So for a drive to camp... I'd get out the torch and welder, find a 55 gal drum, cut one side flat and weld on a peice of 3/16 steel on it... put pipe legs onit and a water warmer on the back. My hunting buddy has one and it will drive ya out of the tent, but has enough cooking room to feed an army. I think he has about $75 invested in it too...
Truck base camp... The good ole drum works great! I have welded a few for some friends.
Very simple as Bambistew mentioned.
1. A cutting wheel on a grinder,
2. a nice line to follow for cutting the door. (I frame the inside with angle iron as then you use the flap you cut out as your door and it seals good).
3. a nice line to follow around the entire drum for good level plate placement.
4. weld the top plate (cut the pipe hole before)
5. bottom, weld the pipe threaded plates and put caps on the end of the threaded pipe... Presto, done deal (for the most part)...
I am in AZ, atm... if you don't want a drum taking up space in your truck - feel free to PM me if you want a "collapsible" type camp stove. A pic of one is in the thread,
http://onyourownadventures.com/hunttalk/showthread.php?t=244378&page=2
When I return (April) I'll be happy to craft one up at cost. I have to make one for a friend anyhow... (That goes for any Hunt Talker)
I purchase stove pipes and Dampers from Kni-Co. Fantastic company and great service! I know they have several great camp stoves offered as well!
http://www.kni-co.com
Good luck in your decision.