RV BBQ

avoidcrowds wrote:
wmoses, I say that charcoal is easier, as my portable grill and charcoal are easier to pack than a gas grill. At least the gas grills I have seen.

I don't have as much storage room as larger TTs, so space is a consideration. I don't want to use small bottles of gas for a grill. I do have an outside connection, so I could hook into a propane grill, if I had one. Have not looked hard for a small propane grill, so they may be out there. My charcoal grill was very cheap, which is another factor. DW won't approve a $200 grill purchase. ;)

I agree with your wife. :)

Thanks for explaining your reasons. Here is my setup:



The grill goes into the plastic tote I got at Wamart and the 11# propane tank does not take up too much space in the bed of my truck, which is where the bin, kayak and other stuff goes. Probably takes up more space than your charcoal and grill, though. The grill is a Blue Rhino with the warming rack so it has a good amount of grilling surface. The part I like the best is the distance from the RV. ;)

The RVQ looks better, of course, but on my RV it is under my awning and 3ft from my door which means smoke can go everywhere I don't want it to go.

avoidcrowds wrote:
wmoses, I say that charcoal is easier, as my portable grill and charcoal are easier to pack than a gas grill. At least the gas grills I have seen.

I don't have as much storage room as larger TTs, so space is a consideration. I don't want to use small bottles of gas for a grill. I do have an outside connection, so I could hook into a propane grill, if I had one. Have not looked hard for a small propane grill, so they may be out there. My charcoal grill was very cheap, which is another factor. DW won't approve a $200 grill purchase. ;)

Most good portables can be adapted to the larger propane tanks with an adaptor hose...$50 and $250 for grill... tell DW you got it all for $100...

wmoses, I say that charcoal is easier, as my portable grill and charcoal are easier to pack than a gas grill. At least the gas grills I have seen.

I don't have as much storage room as larger TTs, so space is a consideration. I don't want to use small bottles of gas for a grill. I do have an outside connection, so I could hook into a propane grill, if I had one. Have not looked hard for a small propane grill, so they may be out there. My charcoal grill was very cheap, which is another factor. DW won't approve a $200 grill purchase. ;)

My Bullet came with an Aussie Grill that attaches to and swings off the rear bumper. It is really well built and works well.

DiskDoctr wrote:

About how much did you enlarge the orifices? Any trouble adjusting for a low/simmer flame without going out? Did the flame stay consistent? Any trouble baking off the paint or anything else?

We're considering getting a Q. Thanks.

There is no need to enlarge the orifice. We allow the Q to warm up for about 10 min before putting on steaks, burgers etc. We start with the lid closed and grill with the lid closed (as stated in the instructions). It is hot, marks the steaks. It takes me about 5 min a side for 1.5" fillets for medium rare.

The Q finish is baked on porcelein and ours has not flaked off. I have grilled six burgers or steaks on our Q100. We've had it for about 10 years and is the best gas BBQ I have ever used.

If you wish to do slow bbq or use indirect, it probably won't work well

limbery wrote:
You guys do know, I hope, that "searing" has been proven a falsehood in regards to doing steaks?

For sealing in juices, this is true but for carmelization (Maillard reaction) it is essential. A good steak has a bit of a crust but ymmv.

Drippin wrote:
I sold the RVQ from our last trailer and bought a WeberQ. The output was a bit low but easy to fix but drilling out the gas jet just a bit. Now works like a charm.

About how much did you enlarge the orifices? Any trouble adjusting for a low/simmer flame without going out? Did the flame stay consistent? Any trouble baking off the paint or anything else?

We're considering getting a Q. Thanks.

I converted a newly purchased Weber Q100 to use my quick connect propane. I had the RVQ but the chrome on the grill lasted less than one season. The Weber has been the best BBQ I have owned and would buy one again.

avoidcrowds wrote:
While I have a good grill at home, which I use every week, I don't use a gas grill on the road. Considered it, but decided that a portable charcoal grill was a better option.

Better how? Just curious - to each his own.

I have gas and charcoal at home, the gas being a Weber. Best grill I ever had. The charcoal is nice too but it takes more time and effort, which is why l prefer the small tabletop gas grill for camping and picnicking. For smaller meals it is even enough and for larger meals it is no less even than a charcoal grill. Best part? Heats from cold to 500-600 deg.F in about 2 minutes.

I converted a Weber 200 to run off the low pressure line on my TT. We have cooked many a london broil as well as dozens of burgers and hot dogs and have never had an issue with its BTU output.