Bumpyroad
Virginia
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cenley wrote:I was concerned myself while using it not only for the sides of the TT but the underside of the awaning with the smoke. I used it for over a year on the side of the TT with no ill effects.
Just this season I decided to break down and spend a few $$ and I bought 2 new hose setups for my RVQ grill. The first is a 12 foot extension for the quick connect that exits the trailer from the factory. This lets me get the grill just about out from under the awning usually on the picnic table.
The second is a hose with a quick connect on one side that goes onto the grill and the other side has a regulator and screws on to a regular BBQ tank. This lets me take the RVQ over to our friends site when we camp with them and pretty much makes it portable to go anywhere.
I bought my quick connects from Camping World and brought them to a local propane shop and had them make me the hose.
Carl
yep, spend extra money originally for a "bad idea' and then more money to correct the mistake. 
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Chuck_S
Broadview Hts, OH, USA
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We're into our 4th season with the Side Kick (tm) outside grill on the side of the trailer with no issues or concerns about it. It's an option I would not have ordered but we took our trailer from one the dealer had in the supply pipeline and it was on it. Used it every camping trip but one or two. Pork chops are in the refrigerator as I type this for Saturday night if we don't discover a neat place to eat.
There's a sticker for the trailer not to run it under the canopy, but the sticker is "for Canada only." No idea why.
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SLSAntigua
Pennsylvania
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I have had that RVQ get real hot though not too worried about the side of the RV. it sticks out pretty far. What creates the major flare ups is those frozen beef patties from the supermarket and all that grease sits at the bottom, under the burner. you just need to clean it after every use or let it burn off but that is how it gets hot. I cook breakfast on it using a griddle. That usually burns off the excess but not always. Temporarily stick an outdoor thermometer on the rv behind the RVQ and see how hot it gets. Could either put your mind at ease or scare you, 50/50 shot but at least you'll know.
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Robag
Regina, Sask, Canada
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I agree with the no issues using the grill (Side Kick for me). Just like SLSAntigua says, clean it after every use especially from greasy burgars and you should be fine.
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Donnascampinagain
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I too have the grill... but I can't help but think the manufacturers of RVs would not want the liability if there was a big chance of damage. Maybe that is giving them too much credit!
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coptalker
Western Colorado
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I've used the RVQ for 4 years extensively with absolutely no problems with either the side of the trailer or to the awning. It's been great.
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risingsun
Prescott, AZ
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I've said it before, I don't think hanging a grill off the side of the trailer is a good idea, even if the RV mfg companies encourage it with these options. Flare-ups happen.
Here's another post on this sort of thing, with people weighing in on both sides of the fence.
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tailgater
Cape Cod
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I once made a MAJOR and potentially dangerous blunder with my RVQ.
After cooking, I purposely put the flame to HIGH in order to burn off the grill residue and make clean up easier.
I forgot about it and we went to bed.
The next morning, while putting the coffee onto the nearby stove, I felt the heat coming off the grill and almost had a heart attack when I realized what I had done.
Stupidity and danger aside, the heat did nothing to the side of my camper, nor to the awning directly above.
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dfoxhoven
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I don't use our RVQ at all...I use the Firechief and always cook our food over an open fire.
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Robocop
Baltimore
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Grill all the time on high and low.
No issues.
I've seen more houses than trailers catch fire from gas grills that are not properly monitored.
You can leave anything on, walk away and something may happen. How often do folks forget food on the stove? Campfires near(er) awnings can pose a similar situation but on a tight campsite we adapt.
We can debate this issue or driving/gassing up with the fridge on and never agree. Choice is the key.
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