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10-27-2017, 07:28 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 27' International
Montreal
, Quebec
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 195
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Weber Q propane source
I am about to buy a Weber Q2200 and I am considering different options for the propane connections. I could simply use the 1lb bottles that would give me the option of using it anywhere but the idea of buying and carrying those bottles that might or might not be recyclable does not please me too much. I could also remove the regulator and get parts necessary to connect it to the low pressure output of the AS but I loose the ability to use the grill anywhere but next to the AS. Third option is to use a hose that can connect to a 20lb tank on one end and screw directly on the weber Q on the other end. Instead of carrying a separate propane tank I am wondering if it could be screwed directly on one of the AS tank. Doing so would still give me the option of using the grill elsewhere using the 1lb bottle and would mean I do not have to carry an extra 20 lb tank. What modifications if any have you made to your grill and are you happy with the results.
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10-27-2017, 07:59 AM
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2017 25' International
Niagara-on-the-Lake
, ON Canada
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,836
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Papa smurf
I am about to buy a Weber Q2200 and I am considering different options for the propane connections. ... I could also remove the regulator and get parts necessary to connect it to the low pressure output of the AS but I loose the ability to use the grill anywhere but next to the AS. ...
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We have the Q1200 and bought a low pressure conversion kit. I also prepared a short propane hose with the regulator that comes with the Q attached. It does require a wrench to switch from the low pressure hose to the regulator hose, but there is easy access.
We love roasting with the Q as well as BBQing.
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Ray B.
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10-27-2017, 10:05 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 28' International
Perry
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 104
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Adventure.AS
We have the Q1200 and bought a low pressure conversion kit. I also prepared a short propane hose with the regulator that comes with the Q attached. It does require a wrench to switch from the low pressure hose to the regulator hose, but there is easy access.
We love roasting with the Q as well as BBQing.
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Do you still have the info concerning part number of the kit you used and where you purchased it from?
Thanks,
John
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10-27-2017, 10:18 AM
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2017 25' International
Niagara-on-the-Lake
, ON Canada
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,836
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Weber Q Low Pressure Conversion Kit
Quote:
Originally Posted by J-K Georgia
Do you still have the info concerning part number of the kit you used and where you purchased it from?
Thanks,
John
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I purchased the items from Propane Gear. After some email communication, I phoned them to get the kit for using the Q regulator and a 1lb tank. Below is the parts list for all of the items.
1/4" Female Brass Swivel Nut
SKU 95 1 $3.49 USD $3.49 USD
1/4" High Pressure Propane Hose 350 psi
SKU 6 2 $2.50 USD $5.00 USD
1/4" Hose Barb x 1/4" Female Pipe Thread
SKU 28916 1 $3.99 USD $3.99 USD
1/4" Male Flare x 1/8" Male Pipe Thread
SKU 93 1 $1.29 USD $1.29 USD
1/4" Male Flare x 1/8" Male Pipe Thread 90° Elbow
SKU 86 1 $1.99 USD $1.99 USD
3/8" Female Flare Swivel x 1/4" Hose Barb
SKU 30382 1 $3.99 USD $3.99 USD
Ferrule ¼” Rubber Hose 1” length Brass Hose .625” Ferrule
SKU 182 2 $0.75 USD $1.50 USD
WEBER Q RV Quick Connect Kit 12' Hose
SKU 32501 1 $59.99 USD $59.99 USD
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Ray B.
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10-27-2017, 10:25 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2013 25' International
Boise
, Idaho
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 194
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1 Gallon Propane tank for me
Hi,
I briefly considered doing an LP conversion on my Q, but overall I am happier with a one gallon propane tank. It's kinda hard to spend the $50 or so bucks on the small tank, but I love it. Why?
It's small enough to go in a cubby
It powers the grill
It powers the Mr Heater (Buddy) - which I am now using in the colder fall temps
It's an emergency backup for the home gas grill if I totally run out
It can be set up anywhere, moved to another campsite, etc.
-Adam
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10-27-2017, 01:37 PM
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2017 25' International
Niagara-on-the-Lake
, ON Canada
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,836
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Quote:
Originally Posted by afk314
Hi,
I briefly considered doing an LP conversion on my Q, but overall I am happier with a one gallon propane tank. It's kinda hard to spend the $50 or so bucks on the small tank, but I love it.
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We debated this too, but as we like to do roasts on the Q I didn't want to risk running out while cooking. That is why I invested extra so that I am able to use the 1 lb tanks too.
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Ray B.
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10-27-2017, 03:27 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,333
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I used mine without the low pressure conversion kit for several years and it worked fine. It probably didn't get quite as hot as it might have, but I don't cook much beef, mostly fish and chicken.
i never really understood why two regulators would matter much any way. The first one brings it down to the low pressure and if the second one sees low pressure it's not going to try to reduce it. There may be some loss just due to traveling through an extra regulator, but it my experience it didn't matter much.
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2014 25' Flying Cloud Rear Twin
2019 Ford Expedition Platinum
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10-27-2017, 03:39 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 28' International
Perry
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 104
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Appreciate the info Ray.
Will start getting the pieces together and hope to have it ready to go, soon.
John
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10-27-2017, 03:54 PM
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Overkill Specialist
Commercial Member
2020 30’ Globetrotter
2014 23' International
Dadeville
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 4,516
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I use the small propane bottles. Can go for a week on one bottle grilling every night. There are cheap, easy, and readily available. Also means you can hind grill from the wind while cooking
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10-27-2017, 04:08 PM
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Rivet Master
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,085
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we bought a low pressure conversion kit also
it plugs right into the as ext gas connection
get a hose as long as you need to get to a picknick table
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10-28-2017, 09:48 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1999 25' Excella
Western Springs
, Illinois
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 92
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We have a Q2200 and use a 11 lb bottle I purchased at a Menards Home improvement store. Easy to carry, lasts a long time and no modifications needed. We spend 3 months in FL and use the grill every day usually just before we go home I need to refill it.
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10-28-2017, 11:10 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 30' International
Quartz Hill
, California
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 356
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I have the small Q. I spent the bucks and bought the 2.5 gallon pancake style tank. My hose is a 6 foot with a POL (put on left) fitting. It goes inside the valve on the tank. The system works well. I tried hooking the grill directly to me trailer tanks with a 12 foot hose. It didn't work all that well for me. Grill went into bypass mode too often.
I carry a 1 pound spin on cylinder as a backup in case the bulk tank runs out. The pancake tank is used as a backup for my grill at home.
Make sure that when hooking your Q to a bulk tank that you wait a few minutes for the pressure to equalize before attempting to light the Q.
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10-28-2017, 11:26 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,685
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Hi
One thing to consider here is the bulk involved. You can go a while on the small bottles. Do you really want to take up more space with something bigger? If it's entirely a recycling issue, I'd investigate that a bit further.
Bob
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10-28-2017, 01:53 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' Flying Cloud
2016 30' Flying Cloud
Blenheim Ontario
, Ontario
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,263
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I have one if those Coleman suitcase style 'Stove BBQs' that use those 'idiot' 1 lb. can that cost us $5.50 each.
Great little BBQ with that cast aluminum grill. However.............
Those 'throw away' 1# cans are a Stoopid waste.
I purchased a 5 lb. Refillable can that cost about $7.00 to fill. It lasted me for well over a year before refilling.
That one filling paid for the $45 can against those Stoopid 'throw-aways'!
Nice!
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10-28-2017, 04:33 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
Micanopy
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 60
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I agree with the conversion. Took me about 15 minutes to remove reg from Q and put necessary fittings on the hose. Which by the way is about 20ft long. Roll up hose and it rides inside the grill. ( in plastic bag) Pull the grill out of the truck and everything you need (except food) is in your hands. It works for us.
Get cooking!
Rick
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10-28-2017, 06:10 PM
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SipStreamer
2010 20' Flying Cloud
Lakeside
, Montana
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 124
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I refill the small bottles using a $13 adaptor available from Walmart, lowes cabellas, etc. Cost about 70 cents a refill.
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10-29-2017, 09:46 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,685
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Quote:
Originally Posted by StreamDog
I refill the small bottles using a $13 adaptor available from Walmart, lowes cabellas, etc. Cost about 70 cents a refill.
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Hi
Bingo !
It still begs the question of *wanting* to hassle with the refill process. With the gizmo, it's just the price of bulk gas ....
Bob
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10-29-2017, 10:02 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2017 27' Flying Cloud
olympia
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 8
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Buy the conversion kit and this http://propanegear.com/quick-tank-qu...-tank-adapter/
Works great. Then when you don't have your airstream you can connect to a different tank.
I just use my 1000q when I'm camping and have 4 other Webers for home, smoking and charcoal grilling.
They are great grills and I really like the 1000q.
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Heather and Kyle
Hitting the high road to adventure in two years!
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10-29-2017, 05:20 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 26' Flying Cloud
West linn
, Oregon
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 30
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I looked into various methods of connecting our Weber Q into the Airstream propane system, but eventually decided against it. The 6' connector that came with the trailer is just too short; I often like to set up the Weber Q on a picnic table and don't want to be tethered to the tongue of the trailer where the port is located. All the parts and connectors aren't cheap and there's the matter of a "double regulator" effect which will greatly reduce the gas flow. I did not want to dismantle the Weber Q regulator. So we have been very happy simply using the small disposable bottles it is designed for. I have 6 of those which I store inside the tank enclosure. I have a Schnozzle ($9 on Amazon) to refill the little propane bottles from the larger AS tank. It's easier to do this when it's nearly empty as it will need to be turned upside down. A "workmate" bench is ideal. I refilled 3 bottles last weekend and it was a breeze, took about 15 minutes.
Just my 2 cents...
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10-29-2017, 06:42 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 Argosy 24
Kitchener
, Ontario
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 945
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I have a "tee" fitting that goes onto my regular trailer LPG tank. It connects between the tank and the trailer's fuel line. On the side it has a fitting similar to the one on the 1# disposable tanks. With the addition of an extension hose, I can use my Q, my Coleman 2 burner stove (for cooking outside), and my Coleman propane lantern for exterior lighting.
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