Propane griddle/grill recommendations - Page 3

4x4van · 02-07-2019, 12:09 PM

For us, LPG over charcoal is a non-brainer. I like that I can turn it on and be cooking in minutes. If something comes up that we decide to delay dinner, I can turn it off, and then back on when we are once again ready to cook/eat. There is no ash cleanup. I can cook as long or short as I want/need.

Absolutely love my Blackstone Tailgater. This past weekend, I started with bacon, sausage, and eggs on the griddle (full pound of bacon at one time!) for breakfast. Lunch was grilled turkey/roast beef, ortega chile, and melted brie sandwiches, also on the griddle. Dinner saw 5 1 1/4" thick ribeye steaks and 1/2 lb of pollo asada cooked to perfection on the grille. Next morning was chorizo tacos from the griddle, followed by breaded raviolis on the griddle for lunchtime snacks. Only thing I haven't used (yet) is the open burner (either the griddle, the grille, or both can be lifted off), but I'm sure that will come soon.

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Topsail · 01-07-2020, 04:58 PM

After reading this entire post I went with the 22" Blackstone table top griddle. Seeing how different folks deal with this was very informative. Getting the griddle is somewhat of a compromise for starters. I'll probably add a Webber grill at some time. Now if I can find the perfect pizza oven that will fit in storage. LOL.

dawnandscott · 01-08-2020, 07:55 AM

We love our Blackstone Combo Grill and Griddle. We use it to cook on almost every day instead of the stove in our RV. It's great to be able to grill meat while we use the griddle to cook veggies or potatoes. We've even pulled the grill to use the open burner for boiling. We bought a set of bags for it and it folds up small enough to store on one of the ledges under our RV. I wouldn't want to me dragging it in and out everyday but it is reasonably small enough where I can carry it all together in the bags. My wife would probably have to make two trips!
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Topsail · 01-08-2020, 09:52 AM

I almost went for the combo too, but decided on the smaller platform due to storage space. The weight was a concern too. I guess I'm just out of shape and getting into an awkward position with the combo grill/griddle while storing wasn't something I'd look forward to.

I'm going to season this thing today and try it out tomorrow. Can't wait.

stoney1 · 08-18-2020, 09:32 AM

My 2106DS has a gas line running from the 20# tank down the side of the trailer and it has a quick connect. I bought a quick connect hose with a fitting on the other end that is just like that of a 1# bottle so I could hook up to the grill. The problem I had with my old grill is it has a regulator. The 20# tank has a regulator as well, so now there are two regulators between the tank and my grill and it doesn't work. My question is does the Blackstone have a regulator on it? Will it work if I hook to my quick connect hose?

**creativepart** · 08-18-2020, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by stoney1

The problem I had with my old grill is it has a regulator.

I don't know the answer to your question about the Blackstone. But, most grilss with an external regulator can easily be converted to remove the regulator and connect your propane hose from the quick connect to your grill.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjCeW5s7wvk

Also, the Camco Olympic 5500 grill comes without a regulator and even includes provisions for hanging the grill from the side of your RV and supplies a short propane hose for connecting to the quick connect.

https://www.amazon.com/Camco-57305-O.../dp/B0014JN68O

stoney1 · 08-18-2020, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by creativepart

I don't know the answer to your question about the Blackstone. But, most grilss with an external regulator can easily be converted to remove the regulator and connect your propane hose from the quick connect to your grill.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjCeW5s7wvk

Also, the Camco Olympic 5500 grill comes without a regulator and even includes provisions for hanging the grill from the side of your RV and supplies a short propane hose for connecting to the quick connect.

https://www.amazon.com/Camco-57305-O.../dp/B0014JN68O

Thanks creativepart, looks like Weber has solved the problem I wonder is Blackstone has. My wife is pushing for the Blackstone griddle.

**creativepart** · 08-18-2020, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by stoney1

Thanks creativepart, looks like Weber has solved the problem I wonder is Blackstone has. My wife is pushing for the Blackstone griddle.

Of course this has been solved. Same company sells the kit for the Blackstone:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbyTWe8eKNU

wyocamper · 08-23-2020, 01:29 PM

I bought this Camp Chef 2 burner stove, and connect it with a quick-connect hose. I also got a 20" x 10" grill/griddle that sits very neatly on top of it. I haven't really had an opportunity to try it out yet, I need to see how hot it gets under to stove.

Wyatt · 08-23-2020, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Topsail

After reading this entire post I went with the 22" Blackstone table top griddle. Seeing how different folks deal with this was very informative. Getting the griddle is somewhat of a compromise for starters. I'll probably add a Webber grill at some time. Now if I can find the perfect pizza oven that will fit in storage. LOL.

Problem solved. As an ex-chef, we carry a propane grill (which I hate so I’ll be replacing it)—Cuisinart.

A small Weber charcoal grill for when open fires are allowed, and our Pizza oven, by Gozney. This thing is the bomb. It can use wood chips or propane, and it’s not just for pizza, it can bake or sear a steak—anything in minutes. Gets up to 900+ degrees, and cooks a raw pizza in one minute—no kidding. Weighs 40#, and is cool to the touch.

dawnandscott · 08-27-2020, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stoney1

My 2106DS has a gas line running from the 20# tank down the side of the trailer and it has a quick connect. I bought a quick connect hose with a fitting on the other end that is just like that of a 1# bottle so I could hook up to the grill. The problem I had with my old grill is it has a regulator. The 20# tank has a regulator as well, so now there are two regulators between the tank and my grill and it doesn't work. My question is does the Blackstone have a regulator on it? Will it work if I hook to my quick connect hose?

The Blackstone does have a regulator on it. My husband said that it is the typical screw on that connects right to the tank/bottle, so it may not connect to the quick connect without an adapter

Trout One · 09-11-2020, 08:37 PM

Coming to hardsides from tent camping out of a Miata and pulling a motorcycle-weight pop-up behind a Mustang GT convertible, we've been working hard to maintain the "keep it simple, keep it light" ethos we developed during those travels. That said, we've succumbed to the pleasures of a Blackstone.

We bought the Tailgater combo so we have two burners, the 17" griddle and a17-ish" grill box. With the hose connecting it to the quick disconnect fitting on the side of our 1706FB, it's everything we've found we need to cook outside, which is where we hope to continue cooking as much as possible during our travels.

I did find the need to make a modification to the leg extensions, however. Drilled and tapped a 6mm hole in the extensions so the bolt which holds the legs extended would have a threaded hole to grip into instead of hoping that pinching the extension with the bolt would keep things upright. The last thing the camp cook needs is to have a leg or two collapse while using a hot cast-iron griddle.