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02-21-2015, 11:33 AM
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#501
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1 Rivet Member
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Colonial Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Feb 2015
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Indy do you have the Volcano Dutch Oven or will just about any Dutch Oven work with the Volcano?
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02-21-2015, 12:22 PM
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#502
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
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The ceramic enclosure of the Kamado style cookers is about as close to a brick oven as can be expected for portability, and they can be very heavy in the large sizes. But they make several in smaller sizes, so we bought the BGE MiniMax and it can be lifted, about 65# I think.
Makes a great oven for baking and roasting slow or at very high temps. Steaks can be properly seared then roasted for great flavor. Breads, pizza, or brats, its heavy but quite universal. It's new to us so will withhold any Kamado cooking advice but always willing to learn some.
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02-21-2015, 02:14 PM
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#503
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2012
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I was pretty darn close to buying that mini BGE - back when I was looking I do not recall I having the name "minimax"....
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02-21-2015, 02:24 PM
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#504
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Rivet Master
2021 25' International
Full timer
, Virginia
Join Date: Oct 2012
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Best Portable Grill?
pharm - the mini-max was released but only two or three months ago. Here in central virginia, only Green Top Sporting goods had them in stock at this point out of all the authorized dealers. 13" grill diameter, so enough for pies, cakes, roasts and sizable enough for good smoking work too.
The weight is 65KG, or 90lbs.
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02-21-2015, 02:44 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 7,714
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Quote:
Originally Posted by IanPoulin
pharm - the mini-max was released but only two or three months ago. Here in central virginia, only Green Top Sporting goods had them in stock at this point out of all the authorized dealers. 13" grill diameter, so enough for pies, cakes, roasts and sizable enough for good smoking work too.
The weight is 65KG, or 90lbs.
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I didn't think our MiniMax was that heavy so checked the spec's again, 63 lbs. or 28.5 KG. I can lift and move it on my own, or we both grab a side.
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02-21-2015, 03:06 PM
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#506
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2012
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The grill space on the previous mini I recall being 10 inches - 13 seems better
I'll keep this in mind for later on for sure !!!
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02-21-2015, 04:56 PM
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#507
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Rivet Master
2021 25' International
Full timer
, Virginia
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 665
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dkottum
I didn't think our MiniMax was that heavy so checked the spec's again, 63 lbs. or 28.5 KG. I can lift and move it on my own, or we both grab a side.
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I stand corrected -- thanks! editing my old post (if I can) to avoid confusions.
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02-21-2015, 05:28 PM
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#508
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3 Rivet Member
1962 22' Safari
Vintage Kin Owner
kansas city
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 195
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DCmom, the volcano will work with a 10" DO Lodge I did get the Volcano cast iron flat Grittle made for it and the oven hood as well.
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02-21-2015, 09:08 PM
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#509
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Rivet Master
2021 25' International
Full timer
, Virginia
Join Date: Oct 2012
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Indy - good feedback! Now that I have baking/smoking out of the way for boondocking with the egg, I am looking at both the weber-Q and volcano for propane (and fire restricted area) cooking.
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07-04-2015, 10:43 AM
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2012 25' Flying Cloud
Berlin
, Maryland
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,786
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Propane grill with good controls
I have been following this thread and read many of the posts, however I have not seen any comments on how well u can control the temp and flame with the knobs.
Anyway I am looking to replace my old two burner Coleman camp stove with a more modern propane grill. I would like one that can really control the flame and heat to cook eggs, pancakes and bacon. I do have a Cobb that uses charcoal however it takes to long to heat for breakfast.
I like the Cobb but will probably use the new grill also at night.
Thanks
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07-04-2015, 02:26 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2012
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I used my babyq-1000 weber for bacon with a lodge cast iron griddle in it - cooked the bacon awesome
I did not try eggs yet - but will report back
My cast iron griddle has two sides - a flat side and a ridged side - I think you would need to be careful and not have it all too hot
As far as flame ups - the babyq does excellent in controlling these
Any tips from others on eggs on the babyq would be appreciated - but I played it safe and cooked my eggs on a Teflon skillet in the AS
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07-04-2015, 06:07 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Berlin
, Maryland
Join Date: Jun 2011
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I will be interested to see your comments. I have done a significant search and have found little regarding temp control
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07-05-2015, 04:13 PM
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Slowpoke
2012 27' Flying Cloud
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: Dec 2013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PharmGeek
I used my babyq-1000 weber for bacon with a lodge cast iron griddle in it - cooked the bacon awesome
I did not try eggs yet - but will report back
My cast iron griddle has two sides - a flat side and a ridged side - I think you would need to be careful and not have it all too hot
As far as flame ups - the babyq does excellent in controlling these
Any tips from others on eggs on the babyq would be appreciated - but I played it safe and cooked my eggs on a Teflon skillet in the AS
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Here's an idea for cooking those eggs...
Uses butane canisters. Many different brands available. Inexpensive, compact, and great for eggs! We don't carry a camp stove any more - just our trusty mini CharBroil BBQ and the butane saute stove.
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07-05-2015, 09:47 PM
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#514
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gnorts
Here's an idea for cooking those eggs...
Uses butane canisters. Many different brands available. Inexpensive, compact, and great for eggs! We don't carry a camp stove any more - just our trusty mini CharBroil BBQ and the butane saute stove.
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Yeah - I've been wondering about something like this or induction cooktop for outdoor use
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07-06-2015, 06:31 AM
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2006 25' Safari
St. Augustine
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As I shared- I just picked a grill and it has the control for eggs but as an electric option the induction is great but two things I found was that you need 1800 watts and cast iron. Funny thing is, while that wattage is what gives induction its claim to fast boil, low power with cast iron is critical if you don't want to scrape the food off the pan. I tried four different so-called induction cookware pans and they did not work! The disc base too small. Allclad works and cast iron. Considering grills weight and size is important. I keep leaving mine at home. Out of room.
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07-06-2015, 07:32 AM
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#516
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Rivet Master
2006 22' Interstate
Mont Vernon
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Nov 2003
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I carried one of the single burners for years. FYI, you can get them very inexpensively at Asian markets ($30). Many Asians use them for their woks. The one I purchased has a beefy carrying case (but a bit larger than some other brands)
They also sell the butane canisters at the Asian markets in multi-packs.
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07-06-2015, 10:01 AM
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#517
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Berlin
, Maryland
Join Date: Jun 2011
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I also have an induction one burner and it works great owever I am looking for something that does not use elecric but can multitask ie cook ribs, pork butts, steaks at night and eggs bacon and pancakes in the morning.
I have seen some portable grills that are infrared but I have never used one. does anyone have experience with them and if so how do you like them?
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08-13-2015, 06:17 AM
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#518
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1 Rivet Member
2016 16' Sport
franklin
, Indiana
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 15
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Grills
I have a Cobb charcoal grill. They are stainless steel and have a look that matches our Sport. They aren"t very big but great for two people and only use seven or eight pieces of charcoal to operate. Works as a grill or oven. Cobbgrillamerica.com
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08-19-2015, 07:53 PM
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#519
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2012
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My babyq 1000 acted up last trip - no all of the little holes where gas comes out and ignites in the grill are apparently getting gas there and as a result the far ends only are igniting - what do I do?
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08-19-2015, 08:19 PM
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#520
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2 Rivet Member
2015 Interstate Ext. Coach
Tulsa
, Oklahoma
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 75
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Infrared grill
I have one for home. Would not buy another. It work's fine but flame is kept completely away from food. Kind of like an oven.
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