Coleman 508 vs 533 dual fuel camp stoves

I use regular gas in both stoves but sometimes use camp fuel for longer self life, they will not run on straight kerosene, probably would on a mix, have not tried diesel.

[TheNDDawson]

Ive never seen the foldgers can used before. THATS AWESOME! I wanted one of the grey cases made by coleman but hate the price. Thanks for the tip, definitely getting a few foldgers cans for my stoves!

[ianbruce]

The 508 simmers beautifully! The upgrade doesn't. Turn it too low and it goes out.
You can get an aluminum simmer plate that allows you to simmer a pot on the 'upgrade' without turning the burner all the way down.

[thomaspearson]

I've never heard of gasoline being used in a camp stove!

[adrianotero]

Was considering these two....think the 533 would be a better bargain....newer, less parts to fail ....and can use gasoline for an suggestions ?

[lusiscus]

I have replaced 3 generators in the last 3 months on my 533. The wire clogs up in them and Coleman said I should use Coleman fuel every third time which was news to me. Coleman fuel is far too expensive to use it regularly, it would be cheaper to buy a gas one.

[marcoshernandez]

How many ounces is that Folgers coffee container?

[SnifferRiffle]

will 91% rubbing alcohol work in these?

[truckcampertraveler]

I have a brand new 533 i can not get it to simmer at all..

[Scott-cuol]

what’s the BTU output of each stove? I had a 508 as a kid ice fishing but it was stolen. I’m looking to buy another one.

[JoshSinnott]

how long have you owned the 533 for? just bought 2 and want to know how often I'll be expecting to replace the generator if I use gasoline.

[jegr]

Please don't use gasoline in the 508, it will eventually gum up the generator, they cannot be cleaned and and replacements are nearly impossible to come by anymore. 533 generators are still plentiful, but not the 508.