RV FEATURE
CAMP OVENS
I don ’ t think we ’ d be alone when saying a camp oven-cooked meal would be one of the best things about a camping trip . Whether you ’ re dining on a homestyle stew , homemade bread , damper , scones , or even pizza , you can whip up all these delicious dishes with a little practise .
Camp ovens come in different sizes and features , plus they ’ re an excellent cooking source as they retain the heat . The more popular type of camp oven is made of spun steel , while the more traditional types are cast iron .
Cast iron camp ovens have been around for ages . There ’ s no denying they ’ re heavier than other types , but many cast iron cooking die-hards will say you just can ’ t go past their good quality and reliability . Spun steel camp ovens are the newer kid on the block , they come in various sizes , and are lighter than their heavy cast iron brothers .
We made our billy hook to hold a pot and a billy .
Spun steel camp ovens are becoming increasingly popular .
You ’ ll find the quality of the steel and the thickness of the camp oven ’ s walls play a part when it comes to longevity and cooking quality . However , being lighter than cast iron is an advantage when you ’ re looking to save weight while travelling . On the flip side , you need better control with spun steel because of heat transfer .
BILLY HOOK
This type of fire accessory has become one of our all-time favourites to travel with in recent years . After a close friend allowed us to copy his billy hook design , it was a quick trip to the hardware for some steel followed by a day in the shed using some hand tools and a welder .
Basically , it ’ s our go-to accessory when we ’ re looking to boil a billy , bring a pot of water to the boil , or just let the pot simmer .
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