RVQ grill with a PUP

[cousin_eddie]

Our PUP came with the RVQ grill. We've owned the camper for over a year now, but we've never used it.

Before I fire it up, I'm looking for some feedback from people on their experience using the RVQ with a PUP. My concern boils down to the heat, the grease, and the smell getting in the canvas. Have you used it, and did you experience anything like this?

Our old PUP had an outdoor stove top that we used a lot, and we miss especially for coffee in the morning. I had thought about selling the RVQ and buying a stove top to replace it, but I wanted to get feedback first.

TIA!

[HONDAMAN174]

Used ours with our high wall pup for two years with zero issues with grease on the side, heat or smell issues. Bought a used one for our new camper too.


2014 Stealth Evo 2850 "Woodstock"
2011 Toyota Tundra Rock Crawler TRD 5.7 "Clifford"

[GalsofEscape]

Used ours 5 years now. No grease or smell on the canvas but do get smoke in the camper if someone opens the door to go in or out (but that is part of camping). we don't really like it, ours does not heat very evenly and has rusted out the tray that goes just under the grill surface. The markings have also come off the gas control, but it got the job done. Just replaced it with a Coleman sidetrip that uses the green bottles. would rather use that where I can move it anywhere.

[Wiscampsin]

I had the same concerns back when we had a popup. I took the short LP hose that came with the RVQ to a local LP place and they made an 10' extension hose in about 15 minutes. I can't remember the cost but it was minimal. I rigged up the bracket that hangs off the side of the camper to sit on a small aluminum folding table.

[OldCoot]

Canvas campers are supposed to have camping smells, like from camp fires, grilling, etc. Just reminds you of past fun!

[cousin_eddie]

That's a really good idea, I've actually thought of that before when we looked at buying a LP campfire deal.

Originally Posted by Wiscampsin

I had the same concerns back when we had a popup. I took the short LP hose that came with the RVQ to a local LP place and they made an 10' extension hose in about 15 minutes. I can't remember the cost but it was minimal. I rigged up the bracket that hangs off the side of the camper to sit on a small aluminum folding table.

[61cubby]

I have wondered the same thing about the grease and smoke so close to the coach. Our old Viking has a 3 burner stove that we love to use outside, we have never cooked inside it. For us, if we are camping, we cook either on an outside stove or on the campfire itself. I BBQ at home on the gas grill. We have no intention of even bringing the RVQ with us when we pick up our new unit in May. I will probably divise a larger outdoor counter using the RVQ bracket to hold other things...like our Camp Chef oven!.....fresh cookies and bisquits in the morning...yum!

[TURBS]

Used our rvq grill for 10 years with 2 different campers.
Never had an issue with any of the questions you pose.

[Wiscampsin]

I actually found some pics of my mod. I modified a screen door mesh to hold the RVQ bracket up. There were a few cuts needed to allow the gas line to connect. Table came from Walmart. I drilled a couple extra holes in the bottom to extend the top so the whole thing would fit.


Hose extension

[Wiscampsin]

The whole thing still fit in the original RVQ storage bag:

[Summer2Go]

I have a 2003 Rockwood Pop up, and I love the grill! I never had to do anything to improve it. I would light with a lighter, a little tricky in high wind, I just wouldn't put the metal grate on to light. The grill is held far enough away from the camper to not get the camper wall hot. It's a little small for a crowd with burgers, but it's fine. In the beginning, I learned to not turn it up full blast for a long period of time, and distorted the temp dial. I'm pretty sure they have re-designed it since 2003. I just ordered one for my Roo, I hope the new one comes with the storage bag that also holds the side table. I just may have to sew one if it doesn't, it keeps everything clean and together, and the handles help me lift it out of the camper.


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[awellis3]

Originally Posted by cousin_eddie

My concern boils down to the heat, the grease, and the smell getting in the canvas. Have you used it, and did you experience anything like this?

We place a Coleman tent fan outside the Pup to blow the smoke away from the window.

The base is two-piece. The magnet goes on the inside, the fan hangs outside.

[vinmaker]

That is awesome Wiscampsin. I love it. What a great idea to use that metal mesh. Sturdy and will not be bothered by the heat.

Vin.

[Wiscampsin]

Originally Posted by vinmaker

That is awesome Wiscampsin. I love it. What a great idea to use that metal mesh. Sturdy and will not be bothered by the heat.

Vin.

Thanks Vin. I have to admit, it did work out pretty well.

[Velosprout]

I loved ours on our popup, and used it so much it evenuatlly burnt/rusted out. Replaced it with the Olympus stainless steel model, and transferred it to our Rockwood Roo after selling the popup. They are convenient, fast, and can be used not only for grilling, but with turing down the heat can bake cookies, cakes, squash, etc. Have fun trying it out!

[awellis3]

Originally Posted by Velosprout

They are convenient, fast, and can be used not only for grilling, but ... can bake cookies, cakes, squash, etc.

Good point! I added a grill thermometer to mine so I can hold an even 350 degrees. Put a heat deflector on the grill and, Voila! You have an oven. We bake biscuits in our RVQ all the time.

[Summer2Go]

Wow, I would love to do biscuits. What is the heat deflector? What do you use for a baking sheet?


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[awellis3]

Hey Summer. My in-top grill thermometer I added is held at 350°. This entails monitoring and adjusting the temp knob. I wind up a little lower than "low." We use biscuits from a tube, 5 count Hungry Jack, in a 9" cake pan. The front cooks slower so when they just start to brown in back, rotate the pan. Takes about 20 min., IIRCC.
Our heat diffuser is really high tech. Several layers of foil folded to about 4 thicknesses, sticking out from around the pan. Turn a wire cake trivet upside-down so the broad surface is on the foil and the feet stick up. This puts an air space under the pan and eliminates the hot spot the burner would create.
We've done just about any ready-to-bake product like this - cinnamon buns, crescent rolls, loaf bread.
My personal favorite is cooked breakfast sausage wrapped in a crescent roll then baked. A breakfast pig-in-a-blanket.

Enjoy!

[Summer2Go]

My old Rockwood Popup grill doesn't have a thermometer, but it's a 2003. Do the new Roo grills have the thermometer?


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[awellis3]

Mine didn't have a thermometer either. I went to the big box store and bought a grill thermo, drilled a hole in the grill's top and mounted it.
They come as spare parts on home grills.