Which aux propane tank for Weber Q?

[sjturbo]

I know many of us love our Weber Q's but have different methods of "gassing" them. I would like to get away from the 1lb tanks! We usually cook away from the 5'r so I would like to get a smaller tank for the "Q". I have been looking at a Manchester 5lb, the Manchester 10lb (squatty pancake as I call it), and the Worthington 4.25lb which is similar to the Manchester 5lb. I could sure use some expert advice on what your experiences may have been as far as how much grilling time you may get and any preferences!

[tll]

IAMICHABOD wrote:

downtheroad wrote:
I have this one and a Weber Q. (the small table top model). Great set up. Easily lasts more than a week of nightly grilling..

Easy to transport, easy to store and easy to find propane close by most anywhere we ever camp. (We have yet to camp on Mars, so not sure about availability there).

I do the same thing plus a Adapter hose Keeps my Q 220 cooking for more than 5 days of Grilling.
Both fit nicely in the rear cargo bay.

Again, I do the same. Works great, easy to store, lasts a long time.

[Hoosier_Cruiser]

I use the 5 pound tank, also. I have found that when I have the large tank filled on the motor home, they fill the 5 pounder at the bulk gas price. I find that I fill the 5 pounds 2 to 3 times per year, but I do carry a 1 pound just in case the 5 runs out. Only used it once in 5 years.

[sjturbo]

Thanks for the ideas! I had thought about using the quick connect from the 5'r but I would worry about the trip hazard and burying the hose. I have a Q1200 because of it's size and weight. The Worthington is actually only 1" larger in diameter and actually slightly shorter however it's capacity is .75lb less but appears to have a more stable base. 20lb tank would be too heavy and bulky for me to consider. Ahhh.. decisions, decisions!

[elivi8]

I bought an adaptor for the external propane connection on my trailer and got 2 10 ft lengths of hose which I connect together (if required) then put the BBQ on the picnic table or my portable stand. No need to carry around extra propane tanks!

[Teacher_s_Pet]

We have a 5 pound tank for our 213 B+ with which we use with a Coleman Fold N Go Grill and a 11 pound tank for the Baby Q, we use when in the Phaeton. Both work very well with the proper hose.

[Randu]

Bobbo wrote:
I have 2 of these and love them. 1 gallon (5 pound) tank.

I prefer this one to the one downtheroad posted because it is not as large in diameter.

I have just 1 and get most of a season out of a fill. My season involves many 4 day weekends as far as I can stretch out 6 weeks of vacation. Just had to have tank recertified as I've been using since 1999. Same tank / 3 different grills in last 15 years. Randu

[IAMICHABOD]

downtheroad wrote:
I have this one and a Weber Q. (the small table top model). Great set up. Easily lasts more than a week of nightly grilling..

Easy to transport, easy to store and easy to find propane close by most anywhere we ever camp. (We have yet to camp on Mars, so not sure about availability there).

I do the same thing plus a Adapter hose Keeps my Q 220 cooking for more than 5 days of Grilling.
Both fit nicely in the rear cargo bay.

[Bobbo]

I have 2 of these and love them. 1 gallon (5 pound) tank.

I prefer this one to the one downtheroad posted because it is not as large in diameter.

[2oldman]

Those Coleman 1 lb tanks do get expensive, but they sure are a lot handier if you move a lot.

[path1]

Yes 1 pound tanks are headache even if you re-fill them yourself, they're still a pain.

What model of Q do you have?

http://www.weber.com/grills/series/weber-q-series/1000

http://www.weber.com/grills/series/weber-q-series/2000

Notice different BTU's for each. BTU size also reflects how much propane flow they need.

Our old 1000 worked off fine from the BBQ connection on RV. But very low temp. When we replaced we got a higher BTU model (the 2000 which burns a lot hotter) the regulated propane from RV tanks wouldn't keep up, so I started bring along 5 foot hose and 5 gallon propane bottle. Propane line to get made up was about $35.00

Not sorry we got bigger BTU model, puts a nice sear on steaks. Burns off just about 99% of everything off when done cooking. IR gun says 600 degrees. Also great for our combining RVing and canning fruit trips when in season. If I'd known about the regulated propane flow at the time I would got the another 1000 and kept working off the RV propane hose that goes thru a regulator. Even though temp was low. Instead of having to carry more stuff.

Old 1000 was great but meet its demise falling off tailgate. Must of landed just right to the crack top.

[xaugievike]

I just use a spare 20lber from home. But lugging it away from the campsite isn't much of a concern for me.

Another option...get one of the refill fittings for your 1lb tank so you can carry one of those for your trips away from camp?

[downtheroad]

I have this one and a Weber Q. (the small table top model). Great set up. Easily lasts more than a week of nightly grilling..

Easy to transport, easy to store and easy to find propane close by most anywhere we ever camp. (We have yet to camp on Mars, so not sure about availability there).

[stickdog]

I just took the 20 pound tank from the house when we went full time. Neighbor took my grill it was in better shape than his. Brought a hose from walmart for connection to my Weber baby Q.