What BBQ should I buy
Hi everyone.
New to Caravanning just bought an Adria Adora 642.
Looking to buy a BBQ and seen the folding Gas ones but they dont look very good.
Wondering whether to buy a small outback one with a frame that can be dismantled.
Would appreciate your experiences and comments.
Thanks in advance.
Andy.
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Hi Andy, so much depends on what you want to do with it. There are many opinions on what is best here many threads to look up. Personally I have quite a few options from an electric wok that I cook on outside when on Electric Hook Up to charcoal and gas
ones too. I didn't expect to be away from home so long so hadn't thought about packing for outside cooking and only had a disposable with me to cook out last night. Great meal too,0 -
Hi Andy
i had an Outback Weekender for many years and it was great. I bought a large plastic box for transporting which went under the van when not in use. However, for ease of transporting, last year I bought a Cadac Grillogas and am very very pleased with it.
Bought the optional lid to go with it and it cooks fast and even. It is a griddle plate rather than a BBQ but steaks and chops cook nicely, also does fish wrapped in tinfoil. The beauty of it is that it dismantles and fits into a carry case that goes easily
under a bunk. It is also a lot easier to keep clean. Hope this helps.0 -
As said above it depends on what you want. I use a small cheap gas BBQ which when the legs are folded goes in a front side locker next to the gas point. I have considered larger more substantial models such as the Cadac but to carry it in the caravan would mean placing it under the fixed bed which I did not fancy due to the usual smells once it has been used a few times. I like things to be stored in an appropriate in locker in the caravan rather than the car as it means less packing and unpacking between trips. I also find some of the fancy models weigh a lot and so a light weight cheapy does the job for me. I have long given up on charcoal as it takes too long to heat and then cool and leaves more mess. I find gas with lava rock develops a BBQ style taste after a bit of use.
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We have a Cadac Safari Chef. It has a griddle and also a barbecue style grill, the lid can also be used for stews etc.. It packs away into a carry bag and weighs 4kg. If you use it according to the instructions it's really easy to clean. It's small but big
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We have a Cobb, cost a fortune but it is absolutely brilliant! It only uses 5 charcoal briquettes and I have cooked a whole chicken perfectlly!
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If you are looking for a BBQ Andy, then a Weber is without doubt something that will last you as the quality is superb. The accessories are unrivalled They are not cheap but you definitely get what you pay for and the food they produce (used properly) is gorgeous. They do every size BBQ in charcoal and gas. Weber are kings of the BBQs but I understand Cobb are good as well. Both companies will have a website to explore. If all you want is a fry up in the morning or boil a kettle, then get a Cadac which is exactly that- a hot plate for frying.
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We have the Cadac Carri Chef Mk 1. The reason we went for a gas BBQ is that we wanted something that would be suitable for all areas of France too - we weren't going to take 2 BBQ's - you can't use charcoal in some areas (especially down south) where they
are considered to be more of a fire hazard.David
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Like others, we have a Weber Q series which I bought last year on a special promotion with £50 off. By far the best barbeque I have used and more than adequate for cooking for 4 people. It was expensive and it is heavy but the quality is obvious and I
am sure will last for ages. A big plus for me is that it is so easy to clean. It can either be used independently of the van using the screw in canisters which last for ages or, alternatively, with the appropriate hose etc, plugged into the van.0 -
We have just started caravanning and after asking people who also caravan about bbq's we purchased a Cadac Safari 2 which is adequate for the two of us. It is very versatile as you can fry eggs and bacon for breakfast and stir
fry . You can buy additional accessories to expand your cooking range.
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I’ve used a Cobb successfully for 4 or 5 years now. I’ve cooked everything from the usual burgers and sausages to paella and pizza. I've cooked many a succulent beer can chicken with veg.
Best results are with the lid on, this aids the cooking and also helps give the BBQ flavour to your food. I’ve got a cast iron smoke pot for use when I want a more smokey flavour.
If you use the cobblestone fuel it will be ready for cooking in about 10 minuets but I generally use either 6 – 7 bricketts or standard lumpwood charcoal. I’ve never had any problems cleaning it, most parts can go in the dishwasher for a good clean when
back home, and if I’m not using the moat to cook in, I line it with tinfoil so its easier to clean.I’ve used it when away in the caravan, at home, on the beach and on picnics. It’s a versatile piece of kit which I would recommend to anyone.
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