Does anyone use an electric grill and if so which one? We are thinking it would be nice not to have to mess with LP or charcoal. As of now I believe we want to go with a Weber just not sure if it will be gas or electric. The motorhome has a generator so electric wouldn't be a problem when boon docking.

We use, almost exclusively, electric flat griddles (we have 2 of them in the camper) and an electric skillet. We haven't used the electric skillet in a while though.The electric griddle is great for pancakes, eggs, bacon sausage patties. But we use it for stakes, ribs, chicken, and chops too. Basically, we use the flat griddles for everything, expect boiling water. The secret is to find a pan lid that is just the right size to fit on top of the griddle. So when cooking, the lid works as a dome, keeping heat inside, cooking, more like an oven. This also works very well when cooking outside. It keep grease from splattering, and it keeps wind off the food, cooling it before it even has a chance to heat. Use still occasionally use our propane stove (built in the camper), and we still carry the right equipment we can cook over an open fire (pots, pans, hotdog forks) all the time. You just never know when a power failure may occur since we are always camping with electric hook-ups. The only time we use the propane stove top is for cooking pasta, which requires boiling water, and coffee from an old style non-electric, stove top peculator. Our griddles are all Presto brands. We have 2 sizes of flat griddles and of course the Presto electric frying pan. The electric adaptors that plug into them with the heat controls work for all 3. So we don't have to worry about keeping track which plug goes with which device. For what it's worth ... an electric "grill" will also still get messy with splattered grease. You will still have clean-up to do. But the amount of clean up will be determined by how big the grill is. We gave up the Coleman (gas) flat griddle, that also came with an actual grill because the entire stove would get so greasy, it was just as much a mess to as anything else. And stowing the thing away dirty was NOT an option. Electric flat griddle is easy to clean. Wipe the grease off with paper towel, and a simple wash, and done. Besides, when the grease begins to form from the meats and it drips into the drip pan, I always add some butter, let it melt too and drip into the pan, and then use those drippings to constantly baste the meat (pour the grease back over the top of the meat over and over again). Keeping it under the lid, trapping all the heat, constant basting of the juices and ... oh yum!And oh... the lid for the electric skillet lid fits just perfect on both electric griddles. That's why we keep hanging on to the electric skillet.

We use the Easy Street Lock'n'Go at home and love it.

Electric is my last choice for meats so no I don't use one. Sometimes an electric instant pot.

I good flavor on that electric, just not so many carcinogens.

I have used the Weber electric grill and it works quit well. Really can't tell the difference between it and the gas version in the way the food tastes. We used to have a gas Weber but we had lots of problems with regulators going bad.

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Ron3rd
Explorer III
Jul 19, 2018
Depends on how you camp and what power you have available. Both work fine.
JonWalter
Explorer
Jul 19, 2018
We just got the Cuisinart CGG-180T
Have only used it a couple times so far, but really like how compact yet well-made that it is. Heats up uber fast. Has a portable stand (also very solid) that folds up small like a camp stool - is remarkably sturdy.
OkieGene
Explorer
Jun 12, 2018
Blackstone linkCheck out a Blackstone 22 inch propane griddle. You can cook pretty much anything on it.

I like a griddle because I do NOT get a fire flare up from meat.

There are other brands, I just kind of prefer the Blackstone. There are tons of YouTube videos on outdoor griddle cooking.

https://www.blackstoneproducts.com
2scootn
Explorer
Jun 12, 2018
We picked up a Cuisinart propane griddle and use that almost exclusively now, even for cooking steaks. Works fantastic and cooks pretty evenly.
AJR
Explorer
Jun 01, 2018
One more thing. Once an electric grill is used for a while. You really cannot tell how stuff was cooked outside with the Aussie grill. Then there is the rotisserie option that makes great beef or chicken.
AJR
Explorer
Jun 01, 2018
I have an older Aussie grill at the house I love. I tried it on the camper 30A and it worked fine. Bought a new one and it popped the 30A breaker. I wish it had not.

I now have a Smoke House grill/smoker (LP) and will carry the cheaper version of it on the road. Bought 10 lb tanks for it.
JonWalter
Explorer
May 30, 2018
I was in the same pickle this spring, i was going to go with a weber spirit, but after further research on grill review sites, I settled with Char-Broil. Check them out, great warranty/service/parts, and affordable
JoeH
Explorer III
May 16, 2018
Our MH is all electric, so I ditched the propane grill and got an Aussie Electric grill. Been using it for 5 years now. I got the table top version.... here's a link to the one with the stand.. same unit one with the stand , one without.
Aussie Grill
Trekkar
Explorer II
May 16, 2018
We use a canister-LP grill. No charcoal mess, but always available.
rockhillmanor
Explorer II
May 16, 2018
Does anyone use an electric grill and if so which one? We are thinking it would be nice not to have to mess with LP or charcoal. As of now I believe we want to go with a Weber just not sure if it will be gas or electric. The motorhome has a generator so electric wouldn't be a problem when boon docking.

IMHO I found it to be a big draw on the generator. Especially the griddles and fry pans because they continually go on and off to maintain temp causing spike draws.

Don't plan on using your AC while you are using an electric frying pan or BBQ using the gen. If the air is coming on the same time as the griddle is cycling it will usually trip. Unless you have a class a with a big diesel gen.

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