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Portable Gas Grills


Does anyone have any advice on a portable gas grill?  We grill out almost exclusively when we're RVing (and at home too), weather permitting of course.  But we've not had a lot of luck with finding a good portable grill.  We currently have one that only uses the small propane canisters, but it doesn't cook very hot so food takes forever.  Are those little canisters incapable of cooking hot or is it the grill?  We want to find a good replacement before we start full timing, probably one that has an adapter for a refillable tank.  But before I plunk down $200 or so, I would like some recommendations.  All thoughts and suggestions appreciated.

One related question, why don't RV's have a quick connect to the onboard propane tank?  We previously had a pop-up which had this and it was very convenient, but I've never seen one on any type of RV.  Just curious.

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I don't do a lot of BBQ cooking but I really like my grill. The hookup for propane from the coach is an aftermarket item you can add to your coach, and this grill can be hooked up to it. Last I looked, camping world sells all the necessary pieces. I also spent the extra $30 for the travel bag... keeps everything together and makes loading/unloading from the basement much easier.

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We love our Weber Q100 http://www.weber.com/grills/default.aspx?glid=6&mid=33
It's small with a heavy cast iron grill plate that heats up quickly and really chars the steaks. It's made for the portable cylinders, but connects easily to a larger tank with an adapter hose. Best part is it's only about $125. You can also get in other variations with a stand and side tables.
Best grill we've ever had!

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We use the Olympian Portable Super Gas Grill.



It uses the small 1 lb. propane tanks, but as others have said, you can get adapters and run it off larger tanks.

It has a little smoker plate that seems to help the cooking and it certainly gets hot enough.  $80 at Camping World.

As for the quick connects, I've seen several full-timers that have installed them.  I'm not that confident, but it can be done.  smile


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After spending far too much on grills that did not cook the mustard, I followed Howard's route and have been amazed at how the Olympian Grill cooks and cleans up.  I could not be more pleased.

The smoker plate and the heavy cooking grid make the difference!



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We have a portable grill that we bought at Lowe's for $29 or $39.  It's fantastic!!  I would much rather cook on it than the big gas grill we have at home!  It uses the little propane tanks, and the legs fold in nicely for storage.  We'll be packing up the camper today, I'll try to remember to get a picture of it, or at least note the name.

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When we are parked at campgrounds, I always enjoy walking around and looking at other peoples rigs and what they bring with them and how they are set up. When checking out the grills, I have probably seen as many Weber Q grills as any. I have never talked to anyone that didn't like theirs. We always cook with charcoal but still have the Weber and wouldn't trade it for any other brand that we have seen.



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We have a stainless steel Charmglo and love it we also have an adapter so we hook it up to a bigger (15 lb) propane tank.
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We have a Weber 200 and with our new Designer we have a quick connect grill that attaches to the streetside at the rear of the 5th Wheel. Nice to have 2 good grills!

So if it is really important to you Contra change your rig to a Designer 5th wheel...not really. I just pass this on to illustrate that some builders (I am sure Jayco is not the only one) have built in quick connects.



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We have the Weber Q100, same as Fred and Jo. We love it and have not had any problems with it heating up. In fact, while we were waiting to sell our house we used it instead of our larger grill.

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I don't have a grill but would like to come over and have you cook me a meal so I could compare all the above. Please feel free to invite me and the little lady over for BBQ. I will report my findings in a later post here on the forum

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I see a lot of the Coleman Road Trip in the campgrounds around Southern California.

We have a grill from OMT, we've had it so long I don't remember where it came from.

I have considered replacing it with a Coleman Road Trip or Weber and now might look into the Olympian.

However, I tend not to replace until completely dead and our grill still works great.

I carry a little 1lb propane tank we bought at Camping World to hook to it. That way I can move it to the best spot. The 1lb will last through a month of nightly grilling.


By the way, you can buy an adaptor hose that will allow you to connect your grill to a full size propane tank.   Maybe you'll get more heat out of what you have.

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I don't own an RV but I do have the Coleman's Road Trip and it is great. Good size cooking surface and heats evenly. I bought an adapter to connect to a regular propane tank. We take it to football game tailgating, camping, to the beach, etc. Got mine three years ago on sale for about $129 but they run much more now but I saw them late last yer or this year for 159 at Sport Authority...

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Ahhh my hubby is becoming the Collector of Camping Grills!  

(besides our home Webber charcoal one and rolling propane Char-Broil on the back deck)


He wanted the Roadtrip grill from Coleman, so I bought it for his birthday and got the extra griddle piece and extra burner piece to cook a kettle on too.  He likes it... but....

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Then he wanted this cute Coleman Party Grill, legs come off and it all slips in a bag and nice for when  it's just he and I camping and cooks enough food for two people.  He likes it.... but.....
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Then he saw this one at the RVToyOutlet website and HAD to have it....  now it cooks a bit more, like for four people or a few cobs of corn along with burgers or brats....   he likes it.... but....
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But in all honesty, we mostly cook over the campfire... so he made this adjustable grid to cook over the open flames....
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And yes, he insists on taking them ALL along when we go camping!   Good thing our motorhome has enough room in the basment compartment for all these grills!   LOL




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Thanks to all for the great suggestions.  You have provided several different models for me to research...yes, I'm one of those - I have to analyze it to death before I make my decision! 
Speedhitch - we'd love to have you over for dinner.  Maybe we can ask KarenInThe Woods to bring her collection of grills and we'll have a party! 

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Karen in the Woods: Here's a great way to cook outdoors that I don't see in hubby's collection. We cook on our cast iron plow disc grill more often than our traditional gas grill because it is so versatile...we cook bacon and eggs outside in the am and all other meals too. We're going to try popcorn tonight. Speedhitch: dinner is at 6 o'clock, Contra: when's the party?




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I have a small gas grill that connects to an adapter underneath the camper and use it occasionally. I also have an electric grill that will cook anything the gas grill will cook and I simply run an extension cord to the 110 outlet at the hookup and let the cooking begin. I had much rather use the park's electric than my propane. Think I paid about $30 or so for the electric and it is great with anything from chicken to steak...I'm almost as "thrifty/frugal" as Speedy.....Marty

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Now THAT is a cool grill... tell us more about it!  Please?

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Ohhhh I forgot about this one!

Not really a grill, but we use it to cook food!

It's mine, but my I let my sister haul it around in the back of their pick-up truck as they pull a travel trailer.  It's better for larger groups so she brings it when there are a bunch of us.  

That is a dozen ears of sweet corn we cooked on there this weekend, and after that was done, we put on a dozen shish-ka-bobs... yummm!


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KarenInTheWoods: Well, let's see...these are made by a company in Albuquerque NM. They are based on a generations-old cowboy and camper tradition where old plow discs were used as the cooking surface over the campfire. This is the 20th century version that's been updated to a propane heat source and cast iron disc. This company makes them with all kinds of handle and leg designs. (You can see on ours we have our last name as handles and a kokopelli, palm tree, chili pepper and gecko as legs). They are called discadas here in New Mexico and are very popular because they are so versatile. We've cooked everything from pancakes in the morning to grilled veggies, brats, fajitas and popcorn on ours. Next on our list....bananas foster! We've heard about people making them but haven't tried them yet ourselves. I love that you can so many things on it because I hate cooking in the RV - too much splattering and smelling up the rig.  Everyone we know that has one loves it. The more you cook on them, the better food tastes - kinda like gramma's old cast iron skillet. We love ours so much, that we are going to try to start selling them!

The grid and tripod open fire grills both look fun. I bet that corn was finger-licking-good. I agree with Contra... we need to get together and have a grillin' party!




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Very interesting Ron!
Does it *disassemble* to stow it away for transport?
What kind of price range do they run?
I am thinking for hubby dear for upcoming Xmas present... he is SO hard to buy for, unless it's something for the RV

Yes, the corn was great, and as soon as it was done, we slide that over and did up 12 extra long shish-ka-bobs with beef, chicken and shrimp.... and my favorite on there--- zuchini !!!

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Karen:
These grills come in two sizes, a full size (what we have) that disassembles in about 5 minutes and a Junior model that is smaller. The full size is on casters, the Junior is not.
To avoid "hijacking" this thread and providing detailed information about the grill that other readers may not wish to read about, may we suggest that you email us directly? We will gladly tell you more about it and answer all questions.  I just discovered webshots the other day and have started loading our travel pics. I will load some pics of just a few other grills here too. (http://news.webshots.com/album/574160900JXkbJx). Our email is rodomark@comcast.net.

Those kabobs have made me hungry. I love zucchini too. I have added "un-shished kabobs" to our menu for this week  - YUM.





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The gas grill is not designed [ventilated] for charcoal use....he could start a fire since charcoal burns at very high tempertures.
I would suggest to him to just go out and buy a charcoal grill. That's the safest thing to do.







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We have a Weber Q120 - similar to the Q100 but it has little fold out tables on each side of the grill.  They're really handy to set food or cooking utensils on.  You can buy the folding stand from Weber as well and it makes it a very handy combination.  The Weber cooks great (better than any other grill I've ever had) and it's compact enough to fit in our basement side compartment.  The stand folds up to about the space of a folded lawn chair.  When we're home we set it up on the back deck with a 20 lb. propane tank and cover it up when not in use.31P3DH55YCL._AA300_.jpg

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After buying several grills for s&b and having them rust out, I bought a Weber B and was never happier. Same can be said for the Weber Q for our mh.

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The gas grill is not designed [ventilated] for charcoal use....he could start a fire since charcoal burns at very high tempertures.
I would suggest to him to just go out and buy a charcoal grill. That's the safest thing to do.




SPAM ALERT,posting on a 2 year old thread with a link to a place to sell something.


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Ya'll are making me hungry. Now I gotta go fire up my grill and BBQ a Pizza.

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Waggin Tails wrote:

Ya'll are making me hungry. Now I gotta go fire up my grill and BBQ a Pizza.




Or maybe a fried Spam sandwichwink



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We have been full timing for 7 years and we use the Weber Baby Q.
We love it !  We have had it for over 5 years and it is still in tip top condition.  Would reccommend it and definately buy another one if this one gives out!smile

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We recently purchased a new one and went with the Colman 0 grill.  It is heavier than expected but it gets good and hot quickly. It has a nice large cast iron cooking area.  You can sear a piece of meat like you were using a full size grill.   So far we like it. I also like the fact that it stores more vertically and saves a little of our valuable space underneath.

You can buy an adaptor to hook on to your propane source for your grill.  We had one with a TT we had but it really was not that convenient because we found we usually did not want to grill that close to the coach.  Did not notice any difference in heat using the little bottles or the RV connector.

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what are you puting on your burgers and are your sasages pre cooked. one thing that might be good is to butter and grill your hamber buns and also remember if you are using wood kabobs soak them for an hour or more in water.







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Regardless of the choice for a BBQ grill, I prefer the smaller 4.25 propane tanks instead of the green screw on bottles. They allow me to move the grill anywhere, last much longer, are refillable, and don't take up much storage space. I can tell by weight if they are getting to the point of refill.  One does have to purchase the additional regulator device to fit most grills.

Even better is that I can plaster a Dallas Cowboy sticker on the sides of them. What would BBQ be without a team logo? smile

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I AM LOVING MY WEBER Q120!! It cooks to perfection...and I'm not a professional bar-b-que person! It's convenient and I love the temperature gauge. Thanks to this forum I asked for advice and went with the Weber.



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While I am very late to this discussion, the Solaire has got to be the best gas grill I have ever seen or used. The infrared heating element is so fast to heat up and produces so much heat you simply won't believe it. It works just fine with a standard gas bottle and will cook your food like no other portable gas grill you have ever owned. I have no stake in this product, I have just owned it for about 5-6 years and cannot imagine having to cook on a standard gas grill again. They are terribly expensive but take a look at what they can do compared to a standard gas grill and you might be able to justify the cost over the life of the unit.

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We too love our Weber Q120. It's been with us nearly 3 years now. We got the adapter hose and hook it to a 20# propane tank. Much more convenient than the little green tanks.

I do have my eye on a table top stainless grill with 2 burners at Sam's. I miss having more than one burner. It's the only negative I've found with the Weber Q.

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Melstar wrote:

I AM LOVING MY WEBER Q120!! It cooks to perfection...and I'm not a professional bar-b-que person! It's convenient and I love the temperature gauge. Thanks to this forum I asked for advice and went with the Weber.


 Glad you like the Q120, Melanie.  We just cooked some yummy pork tenderloin on ours tonight. 



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We, too, love our Weber 120Q! Tonight it was chicken shish kabob :)



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I have been looking at grills for awhile, been wanting to replace the old (heavy) Sunbeam gas grill that we got as a gift in 1989biggrin.  I'll keep the Sunbeam @ the house and replace the burner assembly again (4th burner in 22 years) but it will no longer be welcome when we go camping. 

Lowes sent me a $50 coupon to use on any purchases (in store) over $250.  I actually had the Weber Q ($179), Cover ($7.99), Propane Adapter larger tanks ($31.00), Rolling Cart ($69.99), and the 14.1 ounce smaller propane bottle ($2.98), all in the shopping cart and I was in line at the register.  Thank god the line was long and I had time to think about the 10% state/local sales tax and the fact that none of the items were on sale at this time.....the $50 off coupon wasn't looking so good anymore. LOL  I did take all of the items back to their proper location and I left with 2 boxes of 100 watt light bulbs (which was my main reason for going to the store anyway), a grand total of $3.11 w/tax.

I was checking out the local RV listings on CraigsList and I came across an ad for the same grill for $75.00biggrin.  I called the number listed and asked the lady to please give me first shot at purchasing the grill.  I was @ her house 30 minutes later and now I have a lightly used Weber Q with the rolling cart, grill cover, bottle of propane, a Weber Canvas Case with wheels (like a suitcase), and she has even agreed to throw in the propane hose and adapter for the larger propane bottles.  She will need to retrieve it from her motor home (in storage) first.  I feel like I won the lottery!biggrin

 



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We also use the Weber 120Q. It works fine and gets hot enough with the small green bottle to properly cook steaks. Not as good as our previous Olympian-which cook HOT, but acceptable.

I agree with Bill that the Solaire is probably among the best grills going. I need to start a business that makes money so I can afford one :)

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How do you all keep your grills clean? I refuse to use aluminum foil on my grate...kind of defeats the purpose...but this also means the grill gets pretty messy! Any tips on cleaning it afterwards?


I bought the babyQ and absolutely love it. Weber makes great grills.

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Every few grills, I let it heat up on high for about 15-20 minutes and everything gets carbonized from the high heat and brushes off easily.

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The Hensons wrote:

How do you all keep your grills clean? I refuse to use aluminum foil on my grate...kind of defeats the purpose...but this also means the grill gets pretty messy! Any tips on cleaning it afterwards? 


 We do the same thing as Fred does - burn it off after grilling.  Every now and then Joan can't stand it and scrubs it clean with soap & water and a scrubby pad.

 



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Neil, I cannot answer your question on the dimensions of the two grills. However, I have looked at both grills at a local hardware store. The Q100 could easily grill a couple steaks, chicken breasts or several hot dogs/hamburgers. The Q200 is what I am leaning towards purchasing, since it can handle the prior plus a sauté grill basket; which is something we currently regularly use to cook vegetables in, while cooking other food items on the grill.

I have also been curious about the Solaris grill, which was mentioned a few times in this thread. Given the age of the thread, and I have not seen it mentioned since, I am not sure if the grill is worth the added cost as compared to the Weber. If you are interested to see the Solaris, this is a link to their portable grill.

(Update: Decided to look at Solaris portable grill reviews on Amazon.com. The grill cooks very hot which can be great for steaks, if you like steaks well cooked on the outside and medium rare on the inside, but potentially not ideal for cooking chicken breasts (unless they are par-boiled), spare ribs or other items where slower lower temperature cooking is desired. It appears that many Amazon.com reviewers, that like the Solaris grill, have more than one grill and use the Solaris when high temperature cooking is desired.)

 



-- Edited by Lyn on Monday 2nd of September 2013 04:59:57 PM

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Can somebody with the 100/120 size and 200/220 size Webers measure the grill size and let me know what they are? The Weber site only shows the total grill area at 189 or 280 square inches…and I think that the smaller 100/120 size will be plenty big enough but Connie wants to verify that we're not going too small…and she thinks better with dimensions rather than gross area for the grill.

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Thanks Lyn, I will run by the Home Depot and look more to make sure. We are using a portable charcoal grill right now but it's actually smaller than the Q100s 189 square inches. I guess I shoulda thought of looking at one in Home Depot myself, but we a used to just doing Amazon Prime and didn't think of it. We will end up with either the 100 or 200, the higher heat of the Solaire is probably too much for doichiller heat food. 



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Neil and Connie wrote:

Can somebody with the 100/120 size and 200/220 size Webers measure the grill size and let me know what they are? The Weber site only shows the total grill area at 189 or 280 square inches…and I think that the smaller 100/120 size will be plenty big enough but Connie wants to verify that we're not going too small…and she thinks better with dimensions rather than gross area for the grill.

Thanks.

 


 Neil, we have the Q120 so I went out and measured the grill surface dimensions for you.  At the widest points it measures 17" wide x 13" front to back.  Because of the shape it tapers down about 2" on both dimensions at the narrowest point at the corners to 15"x11".  We have had this grill for nearly 5 years now and love it.  It's big enough for everything we do (for the most part it's just the two of us) and even though we've replaced a few parts (cooking surface and burner) the parts are easily available.  BTW, I love having the little fold out tables on the Q120 model vs the standard 100.  Hope this helps!



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We bought the Webber Q also. Looks like its popular!

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I've found that if you lay the grate in grass overnight, it'll wash off easily with a paper towel/Patrick



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Thanks Ron; we ended up getting the 100 size…I thought I had replied to this a couple weeks ago but maybe not as I don't see one. Sorry about that.

 



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