Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 03:10:57 -0500
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From: joel walker <jwalker17@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: hokay .. it's FRYEDAYE!! ;) time for some off-topic stuff:
camping grills
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yup. me again. this time, the article is about small portable camping
grills ... them things you cook on when you go camping. i particularly
like the one that looks like a toolbox! ;)
in another article in Motorhome magazine, July 2007, they listed
several
small propane/butane-powered grills. small enough to be
taken with you in a vw camper.
here's the ones they mentioned:
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Broil King - Porta-Chef 4
The Porta-Chef 4 from Broil King solves sthe two most
common problems with portable grills: size and power.
If you want something that's small and light enough to
carry around, but powerful enough to put a serious sear
on steaks, chops and burgers, the Porta-Chef 4 does it
all. This basic-black bad-boy sports a cast aluminum
body for light weight and durability, while a 20,000 BTU
burner delivers the heat. A porcelain-coated cast iron
cooking grid boasts 244 square inches of cooking space ...
and when you consider the chrome-plated warming rack, that
figure jumps to 360 square inches. Broil King's Linear
Flow valve starts the LP-gas flowing, while the Sure-Lite
ignition system gets it burning and the Accu-Temp
thermometer letrs you know what's going on under the hood.
Another feature of this grill is that it incorporates
folding legs that enable it to be used on a tabletop or
stand on its own, so you'll never have to cook in a
crouching position again.
MSRP - $179
www.broilkingbbq.com
http://www.broilkingbbq.com/broilking/product.asp?PID=19
(there's also a Porta-Chef 2, with snap-into-place legs,
instead of folding legs).
MSRP - none given on the web page
http://www.broilkingbbq.com/broilking/product.asp?PID=20
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Camco Manufacturing - Olympian 5100 Elite
Camco is a name that is familiar to most RVers ... after all,
the company makes a plethora of products for the RV
lifestyle. But what some might not know is taht Camco
offers a brand-new tabletop grill ... the Olympian 5100
Elite. Designed to be used on a tabletop or mounted to the
side of the RV with a mounting bracket (included), this
grill sports a 173 square inch cooking surface, cast-iron
smoker plate, built-in temperature gague and 12,000 BTUs
of cooking heat. It is made from heavy duty cast
aluminum and can be used with either a 5- or 20-pound LP
gas cylinder, or quick-connected to the RV's LP gas supply.
MSRP - $149.99
www.camco.net
click on Accessories then Grills & Accessories on the left.
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Coleman - RoadTrip LXE
You can't think "camp stove" without thinking Coleman, so
it just makes sense that ahis company would offer an
RV-friendly outdoor grill. In fact, it makes five in the
popular RoadTrip line, including the RoadTrip LXE. The LXE
packs 20,000 BTUs of cooking power, and features small side
tables and tool holders to keep everything in order. With
285 square inches of grill surface, there's plenty of room
for flipping, and a removeable grease-management tray makes
for easy cleanup. When you're ready to pack it away, the
legs fold up, while integral wheels make transporting easy.
The RoadTrip LXE comes with two grill grates standard, but
Coleman also offers mix-and-match surfaces such as a griddle
and stove grate for even greater versatility.
MSRP - $210.99
www.coleman.com
click on Grills
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Coleman - RoadTrip Party Grill
This little grill is like the small charcoal units you've
seen, without the charcoal ... so there's no sooty mess
or starter fluid required. Plus, it has 8,000 BTUs of
cooking heat and Coleman's InstaStart pushbutton ignition
for easy matchless lighting. All the components are dish-
washer safe, except for the burner and lid (if you're lucky
enough to have a dishwasher in your rig). The grill, pot
support, lid and carry bag are included.
MSRP - $43.99
www.coleman.com
click on Grills
<no square inches of cooking area specified ...
based on size of propane cylinder in picture, i'd
guess the cooking area to be about one foot in diameter
or only 113 square inches. but it might be bigger>
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Hans Plads - Tool Box Grill Pro
This little gas grill gives "cooking tool" a new meaning.
Housed in what appears to be your workaday toolbox is a
10,000 BTU grill taht can muster up 640F degrees of cooking
heat. Measuring just 19.5 x 8.25 x 10.5 inches and
weighing in at a scant 19 pounds, the Tool Box Grill Pro
offers 173 square inches of cooking surface. Adjustable
lid vents allow easy adjustments to airflow, while the
patented design prevents ash and grease from escaping.
All of the unit's high-heat components are procelain-coated
for quick cleanup, and a built-in heat shield allows safe
grilling on wood and plastic tables. It operates on a
standard 1-pound LP gas cylinder, which stores inside the
latching box. Hans Plads also offers a charcoal version,
as well as the TOol Box Jumbo with 210 square inches of
cooking surface.
MSRP - $64.99 (gas) or $49.99 (charcoal)
www.hansplads.com
http://www.hansplads.com/toolboxgrill/tbg_gas.html
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Napoleon Gourmet Grills - Freestyle SS Infrared
High style meets high tech in this all-304-grade stainless
steel grill, featuring a high-heat ceramic infrared burner
that's variable up to 14,000 BTUs and 1,00F degrees. The
Freestyle SS is portable, with folding legs for compact
storage, but it's also big where it counts. The cooking'
space measures a generous 215 square inches, plus there's
another 105 square inches available on the foldaway warming
rack. It's designed to work on either the ubiquitous 1-pound
LP gas cylinder or a 20-pound LP gas cylinder for serious
parties. It uses electronic ignition just like the big boys,
and a removable drip tray keeps cleanup time to a minimum.
Optional are a variety of mounting brackets for tailgate,
boat, wall/balcony or post, a carrying case and storage cover.
If you like the features of this grill, but prefer a more
traditional tube burner, consider the Freestyle SS PTSS215.
MSRP - $155 PTSS215 (tube burner)
http://www.napoleongrills.com/Webshare/Gourmet-grills/Freestyle.html
MSRP - $210 PTSS215P1 (infrared burner)
http://www.napoleongrills.com/Webshare/Gourmet-grills/FreestyleIR.html
www.napoleongrills.com
also has recipes on the website. pull down on Gourmet Grills.
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Outdoor Concepts - Tabletop Grill
The name probably doesn't knock you out, but then again,
this product speaks for itself. It is made in the United
States out of 100 percent 304-grade stainless steel and
puts out 20,000 BTUs ... more than enough heat to cook
every item on its 266 square inch cooking surface. This
compact grill weighs 40 pounds and comes with four
adjustable leveling legs and a brass LP gas regulator for
use with 1-pound LP gas cylinders. Another nice feature
is the latching lid, which is fully insulated to protect
the outer stainless from discoloration.
Options include a canvas carrying bag, fishing rod mount
holder and boat-rail mount.
MSRP - $199.
www.ociproducts.com
http://www.ociproducts.com/table_top.asp
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Weber - Q Series
The Weber name is synonymous with grililng, and the company's
Q series carreies on their tradition of rugged construction,
useful features and true functionality. Q series grills
utilize a cast-aluminum lid and body, stainless steel burner,
porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grate and a glass-
reinforced nylon frame, and all come with handy push-button
ignition. As you might have guessed, the chief differences
between the Q grills are size and features:
the smallest, Q 100 and Q 120, have a total of 189 square
inches of cooking area and 8,500 BTUs,
while the Q 200 and Q 220 have a whopping 280 square inches
of cooking area and pack 12,000 BTUs.
MSRP - $149-369
www.weber.com
http://www.weber.com/bbq/pub/grill/2007/q/Q100.aspx
http://www.weber.com/bbq/pub/grill/2007/q/Q120.aspx
http://www.weber.com/bbq/pub/grill/2007/q/Q200.aspx
http://www.weber.com/bbq/pub/grill/2007/q/Q220.aspx
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