Weber Q3200 grill
I am looking for a replacement grill for the tiny one that is mounted to the back bumper of our camper. I want to go big since I have 5 children and they expect to be fed regularly. I am considering t...
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SoundGuy wrote:
I'm not the OP but having owned several Qs for the last 15 yrs I'll give mine anyway. :W
I can't imagine why anyone would want to drag around the monster Q3200 for camping when the mid-size Q2200 is surely big enough. I've got a Q220 for use on the deck here at the house but even it's too large for camping when the smaller Q100 / Q120 / Q1000 / Q1200 series works just fine for most families, meaning 4 or 5 people. As for cleaning, I usually pull each of mine apart completely twice a year but can't say I've ever had any issues with the burner or with any of them gumming up. The only Achilles' Heel with any of these Webers has been the crappy regulators supplied with these grills ...
I will completely echo everything SoundGuy has said!
I have a Weber Q300 series at home and would not want to lug that around. I have a dedicated Weber Q200 and it is a great grill when using the 1lb throw away canisters. I quickly got tired of replacing those green canisters and bought a 5lb refillable cylinder. It is not so much that Weber regulators are crappy, it has to do with the way the tanks pressurize and the safety controls put in. That being said, replace the Weber Q 100/1000/200/2000 regulator with either what SG posted, or via these Amazon direct replacement parts. I get a great variable blue flame out of my Q200 now with my 5lbs propane cylinder.
5 Feet Universal QCC1 Low Pressure Propane Regulator Grill Replacement
Anderson Metals Brass Tube Fitting, Coupling, 3/8" Flare x 1/8" Female Pipe
And if you like having a spare green propane cylinder as a backup, you can use this adapter to connect it after replacing the regulator. QCC1 Disposable Propane Cylinder Bottle Adapter
EDIT: Do not waste money buying the Weber 6501 Adapter Hose for Weber Q-Series for a Q100/200/1000/1200 etc. to run that regulator type with a 5/20/30 lbs propane cylinder. It does not work very well and you will be disappointed. It may seem to work well for a bit, but trust me, replacing the regulator is key.
