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cdlaine's avatar
cdlaine
Explorer
Nov 23, 2013

Propane quick disconnect....

For any others considering this purchase...

Wanted to be able to use my "under 5ver rig" propane quick
disconnect for the portable BBQ grill. Did only minimal
research (the cheesyier ones on line seemed to run in
$30.00 range plus inflated shipping). Bit the bullet and
ran over to the local BBQ Galore outlet... (you know, the
place with 10K grills on the showroom floor)... a 12 ft.
quick disconnect (remember, there are 2 sizes avail. might
want take a selfie of your connection to get the correct size
on the first try). Well any way... $50.00 ! Sheesh. Seems
to be of better quality then some of the on-line ones but
still expensive for a hose. Cost of doing business. If I get
10 years out of it, I guess $5 a year isn't bad.

Did not want to haul another propane tank around for grilling
as I have two of the enclosed big boys... my choice. The short
hoses with sm. tank were relatively inexpensive. Time will tell
if I chose poorly.

Charles

16 Replies

  • You need to remove the regulator on the grill. If you don't your pressure will be too low.
  • RoyB's avatar
    RoyB
    Explorer II
    I've never used the propane quick disconnects for my COLEMAN ROAD TRIP grille but have heard the propane pressure straight from the tanks is a problem with my grille without doing something... Maybe someone one here knows what you have to do to make that work...

    I don't think you can just hookup to the RV Trailer Propane tank for most of the standalone grills like Coleman and Webber... ???

    For me the 1lb propane canisters are perfect to use. I have to always have a couple of those canisters on hand for my back up PLAN B heat source so I usually have a six pack of those on hand...

    Roy Ken
  • Bob,

    Thanks , those are nice, but only 48"... I'm a sloppy
    griller, so 12' from the rig prevents the Princess from
    yelling at me.

    Charles
  • Mel,

    No...can't afford to be a shopper at BBQ Galore... too rich
    for my pocketbook. I did check out those "Green Eggs" wow !
    the big version would def. push most here over your TV GCWR ...
    must be made of lead ! Ha!.

    Truth be told... after my purchase and dry run... I'll just
    run the hose up thru the basement of the existing twin propane
    tank compartment and connect there... my 5ver's quick disconnect
    is low (fore of the front wheel) and recessed... and I am inherently
    lazy ...that crawling around on the ground to connect is for
    those more energetic then I.... besides, looks like potential
    beverage spilling conditions !

    Charles
  • Amazon sells the Camco brand for about the same price. Ever buy a grill from BBQ Galore? Mine had a bad valve after couple of months. No replacement parts. Unless that has changed.