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I want a good quality portable gas BBQ. I already have a Cobb and a Coleman Duel fuel stove, both of which are great, but I think I also need a good gas BBQ. I use the Cobb for roasts, I don't think it is great for BBQ'ing, too slow and not hot enough to sear steaks. The Coleman duel fuel stove is fab for breakfasts, curries etc... but doesn't provide a BBQ taste on steaks, burgers etc.

I have looked at many reviews for the Cadac, but many of them rave about the grilling and the skottle etc... I don't think I need any of these as I can griddle without problem on my stove.

So how does the cadac compare to the Weber Q120 or Coleman Roadtrip for pure BBQ'ing? Does it have hotspots on the BBQ grill? Does it have a cast iron BBQ grill? Does it allow the fat to drip and vapourise and give that nice BBQ taste?

I do not want a charcoal  BBQ as I like to cook after 10 minutes of switching it on, but I'd like a similar taste and the ability to sear my steaks and BBQ fish etc.

The Cadac looks interesting, but I do not know about the quality of the BBQ and how easy is it to clean. Several friends have the Weber Q and it cooks very well but is more expensive. The Coleman Roadtrip gets good reviews but I have not seen it with my own eyes in a shop, so I am cautious about the size of it.

Please help!

We have the Cadac and use it for bbq, cooking bacon and eggs in the morning, chilli and we have cooked a few roasts on it ( chicken and roast pots )

Very good cooking and dont have a prob cleaning and it all packs away in its own bag well most of it...

Thanks very much for your responses, however, you must understand that I am buying something purely for the BBQ'ing ability, so the actual BBQ GRILL is the most important aspect for me. I am not really interested whether it can cook eggs, chilli, chickens etc, as I think I already have a very good solution for this type of cooking. (I don't mean to sound ungrateful for your advice)

I'd like to slap 3 big steaks, tuna steaks, salmon fillets, sweetcorn etc on a BBQ grill, sear it, then let the juices drip onto the flame and vapourise to make that lovely BBQ flavour..

I'm sure you know what I mean.

I'll continue to use the Cobb for roasting chickens etc and the Coleman stove for pans, curries and kettles.

I don't think the Cobb is a great BBQ but I do think it is a great camp oven. It doesn't get hot enough and have flexible temperature control to be a great BBQ.

I love eating and drinking and would like the most appropriate piece of equipment for a given task. Hence the need for a great portable gas BBQ.

The only very good portable BBQ I have seen is the Weber Q120, but this will cost about £130. I think a Cadac will be cheaper, but is it as good? I don't know as I have never seen one in action. The Coleman Roadtrip looks like quality but I do not think it is readily available in a shop where I can actually see and touch...

Perhaps I should get myself down to GoOutdoors and view the Cadac's.

Any more advice is more than welcome :-)

Don't know if I can be of much help, but we bought a Roadtrip Pro last week and have not had a chance to try it out yet

What I will say is that for a "portable" BBQ it is one hefty piece of kit. It is extremely sturdy and very well put together. It has a great work height and the fold out side tables will be great for keeping beer, sorry marinades and other essentials on, like beer  Sorry did I say beer, forgive me. Above each burner there is what Coleman have called heat tents!! these are metal plates with 15 holes in each, I would imagine any meat/fish juices will drop onto these and burn off and float delicately back up to the food. Sounds good that part.

The Webber Q120 is king when it comes to the smaller Barbecue.

As mentioned, it has a cast iron grill which is great for searing and heat spread.

Food cooks evenly, with only the very edges seeming a little cooler.

You have the option to use cartridges or a bottle. You can even hook up to the caravan supply.

Ours has electronic ignition making lighting easy.

I know you have no interest in other cooking, but we also use a flat/griddle plate on it.

It also cooks very well with the lid closed. This makes the food even tastier, and saves gas.

What makes it a great buy is that it is built to last.

It is not painted but heat enamelled, meaning no flaking/rusting in years to come.

We abuse it all weekend, and then just give it a good scrub with fairy liquid and a hose pipe!

It keeps coming up like new each time. The inside of the lid does darken a little bit, but a little bit of oven cleaner gets rid of that.

It has its downsides though.

It is heavy (cast iron grill etc), and it isn't that small when in its carry/wheelie bag.

Not that i will need another anytime soon, but i will definitely buy one again...

Post last edited on 27/05/2009 18:59:30

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**Paul and Amanda**

Hello blueexpo97.

Could you tell me where you bought the Roadtrip Pro? Have you seen one in the shops or did you buy unseen from the internet?

The cheapest I have seen it is £150 on the net. It does look very good, I'd just like to see one in the flesh.

PS> Beer storage is an essential :-)

Nice pic fulabeer!! Now that has the tasty sear marks I'm looking for!

The Weber is certainly a great little BBQ and is my safest bet..

I'd still like to know a little more about the Roadtrip Pro as it will work out a little cheaper at £150 compared to the Q120 + Trolley. The Roadtrip has an integral trolley.

Quote: Originally posted by ckc69 on 27/5/2009

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Hello blueexpo97.

Could you tell me where you bought the Roadtrip Pro? Have you seen one in the shops or did you buy unseen from the internet?

The cheapest I have seen it is £150 on the net. It does look very good, I'd just like to see one in the flesh.

PS> Beer storage is an essential :-)

 

 

 

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Got ours from here, http://www.garden4less.co.uk/coleman-road-trip-bbq.asp?partner=GoCol&gclid=CKrD1Kf73poCFRKLxwodwXLGzg

Bought it unseen, but my Camping magazine months ago gave it an excellent write up. Also The Gadget Show  http://fwd.five.tv/videos/focus-group-bbqs did a road test on it and it came out top BBQ.

Personal opinion, but would the Roadtrip not be more beneficial as you would not have to buy a stand.

"Personal opinion, but would the Roadtrip not be more beneficial as you would not have to buy a stand."

Perhaps, I am not sure I really need a stand. It will certainly be beneficial when camping, but obviously it all takes more room up in the car.

I think the Roadtrip is possibly the best BBQ of the 3, but I think it is significantly bigger than the Weber Q120, which I could stand on an existing table that I will take anyway.

From what I have figured out in my research:

Coleman Roadtrip Pro:

For:

The biggest power output and 2 individually controllable burners, largest grill plate, integrated trolley (Free)

Against:

Possibly too large. Coleman warn against cooking with the lid closed (It can distrort it), the side tables melt if you forget to pull them out (The wife will do this!!!)

Weber Q120

For: Available from GoOutdoors who will pricematch the internet (If I have a fault, this is easier than buying from the internet), more portable, can safely cook with the lid down.

Against: Need to pay £50 for the trolly if I don't want to use a table, cannot get as hot as the Coleman, smaller grill....

Mmmmm, decisions, decisions.

I think I will go for the Weber, as they are tried and tested in the UK and availability/spares are easier to come by. I am certain I have space in the car for it too. The coleman doesn't have many reviews at this moment so it is more difficult to know what (if any) faults it has and I cannot see before I buy.

Thank you all very much for your information :-)