Any info on Coleman propane lamp?

[Bobbie Mayer]

My trailer has a Coleman propane lamp mounted in the dinette/bed area. Does anyone know what kind of mantle this lamp would use, or have any other information about it? I'm going to try to find a model number on it and email Coleman, but I thought someone might know. This is ca 1970.

Bobbie

[Darwin Maring]

They are all basically the same so just go to Wally-World and purchase a package of Cold-man mantles.

They look like a small flat laundry bag with a tie string on one end. Follow the directions with the bags.

[Gina D.]

Check when you remove the old one. Some have an opening on each end, with two ties. They pass over and thru the (I haven't a clue what it's called) burner tube.

Most are the bag type tho.. looks like a little sock.

Both are easily available at any camping supply source.

[Bobbie Mayer]

There is no old mantle, and it looks like a threaded light bulb socket although it is clearly a gas connection. The model number is no longer listed on the Coleman site. There are about 8 different Coleman mantles currently available and none look like this- I did email the company to ask but thought someone else might have one and know.

Bobbie

[Brian B-P]

If the Coleman is not like the portable lanterns but more like the Humphrey gas light, you might find some information in the supplier links in another topic: Burro Gas Light, LP Gas light installation.

The Parts & Mantles page at PropaneProducts shows a part called a "burner nose" which appears to screw in; perhaps this is missing from the Coleman lamp?

[Bobbie Mayer]

The problem is that "almost like" does not address an apparent safety consideration. The control cover has the instructions to replace a gasket or seal each time the mantle is replaced "for indoor use." That sounds like something I don't want to mess around with. I'll probably just leave it alone unless I find some definitive information about it.

Bobbie

[Dave Mac]

The problem is that "almost like" does not address an apparent safety consideration. The control cover has the instructions to replace a gasket or seal each time the mantle is replaced "for indoor use." That sounds like something I don't want to mess around with. I'll probably just leave it alone unless I find some definitive information about it.

Bobbie

I was looking at the page links supplied by others on this thread and found this mantel Propane Products dot com. It looks like it might be a type that screws into a "socket" type thingy.
Dave

[Brian B-P]

Gas-Light-Mantles.com says that apparently the Humphrey and Coleman mantles are not interchangeable... but they sell both.

There is no old mantle, and it looks like a threaded light bulb socket although it is clearly a gas connection...

I still wonder if a part (the burner nose, like the Humphrey, but not the same part) is missing, and if the gasket is used to seal that screw-in part. Maybe it's worth calling them (see Gas-Light-Mantles contact page) to ask?

[Dave Mac]

This page also shows "burner nose for hard mantel" And burner nose for tie on mantle. Take a look at pictures. SOunds like you have a burner nose for a hard mantel.
Dave

[Dave Mac]

Does the light say "Coleman" on it? what numbers does it have on it?

[Bobbie Mayer]

Does the light say "Coleman" on it? what numbers does it have on it?

It says something like "Made for Coleman." 3815A700 is the number on it.

[Bobbie Mayer]

I emailed the gas light people, too, with the model number, so maybe they will be more helpful than Coleman.

Bobbie

[Bobbie Mayer]

This page also shows "burner nose for hard mantel" And burner nose for tie on mantle. Take a look at pictures. SOunds like you have a burner nose for a hard mantel.
Dave

Coleman said I could use a Number 21 tie on mantle, so a burner nose for tie-on would make more sense, but unless I can find out about the seal that is supposed to be replaced, I don't want to experiment. If it were an outdoor lantern I could try things out, but a mistake here could burn my trailer down. The lamp is mounted to the wall so it is not something I can try out safely outdoors.

Bobbie