Grill suggestions
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Topic: Grill suggestions
Posted By: Jody
Subject: Grill suggestions
Date Posted: 17 May 2013 at 6:53pm
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Happily camping in our new 176T that we picked up on Thursday. LOVING it except I really miss my mounted gas stove on my Pop UP. Hate cooking inside. Any suggestions on a compact grill with burners? Obviously want something that can pack up easily. I usually use charcoal for grilling but do like to use a burner now and then R-Pod is working great Just started raining and had a little trouble with the Dome, instructions were terrible... as if they were for a different canopy altogether but we got it up in the nick of time. Nice extra room especially when raining. Just finished beef stroganoff that I cooked in my Lodge cast iron dutch oven over coals.. Yum... Country Roads RV did an excellent job with our orientation and our trade in on our used Viking. Highly recommend them. Jody & Steve 1st time podders Frisco & Hattie 2013 176T 2012 Yukon Denali |
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 17 May 2013 at 7:25pm
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Haven't replaced the one that came with our Pod yet. But I've seen a lot of people use these and I'm very fond of the reviews on them also. This is what I would eventually get I think. http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-9949-750-Road-Trip-Grill/dp/B0009V1BDA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368832973&sr=8-1&keywords=coleman+xl+grill - http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-9949-750-Road-Trip-Grill/dp/B0009V1BDA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368832973&sr=8-1&keywords=coleman+xl+grill
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 17 May 2013 at 7:27pm
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We have had our R-pod 171 since 2009 and love it. We used a little silicon spray in the dome track and have our time down to about 10 minutes for set up. We also previously had a pop-up with the attached outside gas grill and loved it. We now have a Weber Q which is compact and very handy, we use it all the time! Enjoy! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Racer|X|
Date Posted: 17 May 2013 at 8:18pm
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Weber Baby Q100 is a great little grill, IMHO. I love mine. ------------- |
Posted By: Jody
Date Posted: 17 May 2013 at 8:26pm
| You got a grill with your pod? We didn't but were never told that we would. What kind of grill came with your pod |
Posted By: Kickstart
Date Posted: 17 May 2013 at 8:34pm
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When we bought our RP 175 we went looking for a Weber, which we've had before and really liked. Unfortunately we couldn't find one with the features we wanted that was squat enough to fit in our Pod storage compartment. We ended up with a Coleman RX which is big, but fits the compartment. It has both grill and griddle areas. It's very nice. In fact, it's the only grill we now own. We leave the stand at home, and when camping grill on the picknic table or tailgate. Either Weber or Coleman are good quality grills.
------------- '10 RP 175-Replaced by 2014 Kodiak 173 QBSL '12 Toyota Tundra '05 Sportster (half a Harley) Retired-We're on Beach Time! |
Posted By: ron_whitt
Date Posted: 17 May 2013 at 9:45pm
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We might be called "cheap" or frugall.. But we picked up our second little gas bbq from wallyworld for ( I think) $30 when they go on sale. It fits nicely in the storage compartment and does the job from foil poatatoes, steaks, pork chops, french toast etc. When the one we are using now bites the dust we have the new one already to go. ------------- Ron & Shirley 2020 Tacoma 2012 177 rpod |
Posted By: Jody
Date Posted: 17 May 2013 at 9:59pm
| We don't have Wallyworlds around here...however I am looking for more of a cooktop to boil, etc than a grill as we have a great charcoal that we use for that.....under r-dome right now and its starting to leak.???? Thought it was waterproof..a little disappointed. |
Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 17 May 2013 at 10:41pm
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I have a little cheep grill that I use to grill but for cooking I have a coleman 2 burner propane camp stove that I have had for years. I very seldom use the cooktop in the trailer. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 18 May 2013 at 2:09pm
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Never had a problem with the Dome leaking, in fact we only use it on rainy weekends (or week-long trips). As for an outside grill/stove, we love the Camp Chef line.
------------- 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: furpod
Date Posted: 18 May 2013 at 3:53pm
kymooses has a "G" model, they come with an out doors kitchen.. We still use our little Smokey Joe Weber for grilling, 40 year old Coleman 2 burn white gas stove for most cooking.. (as it should be) Last weekend there was a couple a few sites over with a folding Hibachi Grill.. I liked it. Very compact when folded. http://www.amazon.com/Fire-Sense-Notebook-Charcoal-Grill/dp/B001OC5PYY - Like This. Our old weber is great, but it is pretty tall.. Just sits so the slide can come in over it when traveling. But the folding deal could go under the trailer.. BTW, on some of the RV parts sites, you can buy a hanging propane grill and the attachment piece.. Would just need to add a line to feed it. . ------------- |
Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 18 May 2013 at 9:33pm
They aren't just coming with the G models are they? I thought there were with all the newer models these days. Either way it's nothing impressive. I might have 1 more season with it before it rusts completely apart. @Furpod did you have any trouble with your hyperlink? Mine haven't worked when I've tried submitting them. Was wondering if it was a Google Chrome issue. ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 18 May 2013 at 10:33pm
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The only one I know of that came with one is the G.. hyperlink worked fine.. remembered to remove the double http// that this forum tries to add on? From the current brochure: R•pod's rear garage models with outside entertainment center lets you enjoy the great outdoors. Each garage model comes standard with a 19" flat screen TV, (2) marine grade speakers with tweeters, and a free standing gas grill. Perfect for your next tail gate or camping trip. In addition, each garage model is equipped with the exclusive Versa-Trac TM sliding storage system with removable wire baskets and hooks for all your camping needs. There are also cargo storage nets and an adjustable hanging pocket organizer. The built in sink with 15' detachable sprayer hose and deep well storage with cover makes clean up a breeze. R•pod, freedom to go anywhere. 5 HAVE FUN. ------------- |
Posted By: P&M
Date Posted: 20 May 2013 at 10:42am
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We have a 20+ year old 2-burner propane Coleman stove that we use for most of our standard cooking, and we set that up on one end of the picnic table to cook outside with. That is supplemented with a $15 WallyWorld small round charcoal grill for doing steaks, foil packets, etc. And of course our cast iron for cooking on/around the fire. But we are not adverse to cooking inside on the stove top when it is really ugly outside, and we use the micro/conv oven a lot as well. ------------- P & M ... and Comet too! 2012 171 -- The Monkey Pod 2018 Ram 2500 |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 20 May 2013 at 3:53pm
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I bought a http://www.broilkingbbq.com/grills/portachef-series/porta-chef.html - Broil King Porta-Chef six years ago when we had the popup and its still going strong. Its a healthy 14,000 BTUs and has its own legs and I love BBQing on it. It breaks down into its own bag in two minutes and I store it under the dinette seat in the pod. It also sees regular winter use for tailgating when the gang goes snowboarding. ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 20 May 2013 at 6:20pm
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I have the coleman with a grill and burner; love it; plenty of space to grill for two; make my coffee in morning so I don't have to wake pam up; I think around $75; easy storage; only down side it just isn't charcoal but I guess more environmentally friendly(but then you have the container waste) ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: Rugby8
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2013 at 10:54am
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We have just finished our first rpod 176t camping trip. We LOVE it. 4 kids (2 mine 2 neices) my loving wife and our puppy. We found that the rdome did have water co ing down in drips, but figured out that it was condensation from us, leave a cross breeze and that sorts ou the condensation problem. ------------- 2013 grand caravan 2010 176t pod Wife, 2 boys, and golden retriever. Can life get any better |
Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 04 Jun 2013 at 12:16pm
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As someone who likes to cook, smoke, fry, etc. I would check out the BTU rating of each burner. Many of the grills only have 10,000 BTU's (British Thermal Units). The larger ones have up to 15,000 BTU's which heats water faster for boiling and cooking. Of course you can also get a free standing one or two burner setups that have about 30,000 BTU's each for that deep fryer for the turkey or any other large and fast cooking needs. They can be purchased for about $100 for a double at most discount stores. We have a 40 year old Coleman white gas stove and a Weber portable for steaks. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: Jody
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2013 at 10:32am
| Thanks for all of the suggestions. We ended up getting a coleman gas grill to set on the picinc table. It's working great. We recieved as a gift about 7 christmas's ago a small charcoal grill from Breakstone. small compact yet when fully opened both sides can grill.... starting to show some wear now but if I could find another one would in a heartbeat. |