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06-03-2018 02:21 PM
I've been looking for a decent sized grill to use for everyday grilling outside but also and mainly when I don't have power like I didn't last September when we had the hurricanes. I wanted to be able to grill/griddle/pan/pot cook on it for great flexibility, but not be several hundred dollars into a grill. I didn't need something fancy but flexible. I settled on the Coleman Roadtrip XLE. I got it on Amazon. I wonder if anyone else has one and any tips they might have to share regarding use, moving it, cooking on it, and storage. I did get a cover for it if I leave it outside while it is cooling but plan to keep it inside when not using/cooling. I also plan to line the bottom with foil for easier cleaning along with the drip pan. Thanks for your advice.
06-03-2018 04:52 PM
I am looking at this one for the same reason.
Gourmia-GBQ330-Portable-Charcoal-Battery
I like the one you chose but my DD doesn't want propane so this one has a fan that runs on batteries. Plus, smaller to store.
06-03-2018 05:24 PM
@Zhills The Gourmia one is a nice idea for 1 or 2 people. It is small. I am the opposite of your daughter. I didn't want to deal with charcoal and having to store it until the storm. I can get two 30lb propane tanks and be good for the typical power outage time here in south Georgia. I also wanted something that I could use a pot or pan on for those items I couldn't grill. This year I'm buying a few gallons of water every time I go grocery shopping along with canned goods. I'm also going to invest in some solar Luci lights. They are these 6" or so cubes that blow up on one side and have a solar cell on the other. I'm also getting one that has a USB port for charging my phone and Kindle. These will be a Godsend. I had to drive around to charge it last September but I did get to follow the power lines to report any downed lines the electric company didn't know about.
This one has ports for charging.
And the Luci light is very small and bright.
I'm also thinking of investing in a small solar panel to keep the fridge and freezer going versus a generator. I haven't made up my mind yet as I'm still doing research into those.
06-03-2018 05:56 PM
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06-03-2018 06:21 PM - edited 06-03-2018 06:24 PM
I have most of the stuff we would need. We didn't have a way to make coffee! Will have this year. I have LED lanterns and plenty of battery candles. That's not a problem.
I am concerned about enough sunlight to run anything solar. Just this past week we haven't seen the sun. Not sure they would get enough light.
This grill only uses 10-12 pieces of charcoal and you put them in a container. That was the selling point for me. Easy cleanup and light weight, can use as a stove. I am going to vacuum seal just enough charcoal for one cooking (up to 2 hrs) so damp charcoal won't be a problem. Then I can put it back in the same bag to discard. Good to see you getting prepared. Hope we don't have a bad season.
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06-03-2018 06:53 PM
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