Gas BBQ

[elbyjo]

Our 2012 19' Passport came with a small gas BBQ that you mount on the outside wall of the RV and connect it to the gas line. Not really impressed with the little BBQ has I have a major problem lighting it every time we go out and then it appears the flame is extremely low, even with the valve turned fully on. It takes forever to just warm up a hot dog! Anybody have an idea as to if it is a faulty feeder line from the tanks or it is just a bad set up! Thanks.

[Bob Landry]

Make sure that they didn't give you a grill with a regulator on it. The connection at the side of the trailer is already regulated to low pressure..
If it doesn't have one, then you just have a weak grill and I would lok at something like a small Weber.

[elbyjo]

Bob -- thanks. The BBQ that came with the RV has no regulator on it at all, just a straight hose from the BBQ to the connector at the side of the RV. I had heard that the connection was a "low pressure" one, but now I fully understand. While it is really convenient to have the little BBQ connected to the RV, I just can't continue with the battles I undertake every trip just to get it lit. I guess the recommendation is to just get a different gas BBQ and carry a dedicated gas tank for it that has a regulator on the hose? Thanks much.

[byrdr1]

Can you drill out these orifices?
to allow more gas to come through them?
Just thinking out loud.
randy

[elbyjo]

Just remember we are talking about a very cheap model BBQ that came with the RV. You can put two hamburger patties on it and it is full. Now would it help to buy a hose with a regulator on it -- if such a thing exists!

[Steve S]

Originally Posted by byrdr1

Can you drill out these orifices?
to allow more gas to come through them?
Just thinking out loud.
randy

X 2, it's not hard and you'll get more BTU.
A regulator will make things worst, just connect direct.

[elbyjo]

We are using the direct connection that came with the BBQ and that is the reason for my headaches! Low gas pressure. Now the options I am hearing are (1) Drill out the orifices or (2) Buy another BBQ and get a separate propane tank for it. Am I correct ??? Thanks much again.