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bayman111 Samba Member
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grambo Samba Member
Joined: September 25, 2009 Posts: 82 Location: Old Hangtown, USA
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:31 pm Post subject: coleman fold n go |
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I will second the recommendation on the Coleman fold n go. My wife and I just finished our year-long road trip in our westy and it worked great many times. It fits perfectly in the luggage rack.
We have the grill, stove top and griddle accessories for it. The griddle is awesome for pancakes, eggs, etc. The stovetop is ok, but not nearly as good as the westy stovetop. The grill top works great, except that cooks very hot. There's no thermometer or anything, but grilling steak or anything else went very quicky. We only turned it up to the "low" setting, or else it would fry! In other words, it's a very efficient little grill. Vertical space is somewhat limited, as the clamshell lid provides only a few inches of clearance. |
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berkeleyjack Samba Member
Joined: April 27, 2012 Posts: 175 Location: Northern California
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berkeleyjack Samba Member
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Rhodiemum Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2007 Posts: 3 Location: California
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Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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I picked up a Camp Chef Everest stove last year from REI. It seems they are on sale right now for $70. I love mine: 20K BTU per burner. Probably more powerful than the stove I have at home! It's a bit heavier (10 lbs) than the Coleman, but is worth it, IMO, especially if you really like to cook, as I do.
I also sprung for a cast-iron single burner griddle to cook steaks, French toast and what not:
http://www.amazon.com/Lodge-Single-Burner-Reversib...amp;sr=1-1 |
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shadetreetim Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2011 Posts: 1994 Location: Riverside, California
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Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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The wife and I have had one of these for a couple of years. It works perfectly for us. We used to carry a stove and a grill. We use both sides for pans/skillets if we aren't grilling. I keep meaning to buy a small griddle to use on the grill side. _________________ Tim Potts
Doing my best every time I drive it to dispel the myth these Vanagons have to be slow!
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whynotvw Samba Member
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 8:42 am Post subject: |
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Solaire grill, it uses infrared. Gets to 1,100 degrees in three minutes. Not the best for slow grilling needs but for steaks and other meats it is one of the best grills out there. All stainless steel and made in US. Only downside is the cost. Around $300 its bit pricey. Best steaks you'll ever have.
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almo Samba Member
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BoneMachine Samba Member
Joined: January 15, 2012 Posts: 202 Location: MA, Boston Strong
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Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 5:36 am Post subject: |
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We have a Weber Q and feel it's one of the best small grills on the market. It cooks much better than the Weber Gensi$$$$ we have at home. In fact, we now cook on the Q at home if it's just the two of us. We picked up the griddle that fits the Q and can make pancakes, bacon and eggs at the campsite. We carry it on one of those tailgate cargo carriers, a la Dragonfly rentals. _________________ '85 Wolfsburg Edition Westfalia Weekender, Zetec #36, w/ Peloquin TBD
'83.5 Westfalia, full camper (we'll never forget you) |
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chojinchef Samba Member
Joined: February 17, 2011 Posts: 1539 Location: Central Massachusetts
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Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 6:03 am Post subject: |
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Over the years, I have used a bunch if things on the boats or in the Westys. Most of which I was not satisfied with the range of heat, length or the control of heat. Thought that the quick disconnect on the Westy tank would help to alleviate the first by giving more options.
Honestly, I have not used anything on the quick disconnect this year but a freestanding burner for a lobster pot.
However, I do recommend one of these little gems. Has a stone heat spot on top for a quick sear, the vents on side for some direct flame and a ring around the bottom to catch runoff. Cleanup was quite minimal on the Westy stove.
At around 12.5 inches, it can go just about anywhere and in the rain saturday night, cooked up some bulgogi on the Westy stove quite nicely. Although my van will smell like gochujang for weeks the meal was great.
Anytime I can spread out the work, the better for everyone. Grill yer own damn meat sweetheart _________________ Its a mistress; an expensive, whiney, needy bitch of a mistress. She is a chunky, dirty girl with bad skin, little motivation and yet she always makes me smile. She sure has been around before shacking up with me. She has a direct line to my wallet, plays with my emotions, is consistantly jovial yet with a sarcastic and sardonic side, is consistant in her inconsistancy, and every once in a while gives me a great ride and a fantastic memory. |
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danfromsyr Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 6:13 am Post subject: |
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I have a Primus grill I bought off Ebay- (Watch and at times you can get for $55+ship)
it's a great little compact grill that will cook for (4) adults.
it fits under the back seat (in a XL Ziploc storage bag) and can hold 7 ears of corn to cook. or 6 boneless chicken breasts.
the fuel is quite efficient, so while the Butane isn't as available as propane green bottles, it's easier to fit a few spares inthe closet and I use a Butane cookstove for table top cooking.. this was a driving factor in my buying a Primus grill, and quality feels top notch..
Primus BBQ grill on Ebay
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chojinchef Samba Member
Joined: February 17, 2011 Posts: 1539 Location: Central Massachusetts
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Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 8:34 am Post subject: |
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danfromsyr wrote: |
the fuel is quite efficient, so while the Butane isn't as available as propane green bottles, it's easier to fit a few spares inthe closet and I use a Butane cookstove
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Restaurant supply house, and often at Costco or SAMs club you can find butane inserts. Used them often for remote food stations.
LP _________________ Its a mistress; an expensive, whiney, needy bitch of a mistress. She is a chunky, dirty girl with bad skin, little motivation and yet she always makes me smile. She sure has been around before shacking up with me. She has a direct line to my wallet, plays with my emotions, is consistantly jovial yet with a sarcastic and sardonic side, is consistant in her inconsistancy, and every once in a while gives me a great ride and a fantastic memory. |
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Huxmobile Samba Member
Joined: June 16, 2008 Posts: 141 Location: SF Bay area
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Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 8:57 am Post subject: |
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I've used this one for 3 years now. Tucks nicely under the rear seat for easy access. I line the bottom with aluminum foil to collect any grease or char. Makes for easy cleanup.
DJ _________________ 87 Westy 2.1L, manual (sold) |
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danfromsyr Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 15144 Location: Syracuse, NY
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Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:41 am Post subject: |
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while I would love an all in 1 wonder.
the cookstove portion looks designed for pots, and not for frying pans..
I don't like to put pans/pots ontop of the nonstick grill portion as the added heat burns off the non-stick coating.
so I am relagated to 2 seperate units. 1 for grilling, 1 for a stove.. but I use both that use Butane to keep me 1 fueled.
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Vanagon Nut Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2008 Posts: 10379 Location: Sunshine Coast B.C.
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Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 10:59 am Post subject: |
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The last time I used a portable stove was like back in my liquid fuelled Coleman days! Decades ago! I have little experience with them....
Is a portable stove like that significantly less efficient at boiling water? (time/fuel required)
Any user input on ease (or possible?) of refilling that Primus LP bottle?
Any users leave their tongs on the ground while grillin? (watch the video)
Thanks
Neil. _________________ 1981 Westy DIY 15º ABA
1988 West DIY 50º ABA
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almo Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 11:22 pm Post subject: |
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danfromsyr wrote: |
I have a Primus grill I bought off Ebay- (Watch and at times you can get for $55+ship)
it's a great little compact grill that will cook for (4) adults.
it fits under the back seat (in a XL Ziploc storage bag) and can hold 7 ears of corn to cook. or 6 boneless chicken breasts.
the fuel is quite efficient, so while the Butane isn't as available as propane green bottles, it's easier to fit a few spares inthe closet and I use a Butane cookstove for table top cooking.. this was a driving factor in my buying a Primus grill, and quality feels top notch..
Primus BBQ grill on Ebay
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I think I'm gonna pick 1 up. I too like the insert can! Very easy to keep a few on hand in the van. We don't barbecue all that much but this could be handy for the few times we do. It does look like it can fit under the back seat nice and handy.
Cheers _________________ San Francisco/Mayo Ireland
1986 2.1L Westy 2wd 4-spd Sold!!!!
1987 2.1L Westy syncro
2005 Subaru legacy 2.5Gt Wagon 5sp MT |
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Turk.380 Samba Member
Joined: June 22, 2009 Posts: 320 Location: St. Louis
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Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:06 am Post subject: |
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Not sure if I should start a new thread on this, but it seemed close to topic..
I'm wanting to connect a portable propane grill (or other propane camping accessory) to my 2ndary propane tank on the Westy. (I have one on the passenger side).
Somehow I've never been able to decode the proper combination of fittings to allow me to go from the tank regulator, to a quick-connect, to a hose with the female 1-lb bottle screw on type connector.
anyone ever set this up? What did you use? _________________ Brian W
St. Louis, MO
'64 SO-33 Hatch Top Westy | '87 Syncro Westy: Subaru EZ30D powered | 2002 VW Winnebago Vista |
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