fleck
catskills, ny
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Ive just purchased my first RV! I am now in the process of equipping the TT for my families first big adventure. my question is- my jayco TT a mounting bracket for a outdoor "sidekick" BBQ grill. I am worried that the heat from the grill might damage the side of the TT. have any of you out there ever used one of these grills? Or should I buy one of tabletop type grills?
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CaptPicky
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I've had a side mounted grill on two of my campers without any problems. My only complaint was the type I had was just a little smaller than I would have liked but I really enjoyed the easy of having it plumbed right to my trailer propane tanks.
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First: Boooyahhhhhh!!!!!! on yer new TT!!! Congrat's!!!
Second: We've used our side attached grill on our 5'er for years with no problems. Fire that baby up and enjoy!!!
Happy camping!!! See ya'll down the road!!!
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Jim2007
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Hi Fleck: I have a trailer that has a side mount grill on it and I have used it many times. The grill has not caused damage to the outside of my fiberglass trailer. Enjoy your camper and your grill. Happy Camping. Jim2007
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I have seen a lot of side mounted grills. however never used one and never wanted to. You cited the reason why, I too have concerns
If you wish to use a "Sidekick" and are concerned you can get a splatter/heat shield This is basically a metal thing with folded wings. You unfold, set it up so the metal (padded with insulation) is to the back and the wings are on the sides.. This both protects the rig and helps shield the grill from side wind
However I like a "Stand alone" or table top grill,,, carry one of each
Nothin adds excitment like something that is none of your business
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I ordered our 5'er with one, then was afraid just like you of heat damage. So, I finally fired it up on the table top and absolutely no problem. It cooks very slow at low heat. Nothing like the grill at home with flames pouring out the sides! Allow extra cooking time than what you are used to on the home grill. And...boy howdy, are those burgers good!! We use it all the time now!
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cp1971
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We also ahve a sidekick grilland really like it. We jsut got our HTT this year so we have only used it a few times. When you have it mounted on the bracket it is several inches from the side of the trailer. No damage. It does have a much larger spatter shield over the burner than our grill at home which helps against flames flying everywhere. However as previuosly noted it does cook much sloer than the grill at home also. Give yourself plenty if time, But then you shouldnt be in a hurry when camong anyway! Enjoy! I also like the fact that it is plumed into the camper dont have to worry about carring fuel for it!
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fleck
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Thanks for the input everyone. Ill probably get sidekick griil and sweat it out the first time I try it. I was worried about looking like the "grizzwalds" pulling out of my first campgrounds!
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firecapt1
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I would worry about the heat eventually effecting the fiberglass siding; maybe not right away but over time, making it brittle. These grills give off a lot of heat in all directions (radiated heat). I found that it was just as easy, not to mention a better grill, to buy a Weber Q100. You will find that whenever questions come up about which grill to buy the Weber Q series wins hands-down.
We setup our Weber with one of these: Stay Flow. The 12' hose gives me plenty of distance from the propane bottle and allows me to put the grill on a table.
One other thought; as a firefighter, I have seen propane grills fail for one reason or another allowing flames to shoot out of the grill or the connection. In one instance, a connection failure (at the grill end) caused a structure fire that burned one apartment and damaged several others. The grill was being used right next to a wall on an outside second story porch.
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Trailer mounted grills are nice and convenient but there is an advantage to having a totally portable unit. After seeing the sidekick units, I think you can do better for the money by buying the Weber 100 or 200 grill and a small folding table or Weber cart for the grill. Then, you have the freedom to setup your cooking area where ever it works the best. And, the Weber can be used anywhere...I use ours at our cottage, and anytime we just need to take a grill along.
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