The Fizzle of an Uneven Coleman Triton
It’s campfire season, the crickets are humming, and your Coleman Triton stove—a propane-powered workhorse built for outdoor feasts—should be sizzling up perfection. But when it won’t light evenly, one burner’s a torch while the other’s a tease, turning your gourmet camp plans into a half-cooked flop. This dual-burner beast—praised for its 22,000 BTUs and wind-blocking might—shouldn’t stumble over a simple flame. Clogged jets? Bad gas? Rust in the works? An uneven burn isn’t just a meal wrecker—it’s a wilderness whodunit. Let’s stoke this fire right and get your Triton blazing like a champ—no more lopsided bacon.
Digging Into the Flame Flub
Grab your camp chair and play pyro-sleuth—light both burners. One weak, one wild? Jets are suspects—peek under (screwdriver, 4 screws)—gunk or spider webs? Propane’s next—shake the canister (green 16 oz)—low or hissing odd? Regulator’s off—middle knob—turn slow; uneven still?
Rust a foe? Check burners—brown flakes? Air mix wonky—adjust vents (sliders near knobs)—too open, too closed? Wind guards loose? Rattle means leaks. Each flicker’s a clue—sniff, tweak, watch your Coleman Triton spill its secrets.
Fixing the Flame Fumble
Even it out—jets clogged? Brush out (wire brush, $5) or blast (compressed air, $8)—test flame; steady wins. Gas low? Swap canister (Coleman 16 oz, $6)—full hiss, full burn. Regulator shot? New one (Coleman OEM, $15)—screw on, light up.
Rust eating? Scrub (steel wool, $3)—coat with oil (cooking spray)—burn off excess. Vents off? Slide to half—blue flame’s gold. Guards loose? Tighten screws (Phillips)—no wobble, no waste. Test—boil water, both burners; even heat’s your trophy; sputter stays? Shop for valve fix ($50). Campfire’s king—you’re the flame tamer.
Preventing Flame Fiascos
Keep it hot—clean jets post-trip; bugs love nesting. Store dry—damp rusts fast. Half-fill canisters—low gas sneaks up. And burn monthly—5 minutes keeps it primed. Your Coleman Triton should now cook like a dream. If your Therm-a-Rest NeoAir leaks, see this guide for pad fixes.