Perfect BBQ grill for Weekender Westy

[whynotvw]

Check this out. I just wanted to share this little bbq grille. Its called Cobb grille approx. $139. Fits right under the jump seat of my weekender. It only takes 6-8 charcoal and burns for 2-3 hours. It takes little longer then normal to cook but boy the meat comes out fantastic everytime. It takes 3-4 times of using it to get a hang of it. I don't leave home without it when I go camping.

[Williamtaylor33]

I've got the same grill that I take with me. You can also get some neat attachments to go with it.
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89 Bostig powered syncro westy

[bquigs]

I like this a lot, nice design. Obviously for people who love to cook with charcoal

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B000GGTYIW...&img=1

and apparently not limited to the outdoors

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87 Syncro Zetec

[fsf1o1]

Nice man ill have to pick one of those up.

[ddwbeagles]

Cool grill, but what the heck is that you have on it. Looks like thick slices of something that resembles jerky. Odd cuts and marlized to the extreme. Just curious ....and was wondering if a neighbor was missing their overweight cat or something.
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71 Ghia Coupe autostick
78 Westy
86 Vanagon Weekender

[whynotvw]

[fsf1o1]

it looks sooo good are you sure that not cat or dog hehe

[BillWYellowstone]

Wow, I was pretty happy with my grill, but now jealous. Mine does store a lot smaller, but dang, that thing is cool. Might go broke on accessories though.
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[climberjohn]

Looks great! Very compact, if a bit pricy
Korean galbi (beef short ribs)is perfect for camp grilling.

But as a former US Forest Service fire fighter, I feel compelled to say, I REALLY hope you, or anyone else, do not make a habit of using any sort of fire on top of a thick bed of dry pine needles!!

And not be the Nervous Nellie here, but using any sort of charcoal indoors is carbon monoxide poisoning waiting to happen. Your fireplace may not be as well vented as you think it is.

Outside on a flame-proof surface is the best place for a grill like this.

-CJ
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[climberjohn]

This grill and other mentioned on this previous thread:

Best charcoal Grill - Use and Storage
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=477866
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[whynotvw]

[IrideWheelies]

Great setup! I definitely agree that charcoal tastes best.

I don't always have time to wait though, so I went for the MAGMA!

Fresh Coho Salmon!

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89' Dove Blue Syncro Hightop

[Jon_slider]

I like all the grills. They vary, but all can produce great camping food.

The cobb and the pyromid both use the same 9 briquettes, and cost about the same.

My $5 pan grill uses 25 briquettes to make a single layer. I use 50 to cook a tritip, which takes about 40 minutes.. Im sure you could do a tri tip better in a covered grill... hmmm note to self, find a wok lid in 12" diameter..

the propane grills are all great, and have the advantage of not leaving briquettes to dispose of safely

I had a chance to enjoy a Tri Tip presslab cooked on his Webber Q, which is an excellent unit made of thick metal, with a lid.. This is a larger grill than the cobb, pyromid or $5 pan

there is also a pyromid clone called the EcoQue.
http://www.outdoorchefstore.com/products/ecoque-portable-12-stainless-steel-grill

They make similar claims as the cobb, with the advantage of the pyromid design being that it stores flat.. the cobb is a bit bulkier

I think it would be fun to have a few van events to test out various grills.. Anybody want to have a meetup.. VanGrillORama?
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[whynotvw]

I agree all the grills are pretty cool. One thing that sets the cobb grill apart is you can grab the side while its cooking and move it to your table. The side mesh is cool to the touch while cooking, this means you can move the grill right in the middle of where ever your eating. Plus you can put beer, wine, water around the moat which makes the meat real juicy.

[Jon_slider]

> makes the meat real juicy.

Im on my way over, is it ready yet? When did you say the VanGrillORama was being held?

I actually like the cobb a lot, if I was in the mood to buy another grill.. I like the shape better than the pyromid

thanks for posting.. especially the food pics <insertemoticonfor Hungry!>

for sake of comparison, if you had to cook a whole 3 pound tritip in a cobb, how many briquettes would you need, and how long... it sounds like it cooks slow and low?
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[whynotvw]

[JXG]

RE: the picture with the Magma BBQ right by the Syncro gas fill.
I question having such a heat and flame source so close to the gas fill. Does this cause anyone else concern?
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[J Charlton]

I no longer use a charcoal grill - i used to and loved it. I, however, have succumbed to the lure of a gas grill - actually the left side of my stove is a grill. Works really well. When i did use charcoal briguettes, as I did for about 30 years, I had a couple of little routines that may be of interest to some.
1. Lighting the briguettes - I used a juice can, top and bottom removed and then holes punched all around the side at the bottom with a can opener, about a 1/4 sheet of crumbled newspaper in the bottom, the briquettes on top of the newspaper, light the newspaper and within about 5 minutes all of the charcoal is ready to use. Lift the can off with a pair of pliers and begin to grill. No chemicals, no odour and really quick.
2. When you're through cooking with the briquettes, if you pick a briquette up with a pair of tongs and plunge it into a pail of water, hold it there for about 2 seconds then remove it and set it aside, it will steam away and dry out. Repeat for all of your briquettes, you'll be amazed at how little actual charcoal was actually used, when they've stopped steaming, drop them back into your bag of briquettes and they'll be ready to use next time.
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[whafalia]

[Jon_slider]

love the tip about reusing steamed charcoal, thanks..

you grill inside your van?

> if your ever down this way john, i'm gonna have to hook you up with som korean bbq.

I do occasionally brave the belly of the beast (LA traffic), to reach my grandchildren in San Diego (the jaws of the beast)..

lets do a VanGrilleOrama somewhere sane, like Little Caliente Hot Springs behind Santa Barbara or something

or the free camping in Big Sur.. yeah, come up to Big Sur with the BBQ! Hows the weekend of sep 17th for you?, or next, or next, or
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