Pellet Fan
All Things Considered => General Discussion--Non food Related => Topic started by: urnmor on September 04, 2018, 10:25:05 PM
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We camp and at time we are gone for a week or more and I miss my BBQ. So I am looking for something that will augment my infrared grill to allow me to cook ribs, butts etc low and slow. I do not want it to be expensive, however it must be able to stand up to the elements and it must be able to fit into the back of my truck with the cover closed. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Sounds like you need a GMG Davey Crockett. I love mine.
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Sounds like you need a GMG Davey Crockett. I love mine.
I will second the DC. I use the tar out of it; it's my primary grill, so I can vouch for its durability. You can get a couple of racks of ribs on there no problem, more if you make a second shelf. Prime rib, pork shoulder all fit no problem. Haven't put a turkey in there yet, but it'd fit. Only thing that you have to measure is a brisket, as you're limited to 17" across. Steaks are great on it too. The legs fold up and double as a carrying handle AND it runs on 12v. It's a total beast.
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If your thinking charcoal (ie no power) take a look at the PK-TX best (and last) thing you will ever need to buy.
Sear to Smoke
If your thinking pellet - GMG DC but space is limited for ribs (2 racks basically max)
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Only two come to my mind..
Traeger PTG - or whatever they call it now..
GMG Davy Crocket
We have the PTG in the Fifth Wheel - lower profile - fits in our front storage.. Not ideal.. But works good for our application.
The GMG DC is taller, a little bigger, heavier and bulkier, but is more suited for camping. 12v DC or 120v AC power - big plus, better temperature control and a larger cooking area.
Just my observations and :2cents:
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I purchased my DC to use while traveling in my motorhome. I found it too heavy, legs too short and so bulky that it is tough for one person to handle. After one season I mounted it on a Harbor Freight table and delegated it to back yard use. Full disclosure, I bought mine in early 2014 when both heat shield and drip pan were
cast iron/steel.
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The trager jr is used by some.
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I purchased my DC to use while traveling in my motorhome. I found it too heavy, legs too short and so bulky that it is tough for one person to handle. After one season I mounted it on a Harbor Freight table and delegated it to back yard use. Full disclosure, I bought mine in early 2014 when both heat shield and drip pan were cast iron.
My DC is also that vintage, the heat deflector and drip tray are 'stamped steel' instead of the new ones being 'stainless steel'.
I too have a Harbor Freight rolling tool caddy(3 shelf service cart) with the top shelf mounted 'upside down' to give the DC a flat surface to set on..
https://www.harborfreight.com/tool-storage/tool-carts/30-in-x-16-in-three-shelf-steel-service-cart-62179.html
They are currently on sale for $49.99 for what it is worth..
works great for a rolling cart for the DC
....... :2cents:
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That is exactly the cart that I have and I too inverted the top shelf after I saw it done on the other site, may have been yours. Did you remove the spring legs? I left mine on and attached four PVC pipe end caps upside down to the table top to keep the pit from moving, also copied from other site.
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That is exactly the cart that I have and I too inverted the top shelf after I saw it done on the other site, may have been yours. Did you remove the spring legs? I left mine on and attached four PVC pipe end caps upside down to the table top to keep the pit from moving, also copied from other site.
Wow, the memories come back....
I used small squares of shelf lining under the spring feet and a couple pieces of wood 1x2x16in or something there about, and placed/wedged them under the far left side of the pellet hopper, to stabilize the DC from rocking.
And yes, that was me that inverted the upper shelf on the other site, as well as adding a 45d copper elbow to the grease drain and added a wire extension to the grease bucket to hold it to the lip on the drain.. (Had to extend the drain to clear the edge of the shelf for the grease bucket)
(where the pictures went) - When photobucket went belly up and stopped allowing '3rd party views', I went and cleared my photos out of 'photobucket' and deleted my account. Then, shortly after, the 'other site' went south... That was a very interesting and informative thread on the DC and the different solutions many of us found..
....... :2cents:
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I found it too heavy, legs too short and so bulky that it is tough for one person to handle.
You are right, it is not light. Specs state it weighs 68 pounds. The flip up handles cantilever the load off to the side quite a bit, so it's not the easiest thing to carry about. Light work for 2 people, but that's not always an option. Yes, legs are short if you're cooking off the ground, but to get longer legs, it wouldn't be portable...such is the compromise. Putting it on a tailgate or park bench will get it to a more comfortable height.
Full disclosure, I bought mine in early 2014 when both heat shield and drip pan were cast iron.
I kinda doubt the cast iron bit. ;)
Oh, and for 12v power, I've heard of folks getting jump packs to run them. They only draw max current when starting up (using the igniter), and after that it's just the auger, fan and the main board running, which draws very little.
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A camping grill to me is a nice fire in campsite. :)
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This is my idea of a camping grill.
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This is my idea of a camping grill.
brings back many pleasant memories...
To today's standards - it is 'wood fired', fully adjustable heat, and 'wireless'.. easy to store, lightweight, quiet, real crackling wood, mesmerizing flame... a real 'gather around the campfire' moment..
Sometimes - simpler is better... :clap:
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This is my idea of a camping grill.
Yeah, I don't disagree. However, it's hard to turn out a quality brisket/pork shoulder on one of them. ;)
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You might consider a Weber Jumbo Joe. <$70.oo. 18" Dia. cooking grid. Charcoal fuelled - lump or briquet. Electricity not required. Light w/ newspaper, solid fire starters, veg oil soaked paper towels etc..
As a bonus, it can be used when you get back home to do a serious sear or as a supplemental cooker.
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I have the dc in the toy hauler. Works well, but as already noted it can be cumbersome to setup solo. It’s not the weight, but it’s awkward to setup on the legs by yourself because of the design of the legs. I store it in a husky storage box and then set it up on top of that when cooking
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I like this! It will stay in good shape for years.
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Sorry to go off-topic but I like that DC storage idea as well - do you know the model number or size?
37"?
Thanks,
Dan
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I use a Davy mostly at home, and sometimes when RV-ing, but as has been mentioned, it is a pain to schlep around. I hate the fold up legs and took them off permanently in favor of the little spring legs.n My favorite quote regarding the Davy Crockett from someone, somewhere is that the engineer that designed the legs should have his thumbs broken ;D I tend to agree
For a portable cooker, it cannot be better - PID wireless controller with meat probe, all the connectors needed to clip it to a car battery or plug into a car cigarette lighter, and of course 120v.
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Get a GMG DC Take the legs off of it & you can set it anywhere, No pain to set up!
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Sorry to go off-topic but I like that DC storage idea as well - do you know the model number or size?
37"?
Thanks,
Dan
YouTube has a video of a guy storing his DC in a mobile box.
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Sorry to go off-topic but I like that DC storage idea as well - do you know the model number or size?
37"?
Thanks,
Dan
YouTube has a video of a guy storing his DC in a mobile box.
Heres the link for simplicity if anyone else is looking.
Only issue I may have is getting it out as I got rid of the short legs/handles day I bought it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W6amjUPdnA
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Get a GMG DC Take the legs off of it & you can set it anywhere, No pain to set up!
Only issue with that is when at grilling temps (500 plus) the bottom gets so hot it started my wooden table bubbling and smoking.
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I use a couple 2X4's to raise it up so there's some air underneath it. I have no problems. I don't set it on plastic tables.
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My Traeger Junior with the tailgate kit has insulation under the bottom. But I always a grill mat that is heat resistant under it also.
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I've given this subject a lot of thought.
I have a 15 year old Coleman Tailgater, that I LOVE.
Poor thing has been hauled around all over this country and Canada in the back of my
motorcycle camper for well over 100k miles.
Gave up motorcycles couple years ago and got a regular pop up.
It's been in it.
Just purchased a large travel trailer and almost pulled the trigger on a DC or the small Pit Boss offering, but have come to this conclusion for the present time.
I'm not giving up my Roadtrip grill!
The griddle side is fantastic for breakfast.
The grill side for burgers, steak and chops. Plus have
the burner insert for pots and pans.
If I'm camping, my Roadtrip is going with me.
Two factors have led me to this conclusion.
Weight and space. I don't care the size of your rig, these two factors come into play. Not only the pellet grill itself but pellets, vacuum, rubs, injections etc. I would rather use the space/weight for something like a inverter generator etc.
Now factor in, when camping do you want to be tied to your grill for 6,8,10 hours? I don't. I'm exploring the area.
Now the good part. I'm not going without my Q.
I'm constantly amazed at how good my leftovers and what I prepare ahead of time and vacuum seal. With a big fridge and freezer in the trailer I can have enough in there for weeks if I wanted for the wife and I.
I can see occasion where a bunch of us may be chilling out visiting for days somewhere and want a pellet grill with me. When that happens I'll jerk the legs off the DLX and take it. But 95% of the time I'd have no use for it.