desertbunch wrote: We actually got the $30 Walmart one instead of spending $150 on the RVQ (Outdoor Unlimited brand). The Walmart one is only 10,000 BTU. Does anyone know how many BTUs are in the RVQ type? We have a hose to go from our quick connect gas hookup to the Walmart BBQ, but it didn't quite work the first time so we used the little green can until husband tinkers w/it a little.
THe RVQ is designed to run on low pressure. Most other grills are not designed for low pressure and have their own regulator. The RVQ is designed to attach to the low pressure gas line provided on the trailer. I imagine the other models can be modified, but this would involve removing regulator and adjusting burner. The RVQ is already designed to attach to the side of my TT and quick connect to my gas line. Convenience is the point. Sure you could by a cheaper grill and possibly and modify it to work like an RVQ, but why re-invent the wheel? There are also liability issues to modifying a gas appliance to operate other than the way it was designed.
There are many different models of portable gas grills. Many may cook better than the RVQ, however not many are more convenient to use and set-up.
desertbunch wrote: We actually got the $30 Walmart one instead of spending $150 on the RVQ (Outdoor Unlimited brand). The Walmart one is only 10,000 BTU. Does anyone know how many BTUs are in the RVQ type? We have a hose to go from our quick connect gas hookup to the Walmart BBQ, but it didn't quite work the first time so we used the little green can until husband tinkers w/it a little.
THe RVQ is designed to run on low pressure. Most other grills are not designed for low pressure and have their own regulator. The RVQ is designed to attach to the low pressure gas line provided on the trailer. I imagine the other models can be modified, but this would involve removing regulator and adjusting burner. The RVQ is already designed to attach to the side of my TT and quick connect to my gas line. Convenience is the point. Sure you could by a cheaper grill and possibly and modify it to work like an RVQ, but why re-invent the wheel? There are also liability issues to modifying a gas appliance to operate other than the way it was designed.
There are many different models of portable gas grills. Many may cook better than the RVQ, however not many are more convenient to use and set-up.
RV dealer told husband what hose he needed and what to modify, but the burner was very low. That's probably why (the low pressure). I don't get what you mean about reinventing the wheel. I thought the whole convenience of the RVQ is that it attached to the side of the trailer. Didn't realize that the gas line provided is really only meant to work with RVQs!
Hello all, I know its a controversial thread here with varying opinions, but I have a quick question and/or question. I have an RVQ grill here, that is good to go and works great, I just don't have the bracket that hangs on the side of the pup. I mean the black frame/bracket that attaches to the channel on the camper. Anyone have an extra one, from the grill that that they don't, won't, or refuse to use?
Kevin
I personally think the RVQ or SideKick Grill are a piece of crap. I have had mine on craigslist for a couple of weeks trying to sell. No hits yet. I guess there are other people out there thinking the samething. If you would like one let me know.
Mickey & Teri
2006 Nissan Titan SE
2008 Flagstaff 829BHSS
I like mine for the convenience of hooking up to TT gas line. Has worked out great for me. No worry about having to buy little green bottles or running out of gas. My only complaint is it is alittle too small, I would love to find an RVQ2 for sale..(hint, hint)
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I have the RVQII and really like it. Not sure what the BTU rating is but I like to cook low and slow anyway. I have grilled everything from pancakes and bacon to steaks and salmon.
Rick
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We use our RVQ grill every time we are out camping. With 4 of us we find it works great for what it was designed to do. The convenience of it just makes it that much nicer. We done everything from hot dogs, hamburgers and carne asada to chicken and a tri-tip roasts.
I will be sad for the day it stops working as we've nothing that is as convenient to use - especially those quick last minute "don't wanna pack the weber and charcoal to grill hot dogs" type trips that we do.
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