I’ve had it over 40 years, and still going strong. It can get messy trying to refill it with gas, but other than that, I don’t mind using this one. It has a nostalgic feel to it, and brings me back to the days when I’d go ice fishing late at night with my Dad. In fact, this is his lantern, that I acquired. The cost of these tanks vary depending on where you buy them. They normally run $4-5 at most big box stores.
Flames may be visible inside the coleman cabin tent and may go up into the vent hood. Once the mantle produces enough heat, the generator, the small brass tube behind or near the mantle, will heat to the point when the fuel is converted to a gas. Once this happens, the flames will subside and a bright glow will appear. This is a used pump assembly for the model 220b.
Both are nice looking and were full of fuel. I love my Coleman lanterns….all 60 of them. It’s a true joy to bring one of these back to life. This makes me really miss our Coleman Propane lantern.
Acoleman cabin tenter a teaching career on farm machinery at Otley College in Suffolk, he retired as Vice Principal in 1993 when he was awarded the MBE for services to agriculture. Brian Bell has written several books and made seventeen DVDs on modern and vintage tractors and machinery. As with any gas appliance fuel should not be stored in the lantern for long periods of time, so burning off any unused fuel is best. This is not a problem with propane cylinders. If you know you’ll be using your lantern while hiking, camping or traveling, you’ll want to choose a Coleman model that isn’t too large or heavy. There are multiple sizes available and some portable lanterns are even collapsible, making storage a breeze.
It is very high quality and fits the 237 nice and snug. Will also fit a 530 stove if you want to install a PH cup on it. This is the cardboard tube that goes inside of the 200A and 220 size generators, and many others. Typically used to stop a fuel leak from the valve stem on older appliances. If your filler cap is a standard size and has a screw in the center then these gaskets will work. Sorry, there are no products available online or in your local store.