Portable grills

1. We went with the propane-powered Coleman® Camp Propane Grill/Stove. It's got a grill on one side and a burner on the other.  The grill is on the smallish side but I have cooked burgers, brats, and beans for four no problem.
2. We're happy with it so we'd buy the same thing again. 3. Propane 4. Small propane bottles 5. Use picnic table 6 & 7 Store and haul in TV.

I believe it's considered a combo unit.  We looked at a dedicated small gas grill but found this one and like it because its a stove and grill.  It's a similar size and folds up like a two burner cook stove but it has a gas grill on the right side.  The other half is a cook stove.  This gives a place to boil water, heat beans, and grill. Coleman does make a version that has a griddle; but this is a grill.  Does that make sense?

I have one similar to what Spruce described http://amzn.to/1LNeW96

bgualtieri, have you used your burner at higher altitudes (above 5000 ft)? If so, how did it perform?

BBchBum said:

Spruce and jkjenn - have you had it for awhile?  how has it held up? I've read the reviews and they are generally positive but a couple of negatives - the sides pop off and the top falls back, pan under grill is somewhat less robust - hard to adjust temperature

I don't use it a ton but so far, so good.

1 - What brand/model do you have? I have the same grill as Spruce1 and Jenn - Coleman grill / stove.
2 - If you were to replace it would you go with the same one or something different? I'd consider something different, but definitely want the combo grill / stove. I do find the flame setting difficult to control at the low end. I turn it down to the level I want, then when I release the adjustment knob, it springs back to a higher setting. To get it down to a low simmer (or really slow grill) when I turn it down to where it will stay at the level I want, the flame goes out and I've got to relight it.  I also wish it had a cut-off valve for the connection to the bottle. The side panels do occasionally release unexpectedly, but when one does the other gains enough tension so I've never had both to release and have the top fall. I usually line the pan under the grill with aluminum foil.
3 - Gas or charcoal? 1-lb gas propane bottles.
4 - If gas small propane bottles / attach to trailer propane tank / or a separate smaller (10gal) tank? I have an adapter for the 1-lb bottles so I can use the 1-lb bottles as a backup for the trailer tank.
5 - Portable table or always use the picnic table at a campground? So far I've only used it (several months) on the back porch at home; busy summer so haven't been able to get away camping. Plan on using it on picnic tables at the campground mostly, although we frequently take a small table with us.
6 - Store in trailer or TV? Plan on TV on trips; stays on our back porch at home.
7 - Where do you haul it? Plan on TV.

Hi Gang,
Here's our thoughts on a portable grill:
We just got back from another four month ramble in our Clamshell T@B. Two years ago we picked up the Esbit Portable Folding Charcoal Grill at LL Bean in Freeport, Maine and have used it frequently in our extended travels.
It accommodates the single use "light the bag" charcoal.  We usually grill enough meats for three or more meals for two in one session. All stainless steel construction. Easy clean-up. Sits nicely for use on a picnic table. Folds down small into it's own carry bag. We are always on the lookout for something better and just have not found anything that makes us think we could trade up from the Esbit!
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http://www.amazon.com/Esbit-Portable-Folding-Charcoal-Carrying/dp/B003DRLQEG/ref=sr_1_11?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1444916549&sr=1-11&keywords=charcoal+grill+portable

Bon appétit on the road!

I also have the Eco Que.  It is very well-made and uses very little charcoal (9-12 briquettes or so).   It folds down to about the size of a coffee-table book and comes with a case.  It heats up really fast and is incredibly efficient.  My first choice is always a wood fire in the fire pit, but when there is a fire ban, this is a great grill to have available and easy to tuck away.  Here it is for $47, and I think you can get a 20% off coupon online.  I paid $80ish when I bought it and still consider it a good purchase.

https://m.opensky.com/ecoque/product/ecoque-portable-grill?target=https://m.opensky.com/ecoque/product/ecoque-portable-grill

I am a grilling fanatic and am always looking for new ways to grill and/or smoke food. I'm anticipating my upcoming T@B adventures by looking at some options. In college I had a portable lightweight grill that uses balled-up newspaper as fuel. It worked great, was cheap, and though they don't make them any more, I found a new one on eBay. So that will be one thing I will use for sure, it lights up fast,  and is perfect for burgers, sausages, or grilled veggies. It is lightweight and breaks down easily for transport and storage,

But this came across my Facebook feed today, and I thought it was interesting. It's a solar grill. It comes in different configurations. I probably won't spring for one of these right away as it is kind of costly, but it looks like a great option, especially for boondocking folks or for those of us in hurricane country who might need another way to cook food until the power goes back on.  http://www.gosunstove.com/

we use a COBB charcoal burning (12 briquettes)  grill.It works very well and grills burgers perfectly. keep it in the TV
Hard to describe how it works but try google for more info.we take it everywhere in the T@B and on our boat! Cheers, bern and jen.

Pit Barrel!

ericnliz said:

Pit Barrel!

Now, that's what I'm talkin' about!

JustJohn, I've tried gas grills, and food tastes a lot better with charcoal.[That being said however, to each their own!] I use what's left over in the grill to start the campfire, so really no mess to clean up. Also carry a table top Charbroil grill [like a mini Weber] when I don't take the pit barrel.