Why I chose an Origo alcohol stove for my bus conversion

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  • @AGirlADogandABus
    @AGirlADogandABus  5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for watching guys! Feel free to leave a comment or ask questions :)

    • @team3383
      @team3383 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm in the same boat as yourself and frame of mind about safety and being self sufficient.
      I use Alcohol stoves and they are economical and safe and never break down.
      IMPORTANT: You are seemingly MISSING a round rubber flap to lay ontop of the canister before you close the lid (and to take off before filling with alcohol and cookin). The rubber disc will stop the alcohol from evaporating and keep the smell of alcohol out.
      I too had this problem, and so simply cut a circle of neoprene out of an old wetsuit to lay ontop before I closed the lid. Works just fine.
      Alcohol does evaporate and smells a little - Nor disagreeable, but can give you and any animals you'll be travelling with headaches at night.
      th-cam.com/video/M9zLg6MYQ0I/w-d-xo.html watch him at 1:20mins take the rubber sealer off the canister. Thats what you are missing.
      I have also bought a Coleman's 425 Dual Fuel stove" that works on unleaded fuel (also cheap and as safe as alcohol).
      The Coleman can be found cheaply at car boot sales etc although I paid 100 USD for mine and still think its worth it.
      The unleaded fuel has no odour and burns a little hotter than Alcohol.
      Just thought I'd let you know. If you come across one get it just as back up if its at the right price.
      Stay safe and all my best wishes for your van travels and adventures. :-)
      I've NEVER had a problem with these stoves. Always kept a kitchen cloth to chuck over the flames and smother the fire if ever needed but never have.
      No need for fire extinguishers etc. So simple :-)
      Origo Stoves are VERY hard to find now because they have stopped making them.
      PS: I found the Coleman Dual fuel Stove on ebay for USD 20.- and had it shipped to my home (USD 80.-!!!). But its worth it.
      www.amazon.de/Coleman-3000000396-Benzinkocher-2-Flammen/dp/B000QUIKX8/ref=rtpb_6/261-3301275-1779308?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B071FK3YSX&pd_rd_r=c4d75b7c-1694-4aee-95cc-6e70ab7a067b&pd_rd_w=yRn4V&pd_rd_wg=8K8c5&pf_rd_p=e5d84156-1cd7-4f04-afdf-656b33379795&pf_rd_r=NMWYX6FDZR7ZEG9Y2WQE&psc=1&refRID=NMWYX6FDZR7ZEG9Y2WQE
      Dismantle it, clean it, and its as good as new. NO moving parts and nothing can go wrong with them so whether new or vintage they all work the same. In fact the vintage ones are often better made with better quality steel and brass fittings.
      They are faster than alcohol stoves if you're thinking of using them long term on a regular basis, otherwise alcohol is fine.

    • @AGirlADogandABus
      @AGirlADogandABus  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@team3383 Thanks for your comment! I double checked my box (stove is not yet installed) after reading your comment and I do actually have one of the rubber gaskets. It was inside the stove with the canister and just didn't show up on my video. Not sure how often I'll use it though to be honest. I'm going to be living full time in my bus and will be using my stove every day, probably several times a day, so the gasket would be off for most of the time anyway. And knowing me, I would forget to remove it before lighting up the stove. Good to know I have it there though as an option if it turns out I need it. I've done a lot of camping with my metho-burning Trangia stove (using it inside my tent too) and have never noticed any issues with headaches. Perhaps it depends on what alcohol you are using. I have only ever used Methylated Spirits which is actually ethanol as it is packaged here in Australia. My bus will have pretty good ventilation so hopefully this won't be a problem, but will certainly be keeping an eye on that.
      I agree about the Coleman fuel stoves. I had one years ago that I used to use all the time for camping before I got my Trangia and it worked very well. That certainly is another option. In Australia, to qualify as a motorhome the cooking facilities are supposed to be built in so you can't always get away with just having a portable camp stove as your only cooking device, which is why I was looking for something I could permanently install in the kitchen.

    • @jurgentreue1200
      @jurgentreue1200 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      In Australia, if your gas stove is fixed, it needs to have a compliance certificate/plate. Since the Dometic metho stoves are stand alone, no compliance is needed. My Dometic dual burner metho stove is removeable so I do most of the cooking under the awning, away from the entrance of the van.

  • @koningbolo4700
    @koningbolo4700 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I use the double burner stand alone version of the Origo... I love it and will never sell it.
    I do recommend if you are only using the single burner to build it in in such a way you need to flip up a lid to access it. It makes for a clean layout and very practical with the flip up lid acting as a back splash.
    Also incorporate in your galley a so called heat retention cooker. Basically an engineered duvet with a lid in which you place a piping hot pot to let it cook along without the fuel burn and no minding or fear of burning...
    TH-cam has a nice video on how to sew one yourself; it is called the Wonderoven... You will love it, especially in a larger setup like a bus with a single burner hob. It uses styrofoam pellets or packaging peanuts or you can use wool or even down to fill the cooker to make it an insulating powerhouse.
    I noticed your Origo didn't come with the neoprene rubber cover for the fuel canister (also lovingly known as the landmine) which prevents evaporation of the alcohol when not in use. The disks can be had for 7 or 8 dollars (if they are still sold) but if you can track down an off cut piece of neoprene from a diving suit repair place (or get a used child's wet suit from a thrift store to cut up into covering discs) you will be setup for life in the evaporation department. Do get a couple of them because these covers will save you very much wasted fuel and possibly a smell (and health risk: as you may know methylated spirits contain mainly methanol which is toxic as a raw fume...)
    Methanol is btw the best fuel to use if the price per liter is right. Methanol burns the hottest of all the store bought alcohol types...

    • @AGirlADogandABus
      @AGirlADogandABus  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the tips! I will have to check out the heat retention cooker you mentioned. Since I made this video, I managed to get a double burner Origo stove, so will probably end up putting that one in the kitchen. It's a stand alone one like yours. Can I ask you how long you have had your stove and if you have ever had to replace the fuel canisters? I'm wondering how long they will last with full time use and if I should be hunting for some spares to keep on hand or whether it would just be a waste of money and not needed.

    • @koningbolo4700
      @koningbolo4700 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AGirlADogandABus I had mine for about 3 years now but I do not live in my van so you can equate the continuous use time around 8 months or so...
      I never had to replace the canisters, they should be bulletproof since they are made of stainless steel (be it probably a non surgical steel variant) I do not know when a canister needs to be replaced. I can imagine when the thing is rusting out but I don't see that happening in any kinds of hurry...It may be that the fibreglass (or maybe it is rockwool) intrails or the stainless steel mesh in the opening could suffer from extensive use but both are easily replaced on a diy level I think. So long story short, as long as the container bit of the canister is leak free I don't see a reason to change them nor do I think keeping a replacement around is necessary...
      One small note though... When I got my Origio it came with two canisters, one was heavily used the other one barely even broken in. The used one showed signs of being dragging its feet in heating performance... I asked the previous owner what he used for fuel and he replied saying he used ethanol with a roughly 95% pureness (I believe in your neck of the woods that would be called 190 proof) but anyways:
      This Ethanol fuel contains about 5% water. As you know water boils off at 100 degrees C whilest ethanol evaporates enthusiastically around 37 degrees C.
      This would mean that if you use the canister for a couple of months and cover them after use (allowing some cooling time - 10 minutes seems to be the norm) that the 5% water has little time to boil off (or evaporate) because the stove control flap (highly technical therm) is closed and 10 minutes (or less) later the neoprene seal is place. This would mean the canister over time collects water... Not sure how much but it could be a lot, which means the fuel burns less hot and the canister isn't able to absorb the full 1.1 L it should be able to take when empty.
      So my suggestion would be to cook the canister(s) dry and before you refill them do a "drying" run of the canisters by removing them from the Origio (maybe one at the time) and place them on top of a moderate heat source like the de-fogger of the bus or another heat source which you are able to put your hand over/on without loosing some skin (central heating radiator, leaving it outside in the hot sun or something like that). That way you can rid the canister of any lingering water and ensure a long and happy service life... Maybe monthly would be enough...
      I did that a few times since I got the Origo and I noticed the canister worked better, burned hotter, longer and was easier to light...
      Side note: There are Origo ovens, crazy expensive but I think easy to make yourself.
      You may be able to use (parts of) the old single origo burner as a heat source...and convert an old smaller size oven into a Origo style oven...
      Here is a very complete explanation of the workings of the oven:
      classiccampstoves.com/threads/origo-6000-dual-burner-alcohol-stove-and-oven.27949/
      BTW: I use an oven but I removed all the electrical bits from a very small toaster oven (those halogen deathtraps) and removed the bottom. When I need the oven I place it on my origo stove on low-low and place a cut to size piece of a pizza stone in the bottom of the oven to spread the heat evenly... works great for rolls and small casseroles...

  • @g7eit
    @g7eit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wanted one for my boat and had the same trouble finding on. I eventually found a lady in the USA who has a few A100’s. 2 weeks later it arrived here in UK. It’s the best stove I’ve ever used. Yes, it can smell a bit but it’s 100% safe and heats better than gas too.
    Good luck on your travels and I’ve subscribed to your channel.
    Chris. X

    • @AGirlADogandABus
      @AGirlADogandABus  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Chris, thanks so much for subscribing! Glad you were able to track down a stove for your boat. Happy sailing :)

  • @berilmurray9879
    @berilmurray9879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks fantastic. I am currently looking for my coaster, and am wanting an alternative to gas for cooking.

    • @AGirlADogandABus
      @AGirlADogandABus  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Keep an eye on Gumtree and Marketplace. These origo stoves come up for sale from time to time. I have actually picked up a couple more myself at quite cheap prices! Yet to decide which one to put in the bus.

  • @yippie4119
    @yippie4119 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome! We are also buying one of these for our bus. Just gotta decide 1 or 2 burner

    • @AGirlADogandABus
      @AGirlADogandABus  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Two burner would be ideal but I'm just happy I managed to get one at all. You will probably find it easier to find one in the US.

  • @oxxnarrdflame8865
    @oxxnarrdflame8865 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That single burner is pretty big, I think a two burner would take up a lot of space especially for something you would only occasionally need.
    This is the first video of yours I’ve come across, I’m anxious to see what you’ve done with the bus.
    Happy camping. 😊

  • @jurgentreue1200
    @jurgentreue1200 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've got a Dometic Origo 3000 dual burner metho stove in my campervan. A little slow for boiling a kettle full of water but fantastic for cooking.
    After buying the campervan, I was going to replace the metho stove with a gas stove. I did a bit of research and found people who have the Dometic rave about it. Totally reliable and safe. I've also installed a CO meter/alarm in my campervan. The way my camper is set up, I can remove the cabinet the stove sits so I can cook outside of the van. i also have a portable single burner gas stove for boiling water so I've got all bases covered.
    Enjoy your metho stove. Oh yeah, apparently, if you add around 10% of water to your metho, this reduces your pots and pans blackening.

    • @ke6ziu
      @ke6ziu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have an Origo 3000 too!

  • @rjvcescobar
    @rjvcescobar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you found any new supplier of your stoves in 2022 ??? Thank you for your videos.

    • @AGirlADogandABus
      @AGirlADogandABus  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No. These Origo stoves are sadly no longer being manufactured so can now only be bought secondhand.

  • @paulgriffin5572
    @paulgriffin5572 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I originally considered the Origo for my conversion but eventually decided to go with gas, mainly due to the effiency..... + I wanted an oven & from what I've read the Origo are too slow.

    • @DyaniEvans
      @DyaniEvans 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah they are a little slower than gas but I guess I'm just used to that with my camp stove. The safety factor was the main reason for me going this way. I will probably get just a small portable electric oven for my bus as I don't bake that often. I have my eye on a couple of those that seem suited for my needs.

  • @petuniaromania6294
    @petuniaromania6294 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello there. Have you ever tried The Origo 5100 Heat Pal? It heats and cooks :) Just curious.

  • @muzza566
    @muzza566 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    There’s one on Gumtree now Double burner $450

  • @ke6ziu
    @ke6ziu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The 1500 is nice, but the 3000 has 2 burners...

    • @AGirlADogandABus
      @AGirlADogandABus  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes but all Origo stoves are extremely hard to get in Australia now. Since I made this video, I did manage to find one with two burners so I am happy. Will probably still put the single burner one in my bus and keep the other for spare fuel canisters or maybe outdoor kitchen

    • @ke6ziu
      @ke6ziu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AGirlADogandABus Since Dometic stopped making them, I had to wait a year and a half for one, so it's not just Australia... You have to be patient, and scour Ebay, Bid or Buy out of South Africa, and other similar sites... I got mine out of Capetown, so it took awhile!

    • @AGirlADogandABus
      @AGirlADogandABus  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah they do come up from time to time. I managed to get my double burner last year on Gumtree (our version of Craigslist). It had never been used so was in perfect condition and I got it for a bargain price so very happy.

    • @ke6ziu
      @ke6ziu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AGirlADogandABus She shoots, and scores!!! Good on ya, love!!! Nothing better than finding something you're looking for, but in excellent condition!!! I prefer NOS, personally!

  • @muzza566
    @muzza566 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh 3 yrs ago lol sorry ha

    • @AGirlADogandABus
      @AGirlADogandABus  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha yeah this video is a few years old now. I did end up finding a double burner on Gumtree after I made this video and that's the one I have installed in the bus. I'm keeping this single one as a spare.