Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:08:29 -0700
Reply-To: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@YAHOO.COM>
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From: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: hokay .. it's FRYEDAYE!! ;) time for some off-topic stuff:
camping grills
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Hey Joel,
I guess you were only speaking of gas burners when
you posted this. Of coure, we all know you've got
plenty of gas to burn if ya know what I mean. ;)
But I think some of the purests out there like my
brother definately prefer charcoal cooking. I've
been interested in the Weber Smokey Joe for some
time now but haven't bought one because I haven't
done very much camping lately. But they sure do
look nice plus you get a self contained fire pit
as well....
Steven
--- joel walker <jwalker17@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote:
> 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
>
> ------------------
> 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.
>
> --------------------
> 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
>
> --------------------
> 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>
>
> ---------------------
>
> 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
>
> -------------------------
> 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.
>
>
> -------------------------
> 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
>
> ---------------------------
> 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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