So I've built a raised stove bottom for my new Kni-Co Alaskan. I stuck with my original idea of using steel framing track although I took the advise from a few members who said they thought using this material would make the bottom too high. So here's what I did:

1. Cut three 22" sections of steel track used for framing.
2. This didn't quite give me the 24" of width I needed so I curved the outside piece up along the edges so that it fits snug.
3. I cut the bottom of the track so that it does not sit quite so high in the stove

The three sections fit very snug and there is virtually no movement. They are also super light so there is almost no added weight. The entire project took me about 15 minutes and cost $4.00. I figure I will give it a try and see how it works. If it doesn't work it hasn't cost me hardly anything so I'm really no further behind.

Here are a few pics:




Now the only issue is how the heck I'm gonna lug all this stuff into the bush! As you can see my sled is full with just my stove and my tent Lol! I'm actually not too concerned. My main use for this will be car camping or a spot that I use that is less than a km from where I park the truck....So to make 2 trips on the sled isn't a huge deal..

What is the benefit of the raised bottom? Thanks.

Thanks for taking the time to post your solution Steve. I had used diamond plate, which melted last year so i need to get a new bottom as well. A Black River Sled will help carry your load!


Cjacoby, a false bottom will help protect the bottom of the stove from heat and hopefully it will last longer.

I also made a false bottom for my stove a year ago and it has been holding up well. One thing that I have been thinking about doing though is drilling holes in the false bottom to increase air intake flow. However, I am hesitant to do so because that would start negating the premise of a false bottom. Anyone here drilled holes in their false bottom? Pros, cons?

Ya I would be reluctant for the same reasons you mentioned. Maybe a few holes right at the front and a few right at the back?

Nice work Steve! that is a great solution. I am going to give it a shot with my stove. thanks for posting the info!

Thanks! Like I say, super easy and super cheap lol...

My question is, Are you going to be pulling that sled with that good looking John Deere Gator in the picture? ha

Hey now there's a good idea! lol!!!