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bosruten Samba Member
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Vanagon Nut Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2008 Posts: 10379 Location: Sunshine Coast B.C.
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Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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So I don't have a new LP tank yet. Crazy plan:
- remove stock burners,
- house and use portable grill in that space
- silicone SS plates over OEM burner holes: dish rack! Easy to remove plates.
But... I see ~ 2-3/4" max height between deck and lid.
Colemans I viewed, too high, the Primus danfromsyr points to is close, but.....
Any recommends for a low profile grill that would fit between stove deck and lid?
Bonus if the LP tank could rest in the sink when connected.
Neil. _________________ 1981 Westy DIY 15º ABA
1988 West DIY 50º ABA
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tottyteacher Samba Member
Joined: May 12, 2013 Posts: 12 Location: Calgary
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I am in the process of trying to find a small BBQ. I want it to be able to fit into some sort of rubbermaid when I travel as the stink of the BBQ inside the van is just too much. I have a Baby Weber but it is was too hard for me to get on the roof and the rubbermaid that I need to fit it is a ridiculous size. I have no fancy back mounting rack nor do I have a trailer and the possibility that I will get either of those in the near future is remote.
Here is the only option I have seen so far.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/5/SportsRec/...?locale=en
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whynotvw Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2004 Posts: 1322
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Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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Solaire Everywhere, smaller then it appears. Gets to 1000 degrees in one minute. Not for slow cooking meats. Pricey. but well made all stainless steel. Gets super hot gotta turn over the meat more then others. I also place a pan and use it as a stove. Also fits in a clamshell spare tire (put in in a bag) Check youtube
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LRWORLD Samba Member
Joined: July 18, 2013 Posts: 56 Location: BAY
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Would that fit under the rear seat in a Multivan? |
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Buss Marius Samba Member
Joined: February 29, 2012 Posts: 98 Location: Oslo, Norway
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Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 3:30 pm Post subject: |
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I have the Primus Vidar, the same as Danfromsyr has, and yes i am happy with it. My GF and i was 2 weeks on hollyday to Sweden and used it every day. we get 5-6 meals out of a butane boks. The BBQ is big enough for 20 hot dogs. I served 60 hot dogs in 30minutes from it. Just unbelivable from that little bbq. I store it behind the drivers seat. I just love it _________________ 87 75hp VW LT 28 Karmann LT L, 90 T3 Syncro 75hp AAZ Reimo Camper. 00 T4 102hp TDI Caravelle bus. |
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desertrefugee Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2013 Posts: 476 Location: Phoenix, AZ. USA
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Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 4:18 pm Post subject: |
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I've got a Weber Baby-Q that I've had for years.
Love it - but it's bulky enough that I tend to take it out only when it can ride the roof basket... _________________ - 83.5 Westfalia - 2.2 GoWesty "power"
- a bunch of vintage motorcycles
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pdm777 Samba Member
Joined: August 06, 2012 Posts: 348 Location: Clovis, CA
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Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 4:21 pm Post subject: The BEST Grill for Westy |
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After years of messing w charcoal and gas grills,
I recently bought a Solaire Infrared Grill.
This is the Best Grill I've ever owned, by far.
(look up Solaire Grill on Amazon - read reviews)
- Super Fast. Ready to cook in less than 5 min.
- Super Hot. as hot as a bed of wood coals. Drippings are instantly
vaporized w/ no flame (may be less carcinogenic as a result).
- Infrared = best BBQ you've ever had. Sears in juices and flavors.
- Made in USA. Very high quality, all stainless, will last forever.
- #1 reason for buying: Self cleaning. No gooey mess inside the grill, no
residual juice/grease to attract critters/bears. After a couple of minutes,
all the mess is reduced to a fine white ash.
wish I bought this years ago! |
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djkeev Samba Moderator
Joined: September 30, 2007 Posts: 32632 Location: Reading Pennsylvania
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woggs1 Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2007 Posts: 531 Location: South Pacifica California
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Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 5:24 pm Post subject: Re: The BEST Grill for Westy |
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djkeev wrote: |
pdm777 wrote: |
After years of messing w charcoal and gas grills,
I recently bought a Solaire Infrared Grill.
This is the Best Grill I've ever owned, by far.
(look up Solaire Grill on Amazon - read reviews)
- Super Fast. Ready to cook in less than 5 min.
- Super Hot. as hot as a bed of wood coals. Drippings are instantly
vaporized w/ no flame (may be less carcinogenic as a result).
- Infrared = best BBQ you've ever had. Sears in juices and flavors.
- Made in USA. Very high quality, all stainless, will last forever.
- #1 reason for buying: Self cleaning. No gooey mess inside the grill, no
residual juice/grease to attract critters/bears. After a couple of minutes,
all the mess is reduced to a fine white ash.
wish I bought this years ago! |
http://www.amazon.com/Solaire-Anywhere-Portable-Infrared-Stainless/dp/B002VLYAVQ
I'm sure it's very nice.......
BUT.......
$350.00 !!!!!!! For something I'll use a few nights a year........ Maybe?
Pass.
Dave |
Go for it you only live once _________________ 4 speed 88 Westy |
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Gizmoman Samba Member
Joined: September 10, 2011 Posts: 1554 Location: Nevada
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Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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I have something like this...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-ga...mp;index=2
It's cheap, comes in a case (which fits into a tupperware container).
I't ain't stainless but it works.
Great when all you wanna do is cook a pot of stew and not mess up the van. _________________ 82 Vanagon Westy - AAZ 1.9 TD, HE200 Holset, WAIC, 27.75 dia tires, Electric power steering, 5-speed AAP w/.078 5th
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syncromike Samba Member
Joined: November 14, 2011 Posts: 660 Location: Boise, ID
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Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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on my wish list, portable rotisserie...
http://www.epicoa.com/ _________________ _____________________
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backyard_cnc Samba Member
Joined: July 20, 2012 Posts: 385 Location: MANITOBA CANADA
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Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 12:14 am Post subject: |
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I've had a CADAC SAFARI CHEF set-up for a few years and have had very good service from it. Amazingly versatile in what you can cook or grill on it. From bacon and eggs for breakfast to steaks in the evening this compact little grill can do it. It is my primary cooker when camping. I keep also a small single burner hiker type stove to boil water for tea.
check it out at the link below. I am in no way affiliated with the company just a satisfied customer after buying one maybe 6~7 years back for $75 at an RV supplier.
Gerald
http://www.cadacamerica.com/cadac-featured-products/cadac-safari-chef.html |
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whynotvw Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2004 Posts: 1322
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Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 12:53 am Post subject: Re: The BEST Grill for Westy |
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pdm777 wrote: |
After years of messing w charcoal and gas grills,
I recently bought a Solaire Infrared Grill.
This is the Best Grill I've ever owned, by far.
(look up Solaire Grill on Amazon - read reviews)
- Super Fast. Ready to cook in less than 5 min.
- Super Hot. as hot as a bed of wood coals. Drippings are instantly
vaporized w/ no flame (may be less carcinogenic as a result).
- Infrared = best BBQ you've ever had. Sears in juices and flavors.
- Made in USA. Very high quality, all stainless, will last forever.
- #1 reason for buying: Self cleaning. No gooey mess inside the grill, no
residual juice/grease to attract critters/bears. After a couple of minutes,
all the mess is reduced to a fine white ash.
wish I bought this years ago! |
I've been saying it all along. This is the ferrari or mercedes of all grills. I've tried the weber q, the cobb, and many other grills. Nothing compares to how your meat will taste when you grill it 1000 degree heat. When I grill even in my back yard I don't even touch my other weber or charcoal type of grills. I take my Solaire and grill my meats, everyone who has eaten my grilled meats can't believe how the meat comes out so great. The quality is second to none all stainless steel and made in Whittier Ca. I live 20 minutes from them and I visited the factory and I was impressed. It may be little pricey but you pay for what you get. Worth every penny. |
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dhaavers Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2010 Posts: 7757 Location: NE MN (tinyurl.com/dhaaverslocation)
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Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 6:47 am Post subject: |
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THAT is COOL! When I'm in the market again I'll be looking at this!
It's your Grill, Griddle, Stove Burner, Oven & WOK! $130!
_________________ 86 White Wolfsburg Westy Weekender
"The WonderVan"
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Jon_slider Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2007 Posts: 5091 Location: Santa Cruz, Crowdifornia
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Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 10:20 am Post subject: |
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Here is my Safari compared to a Lodge Cast Iron skillet with lid.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=295515
I returned the Safari, and currently use a small dutch oven:
http://www.lodgemfg.com/seasoned-cast-iron/dutch-ovens/serving-pot-with-iron-cover-L2SP3
It does a fantastic job of cooking steak, and the lid lets me cook inside the Westy without splatter. Cleanup is a breeze, just get it hot and add some water, blot up with a paper towel, repeat, and done!
The versatility of being able to use the dutch oven on the westy stove, or any other stove, plus the option to use it to cook on a campfire, make it extremely versatile. _________________ My Soapboxes: Inflation; Handling; Gearing; Decoupling; Swepco |
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photogdave Samba Member
Joined: April 05, 2004 Posts: 3053 Location: Vancouver Island, B.C.
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Jon_slider Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2007 Posts: 5091 Location: Santa Cruz, Crowdifornia
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Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 11:16 am Post subject: |
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> Anyone tried one of these?
I have not, maybe you will post your impressions. I would rather have a Webber Q, here are some reasons.
1. The Volcano will rust, its cold rolled steel.
2. The Volcano heat diffuser will get soaked in burned grease if you use the wire grill to cook on.
Similar to the Safari, there are multiple layers in the Volcano that will get greasy and need to be scrubbed in soap water.
I like cooking with a lid, the Volcano lid is soft and flexy, imagine cleaning that after it gets greasy.
The Webber Q has a hinged lid, big plus not needing to set it down somewhere. The Webber grill surface is enameled cast iron, possibly my favorite grill surface.
The Webber grill has a grease pan.
The Webber uses Propane, my current favorite fuel.
I dont like cooking with wood or charcoal because of the delay in starting to cook, the amount of time it takes to burn out, and the need to find safe disposal for hot coals and ashes.
Imagine cooking hot dogs for lunch at a ski area, would you rather cook with wood and no lid, or would you like to cook with a fuel that is instantly ready, produces no ash, and requires no spent fuel disposal? _________________ My Soapboxes: Inflation; Handling; Gearing; Decoupling; Swepco |
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photogdave Samba Member
Joined: April 05, 2004 Posts: 3053 Location: Vancouver Island, B.C.
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Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 11:43 am Post subject: |
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Good points, 1 and 2.
I have a big Weber Q at home but my little camping Weber is not a Q, just one of those little black boxes with unhinged lid. It's a few years old and the bottom is permanently greasy, so I'm looking for something more compact and versatile. I'm tired of hoisting thins thing up into the luggage rack or laying it on a tarp inside the van.
The Volcano can use propane and if you run out, just chuck some wood in there and save yourself a trip into town for more propane!
At the ski area I'll cook lunch inside the van! _________________ 89 Syncro GL Westfalia 2.1 WBX/WBXaustSS
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syncromike Samba Member
Joined: November 14, 2011 Posts: 660 Location: Boise, ID
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Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 2:41 pm Post subject: |
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Anyone have one of these little guys? A Fuego Element? I saw it on a couple of portable grill top 10 lists from BBQ web sites. Wal Mart has it on sale for about 33% off right now...
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Element-Portable-Gas-Grill/21128012?findingMethod=rr
I'm very tempted. The Solaire looks awesome and my mouth is watering at the idea of searing, but I cook a lot of chicken, and sausages/hot dogs on the grill and I really need a "low" option. _________________ _____________________
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