RV BBQ

[tkoden]

My trailer came with an outdoor gas bbq. I finally set it up in preparation for our first real outing this weekend. I was just wondering if the bbq is designed to be left attached to the trailer while transporting?

[DiskDoctr]

facory wrote:
I have one and have never used it. I can't justify placing a cooking unit of any kind that close to the side of my trailer. All that aside, I don't want grease all over the side of my trailer. Mine is still in its original case and sits in the garage until the day we would sell the trailer. But, to answer you question: definitely remove it before towing the trailer.

Yep, our situation exactly!

[calewjohnson]

My Outback has a grill that attaches to the rear bumper and runs off the trailer gas…as does a two burner stove top. The grill works great, really no need to cook everything at the speed of light. I know how long a nice thick steak needs to cook at medium between flips…nothing wrong with the little guys, you just cannot expect it to cook the same way the one at the house does…

I had an RVQ on a Fleetwood trailer that was used every day when I full timed…same thing there, lots of complaints, because it did not meet folk's expectations when compared to their home grill, but IMHO, that is like comparing apples and oranges.

Cale

[wmoses]

Dyngbld wrote:
Colrman roadtrip
This is a nice option.

However with large enough zip ties, half a roll of duct tape, two properly placed ratchet straps, four bungy cords, and a F450 DRW truck you should ba able to leave it attached to the outside. 🙂

Everyone else is saying not to leave it out while traveling, I am offering a solution that alows you to leave it out.

ROTFLMAO!!! 😄

Thanks for this laugh on breaking-camp day. 😞

[69_Avion]

I made a Camp Chef 3 burner gas grill attach to my RV. It slides in under the tongue (tongue sets high) and all I have to do is pull a pin, slide it out, put the quick disconnect hose on and turn on the ball valve. It rides right under the trailer tongue, totally out of the way. It will slide out about 5 feet and it gives me 30,000 btu of cooking capacity in about one a minute setup. I could leave the hose on, but I like to store it away.



My wife wouldn't camp with me if I didn't have it. I cook outside (most of the cooking) and she cooks inside.

[facory]

I have one and have never used it. I can't justify placing a cooking unit of any kind that close to the side of my trailer. All that aside, I don't want grease all over the side of my trailer. Mine is still in its original case and sits in the garage until the day we would sell the trailer. But, to answer you question: definitely remove it before towing the trailer.

[Dyngbld]

Colrman roadtrip
This is a nice option.

However with large enough zip ties, half a roll of duct tape, two properly placed ratchet straps, four bungy cords, and a F450 DRW truck you should ba able to leave it attached to the outside. 🙂

Everyone else is saying not to leave it out while traveling, I am offering a solution that alows you to leave it out.

[pappcam]

I use my RVQ that came with my trailer all the time. I use it for hot dogs, hamburgers, pork chops, steaks or whatever and it's always done well. I see no reason to replace a working accessory on my trailer with an expensive grill but that's just me.

I don't leave it on the trailer when travelling. 🙂

[Tom_Diane]

sbowman871 wrote:
A full member would ask this question?

And so what is your answer? The op asked because he didn't know the answer. On these forums there are varying opinions. Thats what this forum purports to do! your response is neither helpful or informative with respect to the question. So do you feel better about your self? To the OP, I would store it away while moving. I don't have a grill attached to the RV but I leave nothing on the sides, front or back of the RV that I cant lock on or otherwise secure.

[LarryJM]

2012Coleman wrote:
Speaking from experience, those grills don't put out a whole lot of BTUs and struggle to cook hot dogs. Make sure you bring a backup. I like using a Weber Jumbo Joe.

And yes, please remove it before traveling.

All of you complaining about these grills like the RVQ that attach to the side of the trailer not being decent you probably don't know how to use them ... I have cooked everything ... even like the actual pic below taken using our RVQ...




It does take some finesse and experience to use just like any other grill.

BTW the Rib Roast turned out PERFECT:B

Larry

[avoidcrowds]

I have a quick-connect on the outside of my trailer, and use a 3-burner stove (outside) to do all my cooking on. The quick-connect is post-regulator, so I imagine it won't work for a grill, as the grill will have it's own regulator.

So, I would have to get another "T" for one of my propane tanks, so I could run a line to the gas grill. Hose and "T", etc., would add another $100 to the project. If I could get by without a new "T" and line (I have 15' for my stove), it may be something to consider in a couple of years. But, I like the flavor of charcoal-grilled. Yes, I could put wood chips in foil, and have done that at home.

Experience with post-regulator gas grills? Do all grills have their own regulator?

[engine31]

They usually look pretty good in the showroom but their cooking abilities are lacking in performance. No! don't travel with the unit attached to your TT.

[wmoses]

avoidcrowds wrote:
wmoses, I say that charcoal is easier, as my portable grill and charcoal are easier to pack than a gas grill. At least the gas grills I have seen.

I don't have as much storage room as larger TTs, so space is a consideration. I don't want to use small bottles of gas for a grill. I do have an outside connection, so I could hook into a propane grill, if I had one. Have not looked hard for a small propane grill, so they may be out there. My charcoal grill was very cheap, which is another factor. DW won't approve a $200 grill purchase. 😉

I agree with your wife. 🙂

Thanks for explaining your reasons. Here is my setup:



The grill goes into the plastic tote I got at Wamart and the 11# propane tank does not take up too much space in the bed of my truck, which is where the bin, kayak and other stuff goes. Probably takes up more space than your charcoal and grill, though. The grill is a Blue Rhino with the warming rack so it has a good amount of grilling surface. The part I like the best is the distance from the RV. 😉

The RVQ looks better, of course, but on my RV it is under my awning and 3ft from my door which means smoke can go everywhere I don't want it to go.

[limbery]

avoidcrowds wrote:
wmoses, I say that charcoal is easier, as my portable grill and charcoal are easier to pack than a gas grill. At least the gas grills I have seen.

I don't have as much storage room as larger TTs, so space is a consideration. I don't want to use small bottles of gas for a grill. I do have an outside connection, so I could hook into a propane grill, if I had one. Have not looked hard for a small propane grill, so they may be out there. My charcoal grill was very cheap, which is another factor. DW won't approve a $200 grill purchase. 😉

Most good portables can be adapted to the larger propane tanks with an adaptor hose...$50 and $250 for grill... tell DW you got it all for $100...

[avoidcrowds]

wmoses, I say that charcoal is easier, as my portable grill and charcoal are easier to pack than a gas grill. At least the gas grills I have seen.

I don't have as much storage room as larger TTs, so space is a consideration. I don't want to use small bottles of gas for a grill. I do have an outside connection, so I could hook into a propane grill, if I had one. Have not looked hard for a small propane grill, so they may be out there. My charcoal grill was very cheap, which is another factor. DW won't approve a $200 grill purchase. 😉

[Doug33]

My Bullet came with an Aussie Grill that attaches to and swings off the rear bumper. It is really well built and works well.