How to Convert a Coleman Camp Stove to Propane Fuel

Coleman camp stoves are widely known and are the choice of many outdoor recreationists due to their small size and versatility. Coleman stoves are available in a variety of models that use one of more of the common fuels, which are white gas, kerosene, unleaded gas or propane. Some of the models allow the conversion of the stove from one liquid fuel to propane, providing that you make a few modifications. Propane is readily obtainable at most hardware or sporting goods stores, but you can also refill the bottles using a standard 20-pound propane tank used for gas barbeques.

Things You'll Need

  • Propane converter kit
  • Propane extension tube
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Instructions

    • 1

      Open your camp stove and gain access to the burner assembly. The burner assembly sits above and below the top cover of the stove. The side of the burner has an inlet for the fuel vapors to enter the burner from the generator.

    • 2

      Remove the pot supports over the burner. This will give you better access to the fuel inlet on the burner.

    • 3

      Thread the propane adapter into the fuel inlet port on the burner. The adapter is equipped with a threaded end for the burner and a female thread at the opposite end of the adapter to accept a propane bottle. Propane adapters are available at most camping stores, but you can even find them at Wal-Mart.

    • 4

      Replace the pot supports over the burner and place the stove on a stable surface before lighting.

    • 5

      Determine if you can safely attach the propane bottle to the adapter at the stove’s location or if you will need an extension tube to allow you to place the propane bottle close by the stove at a more stable position.

    • 6

      Connect the propane bottle to the adapter or extension tube depending on which you are using.

    • 7

      Close the fuel control valve on the stove and open the valve on the propane bottle. With the bottle's valve open, the control valve on the stove will control the flow of the propane.