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Old 01-23-2012, 08:47 AM   #21
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My Cougar did not come with a quick connect so I use a Stay-Flow adapter with a 12' hose off my curb side 30lb. bottle. It saves a lot of money and aggravation of little bottles running empty.
THis will be on the next to buy list. I do have 8 of the small bottles. So I'll use them up and then buy this.


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Old 01-23-2012, 08:58 AM   #22
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Howdy All;

Choosing a BB-Q is kind of a personl thing.
I can understand the questions of;
Why did you get...
How well does it pack-up for traveling
etc. .....

As I am mostly cooking for myself, sometimes for one or 2 others
I don't need one of the backyard giants. But I tend to stay in one spot for months at a time....... what to buy ???????????

When I have time (generaly do), I have a Weber 'Smokey Joe' uses charcoal
gives me a better taste;

http://www.weber.com/explore/grills/...y-joe-silver-2

For quick and easy, I have a Master Forge;

http://www.lowes.com/pd_184640-10792...4294850895_44_

Bought a 4' hose and run it off one of the RV's tanks.

In my storage unit in Utah I keep, for special occisions.
such as smoking 30 ro 40 pound of ribs. Slow cookin' 5 or 6
pork shoulders ... stuff like that.

a Brinkman smoker;

http://www.brinkmann.net/products/ou...tem=805-2101-W

The legs are the weak-point on this one. Will be fabricating a better set myself.

My thinking is that everyone needs to realize how much cooking do ya intend to do, what TYPE of cooking do you prefer to do, how many hungry mouths do you have to feed on a regular basis...
It's always a personal choise.......

my nickle's worth .....

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Old 01-23-2012, 09:10 AM   #23
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Hank......
Just a reminder that the forum has a limit of 2 cents per post. It is against forum policy to express opinions that are worth a nickle in a single post.
We are trying to keep our posts within budget.
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Old 01-23-2012, 09:12 AM   #24
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WE LOVE OUR WEBER Q 200 IT FITS IN THE CAMPER AND IS EASY TO CLEAN COOKS WELL EVEN IF I DON'T. ENJOY YOUR NEW 5ER AND WELCOME
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Old 01-23-2012, 09:23 AM   #25
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Festus2, Howdy;

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Hank......
Just a reminder that the forum has a limit of 2 cents per post. It is against forum policy to express opinions that are worth a nickle in a single post.
We are trying to keep our posts within budget.
Mearly attempting to allow for exchange rates and inflation ....

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Old 01-23-2012, 02:34 PM   #26
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Cleaning coleman

I've read many posts with negative cleaning issues with the Coleman. We have not had any cleaning issues. Pair of rubber gloves and rag or my personal favorite, just spray the entire thing down with the hose and cleaner. Just wondering what is different about cleaning the Coleman than any other grill that has grease dripped all over it? Actually, with the high quality coated grill plates, everything just kind of falls off anyway.... Not wanting to start a stupid grill war here, just a bit perplexed!
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Old 01-23-2012, 04:03 PM   #27
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I've never cleaned a Coleman before so can't comment on how one is any different or better than the other with regards to cleaning. Our Weber still requires scrubbing and cleaning and the rubber gloves, rags and all of the other stuff sounds quite familiar. I don't have the self-cleaning Weber model.
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Old 01-23-2012, 04:27 PM   #28
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I've never cleaned a Coleman before so can't comment on how one is any different or better than the other with regards to cleaning. Our Weber still requires scrubbing and cleaning and the rubber gloves, rags and all of the other stuff sounds quite familiar. I don't have the self-cleaning Weber model.
Whatever bbq I get it will be self cleaning. Me, myself, and I will clean it, definately not the DW


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Old 01-23-2012, 04:44 PM   #29
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Regarding your budget, the Coleman is very cost effective, however, alot of negetive reviews on it. Weber Q is excellent which I had, as is the Olympian which I have now. If you have the quick connect set up on the 5er, look into the Olympian as it comes ready to use without the regulator & with the quick connect hose. In case you don't know or are unaware, if using your RV,s system another regulator on the grill will make it unable to operate as the propane coming from the bottles are already low pressure & ready to cook.
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Old 01-23-2012, 07:06 PM   #30
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Regarding your budget, the Coleman is very cost effective, however, alot of negetive reviews on it. Weber Q is excellent which I had, as is the Olympian which I have now. If you have the quick connect set up on the 5er, look into the Olympian as it comes ready to use without the regulator & with the quick connect hose. In case you don't know or are unaware, if using your RV,s system another regulator on the grill will make it unable to operate as the propane coming from the bottles are already low pressure & ready to cook.
Thanks for the input. The Coleman and Weber are very close in price, not counting the table I already purchased, but after seeing both at CW I like the Weber better.

I again checked for a gas outlet on the 5th. None So the regulator won't be a problem. I'll be getting the Stay-Flow adapter and run the bbq off of it.


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Old 01-23-2012, 08:09 PM   #31
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Went to walmart bought a little rectangle grille they had for $25 has folding legs. Fits easily in storage area. Had for 2 yrs. now Love it ! Nothing Fancy but it cooks ...
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Old 01-23-2012, 08:47 PM   #32
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I did a search on Amazon. They have the q120 for $179 Same price everywhere but free shipping and no tax. Ca tax would have been about $14

They also had the splitter with 12' hose for $47. THis is $20-$30 cheaper than CW. Again free shipping and no tax.

So the bbq situation is done. I'm slowly getting everything I need to take the trailer out on our first trip. First trip should be Feb 17-19. Plan on doing a close beach trip, San Clemante or Dana Point to try everything out and make a list of more needed things


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Old 01-24-2012, 05:18 AM   #33
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I had a Coleman. Frustration reached a boiling point about 4 years ago and it ended up in the campground dumpster. Same day I went to Home Depot and bought aWeber Q-120 and have never looked back. It also has a griddle to available which I use for breakfast almost every morning.

I grew up on charcoal and I love it. But for travel and camping, I am just not sure it makes sense. But as gas grills go, you will not regret going with any of the Weber Q models. Happy camping and happy grilling!!!!
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Old 01-24-2012, 09:09 AM   #34
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Speaking of the beloved Q120, and other propane grills, I left my little Coleman propane bottle screwed into the grill. Is that the right thing to do? I didn’t want to remove it and have all the propane leak out. Yes, the grill knob is turned off.
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Old 01-24-2012, 11:00 AM   #35
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Its fine to take the bottle off. No gas will come out. If it does something is wrong with the bottle. I would say its better to take it off. Leaving it on could bend the valve if the bottle gets knocked around alot or hit hard.


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Old 02-01-2012, 02:10 PM   #36
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The volcano grill

Is any one using the volcano grill http://www.volcanogrills.com/ I can use propane, charcoal or wood. I am tempted but I have never seen one or know of any one who has sued one.
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Old 02-05-2012, 09:07 AM   #37
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We purchased our grill at Costco $109.00
SS with folding legs and latching lid
20,000 BTU two burner w/ removable grease drip pan
Comes equipped with with a regulator for connecting to a large propane tank
We changed the hose to an unregulated quick disconnect that plugs in to the RV's low pressure side
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Cooks great!
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Old 02-05-2012, 09:36 AM   #38
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We purchased our grill at Costco $109.00
SS with folding legs and latching lid
20,000 BTU two burner w/ removable grease drip pan
Comes equipped with with a regulator for connecting to a large propane tank
We changed the hose to an unregulated quick disconnect that plugs in to the RV's low pressure side
I will try to attach a photo
Cooks great!
That is one nice looking grill! Only problem is with seeing all these nice grills, will probably be to old and give up RVing by the time my Coleman is ready to be replaced!
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Old 02-05-2012, 11:10 AM   #39
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We use a Weber 100/Baby Q that I bought at Target for $150. When I'm cooking it sits on a folding TV table($8 at WalMart). The table also doubles as a snack/drink table between our chairs when we sit outside. I like to make things do double duty. Now, if I could just accomplish that with DW. No... I didn't say that.
I really like the taste of food cooked on charcoal, but I havn't had a charcoal grill in years. I thought about one for the camper, but then I remembered what a PITA it was to have to clean tit up and dispose of ashes. That would even be a little worse in a campsite, because you wouldn't want to store it unless it was squeaky clean. The Baby Q is perfect for two people.
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Old 02-09-2012, 07:46 AM   #40
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Must have a smoker.
Bought this about 4yrs. ago. I can smoke a whole chicken with just 12 pieces of charcoal. This is a post I made about it on one of the BBQ forums I hang out at.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=90761
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