Can I hook up my grill to the propane quick connect?

[yankeeslover]

sorry if this is a dumb question, this is the grill that I use.. I have a seasonal site this year. this takes the small propane cylndars but my camper also has a propane quick connect in the rear..how do I hook this grill up to the propane quick connect?

http://www.coleman.com/product/roadtrip-grill-lxe/2000005493?contextCategory=27110#.UzyBtk1OWAh

[Bigbird65]

I recently bought a Nexgrill (Model 820-0007B) from Costco because of price and features. One thing I liked was that the gas pressure regulator was external and could be easily removed. My trailer has a low pressure propane quick disconnect outlet. I ordered a Camco (P/N 57282) 10' hose and a Camco (P/N 59903) quick disconnect fitting from Amazon.


The following photo shows the 3/8 flair fitting coupler, 3/8 flair to 1/4" NPT elbow, 1/4" NPT coupler, and the 1/4" NPT quick disconnect that I got from Amazon.

I'm looking forward to some great outdoor cooked meals.

[myredracer]

This is what I did for our Coleman Road Trip grill.

Yellow cap on end of quick connect keeps dirt out.

Removed the end fitting off the Coleman regulator and used some readily available fittings to connect directly to the grill. I later added a 90 degree elbow at the grill end of the hose to relieve stress on the hose.

When connecting a grill to a low pressure line under a TT, you need to remove the grill's regulator since two in series won't work. I recommend keeping the hose as short as possible to minimize pressure drop.

[Passin_Thru]

I just use the bottle filler adaptor and refill the green bottles out of my TT tank.

[bigcitypopo]

here is mine

clicky right hee-a

[dewey02]

Here are some photos of how forum member Jetter68 did the mod on his Coleman LXE grill to attach to his quick connect:

[dewey02]

yankeeslover wrote:
...how do I hook this grill up to the propane quick connect?

Here is another option,(from forum members Gene&Ginny) but it uses an air hose and hose clamps. I believe the previous option (the one shown in the video in the previous post) is a better solution. But I thought I'd show this one as a second alternative.
Hose Clamp Option

[dewey02]

Not a dumb question at all. In fact, an excellent question!

The regular solutions that work for a quick connect on most other grills will NOT work for the Coleman LXE, because it has proprietary fittings that none of the off-the-shelf adapters will fit.
Fortunately, an enterprising forum member (Jeter68) posted a solution about 1/2 year ago on this very forum. Forum clicky
He also made a a youtube video that shows exactly how to do it and what parts are needed. Youtube clicky

Great solution. I hope you find it helpful.
I have ordered the parts and will be making the adapter this week.
I also ordered another regulator piece from coleman so I can use either my quick connector or the small propane bottle based on the camping situation.

[bob_nestor]

yankeeslover wrote:
sorry if this is a dumb question, this is the grill that I use.. I have a seasonal site this year. this takes the small propane cylndars but my camper also has a propane quick connect in the rear..how do I hook this grill up to the propane quick connect?

http://www.coleman.com/product/roadtrip-grill-lxe/2000005493?contextCategory=27110#.UzyBtk1OWAh

All you need is this

[toaobigal]

I've been using the quick connect on my TT for 2 years, no problem. I'm seasonal too, so the fitting doesn't really get dirty. I adapted my Q 100 grill (removed the regulator) with a 15 foot hose, works like a charm.

[Terryallan]

Generally the quick connects are for a RV-Q grill, and are low pressure. Most will even have a label stating RV-Q.

[loulou57]

Our friend recommended use to not use quick connect. He said they are prone to get dirty and leak. ?????

[Itchey_Feet]

Depends if the quick connect is high pressure, (not thru a regulater) or low pressure (has been piped thru a regulater). On mine the hose comes off prior to the regulater so I need the regulater that came with the portable grill. JMHO

[nomad297]

You have to remove the regulator from your grill and adapt it for your hose.

Bruce