best small portable grill.
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Topic: best small portable grill.
Posted By: dsmiths
Subject: best small portable grill.
Date Posted: 09 Apr 2012 at 8:48pm
Ok, I have been to every sight on the I net, Camping World etc. At Home I have a Big Green Egg smoker, the best dad gum closed smoker grill I have used in my 62 years of living on this beautiful Earth. I have looked at gas/charcoal/ etc, Donna and I are looking for a light, compact, stainless steel, packs light, easy to clean, easy set up, good heat, no hot spots. I am kind of leaning to charcoal. I am thinking match light charcoal so I dont have to pack starter fluid, ( am not fond of flamable liquids in the storage area) cooking for two most of the time, but may need the capacity for 4 or maybe 6 on a strech. No gourmet cooking , well maybe if I shoot a phesant, or a turkey, or catch some fresh fish, mostly burgers, chicken, pork chops, chicken kabobs. Who out there has the wisdom to guide this old fool ? I kind of like the fuego, something, and the ones at camping world, but $279.00 plus shipping. HELP  ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
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Posted By: this_is_nascar
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2012 at 8:05am
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Check out Weber. Although I've never owned their charcoal grills, I can tell you their Q-series propane grills are nice. One of the few grills left that have a nice/heavy cast iron grate on them.
------------- "Ray & Connie" - 2017 R-Pod RP-180 - 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road |
Posted By: TIDALWAVE
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2012 at 12:15pm
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Many people do not like the flavor imparted by propane grilling. However, after many camping trips where the charcoal has gotten damp or was nearly impossible to start right out of the bag, we switched to propane. We started out with a medium sized BBQ, but found out that with just the two of us, the units were oversized. We ended up buying a Coleman "Fold-N-Go" grill (Camping World #43823), it has piezo-start, and uses a disposal propane bottle. Great for one or two people. The burner is only 6000BTU and comes with optional stove ring and griddle. It weighs only 12 lbs and fits neatly in one of the storage bays, more room for all the other stuff we carry. ------------- TIDALWAVE |
Posted By: pentachris
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2012 at 5:51pm
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I've got a Weber Q 220 that I grill on at home, and it's great. It's portable, but on the bigger side of portable.
A lot of the campsites we go to have fire pits with grill grates that flip over one side. I do most of my camp grilling on those, over the campfire. After doing some research, I've got the Weber 121020 Go-Anywhere Charcoal Grill and the Weber 1520 Propane Gas Go-Anywhere Grill on my Amazon wish list. They've got great reviews and are more portable than my Q. I can't decide which one I want more - if both are on there, maybe someone will buy me both. (hahaha...) |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 10 Apr 2012 at 10:35pm
tidalwave, after much knashing of teeth, I took your advice and ordered the fold and go from coleman. I like their products as a rule. I know charcoal makes for better flavor, but I like the clean propane, plus no starter fluid, charcoal comes out of the bag all over the storage area, wait 1/2 hour for coals to get hot, then they are to hot. you can use wood chips for smoke for flavor. Camping world had it for $25.00 less than Bass Pro. When it comes to camping, cooking outside is a must, the smells outside, the flavor the fresh air imparts to food is enlightining. I am already thinking about burgers on the new grill, fresh caught lake fish, Good Grief I think I have put on 2 lbs just thinking about it.  ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: SoCalPod
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2012 at 3:06am
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IMHO the best portable grill... period. I've taken mine everywhere and we use it when camping in the Pod over the stove/gas/bbq. http://www.cobbamerica.com/ - http://www.cobbamerica.com/
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Posted By: this_is_nascar
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2012 at 9:44am
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While I mentioned the Weber Q-Series, which is what I use at my seasonal campsite, this is the one that travels in the R-Pod with us.
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/coleman-red-two-burner-electronic-ignition-propane-grill-stove/50017 - http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/coleman-red-two-burner-electronic-ignition-propane-grill-stove/50017
------------- "Ray & Connie" - 2017 R-Pod RP-180 - 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD-Off Road |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2012 at 10:53am
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Interesting, SoCalPod ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Podsible Dream
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2012 at 8:06pm
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We camped for years with a Weber Smokey Joe. Small, light, used very little charcoal. It still is in the garage after over 30 years of use. We have used it to roast a Thanksgiving turkey in the Superstitions above Lake Roosevelt, trout along unnamed creeks and even as a fire pit here in the backyard in NJ! Great little grill! ------------- Chris and Walt '10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
Posted By: Racer|X|
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2012 at 9:36pm
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I love my Weber Q100. Good size, cooks great, nice griddle. Problem....doesnt fit under the rpod storage area unless the cover isnt on it. My first trip out I used the cheap Rhino that came with my 182g. It worked....but I missed the Weber Q. I may have to figure out a way to pack it. I have a roller storage bag for it....nice and easy. X ------------- |
Posted By: rex
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2012 at 9:44pm
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GOOD LOOKING GRILL SoCalPod,I HAVE A COPY OF THE PORTABLE MANGAL GRILL.rex pHp stuart fla ------------- jrr |
Posted By: Gunga
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2012 at 11:29am
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We bought the O Grill 1000 at Camping World. It is gets nice and hot. ------------- 2012 RP177 Hood River Edition Toyota Tacoma |
Posted By: Tri-Pod
Date Posted: 15 Apr 2012 at 11:36pm
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We have had good luck with a grill called a Notebook grill which I purchased on line and if interested I can find the company. They come in SS or black metal. Very light weight and very easy. The whole thing folds flat and is easy to use. The whole issue with charcoal is knowing how to judge the temperature of the coals and that is trial and error for most of us. I use a charcoal chimney to start my coals and then transfer to the gril. This grill is light and I had the local awning guy make me a bag for it. I keep it in the pass thru storage area with other items stacked on top, it is that flat. I alway premeasure my charcoal into two gallon zip lock bags, one for each meal and one extra for emergencies. These go in a storage box under the front bunks in our 176. I'll try posting a picture. Good luck. ------------- 2010 PR 176 sold 2012 replaced with 2013 SP 240 w outside kitchen 2012 Toyota Tundra Crew Max 4x2 5.7L V8 Me, My Honey, and Max our GSP |
Posted By: Hansonz
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2012 at 4:10pm
| Another vote for the O-grill 1000. Folds up and packs away nicely. Cast Iron grates and easy to clean. |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 17 Apr 2012 at 10:32pm
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I did get the fold and go, Its made in America. to get around the problem with gas versus charcoal (charcoal always tastes better) you can do a smoking pouch. I did it before I bought a Big Green Egg and cooked on a Ducane gss grill. Simple take your favorite wood chips, soak in warm water for a bit, drain and then make an aluminum foild pouch, poke holes in it an lay on the burner, shortly smoke with flavor will start making it way out. I have used this for years when cooking with gas and it makes a big difference. ------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: Hodge-PODge
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2012 at 8:08am
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Love my O-grill! It gets my vote! ------------- 2011 RP 177, the Hodge-PODge 2011 Mercedes ML350 "A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns home to find it." |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 18 Apr 2012 at 8:23pm
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Good old Smokey Joe here. I do have to say, friends have a Cobb.. very nice. very. nice.
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Posted By: warrenkuhn
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2016 at 8:54am
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depending on the campsite and the number of people that can fit the grill. These are 5 of http://thecampingtrips.com/best-camping-grill.html - best camping grill you can choose it ------------- Warren Kuhn |
Posted By: blimey
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2016 at 9:17am
I don't use starter fluid. I use a chimney to start my coals. One sheet of newspaper and your coals are good to go in minutes! |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2016 at 7:33pm
| Q100, Have to remove lid to store for travel in 178, great propane grill, not hauling charcoal. |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2016 at 10:53pm
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We recently purchased a https://smile.amazon.com/Coleman-Camp-Propane-Grill-Stove/dp/B00VTJGWQW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1477536353&sr=8-3&keywords=coleman+grill+stove - Coleman Camp Propane Grill Stove at Walmart. (The link is to Amazon, because it had a good picture. It also would have cost less to order it from there, but that is a different issue). I'm impressed with its performance, both for the burner and for the grill sides. It is also a lot easier to pack than the Stok propane grill I had previously used (purchased from Home Depot). For the two of us, this grill/stove combination is the perfect size. Now I just need to get the griddle insert for it. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: sailor323
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2016 at 8:25am
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We like the Safari Chef propane grill. It's small enough to fit in the storage cubby on the pod and versatile. https://www.amazon.com/CADAC-Safari-Chef-Lightweight-Gas/dp/B002JTQ25W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1477570979&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=safari+chef&psc=1 - https://www.amazon.com/CADAC-Safari-Chef-Lightweight-Gas/dp/B002JTQ25W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1477570979&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=safari+chef&psc=1 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2016 at 9:16am
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The Safari Chef is very much like the Stok Tourist grill I donated when I got the Coleman grill/stove. The handles for the lid are different, making it shorter when packaged for travel. The Stok grill had the handle on top, making it too tall to fit. The Coleman folds flat. The only thing it lacks is a lid that can be used while grilling, but that has not been an issue so far.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2016 at 9:08pm
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I purchased a cheapy grill from Sam's Club 3 years ago for 15.99 and it still works well for us today. Legs fold under so it easily stows in the back of our 177 next to our r-dome. A great charcoal grill for small dollar purchase. As far as using charcoal lighter (aka mineral spirits - yes - it is the same thing, same ingredient) fluid and waiting for 30 minutes, where have you been? Purchase a "chimney" for lighting your charcoal. Real simple, crumple up 2 pages of your favorite liberal newspaper and put in the bottom of the "chimney", add your charcoal, light a match and wait for 15 - 20 minutes. Dump white hot coals into your grill and you are good to go. No charcoal fluid needed, and less wait time. The "chimney" sells at your ACE Hardware or other hardware stores for anywhere from 16.99 to 18.99, at least those are the prices around here in northern Michigan. ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: GlibGuy
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2016 at 10:13am
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I just purchased a Weber chimney and it works great! Cuts the time required and gets all the charcoal burning more evenly. IMO using charcoal makes for better flavor when grilling. A little more mess to clean up but . . . ------------- MICK |