Outback trekker gas BBQ

Hi

I know this an old post, but just seen it. I have had one of these for just short of two years and use connected to my caravan gas point. It works fine and gets hot and does cook quickly. Not sure if you have sorted yours out. Like most gas BBQs it can suffer if windy but a windbreak helps that but I haven't used one.

Some years ago, I had an Outback portable gas bbq - can't remember what model it was.  It was rubbish - for the very reasons you describe.  Ended up binning it and eventually bought a Weber Baby Q.  Yes - it was a lot more money, but it works perfectly - every time - and isn't affected by the wind at all.

The vast majority of those I see using BBQs on camp sites use Cadac.  Had one now 7 years and very pleased. 

We have also had a Cadac, for about 10 years. In fact it is just about worn out. Very happy with it. However have recently bought a Cobb, which although they make gas versions, ours is charcoal. Very fast to get going, if you use their rather expensive cobbles (about £1.80 each) its 8 minutes from lighting to BBQing. Or you can use conventional briquettes and lighters which takes about 30 minutes. Only used it at home so far but very impressed. Especially for smoking fish. The residual charcoal is easy to deal with, as the basket holding it can be removed and it can be tipped into a metal container and doused.

I agree most people on site use Cadacs.   Can all these people be wrong?

Well imho, yes.  We have a Weber  baby Q, and the next size up if we are cooking more people.  Use if for every thing from a full English, to Salt crust Bass and a lot in between.    

People seem to think the correct way to cook on a bbq is to get to about 1000C to get that burnt on the outside raw in the middle effect so typical of a British bbq.   Of course there are those traditionalists who want that distinctive flavour that only a charcoal bbq can give.   Yes the flavour of lighter fuel.   Do yourself a favour, if you are a charcoal fan invest in a chimney starter.  I think Aldi have the. at the moment for about £6.  Your taste buds will thank you. 

might be a daft question but we are new to caravanning and have also just bought an outback trekker bbq. we have an external bbq point on the van (only picked up this week and is in storage so cant check details).

To convert the outback bbq to connect to the van I am assuming you need to do the following?..:

- Remove current short gas lead off bbq including regulator (as gas is regulated now straight out the van?)

- Fit 8mm long gas lead with push fit connector to end connecting to van https://www.caravanaccessoryshop.co.uk/product/gas-outlet-nozzle-post-2004/1298

Only query I have is gas regulator on bbq at the moment is 37 bar I assume the gas that comes out the van is same?

Also the current gas lead looks bigger than 8mm at the moment..

As you have already don't this a bit of help would be great if possible. I'm planning on using this next weekend!

Thanks

Matt

I've just bought the outback trekker and I have to say, I'm very disappointed with it. Only used it twice, once with the flat plate and once with the grill plate. Took an age to cook the food and equally long to clean it. Would not recommend this gas bbq, ever. 

Great answer Boff ,Hilton  go to chip shop you will blow yourself up ???

Seriosly ,just looked at connections , you need to sort out screw in adaptor to bayonet fitting 

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