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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: rockrat on February 21, 2015, 12:02:09 PM
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I am looking for a BBQ for my 2014 Jayco Eagle outback and was wondering what other swaggers use or recommend?
I currently have a portable BBQ that I put in the car but I'd rather find something that will fit in the front boot of the camper itself.
Does anyone have one of the new Weber Baby Q's with the higher dome and temp gauge? I've measured the dimensions and it looks like it would be a pretty tight squeeze, if it fits at all.
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Been thinking about one of those as well. The in laws have one in their van, it's a great little cooker.
Regards
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We have a Baby Q 120 (high lid with temp gauge) which lives in our Quantum. It's excellent and I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a camping bbq. Will easily cook for 4, including a roast.
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BabyQ without the high lid/temp gauge cooks fine for feeding 4+
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BabyQ without the high lid/temp gauge cooks fine for feeding 4+
Agreed. Friends of mine use the BabyQ. I think there are a few threads on MySwag about the webber Q.
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We have the middle webber and love it. Just that bit more versatile and not too big in my opinion
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I use the baby Q without the high lid and it fits easily into my 2014 dove outback,dont think the high lid version is that much higher that it wouldnt fit.
Scott(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/Scott_Burgess/DSCN00891_zps898mz7ux.jpg) (http://s100.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Burgess/media/DSCN00891_zps898mz7ux.jpg.html)
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I use the baby Q without the high lid and it fits easily into my 2014 dove outback,dont think the high lid version is that much higher that it wouldnt fit.
Scott(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m1/Scott_Burgess/DSCN00891_zps898mz7ux.jpg) (http://s100.photobucket.com/user/Scott_Burgess/media/DSCN00891_zps898mz7ux.jpg.html)
Thanks Scott, exactly what I was looking for.
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I use the baby Q without the high lid and it fits easily into my 2014 dove outback,dont think the high lid version is that much higher that it wouldnt fit.
Here is the specifications for you
KB
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BBQ recommendations?
yeah,we all head on over to Kingbilly's place for a BBQ ;D
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The baby q with the high lid is the best of the range I've been told by good authority.
It has the best heat distribution and convection of the lot.
The largest is next best and the intermediate is the least good but still better than most compition.
Baby Q with the low lids worthless as to use them properly it's all lid down cooking and you have no temp gage and can't fit a large bird or roast ect.
I've got about 10 weber from the meter or so diameter all the way down to the go anywhere.
This in my opinion is the best travel bbq.
It's charcoal but alot of bbq for the size
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BBQ recommendations?
yeah,we all head on over to Kingbilly's place for a BBQ ;D
Always welcome Mark :cheers:
KB
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I picked up a Baby Q 1200 with the high lid today. $10 more than the standard one but came with a free roasting rack and convection try. This is my 2nd one and we love it. BBQ, Bread, Cakes, Roast. I mounted the last one in the KK on a slide so sold it with the camper.
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And scones mate. Don't forget Vee's scones ;D
KB
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i know everyone on here is freaks when it comes to the webber!.. However, an alternative (once you try it, you will throw your webber Q in the bin)... is the Sovereign BBQ. http://www.sovereignbbqs.com/products2.html (http://www.sovereignbbqs.com/products2.html)
Stainless, compact, extremely high LID, can fit everything in it, great for BBQ not just roasting, we cook everything in it! And easy to put a temp sensor in the top.
And you can get it to slide out of the camper on a slide already to go!
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This is my choice of weapon. Love when travelling.
We have a Baby Q 120 (high lid with temp gauge) which lives in our Quantum. It's excellent and I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for a camping bbq. Will easily cook for 4, including a roast.
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Recommended BBQ list of requirements
Huge amounts of :cheers:
Huge amounts of :cheers:
& meat with salad
& :cheers:
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Recommended BBQ list of requirements
Huge amounts of :cheers:
Huge amounts of :cheers:
& meat with salad
& :cheers:
whats meat & salad ????????
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Looks like we will have to investigate the baby Q 120 for when we get our CT
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The new model has enamel split plates. Don't rust anymore allegedly. The sport in buying one is finding substitute non weber accessories that do the same job for 90% less. Weber accessories operate on the BOHICA principle when it comes to what you pay.
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The new model has enamel split plates. Don't rust anymore allegedly. The sport in buying one is finding substitute non weber accessories that do the same job for 90% less. Weber accessories operate on the BOHICA principle when it comes to what you pay.
Could be a whole new thread here - best non Weber accessory for a Weber
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Genuine pizza stone about $40. Cut down BIGGER pizza stone $8. It's a great sport avoiding weber accessories. Should be in the olympics or at least the Commonwealth games
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Do you use the bayonet fitting in the eagle?
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i know everyone on here is freaks when it comes to the webber!.. However, an alternative (once you try it, you will throw your webber Q in the bin)... is the Sovereign BBQ. http://www.sovereignbbqs.com/products2.html (http://www.sovereignbbqs.com/products2.html)
Is it just me or is that one of the worst designed sites you have seen. I will persevere but only because I am very interested. If I was the web designer I wouldn't have my name on every page
Sorry about the rant
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i know everyone on here is freaks when it comes to the webber!.. However, an alternative (once you try it, you will throw your webber Q in the bin)... is the Sovereign BBQ. http://www.sovereignbbqs.com/products2.html (http://www.sovereignbbqs.com/products2.html)
Stainless, compact, extremely high LID, can fit everything in it, great for BBQ not just roasting, we cook everything in it! And easy to put a temp sensor in the top.
And you can get it to slide out of the camper on a slide already to go!
Very nice, but at close to a grand, I can't see them becoming widely used.
I've tried SS hot plates (incl 3CR12), but don't like them (a whole 'nuther discussion there).
:cheers:
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Very nice, but at close to a grand, I can't see them becoming widely used.
I've tried SS hot plates (incl 3CR12), but don't like them (a whole 'nuther discussion there).
:cheers:
X2 on the ss hotplates.
Swannie
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Yea weber accessories are pretty expensive.the only one I'd realy recommend is the triangle wire brush...good bit of gear
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I bought a new Baby Q1200 a few weeks ago, took it camping the next day. Must say it lived up to the hype, love it. Spent a stupid amount of cash on some extras (half hot plate, duffle bag, folding tables, roast trivet, cleaning brush), it all adds up, but it's been incredible. Found a need youtube channel "carolines cooking in oz" i think it's called. Worth a look, all Weber Q stuff
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Went and picked up a Weber Baby Q (high dome) today and it fits perfectly in the front boot of the 2014 Jayco Eagle. Will try it out when we go up to Kurrimine Beach in a couple of weeks, providing the weather gods play nice.
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Very nice, but at close to a grand, I can't see them becoming widely used.
I've tried SS hot plates (incl 3CR12), but don't like them (a whole 'nuther discussion there).
:cheers:
Mates got one of those Sovereign's on his Whittley. Great unit in a marine environment, but I can't see $1000 in it. and X3 on the stainless hotplates.
For under $300 it's hard to go past a baby Q.
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l can do you a Swaggers price on a PDFP ( Per Dug Fire Pit ) always handy to have on hand as a quick BBQ spot .
PM me for payment details >:D :cheers:
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i know there's a big difference, but if you're paying $1000 for the sovereign you're getting ripped off!
http://www.seabreeze-industries.com.au/products/Sovereign-BBQ-BUSHMAN-RV-EXPLORER-GAS-430-Stainless-Steel-173.htm (http://www.seabreeze-industries.com.au/products/Sovereign-BBQ-BUSHMAN-RV-EXPLORER-GAS-430-Stainless-Steel-173.htm)
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i know there's a big difference, but if you're paying $1000 for the sovereign you're getting ripped off!
http://www.seabreeze-industries.com.au/products/Sovereign-BBQ-BUSHMAN-RV-EXPLORER-GAS-430-Stainless-Steel-173.htm (http://www.seabreeze-industries.com.au/products/Sovereign-BBQ-BUSHMAN-RV-EXPLORER-GAS-430-Stainless-Steel-173.htm)
Didn't realise there were a few models. Mate would have the marine version, which is close to $1000.
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yeah the marine is pretty fancy, but the RV ones are actually pretty good. I've got a Pork Lion Roast on right now with vegies for 4...
They are certainly more expensive but i've cooked in mine now i reckon at least 500+ times it would get used probably about 8-10 times a week with me being on the road. Although about black inside (it still cleans well as it got a clean today), its still kicking along as if the day i brought it..
And i have to admit i love cooking on a stainless hot plate instead of teflon coated..
I paid 500 for mine brand new.. So there is a difference.. Since then i have replaced the cook plate once..
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Well we have a Baby Q that is mounted on a slide that comes out of the camper.
After getting used to not lifting the lid to look all the time, we found that it is great for cooking all the meals from Brekkie to Roasts, steaks, bread, etc.
Just on Saturday when we were supposed to be camping (cancelled because of the Rain!!) we went to Brisbane to our canvas man(another add on) and then stupidly went for a look around some camping shops and came away with lots of extra bits and pieces. One of the items was a replacement high lid for the Q.
Got home and put if together and next minute my wife comes out of the house with scones to cook. Then it was mini Quiches, now lunches this week will be Ok !!!
She was rapt with the thermometer which really was all the older model was missing.
Now can't wait to get camping and cook a roast knowing roughly what temp I am cooking at.(still will use the remote Thermo for the meat temp)
Rob
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I had this conversation with a couple of mates yesterday...
We have a Coleman Roadtrip LXE which we bought in about 2008, it was on special and the price was unbelievable.
It's a great barbecue and it's seen some pretty heavy use and still looks as good as the day I bought it home. Enameled plates and a Ferarri red lid.
The dual fuel capability is nice too. We chuck it in the back of the ute and take it to the park, beach etc. It's easily carted around.
Having said all that if I was looking now I would go for the Webber. Everyone I know who has a Webber says the same thing - we use it all the time, even at home.
The Coleman is pretty big when folded down in the bag and the lid is not high enough for a proper roast.
I really wish the old Coleman would breakdown or something so I could justify the purchase of a Webber but in my experience Coleman stuff lasts forever so I'm stuck with it.
First world problem?
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I have a Weber Q 200 for general duties but went with the baby Ziggler & Brown for camp duties and absolutely love it, same sort of $ as the Weber but more features, the grill plate locks in place and the lid will pivot right back under if required or you can swap out the grill and put a trivet in and it becomes a stove.
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They have them on sale every now and then here; http://www.getawaeco.com.au/index.php?action=view¤tpage=9&com=com_products&itemid=135 (http://www.getawaeco.com.au/index.php?action=view¤tpage=9&com=com_products&itemid=135)
http://www.getawaeco.com.au/index.php?action=view¤tpage=9&com=com_products&itemid=136 (http://www.getawaeco.com.au/index.php?action=view¤tpage=9&com=com_products&itemid=136)
I have a baby weber for the camper and the weberQ for home.
Wouldn't use anything else
Doug