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Old 04-28-2012, 11:56 PM
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So, with camping season around the corner, I'm looking for a bbq/grill for the camper. Want something portable yet big enough to cook more than 2 steaks on. Seen in crappy tire flyer they had this fold able grill on sale for $249.99, bit when I went to look it is pretty flimsy and cheaply made. Any suggestions?
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Old 04-29-2012, 08:17 AM
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I picked up a port a chef from peavey mart a couple of years ago for around 150.00.Its made by broilking and is all cast,very good bbq,the legs come off and are used for a carrying handle.This thing gets smoking hot
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Old 04-29-2012, 08:26 AM
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We have a couple of fold up from Can Tire Son-inlaw has the coleman not a very good unit. We bought the Cuisnart last year and this one works pretty good, bought the extra hose to plumb into the 5th wheel instead of using the little bottles.
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Old 04-29-2012, 08:27 AM
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So, with camping season around the corner, I'm looking for a bbq/grill for the camper. Want something portable yet big enough to cook more than 2 steaks on. Seen in crappy tire flyer they had this fold able grill on sale for $249.99, bit when I went to look it is pretty flimsy and cheaply made. Any suggestions?
We just picked up a cuisinart portable grill from CT yesterday for 149. BTU is 12,000 weighs 50 pounds. I'll let you know how it cooks after we try it out today.
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Old 04-29-2012, 08:33 AM
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Costco has nice one for $130. It is SS and looks like it can handle more then two steaks. You can see it on line at costco.ca
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Old 04-29-2012, 08:35 AM
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Picked up a nice stainless steel table top BBQ from Costco for 115.00. Put two steaks, potatoes and veggies on the surface.

Used it a couple time already and does the job. Beats hauling a full size Q around.
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Old 04-29-2012, 08:35 AM
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Don't leave em hooked onto your trailer, when the ol black bear wanders into camp they don't hold up very well!
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Old 04-29-2012, 08:37 AM
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Weber q220 @ home depot. I just picked one up, but my friends and family have been using them for years. Great bbq
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Old 04-29-2012, 08:40 AM
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We have the Coleman portable unit. I think it's called the roadmate? Not sure thought, it's probly a little over 2 feet long, legs and side table store underneath. Shaped kind of like a hockey rink.

It's junk. It more fries, than grills. Can't wait for it to burn out.

The Cuisanart looks good, Costco usually puts out a good product also.
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Old 04-29-2012, 08:40 AM
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Bought this one from Wal mart last September long weekend. Worked well for what we used it for. Folds up nice and easy to move around but it is not cast but bonus is it ain't overly heavy either. Think I paid a whopping $45 for it. If it blows up, oh well.

http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/outdoor-...Box=&addFacet=
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Old 04-29-2012, 08:44 AM
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Bought this one from Wal mart last September long weekend. Worked well for what we used it for. Folds up nice and easy to move around but it is not cast but bonus is it ain't overly heavy either. Think I paid a whopping $45 for it. If it blows up, oh well.

http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/outdoor-...Box=&addFacet=
We looked at that one too... wally world has it listed for 96.00 as of yesterday.
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Old 04-29-2012, 09:24 AM
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get a 3 burner camp chef from costco..they are a bit heavy but you can put a bbq on top or a griddle. you'll never go back to those little junkie ones
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Old 04-29-2012, 09:35 AM
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get a 3 burner camp chef from costco..they are a bit heavy but you can put a bbq on top or a griddle. you'll never go back to those little junkie ones
x2.... a little pricey to get off the ground by the time you buy the grill box and a griddle, but I can't see myself having to replace this set up for many many years.

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Old 04-29-2012, 09:38 AM
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Costco BBQ

Pretty good little grill.
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Old 04-29-2012, 09:39 AM
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http://napoleongrills.com/blog/products/ptss215/. Available at BBQ Country, along with the various accessories.
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Old 04-29-2012, 09:50 AM
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I picked up a port a chef from peavey mart a couple of years ago for around 150.00.Its made by broilking and is all cast,very good bbq,the legs come off and are used for a carrying handle.This thing gets smoking hot
Have the same unit. LOVE IT. Very portable and cooks like crazy. Love my steaks on it. Fits nicely in the front cabinet of the trailer. The removable legs and straps that make the handle are handy. My folks have one as well. Took them almost 10yrs to wear out the first one. They are on their second one. Have had mine for 3yrs without a problem.
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Old 04-29-2012, 10:03 AM
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get a 3 burner camp chef from costco..they are a bit heavy but you can put a bbq on top or a griddle. you'll never go back to those little junkie ones
Creme de la creme units for sure but sticker shock is big. Be my next one though for sure.
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Old 04-29-2012, 10:12 AM
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If camping and you have a fire the only way to cook a steak is on the fire. No bbq required.
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Old 04-29-2012, 10:29 AM
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Weber Q, if you go to a John Deere Dealer you can get a green one.
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Old 04-29-2012, 10:36 AM
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if camping and you have a fire the only way to cook a steak is on the fire. No bbq required.
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Old 04-29-2012, 10:42 AM
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weber q you can hook it up to the small bottles or a regular propane bottle and use it for a second bbq at home. love it
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Old 04-29-2012, 12:11 PM
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Costco has nice one for $130. It is SS and looks like it can handle more then two steaks. You can see it on line at costco.ca
I saw that one yesterday at Costco Looked like a nice unit,When I got home I was thinking I should have bought it fot the Camper
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Old 04-29-2012, 12:24 PM
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Have the same unit. LOVE IT. Very portable and cooks like crazy. Love my steaks on it. Fits nicely in the front cabinet of the trailer. The removable legs and straps that make the handle are handy. My folks have one as well. Took them almost 10yrs to wear out the first one. They are on their second one. Have had mine for 3yrs without a problem.
Here is the link to the product. http://www.broilkingbbq.com/grills/p...rta-chef.html#
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Old 04-29-2012, 12:40 PM
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I like the look of this one.

http://www.elementbyfuego.com/index....ment_portable/
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Old 04-29-2012, 12:54 PM
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We have been using the Cuisinart portable from Canadian Tire since last year. Over the years we've just about tried all the portables, including the Weber's. While the Cuisinart is a bit bigger, in my opinion it runs circles around any of the others.
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Old 04-29-2012, 02:57 PM
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I picked up a port a chef from peavey mart a couple of years ago for around 150.00.Its made by broilking and is all cast,very good bbq,the legs come off and are used for a carrying handle.This thing gets smoking hot
Same results here.
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Old 04-29-2012, 03:03 PM
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Same results here.
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Old 04-29-2012, 03:58 PM
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We have the Coleman portable unit. I think it's called the roadmate? Not sure thought, it's probly a little over 2 feet long, legs and side table store underneath. Shaped kind of like a hockey rink.

It's junk. It more fries, than grills. Can't wait for it to burn out.

The Cuisanart looks good, Costco usually puts out a good product also.
X2 on the Roadmate. Awesome BBQ, had one for 5 years now it works great, have to cook on lowest setting. You can also get a griddle for it to cook pancakes, bacon & eggs. I love mine, I even use it in the garage in the winter Folds up nicely for storage as well, has a scissor action folding like an ironing board with wheels.
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Old 04-29-2012, 04:01 PM
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What about the camp chef with the bbq box and flat top then you can cook everything and anything on it . Love mine got it fir I think around 80 bucks when bass pro first opened .
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Old 04-29-2012, 04:01 PM
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If camping and you have a fire the only way to cook a steak is on the fire. No bbq required.
You have fun with that when it's been raining for 2 days straight. Always need a back-up
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