We use disposable bbqs on top of our suitcase style stoves on the cook stand. Obviously we take the gas cartridges out first but they are designed to be heat resistant, and because they are on the cookstand they are at a good height and there is a windshield.
Quote: Originally posted by Markos on 19/6/2007
depsite people putting their disposables on a few bricks and it seemingly not burning the grass that it takes a few days (by which time you've left) for it to become noticable. .
hmmm..
i wonder if my lovely low level barbecue has the same effect
You might find it handy to pick up a fold flat stand for disposable BBQ's from B&Q only 2.98 and lifts the BBQ about 1.5 ft off the ground. Makes easy to cook and protects the grass. Just the job!
I use a disposable bbq on a breeze block (I had one so I just put it in the trailer) and I can guarantee that the grass will not be scorched (or even suffer the slow death mentioned by someone earlier)
We have a fab BBQ purchased from B & Q which folds up like a ironing board after use. so it packs flat. Perfect for bbq whilst camping and it definately doesn't scorch the grass
B&Q Valencia Folding Charcoal Barbecue at £18.99.
We feel that this is excellent value for money and its compact enough to carry in the car along with everything else. Will even be taking it to the beach this year....just in case the urge takes us!
Quote: Originally posted by happybonzo on 19/6/2007
BBQs are great but the smoke/fumes off them can be vile and if you are downwind, then Heaven help you
We are all so different...
My idea of hell is having to be in a regulated pitch with Burt & Ethel (apologies to Burt & Ethel) the kid haters next door with EHU and the tv on.
Why bother camping?!
For me, the best times are those spent in fields where bbq's and campfires are allowed, pitch where you like, a shower and a loo is good, but pools, table tennis and any form of organised activity is for others.
A stream with ropeswings and kids playing football or cricket in the middle of the field while we all have a drink and a natter under the plumes of woodsmoke is perfect. Without our bbq we'd lose the urge to go...possibly
Nick
------------- 'I liked freezing my n*ts off so much, I bought the company'
I love BBQs especially at home on my Weber. As for camping, we've gone from disposables to suitcase size foldup BBQs and you can't beat the taste or finished product BUT I hate the smoke (potentially stinking me and the tent out), the risk of fire from blown cinders and if its raining a big enough break to cook.
So for this year I've found and purchased a Campinggaz Party Grill which runs off the little CV270 canisters. It comes in its own bag which additionally holds x2 CV270 canisters. It doesn't take up anymore space than my old foldup BBQ, and the griddle area easily coped with the 6 chicken fillets I threw on it. And yes they were done to a 'T'. I can also use the Party Grill as a backup hob should the 907 bottle run-out at a very inconvenient point in the proceedings !
We used one of the briefcase style barbeques until it finally fell apart.
I like the disposable ones, because I can buy one just when I need it & save carrying everything in the car.
I should be loading the car right now but I'm skiving here because it raining lions & panthers.
The rain or no rain, there is simply no way that all that stuff will fit in that car.
Quote: Originally posted by SamP on 19/6/2007
Whilst we're on the topic.
What do people use to stop throw-away barbeques burning the grass?
I usually try to find enough stones to raise it up off the ground & use some sheets of foil to at as a barrier.
Not always effective.
B&Q sell a stand for the disposable BBQ for a few pounds. We got one last year and it is great. Doesn't leave any scorch marks on the grass and folds flat for storage.
------------- Carpe Diem
Started in Tents, then trailer Tent and now Caravan.
It's good to see, from those that responded, that the majority of us are in agreement that BBQ's and camping are simply made for each other.... to quote 'like eggs and bacon' .
Last time I went camping we sat the disposable BBQ on a load of empty cans of beer on their sides (used of course). That did the trick nicely.
However it seemed strange as while I had to protect the grasss from scorching it was OK for the caravans/jeeps to turn the grass into mud on the field!
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