R-pod Owners Forum : Barbecue/Grill http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Barbecue/Grill : Last 10 Posts Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:45:20 +0000 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 02:11:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 30 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_topic_feed.asp?FID=33 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Barbecue/Grill : Best BBQ Prep Tub for Meat Marinating | BBQ Nights http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16348&PID=155175#155175 Author: dhoni44551
Subject: Best BBQ Prep Tub for Meat Marinating | BBQ Nights
Posted: 30 Dec 2025 at 2:11am

I started taking my BBQ prep more seriously after a few messy grilling nights where marinades leaked everywhere and my kitchen counter looked like a disaster zone. I had always used zip-lock bags and random bowls, but they never felt reliable or spacious enough. That’s when I began looking into a proper BBQ Prep Tub, and it completely changed how I handled meat marinating and prep for BBQ nights.I was mainly interested in something that could handle large cuts of meat, make marinating easier, and reduce cleanup time. After spending time reading user reviews, BBQ forums, and product comparisons on sites like Amazon and TechRadar, I realized why so many people recommended using a dedicated BBQ Prep Tub instead of makeshift containers.During my research, these two options stood out the most:

BIRDROCK HOME Collapsible XL BBQ Prep Tub
https://www.amazon.com/BIRDROCK-HOME-Collapsible-Multi-Function-Colander/dp/B0D5DP7XGZ/?th=1

I liked that this BBQ Prep Tub was extra-large and collapsible, which made it practical for both big BBQ sessions and small kitchens. The built-in colander-style design also seemed useful for rinsing meat or veggies before marinating.
Drip EZ Collapsible BBQ Prep Tubs
https://www.amazon.com/Drip-EZ-Collapsible-Prep-3-Piece/dp/B0DB47Z91D/?th=1

This set caught my attention because it offered multiple sizes, making it easier to prep different meats at the same time. Many reviews mentioned its food-grade material and how well it worked for marinating, transporting meat to the grill, and even serving.

I also came across general BBQ prep and food container advice on TechRadar, which helped me understand what to look for in a good BBQ Prep Tub things like durability, ease of cleaning, and enough depth to fully coat meat in marinade without spills.

Overall, switching to a BBQ Prep Tub made the entire BBQ process cleaner and more organized. Mixing marinades, coating meat evenly, and carrying everything to the grill felt much easier, and cleanup afterward was noticeably faster.

Now I am curious to hear from others here.
Which BBQ Prep Tub are you using for marinating meat?
Has anyone tried the BIRDROCK HOME or Drip EZ tubs long-term?
I would really appreciate real-world feedback or recommendations before making my final decision.




Edited by dhoni44551 - 26 Jan 2026 at 12:29am]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 02:11:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16348&PID=155175#155175 Barbecue/Grill : Jack knife sofa http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16090&PID=154039#154039 Author: JSSherrod
Subject: Jack knife sofa
Posted: 19 Nov 2024 at 7:50pm

Replacing current sofa configuration with jack knife sofa on our 196. Any suggestions on where to go and look for different brands and options?]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:50:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16090&PID=154039#154039 Barbecue/Grill : What ya all grilling on? http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13788&PID=134072#134072 Author: fwunder
Subject: What ya all grilling on?
Posted: 21 Jul 2020 at 2:24pm

Another vote for Weber Q. Five years now. Of my three cookers - Weber Performer, Weber Smoky Mountain and Weber Q - Q gets the majority of use camping and at home. I use my Camp Chef stove a lot too.


]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:24:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13788&PID=134072#134072 Barbecue/Grill : What ya all grilling on? http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13788&PID=134071#134071 Author: StephenH
Subject: What ya all grilling on?
Posted: 21 Jul 2020 at 2:19pm

I used to have one like that. It wore out. I think the burner rusted out before the housing. The wire grate also did not hold up well. However, at that price, it is disposable.]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:19:24 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13788&PID=134071#134071 Barbecue/Grill : What ya all grilling on? http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13788&PID=134059#134059 Author: Grant177
Subject: What ya all grilling on?
Posted: 21 Jul 2020 at 1:03pm

We were just wandering through Walmart one day and saw this....

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/backyard-grill-175-10000-btu-portable-table-top-gas-grill-black-gbt2014w-c/6000200390895

To be honest, it works pretty well for $40.  And at that price, I don't care if it gets rained on, stolen, broken.  I toss it in the back of the truck whenever we go and carry a spare propane bottle to use on the trailer (backup tank) or with the BBQ with a converter hose.

I have a griddle as well that sits on it for pancakes etc.

]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2020 13:03:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13788&PID=134059#134059 Barbecue/Grill : What ya all grilling on? http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13788&PID=134055#134055 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: What ya all grilling on?
Posted: 21 Jul 2020 at 12:39pm

I've wrapped steak tips and potatoes in aluminum foil and thrown them on my webber Q before, and never had a problem with melting. Maybe you don't want to fully cover the grill plates??? I just wrap the contents and place them on the grill plates, which allows it to breathe and not over heat like it would if the grates were fully covered??  I had never heard of the melting grill plates phenom. ]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2020 12:39:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13788&PID=134055#134055 Barbecue/Grill : What ya all grilling on? http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13788&PID=134001#134001 Author: offgrid
Subject: What ya all grilling on?
Posted: 20 Jul 2020 at 4:08pm

Pure aluminum melts at around 1200 F. AL alloys can begin melting as low as around 900 and finish melting at around 1200. In comparison, cast iron melts at around 2000 F and nonstick coatings are only good for around 500. You want to be around 450-500 for searing steak, and that probably the hottest you really ever need a grill or griddle to be. 

If you wrap something in aluminum foil maybe just turn the temp down on the grill a bit, its like baking something in a little oven at that point so it doesn't need to be that hot. Just my $0.02, I'm not an expert griddle user. 
]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:08:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13788&PID=134001#134001 Barbecue/Grill : What ya all grilling on? http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13788&PID=133951#133951 Author: StephenH
Subject: What ya all grilling on?
Posted: 20 Jul 2020 at 8:01am

Please let me know what the instructions say when you get your Ranier. I read further that the grill for the Ranier is also made of aluminum, so unless they have used a different alloy that is more heat resistant, I would expect the same problem to occur. It is also possible that the lower heat output of the grill's burner helps to prevent this from happening as I understand that the Ranier has one 10,000 btu and one 8,000 btu burner. I expect the grill is the 8,000 btu one. As for the griddle,. like the grill, I have had no problems with it softening or melting. The legs on the griddle keep it higher up so more heat can escape around the edges. I have no idea why Coleman dropped it unless it just was not selling well enough to justify them continuing to make it. If it had been bundled with the grill stove like the Ranier, I expect it would have done better.
]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2020 08:01:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13788&PID=133951#133951 Barbecue/Grill : What ya all grilling on? http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13788&PID=133947#133947 Author: Olddawgsrule
Subject: What ya all grilling on?
Posted: 20 Jul 2020 at 6:47am

Originally posted by StephenH

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.

Melting is the main reason the Coleman went down the list, second was the griddle (made for that unit) is no longer available. I do wonder why?? Other issues?? Usually what takes a product of the market.

If a grate is going to melt if you wrap your food in tin-foil. That's a bad design/material choice.. That's how we cook out potato/veggie/bacon grilled. Fish is also be done wrapped. I read nothing of this issue with the Rainier. No need for a side by side, that alone sets the Rainier above and beyond.

Glad the Coleman works for you! Happy camping!
]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2020 06:47:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13788&PID=133947#133947 Barbecue/Grill : What ya all grilling on? http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13788&PID=133941#133941 Author: StephenH
Subject: What ya all grilling on?
Posted: 19 Jul 2020 at 9:05pm

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.
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