Gas grill replacement

Question

My travel trailer came with a bumper mounted gas grill that hooks into the camper propane plumbing connection.  This grill is cheaply made and has mostly rusted out.  I'd like to replace it with something better that could be mounted to the swing out bumper arm and hook it to the camper's propane connection.  I understand that the camper's propane system is a different pressure than a standard tank hooked directly to a normal grill.  Is that correct?  Any recommendations on what to get?  Thanks.

bid_time · Answer

Your camper system is a low pressure system. That is; the regulator is at the tanks. Any propane grill will work, such as a coleman grill, but you have to remove the regulator and run connect directly to the propane line. That is usually where the problem comes in, removing the regulator and being able to still connect to the propane line. I've done it for my RoadTrip grill, but it's not easy or cheap. It would probably be cheaper to carry and extra 20 lb propane tank. Also, you can probably get a replacement grill from your RV dealer; albeit, it would still be a cheaply made grill that costs too much.

tvov · Answer

I never liked the grill that came with our camper.

For years we used a Thermos version of the Coleman Roadtrip grill which served us well (although not as good as the Roadtrip).

Then I finally bit the bullet and bought a Weber Q 100 small grill, and use a 20lb propane tank. I can certainly use the small green tanks with it, but the big tank pretty much assures that I won't run out of propane during the weekend.

I looked into using the campers propane system for the grill, but went with a separate tank. Big advantage of using a separate tank is that you can setup the grill anywhere, without having to be tied into the camper.

sgfrye · Answer

Tvov wrote:I never liked the grill that came with our camper.  For years we used a Thermos version of the Coleman Roadtrip grill which served us well (although not as good as the Roadtrip).  Then I finally bit the bullet and bought a Weber Q 100 small grill, and use a 20lb propane tank.  I can certainly use the small green tanks with it, but the big tank pretty much assures that I won't run out of propane during the weekend.  I looked into using the campers propane system for the grill, but went with a separate tank.  Big advantage of using a separate tank is that you can setup the grill anywhere, without having to be tied into the camper.same experience with me.

soundguy · Answer

Any Weber Q grill will work fine off your trailer's low pressure feed provided you remove the grill's regulator.  Once removed you'll need a hose with a quick disconnect fitting at one end that will plug into the trailer's low pressure feed and at the other end a threaded fitting that will screw on to the grill in place of the regulator.  Many have done this mod and it works just fine. :B

ependydad · Answer

I've used a Weber Q for years. I love it except that the holes in the burner get clogged up with drips and droppings from what I'm cooking. I used a kit from Torjik to convert it to low pressure from the camper:
https://learntorv.com/weber-q-convertaq/

I recently tried a Grillbilly Rebel and have been pretty happy with it. It has covers over the burners that protect them from drips and whatnot. But at the cost of flare ups. After using it for a couple of weeks, I haven't decided which I prefer. But this grill is really nice and the regulator would twist out really easily.

Forum Discussion

Gas grill replacement

About Travel Trailer Group

Related Content

Water Heater Replacement Recommendations

Grill gas connect

Regulator on gas grill freezing

Replace insulation inside heater column.

Lippert faucet leaks, replaced with Moen