Electric vs. Gas grill was Re: 1111Aa RV3012M inverter installation photos

[Pete Masterson]

The electric grill was missing from my coach when I got it... My coach is all- electric so I carry no LP gas on board. I do carry some charcoal and lighter fluid and we use BBQs at campgrounds that look (or can be made to be) clean and sanitary. We could carry a portable BBQ, but haven't, so far. 

The advantage of the gas grill is that they're usually faster to heat up and possibly get a bit hotter (sometimes helpful) than the electric models. Personally, I think the flavor of meat cooked over a flame (either gas or charcoal) is better than cooked on an electric grill. (We use an electric 'griller' at home in the kitchen. It does a passible steak -- but it doesn't have that 'char' flavor that you get from a flame.)

The disadvantage of the gas grill is the LP gas. You have to deal with another stop for the fuel, so there's just a bit more hassle. There are also some bridges and tunnels where carrying LP gas is not permitted -- which, in some cases, may cause a lengthy detour. (For example, I think the Chesapeake bridge and tunnel is restricted.) So, you'll always need to be careful to check for restrictions.

On the whole, I'd lean toward keeping the electric, simply to avoid the hassle. If you already have gas on board, then the issues already exist, so then it's simply a matter of your preferences. Keep in mind that installing the gas lines may or may not be easy -- so that would enter into any calculation of plusses and minuses.

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Jun 12, 2008, at 1:15 PM, bumpersbird wrote:

I was just finishing putting everything back in bay three and I am 

now wondering should I put the electric grill back in or get the gas 

fired Infrared BBQ that I have been drooling over, OH I love seared 

beef!

[g_man1146]

I am a fan of the gas grill over an electric for the simple reason
that they get much hotter. With an all electric coach you'll need to
get a grill with a small LP tank or disposable cylinders. I
installed a TEC Cherokee, infrared gas grill on the slide that held
the electric and have been very happy with it. It cooks fast and the
flavor is fantastic. The ultra-high heat vaporizes juices and
imparts a nice grill flavor. The only problem is that it cooks so
quickly, you can't start with a frozen steak as the outside will be
well done before the inside thaws! This coach was set up for LP and
even had a quick connect next to the grill location so the install
was a snap. As far as propane use is concerned, it is a non issue as
the built in tank of LP, when not using it for heat, lasts for
years.

I just downloaded the following from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Tunnel website and you will find that there are no problems
traveling through these tunnels. It is always best to check as you
may fine a total restriction on one somewhere.

Non-Commercial Vehicle Propane Restrictions

Maximum capacity: (a) Not more than two non-permanently mounted
containers having maximum individual capacity of 105 pounds water
capacity or 45 pounds LP-Gas each, or one container having maximum
capacity of 60 pounds LP-Gas, or (b) not more than two permanently
mounted containers having maximum total capacity of 200 gallons
water capacity LP-Gas when used as a motor fuel. Tanks must meet the
approved standards of the Department of Transportation and are
subject to inspection at toll plaza. They must be properly secured
and valves closed while crossing the facility.

Just close the valve and you are good to go.

Rich D. '99LXi43' CT





--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson
wrote:
>
> The electric grill was missing from my coach when I got it... My
> coach is all- electric so I carry no LP gas on board. I do carry
some
> charcoal and lighter fluid and we use BBQs at campgrounds that
look
> (or can be made to be) clean and sanitary. We could carry a
portable
> BBQ, but haven't, so far.
>
> The advantage of the gas grill is that they're usually faster to
heat
> up and possibly get a bit hotter (sometimes helpful) than the
> electric models. Personally, I think the flavor of meat cooked
over a
> flame (either gas or charcoal) is better than cooked on an
electric
> grill. (We use an electric 'griller' at home in the kitchen. It
does
> a passible steak -- but it doesn't have that 'char' flavor that
you
> get from a flame.)
>
> The disadvantage of the gas grill is the LP gas. You have to deal
> with another stop for the fuel, so there's just a bit more
hassle.
> There are also some bridges and tunnels where carrying LP gas is
not
> permitted -- which, in some cases, may cause a lengthy detour.
(For
> example, I think the Chesapeake bridge and tunnel is restricted.)
So,
> you'll always need to be careful to check for restrictions.
>
> On the whole, I'd lean toward keeping the electric, simply to
avoid
> the hassle. If you already have gas on board, then the issues
already
> exist, so then it's simply a matter of your preferences. Keep in
mind
> that installing the gas lines may or may not be easy -- so that
would
> enter into any calculation of plusses and minuses.
>
> Pete Masterson
> '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
> El Sobrante CA
> aeonix1@...
>
>
>
> On Jun 12, 2008, at 1:15 PM, bumpersbird wrote:
>
> > I was just finishing putting everything back in bay three and I
am
> > now wondering should I put the electric grill back in or get the
gas
> > fired Infrared BBQ that I have been drooling over, OH I love
seared
> > beef!
> >
>