BBQ- gas or charcoal???

locky76

We bought a caravan a few months ago and have had a few trips.
Just home from Clonea where friends of ours called down and cooked a bbq for us on Sunday, absolutely loved it.
My question is should we go for gas or charcoal BBQ.
We're leaning towards a small table top gas BBQ as we already have the gas and it should seal up nicely for storage.
All opinions, suggestions comments greatly appreciated .

stapeler

There's pros and cons for each. For taste I'd suggest charcoal, for convenience I'd say gas. For the past 10yrs we've used a Cadac gas BBQ and couldn't find fault with it.

HxGH

From camping I have learned you just can't beat gas.

gavmcg92

I'm sorry but the is only one winner in this case... You can't beat a charcoal BBQ. I have a Webber charcoal BBQ myself here at home. This weekend I used it 3 times alone.
It does take some time to light fully compared to it's gas counterpart but when it comes down to taste, there is no comparison. I've had a gas BBQ for 10 years, switched to charcoal last year and I will never look back.

Buford T Justice

You can't beat charcoal all the way. Get a small little kettle bbq for the van, that's what I have.

Cocoon

Charcoal BBQ all the way, its easier to empty ash than scrape grease

Get yourself a 28 inch Weber kettle and cut the legs short, very portable and easy cooks for a group. Much more fun too..

sunchaser

Have a look at www.thebbqdepot.com/olympian4100.html
I have one of these BBQ's for over 25 years, I have replaced most parts from the BBQ Depot over the years and received a burner only last year from them for it. I had an adopter made to hook up to my gas tank. Can even be put away a minute after use. Have used over the years Charcoal, Colvic Rock, but this one is the best for camping.



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Macspower

locky76 wrote: »

My question is should we go for gas or charcoal BBQ.

Is this a trick question? there is only 1 BBQ in the above... the other is a cooker!!

It's charcoal all the way for me.

Macspower

i really like the look of this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIHGDPOa40c

tonyfillony

Macspower wrote: »

i really like the look of this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIHGDPOa40c

i like the look of that id say i will be investing in that soon

Buford T Justice

I'm always wary of those shopping channel things. They usually turn out to be pants...

Macspower

Macspower wrote: »

i really like the look of this one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIHGDPOa40c

just tried to buy one... can't find anyone to deliver to ireland apart from the USA and then I'm liable for duty..

I ordered it from drinkstuff.com and they looked like they deliver but then got an email today saying that they don't.. If you find anywhere doing it let me know as I want to buy..

vincent coffey

gavmcg92 wrote: »

I'm sorry but the is only one winner in this case... You can't beat a charcoal BBQ. I have a Webber charcoal BBQ myself here at home. This weekend I used it 3 times alone.
It does take some time to light fully compared to it's gas counterpart but when it comes down to taste, there is no comparison. I've had a gas BBQ for 10 years, switched to charcoal last year and I will never look back.

+1 for the Weber.
Bought a little half dome one to cook over wood charcoal and it gives the best flavour.
Also doubles up nicely as a fire pit to torch peat briquettes to keep you warm at night.