What are you using for BBQ Grills

[jesus_man]

We got what appears to be a nearly new grill with our pop-up camper. The first time I went to use it, I knew why it was new...getting hardly any gas. I may be able to replace the regulator to fix the problem and I want to fix my problem the most economical way, but as a backup, are there other options for grills that I may be able to attach to the side of the camper with the rails the current one does? Oh, the company who makes my grill is now discontinued them and no parts are available.

Seems the manufacturer is now supplying a sidekick RV500 with the trailers. Cheapest I found was $150. Any other options? Thanks!

J.D.

 

[Hilldweller]

I grill with hardwood or charcoal; I only use propane for the stove.

Sometimes I bring the smoker or part of it for grilling; sometimes just a little pop-up grate that I put over part of a fire.
If I'm going to cook with fire, I wanna cook with fire. Propane grilling doesn't do it for me.

 

[coastsider]

Portable Weber Grill

I use a portable Weber, runs from a regular camp gas canister or you can hook it up to a larger tank. It fits neatly in my Horizion Trailer side box and costs around $60.00, it's not huge but can grill for four comfortably.

http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/bbqs/weber-go-anywhere-portable-bbq-121004.asp

 

[cnynrat]

We use a Pit-2-Go, which we like because it functions both as a charcoal grill and as a firepit. Kind of a folding version of the old firepit in a washing machine tub trick. We've had ours for years and it's still holding up well.

 

[Errant]

If open fires aren't allowed, I use the same Weber mentioned above.

 

[jesus_man]

Thanks very much for the replies. Some good ideas. I prefer to grill with gas because it's on or off and I can moderate the temperature. Some meals we cook burn the bottom and the top is raw if you cook too high. My wife seems upset when I can take 40 minutes to an hour to cook a 1/2lb burger, but boy are they juicy!

Let me take that back, I prefer to cook over a campfire, but the trend here in CO seems to be that fires are only allowed in campgrounds (booooring).

However, the good news is I found a small nest or egg pouch from a mud-dobber bee in the inlet of my grill. After clearing that, it appears the grill functions normally. Just surprised the two owners it's had in the last 6 years didn't figure it out.

So for now, I am back in business.

J.D.

 

[Errant]

That's great news!

 

[jim65wagon]

We use the Cadac Safari Chef, we picked it up last season and it works well. It's a little small if you're trying to grill some really nice big porterhouse steaks, or food for a lot of peeps, but for 2-4 people for burgers or average sized steaks it works well. It's very portable in it's own little carry bag, and can use a 1 lb propane bottle......

 

[jesus_man]

Nice setup Jim. Maybe this thread can help someone else.

 

[Titanpat57]

Have the Home Depot Stainless Steel tabletop model.....looked for a link but don't see it on the website...hmmm

Works good, very happy with it. Not overly built, but seems like you'd get 5-7 seasons with some basic care....and for 75$, that would make me happy.

 

[evldave]

I use a Magma grill...I use briquettes, my brother has propane...very nice grills, basically indestructible, and I got mine for $20 off Craigslist, he paid $80 for his gas grill (also Craigslist)

http://www.magmaproducts.com/Products/Grills/Marine_Kettles/marine_kettles.html

 

[yeler]

we use a $20.00 from CVS it works great and we take it everywhere in our tent trailer to the Rubicon and so on and we love it from breakfast to pizza its awesome for a $20.00 BBQ

 

[ss_storm]

I have a Pro-Iroda O-Grill-
Propane
Cast iron
LOADS of grilling space compared to any other portable I've used

I love using that or I have a grate off a webber that ill build my fire ring to set the grate on top and grill with that. I bring both with me on most trips.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=00P3KHRGC5E47RV5T62Z

 

[Campndad]

I have a Magma, and a Cardac, but I like my Mini Big Green Egg Mounted to the trailer tounge can hold enough charcoal for several Meals and can be transported seperatley.

 

[CCH]

Glad you fixed yours, but for anyone in the market, I HIGHLY recommend that Weber. Picked mine up for $1 at a garage sale twenty years ago. With a bit of bending of the support legs in a vise and some stainless screws to replace the broken welds on the lid handle, it has survived a roll-over that totaled a Ford F-150 and uncountable cook outs. It's a winner in my book.