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Topic: gas grill outlet on a 179

Posted By: ArenaBlanca
Subject: gas grill outlet on a 179
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2018 at 7:45pm

We are on the road and our 2017 179 is in storage. While it is a 2017 it is the green color as the model changed 3 weeks after we bought it.

Does the 2017 179 have an outlet for attaching a gas grill? The new ones do if you get the standard value package.

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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2018 at 8:22pm

Ours is a green 2016. Like yours, it does not have a propane grill attachment. You could add one but I just carry an extra tank and a hose that attaches to it and to the grill's regulator. That way I am not limited as to where I can set up our Coleman grill/stove.

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Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2018 at 9:47am

I believe that the propane grill attachment started sometime during/after the switch to the blue color. Model year designations on R-pods are pretty loosey-goosey

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2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

Posted By: john in idaho
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2018 at 3:27pm

You can also get a half size propane tank- for more $,of course -that might store better and be more flexible for location. But would be cheaper than the RV place will charge for an outlet.

Posted By: OldNeumanntapr
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2018 at 12:38am

Originally posted by john in idaho

You can also get a half size propane tank- for more $,of course -that might store better and be more flexible for location. But would be cheaper than the RV place will charge for an outlet.

I had two of those small LPG bottles with my ‘67 Alaskan truck camper. They were small and stored easily but cost the same to fill as a standard five gallon tank because of the ‘minimum charge’ for the gas retailers. I think they were two and a half gallon bottles. They did work really well with a BBQ though I mostly used them for the stove and fridge on the Alaskan.

Posted By: DavMar
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2018 at 2:51pm

Our 2017 model 180 has the outside gas grill attachment/outlet/ or if you wish to call it port and we love it. Hopefully your Pod does too since its the same year but different model. If not here is a suggestion if you don't have this outlet. Price out at your local RV dealer service center to add this to your Pod then head over to your nearest propane supplier. Not just the place that can fill your propane tank but also services homes and can sell you fireplaces, grill's, ect. and check out their price. They can easily retro fit a propane port on your Pod for probably less money then the RV dealer. Remember you'll also need a grill that does not have a gas regulator since you already have one with your present propane tank. Some people like carrying around the extra propane tank and such where as myself its just plug in my 10' hose with a quick disconnect and I'm in business to grill out! I also carry a nifty portable metal camp table that weighs next to nothing and fits in its own small sack to set my grill on since many campgrounds frown or out right prohibit you from placing your grill on the campsite picnic table.

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Dave & Marlene J with Zoey the
wonder dog.
2017 Rpod 180
2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4
Lexington, NC

Posted By: Tom A
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2018 at 6:32pm

Originally posted by DavMar

Our 2017 model 180 has the outside gas grill attachment/outlet/ or if you wish to call it port and we love it. Hopefully your Pod does too since its the same year but different model. If not here is a suggestion if you don't have this outlet. Price out at your local RV dealer service center to add this to your Pod then head over to your nearest propane supplier. Not just the place that can fill your propane tank but also services homes and can sell you fireplaces, grill's, ect. and check out their price. They can easily retro fit a propane port on your Pod for probably less money then the RV dealer. Remember you'll also need a grill that does not have a gas regulator since you already have one with your present propane tank. Some people like carrying around the extra propane tank and such where as myself its just plug in my 10' hose with a quick disconnect and I'm in business to grill out! I also carry a nifty portable metal camp table that weighs next to nothing and fits in its own small sack to set my grill on since many campgrounds frown or out right prohibit you from placing your grill on the campsite picnic table.

Do you have a link for that folding table?

I'm new to this, but I don't quite get it all. I have a new 190 with the regulated propane outlet. I also have a 2 burner propane camp stove and a propane Weber grill. Originally I thought I'd run the portables off the main tank, but that would require either removing the regulators from the portables, or re-plumbing the gas lines from the main tank to the outlet and buying a long hose. I don't mean to question the good judgement of those that have done that, but what's the big deal about just using the portables with the little propane bottles?

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2018 Sequoia--2018 RP 190

Posted By: DavMar
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2018 at 7:09pm

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Do you have a link for that folding table?

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No big deal at all, really. If you want to carry portable propane bottles be them big or small go for it but my thinking is why when you already have a regulated propane tank and outlet? Just adds to complexity and just one more thing to carry if you want to take a grill along. Where as with using the auxiliary propane outlet all I need to do is carry a quick disconnect house that I store right inside the grill. No gas bottles to deal with and all you have to do is to either modify your present grill or buy one without a regulator.

These are the portable tables I use, shop around for a better deal.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Best-Choice-Products-Aluminum-Roll-Up-Table-Folding-Camping-Outdoor-Indoor-Picnic-Table-Heavy-Duty/29603421?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1381&adid=22222222227019859309&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=52502476151&wl4=pla-84063326711&wl5=9009609&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=112561937&wl11=online&wl12=29603421&wl13=&veh=sem - https://www.walmart.com/ip/Best-Choice-Products-Aluminum-Roll-Up-Table-Folding-Camping-Outdoor-Indoor-Picnic-Table-Heavy-Duty/29603421?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1381&adid=22222222227019859309&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=52502476151&wl4=pla-84063326711&wl5=9009609&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=112561937&wl11=online&wl12=29603421&wl13=&veh=sem

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Dave & Marlene J with Zoey the
wonder dog.
2017 Rpod 180
2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4
Lexington, NC

Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2018 at 7:35pm

Originally posted by Tom A

The biggest issue for me with the little bottles is cost. Here, they are $3.50 each.. that's $3.50 a pound. There are 20 pounds in a regular propane tank, meaning it costs $70 to use a 20 pound tank worth of propane, when I can fill my tank at Tractor Supply for $2.39 a gallon, or about $12.. In 2 tanks worth, I will have paid for any and all mods/hoses/regulators.

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Posted By: Tom A
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2018 at 7:48pm

Okay, now it makes sense.

Thanks.

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2018 Sequoia--2018 RP 190

Posted By: OldNeumanntapr
Date Posted: 26 Jun 2018 at 9:32pm

I wanted to use the quick disconnect on my new RP 180, but after reading the posts it seems like I would have to use a BBQ without a regulator. My little portable Weber grill has a regulator built in, so I would have to either modify it or buy a new grill. So from what I gather from this thread that running two regulators in line would drastically reduce the flame? Is that correct?

I have a 5 gallon BBQ tank but my wife is adamant on not bringing it for traveling because of the extra weight and (she claims) the danger of a five gallon propane tank in the shell of the truck.

I guess the small disposable bottles would work better for a two week trip.

Posted By: Tom A
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2018 at 6:15am

Now the question is: Where do I get a hose with the quick connect fitting on one end and the grill connection on the other?

I called five local RV dealers and none of them have it.

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2018 Sequoia--2018 RP 190

Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2018 at 7:25am

OldNeumanntapr,

You are correct, it is a low pressure line, can't have 2 regulators.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2018 at 7:26am

Tom A,

Coleman makes a hose specifically for their products, Camping World has it. Weber does also.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 27 Jun 2018 at 7:45am

You can also Google "convert Coleman to low pressure" and watch a dozen youtube videos of changing over, most with parts lists, or kit links.. I converted our "fold and go", just because I could, and bought the "kit" for our Blackstone.

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Posted By: Tom A
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2018 at 7:36am

Has anybody ever seen a gas stove without a regulator? I have a 2 burner PRIMUS and unless they make a small regulator that is in line at the connection, it doesn't have one. At least it doesn't have one like I'm used to seeing.

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2018 Sequoia--2018 RP 190

Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2018 at 8:13am

Yes, CAMCO makes one, it's the Olympian 5500 Stainless steel. Comes with a mounting bracket, connect hose for low pressure and a storage bag. Available on Amazon for around 180.

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Mike Carter
2015 178
" I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Posted By: Larry-D
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2018 at 8:20am

This is the one we have.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RV-Mounted-BBQ-Motorhome-Gas-Grill-BBQ-Trailer-Side-Mount-Barbeque-Grill-NEW-/121166076296?hash=item1c360f9988

With this hose.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Outdoor-Camper-RV-Kitchen-10-Propane-Brass-Quick-Connect-Hose-Stove-Grill-Fit-/202346921547?hash=item2f1cd0fe4b