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S-n-L
Explorer
Feb 10, 2015

Opinions about Propane fire pits

Hello everyone,

I am in the market for a portable fire pit (campfire). There are a few that look good and would like to get some feedback on anyone's opinion on these.

I want something that is compact and easy to pack away but gives good heat to stay warm on cool evening as we sit outside.

Here are the ones that look good to me in no particular order, let me know the good, the bad and the ugly on these. Some have lava rocks which seem they could get messy but spread the heat more evenly, and others have fake logs:

1. Camco 58041 Portable Propane Campfire

2. Camp chef fire pit

3. Big red campfire

4. Little red campfire

5. Campfire in a Can

Thanks for your input,

Stuart
Seeking Advice

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  • Pangaea_Ron's avatar
    Pangaea_Ron
    Explorer
    Feb 10, 2015
    Make sure that whichever one you get has a modulated flame. WA State Parks will allow those, but not those without one during burn bans.
  • Dog_Folks's avatar
    Dog_Folks
    Explorer
    Feb 10, 2015
    Ours was Little Red Campfire. Stores easily, has a the same fire effects as natural wood, adjustable flame, fake logs and stores easily.

    The only thing you don't get is the smell of a natural wood fire.
  • cmarq's avatar
    cmarq
    Explorer
    Feb 10, 2015
    I had a fire dancer with fake log , it was ok but small we were afraid to let grandkids do marshmallows if the drip on log. Won a large camp chef with lava rock, takes more storage room but a larger flame and we do hot dogs and marshmallows, lava rock is easy to get and replace. None are as nice as a wood fire.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Feb 10, 2015
    We bought one at Costco though I don't remember the brand. Buying it there was a few dollars cheaper and it came with a cover that is held on by a carrying strap. Some of the fire pits I looked at were small, 10" dia and some had a fake looking fire. This one is a bit larger and has a realistic fire that uses lightweight rocks rather than logs.
    In this pic it is adjusted to a lower output. I don't know how ling it will run, we used it all summer on the same tank.
    I "think" it was $70 or $80.



    Brownie points for anyone who knows what CG this is!
  • beemerphile1's avatar
    beemerphile1
    Explorer
    Feb 10, 2015
    Not trying to be mean, but how do you really have a thread about 5 different items? Of course every poster will recommend the one they bought. If you do a forum search for those different items you will find many previous conversations about each.

    You need to determine the features that are important to you and then buy the closest one. They all use LPG and create flame and heat.
  • TucsonJim's avatar
    TucsonJim
    Explorer II
    Feb 10, 2015
    Although we don't have one of the specific brands you list, ours has lava rocks. They do a good job of radiating the heat once they get up to temperature.
  • WyoTraveler's avatar
    WyoTraveler
    Explorer
    Feb 10, 2015
    Two RV neighbors bought the one at Lowes for $99. They work good. I am going to buy one but will order quick disconnect first so I can hook mine to MH propane tank. Looks like regulator can be easily removed and replaced with quick disconnect so it can be used either way. With tank as sold or with Camco disconnect for MH connection. I'm impressed.

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