BBQ for RV

[JimCopp]

Any suggestions on what type/brand of propane BBQ to purchase for our RV? Do you prefer the low pressure or high pressure burner? I would rather NOT have the BBQ rack mounted onto the RV. Thanks for your suggestions!

[suprz]

I bet i will get some comments on this BUT... We still use the RVQ that came with our old pop up trailer. Perfect for the 2 of us. I just never leave it unattended. It is far enough from the Rv sidewall so there is no heat on the rig, and it is what we use

[tatest]

One that fits where you need to store it. Then it becomes a question of whether you want a grill, a smoker, or both. BBQ means different things to people in different parts of the country. Third issue is how much do you want to cook at once, a matter of size that can be at odds with where you need to store it.

If you want to do both, the Weber Q series is a high quality product that comes in a range of sizes. It should last a lifetime with occasional replacement of parts, and in the past Weber has been good about parts.

But if it doesn't need to last forever, and needs to be compact for storage, there are a number of box-like sheet metal portable grills with smoker covers and folding legs in the $30-100 price range: Char-Broil, UniFlame are readily available brands.

I can tell you one not to buy, Coleman's "Camp" grill line. While it has a nice big grill surface, and packs up briefcase size, the heat distribution is so poor that most of the surface is not usable. There is a version that has a smaller grill alongside a single stove burner, and it is neither a good stove nor a good grill.

[pnichols]

And as I said in my earlier post, for real compactness you can store a couple of 1 lb. propane cylinders - the one you're working on and one more full one - wedged between the lid and the cooking grill, with everything held tight by folding up the legs around the lid for carrying and storage of the whole thing. I discovered this storage of two cylinders trick only after owning one of these for years.

Portable, convenient, small, and good tasting RV BBQ'ing doesn't get any better than this.

[rockhillmanor]

pnichols wrote:
Here's a picture of the Weber portable grill/BBQ that I described above and is available at some stores, such as Home Depot as in my link above.

It may not be well known by many RV'ers, but it's a winner, especially because of the Flavor Bar technology that Weber uses.

Steaks are wonderful done on it

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I used this one for quite a few years while on the road and, yes, it's a winner for BBQ'ing food especially steaks! And the legs fold all the way back up for a nice flat bottom for storage.

[GoPackGo]

The other thing you can do if you have a propane grill is to get a stand alone tank to go with it. When I had a propane grill I generally wanted to use it away from my fiver so I got the Weber extension cord and a bottle (don't know the size but it's the size you see in all the propane tank exchange places). But you can also get smaller tanks if you don't want to store one of these - I saw one that was about 1/2 that size.

I actually carry two grills (down from three). I carry my Weber charcoal grill and also a Green Mountain Grills Davy Crockett pellet grill.

[F1bNorm]

In cooler weather, I have had problems with the small, disposable propane bottles freezing up. For this reason I switched to a charcoal Weber Smokey Joe. The leftover hot charcoal is usually used to start the campfire.

Norm

[Ron3rd]

The Weber Q series gets my vote; we've got the full sized Q, they also make the smaller "baby Q". Ours is going on 14 years old. Built like a tank and fairly heavy. Very easy to clean.

As to the mod to go with the low pressure hook up on your rig; it's about a 5 minute job. Simply unscrew the regulator and screw on the fitting shown below. Available in a convenient kit with your choice of length of hose. I went with the 10 footer:

WEBER CONVERSION KIT WITH HOSE

The brass fitting shown in the kit above replaces your regulator.

[pnichols]

Here's a picture of the Weber portable grill/BBQ that I described above and is available at some stores, such as Home Depot as in my link above.

It may not be well known by many RV'ers, but it's a winner, especially because of the Flavor Bar technology that Weber uses. Steaks are wonderful done on it.

[rbp111]

I own a Weber 1200 and it is great. But...

I purchased a Traeger BBQ (which I realize is not propane) and it does most of my barbecuing on it. It plugs into the side of my trailer and costs about $299 which is a bit steep. but it has a inverter which can plug into a battery. It provides smoke to the dinner. I like it.

[rockhillmanor]

Depends what type of RV'er you are. If you are just going off for the
weekend then no problem a big bulky BBQ is really not a problem.

If you are full timing, snow birding you find out real quick that
"how much space" an item takes up in the storage bay matters. :W

Tried them all and gave them all away. This is what I have on board
the RV. A propane grill & burner. Folds up flat and takes up a very
small footprint in the storage bay.

AND....IMHO JMHO,I found it BBQ's a steak better than those baby Q's
that to me are nothing more than a George Forum grill that tend to
bake the steaks instead of really grilling them with fire!!!! :B


Being able to also use the burner to cook is big bonus. Comes in all
brands found at big box sporting good stores.

[Cloud_Dancer]

I knew that! What I do is grill a couple of fillets on the barbie. And, if I want some good BBQ brisket or baby back ribs, I'm never far from where I can buy them.
Baked sweet potatoes are done in the GE Advantium micro-convection oven.
Sweet corn on the cob is best when cooked for 5 hours in a big pot of water.
Salad,....sorry, it's a secret.

[Dannyabear1]

TyroneandGladys wrote:
FYI you are looking for a grill not a BBQ. Barbecuing and grilling are two completely different animals.

THIS

[Dannyabear1]

IdaD wrote:
I use a Jumbo Joe. Small enough to be portable but still a decent size cooking surface. Natural charcoal or lump does a far better job cooking meat than gas does, at least as far as I'm concerned.

I agree, BBQ involves charcoal; if you need gas why not just use your oven? Its the same thing as a gas grill.

[Crabbypatty]

I only bbq with a weber virtual bullet, the smokey joe using charcoal and wood chunks. I have the 18" model but they now make a 14" one. Its charcoal, but its not dirty as after I'm done I just place it in 2 garbage bags. Just made a 7.5 lb pork but. You can also smoke with a regular weber charcoal grill by placing coals to one side. Just my preference but will state that it does add another layer of flavor over gas.

[2112]

Another happy Q1200 owner here. Ours is green in color