Using Weber 120 with RV Propoane

[Cecilt]

My RVQ is getting a little worn and I have a Weber 120Q in the basement that I could easily use. However, I refuse to use those green bottles. We camp every weekend and I use the BBQ everynight so using the built in propane hose that attaches to my RVQ is very convieneint.

With that said, can I outfit the Weber to accept the RV connector. Do I need to remove the Weber's regulator? Where do I get the parts and is it a simple DIY. tks

[Cecilt]

Thanks for all the replies. I don't mind the location of the grill being next to the TT. I have a 19' awning so we have plenty of room to move away and still be covered under the awning if we need to be. My outdoor kitchen(built into the TT) is only a few feet away so grabbing cold ones and grilling is just too much fun 🙂

[garyhaupt]

The only think I will add is to try and find a high-pressure hose shop and have them make you up a 30ft length. It's so damned handy to be able to put the bbq where-ever I want it.

Also on the 1lb green tanks..you can order a refill fitting from Northern Tool. At least, that's where I got mine.



Gary Haupt

[PenMan]

Cecilt wrote:

Tachdriver wrote:
I had the sidekick grill with a QD adaptor connected to a hose which was QD'ed to the trailer fitting.

My TT had the two bottles, the regulator going to the QD fitting. When I replaced the grill I removed the fitting from the sidekick and installed it on the weber, and yes I had to remove the regulator, it works and is hot as I need it.

If you have a class "A" or "C" you may need other fittings that I am not familiar with.

Others mentioned getting a small propane bottle but that defeats the purpose of using your 60-150 pounds of propane you are carrying around. Too bad I didn't take pictures.

This sounds like the plan. I currently have the quick connect attached to the propone hose that I pull out of the TT wall to connect to my Sunbeam Sidekick grill. So all I have to do is remove the male fitting from the Sidekick, remove the regulator from the Weber and screw the male connector onto the Weber and call it a day??? Sounds too easy? Have to missing something or more importantly a part. If so, I'll pick up a stand for the Weber and I'll be good to go.

This will do the trick. Since you already have the fitting from the Sidekick you don't need to buy anything (except the stand if desired).

[wny_pat1]

Weber says you should not fill use your large rv's tank. They say the 20 lb bbq tank is the max you can use. Ask they why, not me. I'm just relaying what they said

[az99]

Having just done the conversion before the last trip I will add my 2 cents. Using the grill connected to the MH tank worked fine but I really question if it is worth the expense and my wife did not like that she was limited to where the grill had to be placed.
I am changing mine back to the small cylinders as I like the ability of unlimited placement vs. the couple bucks of savings on the bulk propane from the RV.

[Cecilt]

Tachdriver wrote:
I had the sidekick grill with a QD adaptor connected to a hose which was QD'ed to the trailer fitting.

My TT had the two bottles, the regulator going to the QD fitting. When I replaced the grill I removed the fitting from the sidekick and installed it on the weber, and yes I had to remove the regulator, it works and is hot as I need it.

If you have a class "A" or "C" you may need other fittings that I am not familiar with.

Others mentioned getting a small propane bottle but that defeats the purpose of using your 60-150 pounds of propane you are carrying around. Too bad I didn't take pictures.

This sounds like the plan. I currently have the quick connect attached to the propone hose that I pull out of the TT wall to connect to my Sunbeam Sidekick grill. So all I have to do is remove the male fitting from the Sidekick, remove the regulator from the Weber and screw the male connector onto the Weber and call it a day??? Sounds too easy? Have to missing something or more importantly a part. If so, I'll pick up a stand for the Weber and I'll be good to go.

[Tachdriver]

I had the sidekick grill with a QD adaptor connected to a hose which was QD'ed to the trailer fitting.

My TT had the two bottles, the regulator going to the QD fitting. When I replaced the grill I removed the fitting from the sidekick and installed it on the weber, and yes I had to remove the regulator, it works and is hot as I need it.

If you have a class "A" or "C" you may need other fittings that I am not familiar with.

Others mentioned getting a small propane bottle but that defeats the purpose of using your 60-150 pounds of propane you are carrying around. Too bad I didn't take pictures.

[WyoTraveler]

I have used my quick disconnect & RV propane on 2 RVs with no problem. In fact my previous RV came with the complete set up & Q mount on the side of the RV.

[PenMan]

gscudder wrote:
I have tried this in the past, if you go with using a larger propane tank and running whatever adapters you need to hook up to your grill you should be fine.

Here lies the problem, if you get the appropriate adapters and hook into your RV-Q hookup on your coach then you will have an issue. The RV-Q's are designed to run on the low-pressure gas from that outlet.

This issue is that the regulator that your coach propane bottles run through are rated at a much LOWER pressure than what your coleman or other grill requires to operate. I tried hooking up to a couple different grills and outdoor stoves and neither would run properly on the low pressure output from the on-board gas.

Just my opinion, feel free to bash away, I got thick skin.
Gregg

You won't have a problem IF you remove the regulator on the grill itself first. You can't have a regulator on your grill and use the low pressure propane coming from the regulator on your RV's propane bottles. If you put a tee in the line between the RV's tank and regulator you could then run a full pressure line to your Weber and use the regulator on the Weber. Personally, I prefer to use a small stand alone tank for the Weber as suggested already so you can put the grill wherever you want it and not be constrained by a hose hooked to the RV.

[webslave]

I've been using my converted Q-120 for years on two different trailers...no issues.

You can get all the supplies and the hoses you might need here:

Calore Equipment

The low pressure quick connects are the 250 model (Usually Sturgis). There are many quick connects out there; LP high pressure, NG low, NG high, air, etc., and while they all look the same, in order to flow the proper amount of LP and not leak you need to use the 250 version. Also, be aware that you need to use a thread sealant approved for gas; tape will be yellow, paste will specify on the can. Any other type will eventually fail. Most of us have the white teflon water type laying around and the temptation is to use that...don't.

Here's what the final mod will look like:



Yours can be neater...I had a bunch of adapters and stuff laying around, so, I just used them up, but, basically, you remove the regulator (don't throw it away) and put the male quick connect adapter in its place. You'll need a hose:



I carry several; a 4', 2 x 10', and 2 x 12'. I also have a Campfire-in-a-Can and with a "T" I made, I can use both at the same time, that's why I have so many hoses.

Now, remember I told you not to throw away the regulator? I've found a couple of instances where I wanted to use the grill away from the trailer...but, I converted it for use on the trailer. Dilemma. Take your regulator and put a female quick connect on it (1/8" size for that) and you get this:



I have one that will fit the 1 lb. cans (that's the one that came off the grill). Turns out that I had a spare fitting for the 5-up lb. tanks just laying around, so, I adapted it also. Now I can put any of those regulators on the grill or my Campfire-in-a-Can, using the 4' hose, and put the tank anywhere that is convenient to use the grill away from the trailer. Take it on a picnic while traveling, use it on the deck along with my big grill for parties. Best of both worlds and just one dynamite little grill.

[gscudder]

I have tried this in the past, if you go with using a larger propane tank and running whatever adapters you need to hook up to your grill you should be fine.

Here lies the problem, if you get the appropriate adapters and hook into your RV-Q hookup on your coach then you will have an issue. The RV-Q's are designed to run on the low-pressure gas from that outlet.

This issue is that the regulator that your coach propane bottles run through are rated at a much LOWER pressure than what your coleman or other grill requires to operate. I tried hooking up to a couple different grills and outdoor stoves and neither would run properly on the low pressure output from the on-board gas.

Just my opinion, feel free to bash away, I got thick skin.
Gregg

[WyoTraveler]

paulcardoza wrote:
A 20lb tank and this is all you need to avoid the 1lb cylinders.......

Guess it depends on what type of RV you have. Carrying propane in back of PU would be OK if you have TT or 5ver. Carrying any propane tank in my MH would be a ticking bomb if it wasn't mounted correctly in a place designed for propane. Guess that is why they now sell the conversion kits and quick disconnect propane grills. JMHO.

[paulcardoza]

A 20lb tank and this is all you need to avoid the 1lb cylinders.......

[WyoTraveler]

Cecilt wrote:
My RVQ is getting a little worn and I have a Weber 120Q in the basement that I could easily use. However, I refuse to use those green bottles. We camp every weekend and I use the BBQ everynight so using the built in propane hose that attaches to my RVQ is very convieneint.

With that said, can I outfit the Weber to accept the RV connector. Do I need to remove the Weber's regulator? Where do I get the parts and is it a simple DIY. tks

Camco makes a 10 ft quick connect hose & extra valve come with it if you have to remove regulator. Amazon sells them for about $55. Free shipping & no tax. I have to look up the Camco #. Camco number is 57638. Camco 4100 propane conversion kit, Amazon raised their price a little but still under $60.

Camco conversion kit

[Bill1374]

Yes it is quite easy. I had an old regulator that had failed. Removed the regulator and kept the valve. Shopped the fittings bin at the hardware store to match up with the hose connection and quick disconnect that I picked up at my dealer. My HH already has the quick connect fitting on the propane line. The only thong I would do differently is to get the longer propane hose. I went with the 4 footer and should have gone with the 12.

Bill