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09-17-2004, 05:00 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2003 33' Land Yacht 33
Fort Myers
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 99
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We have the Holland Companion. Though pricey and a bit slow, it produces the best steaks I have ever had anywhere.
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Jan and Al
Sophia and Emilee, the Pugs
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09-17-2004, 06:42 PM
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#102
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Rivet Master  
2021 27' Globetrotter
Saint Louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,108
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Originally Posted by bredlo
Wow, Cosmotini... you oughta be getting a sales commission off these things, you've already sold 4 of 'em for Frontgate!
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Happy that fellow A/S'ers can take advantage of the good deal. I only wish that I hadn't just bought the Thane QGrill or I would have gotton one of these myself.
I did just get a Traeger Pellet Grill for as a birthday gift. As Martha sez ... It's a good thing. 
Dennis
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09-17-2004, 09:20 PM
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#103
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3 Rivet Member 
1969 27' Overlander
, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 119
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I've had the Olympia for 5 or more years. I use a 10 pound propane tank with multi-outlet propane tree and 10 foot hose for gas.
The Olympia grills great with enough room to cook for the four of us. As a side benefit, I have a cast aluminum grill that just about fits on top that I use for cooking breakfast. It has become my primary cooking appliance while camping.
Jim
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09-20-2004, 06:24 PM
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#104
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Site Team
1964 26' Overlander
1964 19' Globetrotter
OlyPen
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,936
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It's here.
Well ... the grill from frontgate arrived today. It was listed on their website on sale for about 150.00. Then the price was reduced by another 40.00. I can tell you why.
The grill is lovely but it arrived in unusable condition. The guts were miss installed and we had to disassemble the grill and move a couple of screws, bend a mounting bracket and then put the thing back together again. Now it's great and the fix only took a few minutes.
My guess is that frontgate customers are not interested in new stuff they have to fix before they can use - hence the deep discount. Frontgate was happy to honor the reduced web price when i called and refunded the sale diffrence.
That said - the grill is great and really hot! The manual that came with is says it's made by Suntyme Casual Living Products. It heats evenly and seems to be well built. And of course the stainless steel is a thing of beauty...
Anticipating many great meals...
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10-01-2004, 04:28 PM
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#105
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Moderator
2004 30' Classic Slideout
Fenton
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 10,408
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Originally Posted by Silvertwinkie
I am also seriously thinking of switching to the Weber Baby Q. So to answer the question, right now I have the Smokey Joe, but am seriously considering moving to the Baby Q. |
Hey Eric, did you buy the Baby Q? We have the ACE hardware convention going on right now and I went down to the giant Weber display area. I got my hands on the Baby Q and it looks pretty sharp. It is a hunk of aluminum with a heavy grate inside. The grate is made in such a way that anything dripping will not hit the burner. It comes pretty much preassembled and I noticed that there is now a cover with draw strings made for the grill. Cost is $125 with free shipping at Amazon. Apparently if you remove the bottle holder, a 16 oz. bottle will fit. The grill has a 5 year warranty.
If I have time I'll check out local prices and possibly pick one up for my trip next week.
Jack
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STL Mo.
AIR #56 S/OS#15
'04 Classic 30' S.O.,'03 GMC Savana 2500
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10-01-2004, 04:39 PM
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#106
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,693
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[QUOTE=Janet]Well ... the grill from frontgate arrived today. The grill is lovely but it arrived in unusable condition. The guts were miss installed and we had to disassemble the grill and move a couple of screws, bend a mounting bracket and then put the thing back together again. Now it's great and the fix only took a few minutes.
/[QUOTE]I received mine last week. It was assembled. The "guts" were installed and rest on a sliding bracket with a wing nut. The only thing to assemble is to attach the regulator and install a battery (included). I have put it back in the box to save 'til we get our Airstream and to use on our maiden voyage.
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10-01-2004, 09:13 PM
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#107
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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I got mine it was almost assembled, needing only the burner attached and battery put in for the igniter. Looks almost exactly like the Solaire, except for the different legs.
Same dimensions, weight, and BTU.
Very nice! I look forward to my next grill out.
Cloudland Canyon here we come.....
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10-01-2004, 09:30 PM
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#108
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Rivet Master
1967 24' Tradewind
Alameda
, California
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,570
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Fyi
If anyone hasn't mentioned it here yet, here's an option, it's called the Toolbox Grill, and it works like a dream. I bought one for my husband sort of as a gag gift (he's a contractor) but last weekend we took it camping and it was great. You just shut the lid to put out the coals, no ash flying around. You just leave it to cool and dump out the ashes the next day.
It takes patience to cook with it, you have wait for the coals to really cool so you don't have hockey puck burgers. for covered cooking with ventilation you just flip up the latch to hold the lid down but slightly open.
It's not the best option, but it's a heck of a lot less of a hassle than a smokey joe! Plus there's a gas version. And a big huge version.
www.toolboxgrill.com
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ingrid
1967 24' Tradewind #19104 ~ Forums #4449
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10-02-2004, 02:00 PM
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2004 30' Classic Slideout
Fenton
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 10,408
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FWIW,
I ended up buying the Weber Baby-Q today at the local Linens & Things store. They are doing a seasonal close out at 25% off. I happend to get the last one which was in an open box and they gave me an additonal 20% off. Bottom line price $77.
I got it home took off the small propane bottle holder and hooked up a 16 oz. Coleman bottle. It fits and works great.
I think Linens & Things is a national chain so you might be able to find one in your neck of the woods. You can pick up a Weber cover off of Amazon.com for about $7.
Regards,
Jack
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STL Mo.
AIR #56 S/OS#15
'04 Classic 30' S.O.,'03 GMC Savana 2500
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10-05-2004, 06:41 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2005 28' International CCD
Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 25
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Don't know if any of ya'll are still looking, but I just picked up a small Big Green Egg yesterday for camping. I have a large one at home and a medium size weber gas grill at home. I usually cook out about three times a week and have not used the weber once since i purchased the BGE. The weber is a great grill, but you can't beat anything that is cooked on the egg!
The only downsize is that the small is kind of awkward and heavy at 65lbs. It has a 13 in. round cooking grid. No lighter fluid is needed and the lump charcoal last a long time on these!
If you are on the fence b/n gas and charcoal grills, check em out! If not, just ignore me! haha.
Scott
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10-05-2004, 07:06 AM
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Aluminut
2004 25' Safari
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, Illinois
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,477
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I haven't picked one up yet, but based on our converstaion a few days ago, I look even more forward to gettin' one.
I have heard through the grapevine I have a holiday gift with my name on it, so I'll just have to wait a few more months.
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10-05-2004, 07:11 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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I already got my new ss infrared grill, but anyone use the COBB? Seems like a great little grill for charcoal use .
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10-14-2004, 10:59 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 34
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There is a nice stainless grill you can get around here at Lowe's.
It's about the right size for two people, and it folds up nicely to
store while not in use.
It goes by the name BBQ Grillware, you can get on:
http://www.lowes.com
and probably locate one. Nice grill, pretty decent contruction. Not
too big though. Made in the good old P.R. of C. though.
Price is right at 88 bucks though.
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10-14-2004, 11:14 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2012 30' International
Pleasant Hill
, The Golden State
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 81
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Hey Alansd,
You mentioned the Cobb. We saw one in a yacht supply store and it looks fantastic! The right size for a streamer.
Anyone using one?
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10-15-2004, 07:07 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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The Cobb seems like a great idea, but I already got my infra-grill. It cooks like blazes.
I did Salmon and it was a bit too done..my first attempt. This is the hottest 'lil ole grill I have ever used.
It cleaned up great afterwards running it on high for 3-4 minutes to burn off the extra droppings.
Looking forward to grilling at Cloudland Canyon next weekend!
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10-18-2004, 07:21 AM
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JerryG
2004 31' Classic
Louisville
, Kentucky
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 14
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Magma Marine Grill
Several years ago I bought a Magma Marine Grill-Gas Bar-B-Q/Stove from WestMarine for my sailboat but never used it. Sold the sailboat but kept the grill. I am using it now with my Airstream. It doubles as a grill or as a stove to cook on. With shore legs mounting it works great. Magma sells a wok that fits it that is large enough to cook for a party.
One website to check it out is http://marineengineparts.com/shopsit...l/page241.html
$159.95
Features: • High tech stainless steel radiant burner plate and dome system allows use as a BBQ, stove, or oven. • Perfect even heat distribution as a BBQ, direct open flame cooking as a stove. • Fully double lined stainless steel lower bowl. • Quick release valve lock allowing safe, easy fuel change while cooking. • Uses standard disposable propane cylinders or adapts to bottle systems
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Louisville, Ky
2004 Airstream Classic 31'
2004 Dodge Ram Quad 2500
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10-18-2004, 11:24 AM
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#117
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,693
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Originally Posted by seamusthegray
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Sounded like a great deal 'til I read the last statement:
"8 mounting options adapt to any boat(NOT INCLUDED)".
Then I kind of lost interest!
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10-18-2004, 12:25 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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Geez the mount is only 44.95 extra!
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10-18-2004, 01:37 PM
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#119
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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8 mounting options adapt to any boat(NOT INCLUDED)
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Sure that doesn't mean the boat is not included?!
Shari 
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10-18-2004, 02:05 PM
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#120
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,693
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Originally Posted by InsideOut
Sure that doesn't mean the boat is not included?!
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That's why I'm so disappointed. I want the boat, too!
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