Gas flat top grill / griddle advice

[Vikes79]

After camping this weekend and seeing a blackstone griddle being used and the food from it, I’m convinced that I need to add it to my camper vs the small grill I have. Especially since virtually all my camper food could be made on it. I rarely make steaks when camping and that’s something that will never be done for me on a griddle (can’t stand a pan fried steak or on a griddle).

Wondering what everyone is using if at all?

I’d really, really like to buy a made in America griddle but I’m having a hard time either confirming it or finding them. Portability is important too..I’d like to be able to stow it in my camper basement.

Robot or human?

Also see the value in this one, however it reminds me of my old Coleman road trip grill I got tired of lugging around.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Blue-Rhino-Razor-Griddle-Black-and-Silver-Powder-Coated-2-Burner-Liquid-Propane-Gas-Grill/1001568718

Really like to find an American made portable, but it’s not looking promising.

 

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[BigOL3]

I have one of the 2 burner Blackstone in my hunting camp. We use it mostly for frying up bacon and eggs. It does a jam up job.

 

[farmtimpioneer]

I carry a 2 burner Blackstone griddle and a small round pot Weber with modified short legs and it all fits in a Contico tool box with a bag of Royal Oak charcoal, I have a thin piece of aluminum that I lay on top of tool box and use it to hold cooker works great, griddle works good for most things Weber pot makes up for the rest,,,,,

 

[Sr56]

I have a 36” Blackstone at home and a 36” Rhino at the cabin. Both have been excellent for the features they offer.

Get the largest one you can transport if you plan to take camping. You can never have too much real estate when it comes to a flat top cooker.

With the 36” you can cook everything you need to at the same time and it will keep you busy unlike a smaller size. Great for all types of meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner!


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[BigOL3]

The ONLY thing that I don't like about mine is the LOWEST setting on temp gets a lot hotter than I like. Frying eggs it will burn it in a heartbeat unless you have it completely away from the burner.

 

[Ragnar406]

I have one that I got from Walmart - it is the 17” that has one burner ... we set it up on the deck here and use almost every night.
@GlockMeister recently bought one like you have pictured and used it on a ride ...

I prefer the cast iron griddle for cooking bacon but for cooking burgers was great.

 

[Vikes79]

I carry a 2 burner Blackstone griddle and a small round pot Weber with modified short legs and it all fits in a Contico tool box with a bag of Royal Oak charcoal, I have a thin piece of aluminum that I lay on top of tool box and use it to hold cooker works great, griddle works good for most things Weber pot makes up for the rest,,,,,
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Cool idea!

I mostly want it to get everything outside cooking wise and by extension my kids as well.

Really looking forward to doing up Philly cheesesteaks etc. IE the things that are much harder to do on a grill or in a pan.

I’ve seen the 17”....it just seems so small and limited. I’m thinking that 2 burners would give some flexibility.

You’re right about the grill...it’s only a bag away. Since most of the campgrounds in my area already have pits with a grill grate, All I’d need to do is bring the bag/fire wood if I really wanted to grill.

 

[Vikes79]

Thanks for the replies so far!

It seems that Blackstone is the setup to get....does it really matter?

I’m still unsure if the one I pictured at Walmart is American made....I suspect it isn’t as the label suggests that it’s managed by Blackstone imports. I know the Blue Rhino isnt.

The other difference I can see is that the Blackstone has a true H burner while the Blue Rhino has more of a J burner...not quite a U shape. How much it matters on a unit of this size I dunno.

 

[Ragnar406]

Thanks for the replies so far!

It seems that Blackstone is the setup to get....does it really matter?

I’m still unsure if the one I pictured at Walmart is American made....I suspect it isn’t as the label suggests that it’s managed by Blackstone imports. I know the Blue Rhino isnt.

The other difference I can see is that the Blackstone has a true H burner while the Blue Rhino has more of a J burner...not quite a U shape. How much it matters on a unit of this size I dunno.

The physical difference I notice between the Walmart version and the other Blackstone version is where the grease trap is... on the Walmart version it hangs on the back ... on the other version it is up front in a pull out drawer....

 

[Vikes79]

Maybe this is a good compromise between portability and size?

https://www.amazon.com/Blackstone-Outdoor-Grill-Griddle-Station/dp/B009971BM6?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[GlockMeister]

After camping this weekend and seeing a blackstone griddle being used and the food from it, I’m convinced that I need to add it to my camper vs the small grill I have. Especially since virtually all my camper food could be made on it. I rarely make steaks when camping and that’s something that will never be done for me on a griddle (can’t stand a pan fried steak or on a griddle).

Wondering what everyone is using if at all?

I’d really, really like to buy a made in America griddle but I’m having a hard time either confirming it or finding them. Portability is important too..I’d like to be able to stow it in my camper basement.

Robot or human?

Also see the value in this one, however it reminds me of my old Coleman road trip grill I got tired of lugging around.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Blue-Rhino-Razor-Griddle-Black-and-Silver-Powder-Coated-2-Burner-Liquid-Propane-Gas-Grill/1001568718

Really like to find an American made portable, but it’s not looking promising.

I bought this exact setup last month and have used it a few times now. I really like it. It is portable...but does take up some real-estate when packing a truck. The stand is nice. I was originally going to get the 17" and stand but this was a far better deal...plus you get the tank adapter. If you do get one take the time to season really well....just like cast iron the better the season the less sticking youll have.

 

[Cuoutdoors]

After camping this weekend and seeing a blackstone griddle being used and the food from it, I’m convinced that I need to add it to my camper vs the small grill I have. Especially since virtually all my camper food could be made on it. I rarely make steaks when camping and that’s something that will never be done for me on a griddle (can’t stand a pan fried steak or on a griddle).

Wondering what everyone is using if at all?

I’d really, really like to buy a made in America griddle but I’m having a hard time either confirming it or finding them. Portability is important too..I’d like to be able to stow it in my camper basement.

Robot or human?

Also see the value in this one, however it reminds me of my old Coleman road trip grill I got tired of lugging around.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Blue-Rhino-Razor-Griddle-Black-and-Silver-Powder-Coated-2-Burner-Liquid-Propane-Gas-Grill/1001568718

Really like to find an American made portable, but it’s not looking promising.

I've been on the hunt for one too. Im wanting something for the RV. People that have the Blackstone really rave about them. I'm torn between the Blackstone and a small portable smoker grill like the treager. I don't have room for both so I think I'm leaning toward the Blackstone since it can do a lot more. Keep my bacon grease and such outside the camper. I suppose I can throw in some charcoal for the times I need it.

Side note. Last weekend I was grilling brat burgers over charcoal. I soaked a 4" chunk of hickory in water and threw it on the charcoal when I put the burgers on. Damn they were good!

 

[Cyberjunk]

Have the 36” blackstone I use all the time


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[GlockMeister]

I've been on the hunt for one too. Im wanting something for the RV. People that have the Blackstone really rave about them. I'm torn between the Blackstone and a small portable smoker grill like the treager. I don't have room for both so I think I'm leaning toward the Blackstone since it can do a lot more. Keep my bacon grease and such outside the camper. I suppose I can throw in some charcoal for the times I need it.

Side note. Last weekend I was grilling brat burgers over charcoal. I soaked a 4" chunk of hickory in water and threw it on the charcoal when I put the burgers on. Damn they were good!
Originally was looking for this one. The grill side didn't have great reviews though.

Blackstone Tailgater 2-Burner Portable Griddle Grill Combo in Black 1555 - The Home Depot

This Blackstone Tailgater Combo Burner Portable Propane Gas Grill with Griddle and Grill Cooking Surfaces is perfect all-purpose outdoor cooking.

www.homedepot.com

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

Looks like everyone so far is a blackstoner, I must be the only Camp chef fan.

 

[GlockMeister]

Looks like everyone so far is a blackstoner, I must be the only Camp chef fan.

I have a camp chef jetboil...i like it

 

[Alan aka Davinci]

I have a camp chef jetboil...i like it

I have one of those also, they are great but the one in keep in the toy hauler is the 36" model with the griddle and grill box. The jetboil is great to take hunting and clean up your knives when you shoot your critter.

 

[Choogsbro]

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Have the 36” blackstone I use all the time


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BAM !!!!!

 

[Choogsbro]

Been looking at the 17" Blackstone for a while to keep on the toyhauler. Seems to be very popular. Probably gonna pull the trigger but also keep my small grill.

 

[Cuoutdoors]

Looks like everyone so far is a blackstoner, I must be the only Camp chef fan.

Are you talking about the big bowl thing?