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10-03-2016, 08:01 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: New York
Posts: 16
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Bumper Grill Upgrade
After a frustrating camping trip cleaning and trying to cook on the bumper grill that came with our Sunset trail something had to change! I’m not sure if anyone else has come up with a substitute using the stock bumper mount? I had a Coleman RoadTrip but I was reluctant to drag two grills camping, attached are some photos of my hack using a few things lying around the garage.
FYI – I did run the grill to make sure the plywood did not get warm and it was just fine. The grill is meant to be used as a table top as an option.
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10-03-2016, 09:35 AM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Tn
Posts: 384
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I like it, nice work.
So the pipes on the table slide over the posts on the swing arm? How stable is it? Seems like it might rock back and forth.
Any issues using the low pressure gas from the camper?
I own the same grill but decided to use a Weber I also own, as it was smaller. Should it fail, your idea would be my next version.
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10-03-2016, 09:42 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: New York
Posts: 16
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I used 1/2 pipe which fits nicely over the post, so it doesn't rock at all. My concern was the extra weight on the arm but that even seems to be okay.
I did eliminate the regulator that comes with the grill and use the the campers, this is the 4th trailer using the same same setup and it work fine.
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10-03-2016, 09:55 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Nv
Posts: 628
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Your table looks great. I'll probably do the same. I plan on getting one of the weber Q's. Not really clear on the regulator though. When adding a different BBQ, is there a need to add or delete anything else besides having a quick connect added to the BBQ?
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Steve & Sue
2017 Grand Design 297RSTS Travel Trailer
2017 Ford F-350 Lariat Crew Cab diesel 6.7 SW LB 11,500 lb GVWR package
Former: Crossroads ST26RB
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10-03-2016, 10:24 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 748
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve7
Your table looks great. I'll probably do the same. I plan on getting one of the weber Q's. Not really clear on the regulator though. When adding a different BBQ, is there a need to add or delete anything else besides having a quick connect added to the BBQ?
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The regulator on the Weber needs to be removed as low pressure is supplied to the grill using the RV regulator.
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Russ
Forney,TX
2010 Cruiser CTX CT29RLX
2009 F-150XLT
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10-03-2016, 10:26 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Nv
Posts: 628
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Russb
The regulator on the Weber needs to be removed as low pressure is supplied to the grill using the RV regulator.
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Thanks for the info Russ. Got it now.
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Steve & Sue
2017 Grand Design 297RSTS Travel Trailer
2017 Ford F-350 Lariat Crew Cab diesel 6.7 SW LB 11,500 lb GVWR package
Former: Crossroads ST26RB
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10-03-2016, 11:34 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: New York
Posts: 16
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Thanks Russ
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10-03-2016, 07:10 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Wi
Posts: 527
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Nice job on grill conversation.
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Scott & Julie
Northern Wisconsin
2021 Cruiser Air 27MK
2021 Ford F-250 XLT Premium
6.2L, 6 3/4 ft bed, FX4. Tow pkg.
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05-21-2018, 08:54 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: TN
Posts: 43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wgbalogh
After a frustrating camping trip cleaning and trying to cook on the bumper grill that came with our Sunset trail something had to change! I’m not sure if anyone else has come up with a substitute using the stock bumper mount? I had a Coleman RoadTrip but I was reluctant to drag two grills camping, attached are some photos of my hack using a few things lying around the garage.
FYI – I did run the grill to make sure the plywood did not get warm and it was just fine. The grill is meant to be used as a table top as an option.
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I am going to duplicate your setup, could you send me the dimensions that you cut the plywood and I was also curious what you covered it with?
Thanks!
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Barry
2014 Sunset Trail Reserve 32RL
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05-21-2018, 11:57 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 55
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Nice!
I have an older road trip grill but hate loading it up, cleaning etc. I only use bring it for extended camping as it works great with my iron griddles and the such.
I might have to consider this and an option.
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Clint
2017 Crossroads Volante 310bh
2016 Ford F-350 6.7l PSD Superduty
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05-22-2018, 08:58 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: May 2018
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 58
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WOW! Excellent Setup! I have the same mount on my Bumper and I did not want to use the cheap factory provided Grill. So far I have been using my Weber Q 1000 on my slide out Kitchen Counter and was hoping to come up with a better solution.
You're idea with the piping has definitely sparked a few ideas in my head!
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05-22-2018, 09:33 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 74
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Exactly how did you eliminate that regulator? Any pix?
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Nick & Deb DeLillo
2019 F-150 Lariat Supercrew 3.5 Ecoboost
2017 Sunset Trail SS26SI Grand Reserve
Reese StraightLine WD w/dual cam sway control
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05-22-2018, 09:40 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: New York
Posts: 16
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I made it roughly the same size as the grill and trimmed some material to lighten it up a bit. I made some stops (painted red in the picture) and placed them on the inside of the grill feet so the grill wouldn't be knock off the platform easily. I can get you measurement tonight if you have the same grill?
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05-22-2018, 09:45 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: May 2018
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 58
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It depends on the Grill you have but I recently did this on a WeberQ 1000 Grill...
Weber Q RV Quick Connect Kit - propanegear
The basic jist of it is to unscrew the Regulator and attach either a hose or a gas quick connect valve. They also sell a female fitting you can fit to the regulator, This allows you to hookup the regulator if you ever want to use a propane tank or propane bottles one day.
Look around their Site, they have fittings for most popular grills on the Market
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05-22-2018, 09:53 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: May 2018
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wgbalogh
I made it roughly the same size as the grill and trimmed some material to lighten it up a bit. I made some stops (painted red in the picture) and placed them on the inside of the grill feet so the grill wouldn't be knock off the platform easily. I can get you measurement tonight if you have the same grill?
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I see what you did there with the feet... I will have to figure out something similar for mine. I am going to be doing this with a WeberQ so I imagine the dimensions might be different.
But overall you Sir have inspired me!
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05-22-2018, 09:55 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: New York
Posts: 16
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good luck and be sure to post pictures of the finished job.
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05-22-2018, 09:56 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: May 2018
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wgbalogh
good luck and be sure to post pictures of the finished job.
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Will do! Thanks
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06-01-2018, 01:38 AM
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#18
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: TN
Posts: 15
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Bumper grill set up
Hi, I have the same kind of set up on mine for years only mine is from Bills bumper Q. I have the Weber 1200 hooked directly to the propane on the camper. I love mine and the weber grill is the best grill I have ever had. No flare ups and cooks great.
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06-01-2018, 07:45 AM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: La.
Posts: 200
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Check out this earlier thread:
http://www.crossroadsowners.com/foru...ount-7981.html
I did the mod on post#31-it is very convenient to be able to hook up directly to the trailer gas OR use the quick connect with regulator and connect to a disposable propane tank.
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2015 Sunset Trail 270BH
2012 Toyota Tundra CrewMax 5.7L
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06-01-2018, 09:01 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: May 2018
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kingfish58
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Hey Kingfish - This is exactly what i did on mine with my Weber Q, As you stated, it's VERY convenient!
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