I think I could have done so on the truck hood as well. Temps in the upper 90's and heat index hit 109 today and is likely to be over 100 for the next several days.

I will be interested to hear the opinion on the Ranier X2. I would like to see a side-by-side comparison with the Coleman Grill Stove. The differences I saw were a different design for the grill and that it comes with a carrying case. Otherwise, they look very similar and I would expect them to perform in a very similar fashion.

Edit: I finally went on Amazon and checked the ratings. Almost every one who wrote that the grill had melted had abused the grill by putting something on it other than food. In a couple of cases, it was food wrapped in aluminum foil. The complaint was that Coleman said not to use pots or pans on the grill, but did not specify not to use foil. What appears to have happened is that the foil traps the heat and it builds up to a point where the aluminum softens and/or melts. It is likely that the person also was not observing the stove, thinking that the foil packet meant that they didn't have to pay attention to the cooking. These melted grates were something that could have been avoided by following the instructions. I don't know what the grate in the Ranier is made of, but it would also likely be subject to melting if similarly abused. I did read that the griddle for the Ranier is aluminum like the one for the Coleman.

However, it is likely a moot point. From what I saw, the griddle for the Coleman Grill Stove is no longer available so the Ranier is probably the only one with that feature in that size.

I take it all is good with yours.. I have it currently 7th on the list and hoping to find better reviews.. I have not read if you can run it with the quick connect.

We do carry a gas fire pit with little rocks in it in lieu of a smoky camp fire.  It's much easier than smelling like smoke, having to move your chairs, and chopping fire wood.  Runs off a 20# standard propane cyl. or the outside gas port under the trailer.  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KY4S388/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1  Not good for cooking though.

Few versions... 225?

Coleman grill-stove. Size of the grill is limited, but it is very easy to store. The down side is that the lid can't be closed while in use. The up side is the griddle insert that takes place of the grill section. It is very handy for bacon, eggs, pancakes, etc. It works great for hamburgers and flat meats like steaks or chops. I don't think that it works as well for chicken parts because of the inability to close a lid on it to hold heat.

I had purchased a CharBroil Grill2Go  X200 True Infrared grill, but quickly realized that it is too big to carry easily, so it is in use at home along with the Members Mark pellet smoker/grill and the Vision ceramic egg grill.