Just bought the Sport Grill MVP. Looked at the Coleman Road Trip but was not impressed with the quality. However, the Sport Grill MVP offers the same versitility with a higher lever of construction. For example, the grill/griddle components are made of Cast Iron. And it seemed a lot more durable. Works with both small propane tanks or can be adapted for use with larger tanks. Definately worth a look!
You have to take off the bottle holder ring to handle the fat bottles. I went out and bought a smaller 11 lb. tank. You might find that a suitable alternative.
Jack
Thanks Jack - Yup - the ring is still on there so if I want to use the fat one it would have to come off. I'm leaning towards an 11lb tank - I think it's a great idea. There is also a 5 lb tank that I might consider. Then when I have the big tanks filled I can have the little one done at the same time.
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Originally Posted by fotochop
You should consider replacing one of your regulator outlets with a "Y" or "Tee" that allows you to add another propane hose to your existing bottle, that way you wouldn't have to haul another bottle out when camping and could just hook your Weber up to your trailer and burn some meat..
It's not a bad idea and a lot of people do that for their grills, but, it also limits the location for using the grill. I'd rather have the flexibility to be able to move it around freely.
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We use an 11 lb tank from Cabella's. Perfect size and it's completely flat on the bottom.
That's the direction that I'm leaning in. I just don't know if I'm going to get a 5 lb or the 11 lb.
I also have the Coleman RoadTrip. Also purchased the flat 'griddle' for doing the pancakes, bacon etc, AND the stove top attachment for a coffee pot, soup pot etc. Comes with the regular grill tops suitable for steaks, dogs and the like. ALSO purchased the extra hose and adapter and a small 5lb propane tank. Have used a dozen times and still on the first tank. I don't like the small 1 lb tanks.
I also have the Coleman RoadTrip. Also purchased the flat 'griddle' for doing the pancakes, bacon etc, AND the stove top attachment for a coffee pot, soup pot etc. Comes with the regular grill tops suitable for steaks, dogs and the like. ALSO purchased the extra hose and adapter and a small 5lb propane tank. Have used a dozen times and still on the first tank. I don't like the small 1 lb tanks.
I dont know what the coleman looks like but my Thermos grill to go comes with a 60/40 split griddle/flat for eggs and pan cakes....SAM
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I use the stainless steel Napoleon portable grill. Excelent quality but a bit bulky for extensive travel vacations. Pricey at $325, but should last forever, mine has over 30,000 miles on it and I use the trailer tanks almost exclusively but can use the small tanks as well.
We have a Weber Baby Q and have been using it at home off of a 20lb propane cylinder. When we take to the road this summer the grill will be with us but I don't want to take the 20 lb tank nor do I want to hook up to the big tanks on the trailer.
We stopped by Camping World yesterday and bought a refillable 5 lb tank. It seems like it will be the perfect size to haul around with the Baby-Q. Ir should last for while between refills and we won't be throwing any of the non-refillable canisters into the environment.
As reported earlier in this thread we had an infrared grill from frontage but it was too hot! we burned more food and never really made friends with it. last year we got a Napoleon Freestyle propane grill that came with a cool attachment to mount on the hitch receiver - love this grill!!! It comes in both infrard and regular burner - we got the regular burner... no more burnt offerings (well not many)
I bought one of these on clearence last fall. Paid just over $200. Stainless and heavy. She will last forever! No hitch attachment though.
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