Mounted propane BBQ

I used an RVQ for about 3 1/2 years before trading RVs two months ago. It was on a rig purchased used and the bbq was used as well. The only downside was having to shut the windows close by. A little over a year ago I found a new in the box RVQ on Craigslist and purchased it very reasonable. Never had a heat or grease issue on the side of the RV. It wasn't a gourmet bbq, but when camping we did the really care. With our new rig I thought I might mount it on the side but went with a Weber Q1200 as it fit better in the storage area. Good luck with your decision.

I've been using a side mounted Sidekick grill, on our HTT, For 9 years now.
Never any heat issues or damage to the trailer.

Grills like this have been around for years.
If they caused damage or were dangerous, the lawsuits alone would had RV manufacturers discontinue them long ago.

Problem solved using a Magma marine kettle grill. It mounts various ways depending upon situation. It locates on the pullout basement tray using a deck surface mount holder. It mounts on any picnic table using a block of wood ,& simple spring clamps. It mounts in the truck reciever hitch using a block of wood in the hitch.

Cooking on the ground or at some inconvenient height is never happening. Neither is a risk of trailer damage or picnic table damage.

No, I do not have a side mounted BBQ, but I do have a flip down stove and sink built into my camper. Here's the "down side" I see, and this would be 100% true for a BBQ, attached to ANY RV.... If you are parked on a sloped campsite, you might have to use a ladder to reach the BBQ. We were camped once. The parking pad was level, but at the edge of the gravel it dropped down (sloped fast). Couldn't use the stove. From the ground, it was too high. Ended up using the electric skillet on the picnic table (which was also blocked up on the feet). That the one down-side I see with attaching anything to the outside of any RV. (Level camp spots ... no problem.... hills ... better bring a ladder).

One of those BBQs came with my Jayco 19RD TT (metal sided TT) The bracket was already installed on my Jayco TT. We used that way for a year and never had any problems. However, I wouldn't go out and buy one just to mount to the side of any RV. JMHO. The inconvenience is no work area along side of the unit and since I close off some air and smoke my chicken there is too much smoke too close to the RV. That is important for me.

The unit that came with my TT was of such good quality that I kept it and still use it on a table. It has that option. Many of the BBQs I have seen on the market that are portable don't have enough room to BBQ a whole chicken. Being specific, I looked at Webers. Fancy rounded cast 21st century design but not enough room for a whole chicken or much else in them.

Bottom line, I would be looking for a BBQ with lots of interior space, i.e. large square design, and has a thermometer. Home Depot sells the thermometer. Just drill a hole and bolt it in. Take off the regulator and get a long hose that connects to your RV propane tank with the quick disconnect. I have a 23 ft hose.

Our trailer came with a "RVQue", which is one of the thin metal lightweights mentioned above. It does the trick for just the two of us, but would not be big enough or hot enough to feed a crowd. Never had any problems with heat or grease on the trailer - but we do need to remember to close the kitchen window when we use it! We are going to use it until it dies, then get a quality unit that is designed to hang on the trailer to replace it.

might attract wildlife ? in bear country its a no-no to leave any temptations outside.

From experience, if you received one with your RV and/or purchased after market to specifically mount via the slide mount to the side..... They are low heat grills due to the problems that CAN happen. You will also notice the thinner metal. Theses are low quality units and will never compare with a real BQ grill.

I would like to know the downside of mounting a BBQ on the side of an RV. I have heard talk about the heat causing problems on the side of the RV, but see a lot of campers using this configuration. I am interested in hearing only from those who actually use or have used a BBQ this way. I am not interested in replies with opinions. Thank you. \

Heat and grease all over the side of the RV.

My new RV had one. Cooked one time on it and got the tools out and removed it from the RV.

And BTW:

I actually had a side mount BBQ which qualified me, 'per your instructions', to be able to reply, but it STILL is just my opinion.