes a helluva fire and the firewood fits just fine.



The son in law, daughter and grandkids now do the Toy Box thing and I just kick back, grab a Long Neck and watch the excitement....

Macs Dad wrote:
Ok I'm a little disapointed in all of you for not taking notice of one of the most important Desert Set Ups items jackxclan has in his picture, on, or should I say in the table. Really, sheep que and clothese washers is what your noticing. LOL. jackxclan what the heck is that anyway.

Always like the washer drum idea for a fire pit and have freinds who have used them. Having the holes in them makes a big difference in the surrounding headt getting to you.

But now that I saw bb's link to the drum fire pits, I may just check those out. Really cool. Nice find bb.

Drum pit is what you see, what you don't see is:

Music system
Lighting
Food trays
Huge pile of firewood
Pour your own drink bar
Lost dog lookout tower, we seem to lose one almost every trip

Macs Dad wrote:
Ok I'm a little disapointed in all of you for not taking notice of one of the most important Desert Set Ups items jackxclan has in his picture, on, or should I say in the table. Really, sheep que and clothese washers is what your noticing. LOL. jackxclan what the heck is that anyway.

Always like the washer drum idea for a fire pit and have freinds who have used them. Having the holes in them makes a big difference in the surrounding headt getting to you.

But now that I saw bb's link to the drum fire pits, I may just check those out. Really cool. Nice find bb.

:B Nice cold Long Board

Ok I'm a little disapointed in all of you for not taking notice of one of the most important Desert Set Ups items jackxclan has in his picture, on, or should I say in the table. Really, sheep que and clothese washers is what your noticing. LOL. jackxclan what the heck is that anyway.

Always like the washer drum idea for a fire pit and have freinds who have used them. Having the holes in them makes a big difference in the surrounding headt getting to you.

But now that I saw bb's link to the drum fire pits, I may just check those out. Really cool. Nice find bb.

offtohavasu wrote:
You may want to be careful with the stainless steel tubs. I don't think they are as thick and the heat may burn through them quite easily.

The SS ones are great and no they do not burn thru. They will however turn a very pretty red with a good hot fire using mesquite.

McKenziek wrote:

Camorhino wrote:
I thought you were.......:B

Well, between us 3 we might get a fire started, lol.

WTH one of us forgot the gasoline?

Speak for your self flatlander, I taught Survivorman everything he knows.....;) (now, before I get flamed, this is a joke)

Camorhino wrote:
I thought you were.......:B

Well, between us 3 we might get a fire started, lol.

I thought you were.......:B

jackxclan wrote:
Yeah I haul it to most trips saves wood when its a small group and I smoke some fine meat on it with the lid on.
( the lid from a Webber Kettle fits perfect on top)

Listen to Jax, he is the desert camping Guru:B