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03-10-2013, 09:33 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2000 36' Land Yacht XC Diesel
Gaffney
, South Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 254
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Outdoor grill recommendations
CP here. I want to purchase an outside grill that offers a lot of options but is still portable. Any suggestions?
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03-10-2013, 09:45 AM
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Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
, More Than Anywhere Else
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,868
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If you want to go small, and don't mind charcoal only, you can't beat a Cobb Grill. Usable just about anywhere outdoors, because the outside surface never gets hot enough to burn. I've even seen them used while they were sitting on a plastic tablecloth.
With warmer weather coming up, and more chances to do some grilling, I plan to buy myself a Cobb Grill.
Cobb America : The Tabletop Cobb Premier Portable Charoal Grill and Cooking System
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03-10-2013, 09:48 AM
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Rivet Master
2010 27' FB Classic
N/A
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,809
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The small black Weber, either charcoal or gas. One style is round and the other a rectangle shape. The rectangle one is easier to store for travel and takes up less room.
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03-10-2013, 09:49 AM
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Moderator
2006 19' International CCD
Olathe
, Kansas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 4,224
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We use this one but only paid $80 for it. 3 years old and still works great! We also got a carrying case for it at the Coleman outlet.
http://www.coleman.com/product/roadt...0#.UTyrPIy9KSM
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03-10-2013, 10:00 AM
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Rural, blink and you'll miss it
, Missouri
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 692
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What options are you wanting?
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1968 Tradewind Double.
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03-10-2013, 11:06 AM
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,709
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We use a Weber Q200. I have found that we really don't need one that big and the Q100 would have been a better fit for us as well as easier to store.
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1997 34' Excella 1000
1970 27' Overlander, International
2009 Ford F150 5.4L
ProPride hitch with 1400# bars
AIR 41028
TAC GA-8
WBCCI 10199
Past President Southeastern Camping Unit (12)
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03-10-2013, 11:24 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,660
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This is my AS only grill. It stays in the trailer in the storage bag and comes out once a year for a thorough cleaning (in the dishwasher, disassembled...but don't tell my wife). I have had it for at least 10 or 12 years and it has served me well.
Camco 57301 Olympian 4100 Tabletop Grill : Amazon.com : Automotive
I also have this one at home, now that there are just 2 of us at home. I like it a lot, but too big for regular AS travel. I will throw it in the truck if we are going to a "reunion" or gathering AS trip where we will cook for a lot of folks, but that's maybe once a year.
Coleman - Coleman- Portable Propane Grill - Roadtrip® Grill LXE - RoadTrip® Grill LXE
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03-10-2013, 12:07 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 23' Safari
Perrysburg
, Ann Arbor
Join Date: Sep 2005
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Depends a little bit on how many you're cooking for. In my case, it's almost always 2 or 3, and the smaller Weber Q100 works fine, takes up little space, stores easily. But few "options" whatever that means. The Coleman is larger and I've seen them used to cook for 5-6 people ... but it IS larger, and if you were to include e.g. the folding "table" gizmo, they get larger yet.
I cook on a campground table or my truck's tailgate, so avoid hauling one more thing. YMMV.
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03-10-2013, 12:09 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2006 19' Safari
New Smyrna Beach
, Florida
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 136
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I have both the Weber Q100 and Q200. The 100 is perfect for my wife and I. When camping with a group I'll bring along the 200 for group dinner.
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03-10-2013, 12:14 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 28' International CCD
Arlington
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 166
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Easy solution
I use a small Hibachi style charcoal grill, although it's a little on the heavy side.
An even easier solution is a campfire tripod. Make up your campfire for a cozy evening, for cooking place this guy above the flame. A chain allows you to raise and lower the cooking grate. Place tinfoil on the grate and puncture holes for even easier cleanup. Then when you're done, simply remove the tripod, and it's back to cozy campfire for the night.
Cheers,
Airstream Dad
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03-10-2013, 12:32 PM
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Rivets?
1992 29' Excella
2010 22' Interstate
Van By The River
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,363
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dznf0g
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I wish I'd seen the Camco when I was shopping for a portable gas grill last year. That's exactly the type of unit I wanted to replace an old (long-lasting) Charbroil gas grill.
I ended up buying... Portable Stainless Steel Gas Grill with Cover - Sam's Club
It's a robust design with two burners. I've grown to like the two burner system because it allows me to use indirect heat when necessary. My only complaint... this thing is relatively large - about 1-1/2 times the Camco unit.
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1992 29' Excella Classic / 2010 Interstate
2005 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 8.1L
2018 GMC Sierra K1500 SLT, 6.2L, Max Trailering
Got a cooped-up feeling, gotta get out of town, got those Airstream campin' blues...
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03-10-2013, 01:33 PM
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Rivet Master
1976 31' Sovereign
Missouri City
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,233
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1976 31' Sovereign
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03-10-2013, 01:40 PM
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Rivet Master
1976 31' Sovereign
Missouri City
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,233
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1976 31' Sovereign
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03-10-2013, 03:08 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 19' Safari SE
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,627
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluto
The small black Weber, either charcoal or gas. One style is round and the other a rectangle shape. The rectangle one is easier to store for travel and takes up less room.
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We use the rectangular small Weber...we have both the charcoal one and the propane (canister) versions. I like them for their ease of storage/packing and portability while traveling...and they are very simple grills. They are large enough to grill for 2 - 6 people depending on what you're grilling.
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AirForums #21900
PastPrez, 4CU/WBCCI
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03-10-2013, 03:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1987 25' Sovereign
Fort Collins
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 582
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We have the Coleman Road Trip. Wife thinks it's great. I despise it -- heavy, bulky and generally annoying, although it might be okay if we stayed the same place for several days at a time ...
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“We are confronted with insurmountable opportunities.”
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03-10-2013, 04:57 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
1964 26' Overlander
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Anna
, Illinois
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 5,710
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Outdoor grill recommendations
I have had a Napoleon Freestyle PTSS215P/PI that I purchased a little more than 2.5 years ago. While it takes a little practice to master the method of cooking with the Ceramic Infrared Heating Element, once mastered, it is a wonderful grill that is unusually quick to heat/cook for a portable grill. It is all stainless steel so it is easy to clean . . . if that can be said for any grill.
The manufacturer offers a number of options. It is designed to utilize the small portable appliance LP Gas cylinders, but the manufacturer also offers a hose kit to connect to standard LP Gas cylinders in addition to an adapter for use in RVs. A mini side table/arm is offered, and I have gotten quite a bit of use from mine. I also purchased the griddle that takes up about half of the cooking surface when it is used, and it is another feature that I like. The number of options is large for such a small grill. See this link.
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WBCCI (Lifetime Member)/VAC #7864
AIR #827
1964 Overlander International
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
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03-10-2013, 06:08 PM
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Rivet Master
Hampton
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,126
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Been down the Solaire Infrared route , now use a small inexpensive Weber charcoal grill. But the Cobb Grill sounds kind of intriguing.
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2019 Airstream Classic 30RBT, 2021 Ford F350 King Ranch 4X4 w/6.7L Diesel, Hensley, ACI #1313
travelwiththeslowskys.com
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03-10-2013, 11:02 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2006 19' Safari
Anaheim
, California
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 267
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Recently started using the Volcano Grill. You can use wood, charcoal or propane, works great with Dutch ovens and has an incredibly small footprint when collapsed. I've tried several different grills and so far this is a favorite!
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03-11-2013, 02:38 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2013 30' International
Topeka
, Kansas
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 18
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The BGE is the best for slow cooking and for many things, but is very heavy and the internal parts don’t travel well.
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