Outside BBQ/grill options?

[firescout]

We just bought a new Starcraft 2406 and we are looking for an outside barbecue solution.  The trailer has an outside LPG pigtail adjacent to the door.  The Starcraft outside BBQ option (we didn't get the grill) has the unit mounting on the wall next to the door, but we have the full-length awning option, and I've heard that it is better to place the unit well outside the awning coverage to avoid smoke/odors in the living area.

We have borrowed a small rectangular gas Weber grill to try out, but it has the regulator/hose/connection for a direct attachment to a regular 20 lb LPG tank.  As our LPG system has the regulator next to the tank, I'm thinking that the Weber regulator will be a problem if we connect to the outside pigtail (double regulation?).  Should we look for an RV-specific BBQ unit and a 10 ft LPG hose?

Any comments or ideas are welcome.

-Erik

[coach]

Double regulation of the same pressure restricts the gas volume due to the inlet orifice in the regulator.

The weber Q has a regulator that can be removed. Then the PU on-board low pressure can be hooked up the the grill.

Camp Chef has many stoves that have a grill box option, many can be used with their RV connection hose.

[Hoagie]

We have one of the Camp Chef 2-burner models, the "Pro-60" that we use quite a bit for outdoor cooking. Each burner puts out 30,000 BTUs, which is a lot more than the total output of most outdoor stove options. We also have the Grill Box for BBQing on this stove. It works great. Currently, we don't have the RV hose hookup; we use a small bulk propane tank. But I've looked at getting the hose. Just haven't gotten around to ordering it yet.

Of course, there is a downside to this set up. The Camp Chef stoves are very well made and they are a bit heavy. Also, the 2-burner is large. Not a problem for us as it just goes in the back of the pickup. But if you plan on doing most of your cooking outdoors, this is the way to go.

[austinado16]

We use the Weber "Go-Anywhere" Gas.  They're $54ish at Home Deep Hole and take the 1lb propane canisters.  They're porcelain coated and have a porcelain coated "flavorizor bar" like the big Webers have, so there are no flare-up.

Nice because it's light, easily set up and cleaned, and cooks great.

[firescout]

We use the Weber "Go-Anywhere" Gas.  They're $54ish at Home Deep Hole and take the 1lb propane canisters.  They're porcelain coated and have a porcelain coated "flavorizor bar" like the big Webers have, so there are no flare-up.

Nice because it's light, easily set up and cleaned, and cooks great.

I think that's the model we're borrowing.  I just want to set it up to use the camper's LPG supply.

[austinado16]

I think that's the model we're borrowing.  I just want to set it up to use the camper's LPG supply.

I believe you can.  You'd "T" into your camper before your camper's regulator.  I think you can buy hose and the adaptor that will fit the BBQ's "green 1lb propane tank fitting) from http://www.mbsturgis.com

You might call them for options and the correct method, but I'm thinking something like:

T in at your camper's propane tank

Ball Valve

Quick disconnect female

And then have MBSturgis sell/make you a hose that goes:

Quick disconnect male

Umpteen feet of propane hose

Threaded fitting to fit BBQ grill where the 1lb bottle would screw on


Then you could leave the house rolled up and stored with the grill when not in use and your connection at the camper's propane tank would be "clean" and have an on/off valve to ensure no propane leaked when not in use.

[coach]

You can use one of the extend a stay or extend a flow products from Marshall Brass. Basicly a tee on the propane cylinder on the tongue.

This allows container pressure to be supplied to the grills regulator.

marshall brass RV and Outdoor Cooking. Look into the extend a flow plus.

Someone has a similar 'tee' with an ACME nut for wrenchless attachment.

Marshall Recreational Vehicle Documents
Extend Your Options- inside cover (1982KB)
Extend Your Options- outside cover (2759KB)

[austinado16]

Great info.  Just saved them to my favorites!

[MomboTN]

I have the outside stove on my camper and use it quite often.  I use pots and pans and clean up afterwards.  
Last month the campground we were at had some bear problems and grills that were not cleaned were the things the bear went after.  People are getting used to the storing their food  and using the bear proof trash cans.
Be careful with the grills and make sure they are clean if you are in bear country.

[austinado16]

The campgrounds in "bear country" here all have huge bear proof storage boxes...big enough you could probably put 4 or 5 huge coolers in them.  I always put the carry-out stove and the Weber Go-Anywhere in them.  'cept on this last trip where I completely forgot.  Woke up the next morning thinking, "Nice...I'm lucky there's still a side wall attached to the camper."

Hopefully won't make that mistake again.

[coach]

What do PU owners with built in stoves do?

I balked at the notion of putting all new, used, cooking equipment ... hard sided vehicle.

I did it though, it's the rule! Wondered if PUs with built in stove/owens should be prohibited!

[griffsdad]

We have used for the past 6 years Coleman's road trip grill - get the blue one - not the red one.

[VincentG]

griffsdad,
Why is the blue one better than the red?
 
Vincent