Hi all, I joined having lurked and got some helpful insight for a bialadin 320 I have yet to decommission after buying it from a car boot... Having been re-inspired I fancied a Coleman and whilst on holiday have just bought this: apologies for the advert photos, I couldn’t resist and will replace them with my own when I get back and take delivery. I think it’s a 335, no idea on age and I went for it because it includes the 335-200 case! I really liked this as I’m a 4x4 owner and keencamper so this helps make it a practical user. Any hints and tips for a relative beginner welcome! B
Hi @bjfo , welcome on board! Can't help you re the lantern, but that box looks great! Solid as a rock. Best regards, Wim
Welcome and a very nice find. Check out web site Coleman Collectors Forum. It should answer all your questions. The nickel font is probably Canadian. Have a look on the font it should say " Coleman ... made in Canada, with numbers on each side of the printing to indicate the date. 5 46 would be May 1946. Cameo
Great find! I've seen tons of green 335 models here in Canada but never the nickel one. Looks like a model 335P. I don't know what the P means. I think they're predominately found in the UK and never in Canada even though they were Canadian made. Flip the lantern upside down. You should see the Coleman logo and numbers stamped on the bottom. Cameo already indicated how to find the date. The number to the left is the month of manufacture. The number to the right is the year. You can find more info on them here: Coleman Canada lanterns 1971 – 1993
Welcome, B. I've long thought that the white gasoline 335 and the kerosene 339 hit a sweet spot for a camping lantern. It is rated 350cp which is rather a lot for its size and weight, can be transported without leaking fuel and uses a cheap and common globe. They are quite prone to rust though, so store it away from dampness and consider protecting the fount with a good car wax after cleaning. The Coleman #99, Peerless 24A or other single tie 300-400cp mantles will work. Keep some spare mantles with it, and a spare generator.
Yeah, for some reason I've got 2-3 unfired nickel ones here - they seem quite common on eBay (or were, maybe) and not that expensive to buy. I'd heard they were scarce in North America so I guess you're correct that they were export models...
Thanks all, I’m glad to read it’s a sensible user and makes sense for car camping. I will definitely fettle the bialadin 320 when home but I’m looking forward to this one having a sturdy case and running on the same fuel as my little Suzuki SJ.. I’ve read running on unleaded might increase the need for regular cleaning of the generator? Ben
I do like these lanterns. Lots of power in a small lantern. It is an Instant-Lite so simple to light and quick. It will not like unleaded at all. With unleaded the generator will need a clean after maybe 10 hours running so you get one good nights use and then the second you are twiddling the pricker every five minutes. It wants a white naphtha such as panel wipe or Aspen 4T. I can do you a copy of the instructions for 335. If you PM me with an email address I will send you a PDF. ::Neil::
Thanks all, I’m glad to read it’s a sensible user and makes sense for car camping. I will definitely fettle the bialadin 320 when home but I’m looking forward to this one having a sturdy case and running on the same fuel as my little Suzuki SJ..
"Yeah, for some reason I've got 2-3 unfired nickel ones here - they seem quite common on eBay (or were, maybe) and not that expensive to buy. I'd heard they were scarce in North America so I guess you're correct that they were export models.." David, Would you be willing to part with one of these? If so I'm interested. Justin
