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ata3001

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Posted: 05/23/16 04:58pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

I usually use an 18" weber charcoal grill but I also have a Weber "go anywhere " gas grill that I sometimes use.


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I picked up a Nexgrill from Costco and years ago installed a gas point from Bullfinch.
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Here is the grill I keep in the camper.

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Posted: 05/24/16 01:40am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

2 things:

1. Consider getting something that is freestanding or bring along your own portable table. Many campgrounds do not allow you to put your grill on the picnic table, at least around where I am.

2. I recommend you avoid the Coleman Roadtrip Grill. I have one. While I like that it folds up and stores easily, I'm very unhappy with the performance. I feel a Weber or (much to the chagrin of my wife) a Davy Crocket may be in my future.


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Posted: 05/24/16 05:51am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Actually, after seeing the Volcano Grill above - forgot about them, I would go with one when my Weber bites the dust. You can use propane, wood or charcoal, and it collapses into a nice size for storing. Lots of accessories to cook many different foods - you can even bake in it.


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I've had the charcoal and propane grills. I stepped up to the plate and got a Green Mountain Davy Crockett. It's not big, but it's not small either. It sure cooks good.

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This will be the first time it's going with us on a trip this coming long weekend to be a week.

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For a Grill (Fast cooking, Direct heat) I Use a coleman road trip.. Frankly it's a bit shy on BTUs' in my opinion but that's what I use, Easy to store (it is the "X" leg model) and easy to use. Pain when you need to do advanced cleaning though.

For BBQ (long slow cooking, indirect low heat) I use a West Bend Slow cooker or Crock Pot. .. I mean if I'm going to be cooking for like 8 hours, I don't need to burn propane.


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catkins wrote:

Baby Q for us. Is propane and works very well. Size fits in the bay so life is good.

Same here in the pretty blue, BUT I do use the on board propane hookups and had to delete the regulator on the grill but I saw where someone had rigged the regulator with a easy quick connect to use and the little propane bottles too if the need be. That's my next project.
I have enjoyed the baby "Q" it works well And cooks great.
But as others have said charcoal makes it all taste right.
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Posted: 05/24/16 01:24pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

I currently carry and use the small Weber charcoal grill and a Green Mountain Grills Davy Crockett (best thing since sliced bread IMHO). I started out with a propane grill and for a while I was carrying (and using) all three. The propane grill is now in storage.

Propane grills are quick, easy, and do a good job, but food cooked over charcoal or hickory wood pellets just tastes too good to bother using anything else. My freezer is full of baby backs, brats, and chops just waiting for their turn to go on the grill.

I really don't care which one is easiest or quickest. Life is too short.

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I have a little "smokey joe." It's small, and does the job. I use both a smoker and a gas BBQ at home. My wife always says the steaks taste better when grilled on the smokey joe. You just dont get that charcoal flavor with a gas grill (OK, you can add smoke chips, but IMHO an old fashioned charcoal BBQ is tough to beat).


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