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https://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Camp Oven & Outdoor Cooking >> Camp Ovens & Related Equipment >> hillbilly range https://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1150783317 Message started by backyardcook on Jun 20^th, 2006 at 4:01pm

Title: hillbilly range
Post by backyardcook on Jun 20^th, 2006 at 4:01pm

Just wondering if anyone uses the Hillbilly range of camp ovens. They say that are better than cast iron, is that true ? or a personal choice?

Andy

Title: Re: hillbilly range
Post by Derek Bullock on Jun 20^th, 2006 at 6:53pm

Have never used Hillbilly camp ovens as I have been using the Bedourie for years. I do know people who do use them and I have watched the guys from Hillbilly using them at camping demonstrations. There is no reason why they shouldn't perform for you.

http://www.campingwithhillbilly.com/index.htm

Derek

Title: Re: hillbilly range
Post by wazza5262 on Aug 14^th, 2006 at 8:24pm

they look ok ....... ;)

Title: Re: hillbilly range
Post by camper bear on Sep 16^th, 2006 at 10:53pm

wazza i agree the hillbilly oven looks good and i am considering buying one
cheers cb

Title: Re: hillbilly range
Post by Derek Bullock on Sep 16^th, 2006 at 11:27pm

These are a few photos from when Hillbilly had a demo at the Brisbane Camping and Caravan Show.

Derek

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Title: Re: hillbilly range
Post by Derek Bullock on Sep 16^th, 2006 at 11:28pm

Vegies roasting in the inner vegie ring.

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Title: Re: hillbilly range
Post by Derek Bullock on Sep 16^th, 2006 at 11:30pm

A leg of lamb, or was it goat. ::) Can't remember now.

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Title: Re: hillbilly range
Post by Furphyslinger on Sep 17^th, 2006 at 8:52am

Getting interested in all of these new ovens but keep hearing mutterings of where are you going to put these things, what are you going to do with it all, yadda yadda yadda
cheers guys

Title: Re: hillbilly range
Post by Ausyowie on Oct 6^th, 2006 at 7:13pm

My inlaws have a Hillbilly and swear by it. They do a couple of outback trips per year, ie. The Simpson, The Canning etc. They use it heaps and usually try new recipes in it at home first.

Title: Re: hillbilly range
Post by embi on Oct 16^th, 2006 at 10:15am

This is my first post but I have been using a hillbilly for awhile now. I am also a fully qualified chef.

We took it to the high country and I was able to cook for 8 adults and 2 kids each time from the one oven.

Here are some pics I took while I was testing different things at home before the trip.

All these I reproduced on the trip as well.

I wish now I'd taken more....

Title: Re: hillbilly range
Post by wazza5262 on Oct 18^th, 2006 at 12:27am

hi embi they look bloody deeeeelisus my mouths watering ;) :)welcome to a great site u will enjoy cheers warren ::)

Title: Re: hillbilly range
Post by poddy dodger on Dec 8^th, 2006 at 7:05pm

Derek, is it true you've just bought a Hillbilly camp oven ?

Title: Re: hillbilly range
Post by Derek Bullock on Dec 8^th, 2006 at 7:08pm

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Ya sneak.

Yep, $147.50 I paid for it. They retail for $330.

Well it is an Australian made camp oven ::) ::) ::) ::)

It's the 12.5 litre Bush King

Derek

Title: Re: hillbilly range
Post by poddy dodger on Dec 8^th, 2006 at 7:33pm

There's no secrets here....

You did well.

pd

Title: Re: hillbilly range
Post by Derek Bullock on Dec 8^th, 2006 at 7:36pm

Might have to change my eBay nic so I'm a bit more anonymous. ;)

Title: Re: hillbilly range
Post by Little_Kopit on Dec 8^th, 2006 at 8:01pm

When you've got it home and are checking it out, would you please take pics of it 'working' and post them?

:)

Title: Re: hillbilly range
Post by shazmacca on Mar 12^th, 2007 at 6:14pm

I have a gas hillbilly. Not very happy with it but must be me, doesnt seem to cook a roast well. The hillybilly guys say it works well but for me it hasn't cooked well at all using the gas. anyone got any tips. Going from Melbourne to Kakadu in May and hoping to use it.

Title: Re: hillbilly range
Post by Derek Bullock on Mar 12^th, 2007 at 6:22pm

Hi Shazz and welcome to the site.

I havent used mine for a roast but have seen some roasts cooked quite well. There is a small triangle shaped piece near your gas tap that adjusts the air gas ratio. Maybe play with that a little until you get a good blue flame.

Derek

Title: Re: hillbilly range
Post by shazmacca on Mar 12^th, 2007 at 6:55pm

I have ben told to leave it sitting on the ground not on the wire stand thing that comes with it. apparently to much air around it. also out the flame under it for a while to get it hot firt. going camping at easter so will try again

Title: Re: hillbilly range
Post by Derek Bullock on Mar 12^th, 2007 at 7:01pm

Actually heat beads work better than the gas attachment.

Derek

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Title: Re: hillbilly range
Post by Pestmaster on Jul 18^th, 2008 at 12:09am

I'm having a problem with my new BushKing Camp Oven.
I have been using a cheap no-name cast Iron oven to great success, but now I have graduated to the BushKing I can't seem to hold the heat in.
With my Cast Iron oven on 'heatbeads' I used the +3 top and -3 under method, but I have had no success using this method with the spun steel unit.
I notice that the pics in this thread use many more heat beads - maybe 30 - 35 on the lid. Would this be a normal number to use ?
I put out the beads the first time by placing the pot directly on top. Second time I used the supplied trivet, but it appeared to be too far away from the heat to be of use.
Can anyone with experience of these ovens please pass on some info to help me ?
Cheers

Title: Re: hillbilly range
Post by Robbo on Jul 18^th, 2008 at 7:16am

Pestmaster wrote on Jul 18^th, 2008 at 12:09am:

I used the +3 top and -3 under method

I have seen a few people mention this +3 -3 method, I must have missed it in the threads somewhere.
At the risk of sounding simple, can someone explain in idiot terms (Life is like a box of chocalates) what it is and how to use it?

Robbo

Title: Re: hillbilly range
Post by Pestmaster on Jul 18^th, 2008 at 12:40pm

"can someone explain in idiot terms"

if you want idiot terms.... I'm your man !

It's simple really, if you have a 10 inch camp oven then a good starting point is 7 heat beads under and 13 heatbeads on top, making 20 in total.
In my 10 inch cast iron oven it worked well. Sometimes more on a windy day, but it was a good starting point.
Unfortunately not so with the spun steel hillbilly oven - well not in my case at least.

Title: Re: hillbilly range
Post by TBF on Jul 18^th, 2008 at 2:45pm

Pestmaster wrote on Jul 18^th, 2008 at 12:40pm:

Pestmaster
You're a Jet.

That is simple.
So for a 12" its 9 under and 15 on top.
Now even Robbo can understand... :-*
Sorry mate...likabrutha

Aart

Title: Re: hillbilly range
Post by Derek on Jul 18^th, 2008 at 3:20pm

Pestmaster wrote on Jul 18^th, 2008 at 12:09am:

Yep you are right, cooking in a Hillbilly is totally different to a cast iron oven. The photos on this thread were actually taken at a demonstration by the bloke who makes Hillbilly. He didn't use heat beads on the bottom but you will find that you will have to turn a roast half way through cooking,

The stand that they provide IS in my opinion to high for placing coals or heat beads underneath. I thought of cutting mine half the length.

I have only ever cooked roasts in mine using the veggie ring for spuds, pumpkin and carrots and I always just about fill the top up with heat beads just as on these photos.

They make a good steamer. I use mine to cook steamed puddings in.

Derek