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Royce · 03-08-2016, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BoldAdventure

Wood is perhaps my favorite to cook on which requires some skill and finesse. Seconded would be charcoal using coconut charcoal...

For several years I had and used a WoodFlame BBQ Grill and it was wonderful. Made in Canada and a little difficult to get parts for here. Initially I had a contact at the factory and she would send parts as needed. I got one of the very early ones and they had some growing pains, hence the need for parts. I finally gaveup and sold it to somone here on the forms with the understanding tha it needed repair of the blower. Hopefully they were able to get it running and are enjoying the grill. If they had local suppliers I would buy another one for sure.

https://www.woodflame.com/

Protagonist · 03-08-2016, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by OTRA15

PS Protagonist does the grill grid cooking surface get hot enough to put a sear on steaks first? Thanks

Not really. That's one reason I say not to think of it as a grill but rather as an oven. I prefer my meat well-done but not dried out, and the Cobb does an excellent job with that. But even though it won't sear a steak, you've got to admit it's pretty neat to be able to "grill" a pizza with it!

OTRA15 · 03-08-2016, 01:53 PM

Sure enough! I would like to see one in operation.

Protagonist · 03-08-2016, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by OTRA15

Sure enough! I would like to see one in operation.

There are plenty of videos online of demos and reviews. Here's one…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2edQ2oB7aA

Bob662 · 03-08-2016, 02:30 PM

After trying many different makes, my favorite is the Binford 240 volt Pro 5000 XL with 6-speed fan, auto turn rotisserie and surround sound.

OTRA15 · 03-08-2016, 04:13 PM

Thanks Protagonist.

Do you know if any of the models have a fold-up carrying handle like the small Weber grills? It is handy to carry things in one hand especially on uneven ground.

I use my round Weber charcoal grills (both small and large) as both a grill and oven -- by banking the coals on one side, and using a magnetic thermometer on the side of the cover to regulate draft and temperature. As you observe, the best meats are mostly baked, but that initial blast of high heat to sear them is important IMO.

Thanks again for the video.

Peter

cactusjk · 03-08-2016, 08:20 PM

What length of hose is recommended if we want to connect into the AS connector? Using a Weber Q1200 with a Calore quick disconnect conversion kit.

Protagonist · 03-08-2016, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by OTRA15

Do you know if any of the models have a fold-up carrying handle like the small Weber grills? It is handy to carry things in one hand especially on uneven ground.

No, the Cobb doesn't have a built-in carry handle. But it comes in a carry bag that has handles.

Being stainless steel you can't use a magnetic thermometer stuck to the side. And due to the shape you can't bank the coals on one side; they're permanently in the middle. So you don't really get temperature regulation, either. Can't have everything.

Zybane · 03-08-2016, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by OTRA15

The Cobb is new to me -- here is some Cobb Salad to munch on FYI:

Cobb Salad

http://www.cobbglobal.com/cobb/

Looks pretty neat . . . and efficient.

PS Protagonist does the grill grid cooking surface get hot enough to put a sear on steaks first? Thanks

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Originally Posted by Protagonist

No, the Cobb doesn't have a built-in carry handle. But it comes in a carry bag that has handles.

Being stainless steel you can't use a magnetic thermometer stuck to the side. And due to the shape you can't bank the coals on one side; they're permanently in the middle. So you don't really get temperature regulation, either. Can't have everything.

The Cobb looks pretty nice! I don't care for LP grilling and prefer charcoal.

For you Charcoal grilling Airstreamers, is the Cobb about the best out there or any other favorites? Any portable charcoal grills that use LP to start?

n2916s · 03-09-2016, 06:48 AM

The Cobb is a PIA to clean, though. All the fat runs down into a moat. I could never figure out how to dump the moat without dumping the ashes and making a mess or vice versa.

Other than that, it works great for small meals.

Mike

OTRA15 · 03-09-2016, 06:53 AM

We go with the small round Weber charcoal grill. Keep It Simple Stu.....

14" Weber Smokey Joe

But no carry handle. We have a dedicated plywood box in the back of the van to store the (cooled) grill with no clean-up at all, except for brushing the grill top (hot) right before the next grill session. Quick and easy . . . again . . . KISS.

The rectangular Weber Go Anywhere is another option:

Go Anywhere

Which does fold up with a carry handle. One drawback to this second grill is that it does not have air vents in the bottom, which has the corresponding benefit of not releasing sparks on to the ground in forested areas.

We use a chimney to start the coals, but those petroleum pellets are also available, if you don't mind the petrochemical aspect . . .

. . . A bunch of newspaper in the grill can get the charcoal started also, but with less consistency depending on wind.

switz · 03-09-2016, 07:00 AM

I have seen 12' and 15' propane hoses. Airstream supplies one in new trailers about five feet long.

urnmor · 03-09-2016, 09:47 AM

Any portable charcoal grills that use LP to start?

Anoter easy way to start a charcoal grill is with a portable blowtorch.

Zybane · 03-13-2016, 09:55 AM

I think I may go with this for charcoal grilling:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...f_rd_i=desktop

Made by Lodge (USA) and should last a lifetime. I am thinking about switching all my cookware over to cast iron.

Use a chimney for starting:

http://www.amazon.com/Weber-7416-Rap...8FZZVJY5K1HPPK

Bruce B · 03-13-2016, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Zybane

I think I may go with this for charcoal grilling:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...f_rd_i=desktop

Made by Lodge (USA) and should last a lifetime. I am thinking about switching all my cookware over to cast iron.

Use a chimney for starting:

http://www.amazon.com/Weber-7416-Rap...8FZZVJY5K1HPPK

That looks like an awesome grill!
An alternative way to start it might be to use the little grill starters like the ones Big Green Egg sells. They are easier to store than the chimney and they start ours every time...

cactusjk · 03-13-2016, 10:28 AM

Any ideas on how best to store a Weber Q 1200 such as an Actionpacker, etc?

Photobum · 03-13-2016, 10:35 AM

[QUOTE]After trying many different makes, my favorite is the Binford 240 volt Pro 5000 XL with 6-speed fan, auto turn rotisserie and surround sound./QUOTE]

I prefer the 6000 that comes with the wide screen...

cactusjk · 03-13-2016, 06:55 PM

It looks like a Rubbermaid ActionPacker 35 will possibly fit the Weber Q 1200. Not sure if anyone on here has tried it?

If so it would be a good way to transport the Q!

TWA640316 · 03-13-2016, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Zybane

I think I may go with this for charcoal grilling:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...f_rd_i=desktop

Made by Lodge (USA) and should last a lifetime. I am thinking about switching all my cookware over to cast iron.

I had one like that 30 years ago, I think it was called a Hibachi. Haven't seen one like that since then and don't know what happened to the one I had.
Prefer cooking on hardwood chunks and hate gas.

Stan

Piggy Bank · 03-13-2016, 09:12 PM

The excellent and well priced Weber smokey joe has a great carry bag. The bag is engineered so that the velcro top strap goes through the handle in the top of the lid.
http://www.amazon.com/Weber-6555-Smo.../dp/B007CYJHME