Our Favorite Portable Grill/Griddle!

[@Grumpyneanderthal]

We’ve had one for several months and love it. Tips: use a set of plastic shims (Lowe’s has them for installing doors) to level the griddle by sliding them under the feet so that you can control the juices. Use a small torpedo level. Clean it hot with a squirt bottle and paper towels held with a set of tongs. Let the hot water and steam do the work! Quick and easy. Follow instructions for seasoning the griddle but be patient. It will take several cookings to get the entire surface seasoned and stick free.

[@Doc_Martin_Monty]

The Blackstone series of griddles are the best. I got my wife a 4 burner last Sept. She LOVES this thing. We usually camp with 1-2 more families and do breakfast together. It would take forever to use the electric skillet to cook 2lbs of bacon then we would have to do eggs after. 45 min to make breakfast... LOL. Now? 2 dozen eggs and 2lbs of bacon is less then 10 minutes on this baby! 60K BTUs of cooking power. LOL Love it! Doc w/ Sleeping Around with the Martin's.

[@AllAboutRVs]

That’s great!

[@theplinkerslodge6361]

Great share, I was onto the griddle concept starting with RV'ers here on YT first saying that it is best to avoid cooking inside the rig. The amount of splatter and oil vapors that accumulate on everything is worth avoiding - not to mention heat in summertime. Then, the mess of having to load up a grease-soaked grill into/onto the RV immediately seemed to me like a bad way to go. Finally, most things I cook can almost be done better across the board on the flat surface rather than having to get another surface on a grill so small things won't fall through. All meat I cook will have carmelized onions and the griddle surface is great. Not to mention most breakfast items like bacon and eggs do well on the griddle, and so I reduced the number of appliances I need to tote around and clean.

[@Brose4531]

I don’t know how your cleaning this but it’s really simple when your done all you need to do is put about 3 cups of water/ice on top and let it sit for like 5 mins and if you have the griddle pads underneath a scrubber it will come off super easy no chemicals or anything! I worked in food for 12 years and had to clean one 2 times a day for 5 years lol so easy and quick! And yes the foil is always a great idea! Can even cook on top of the foil to not have to clean up! But nice! Love your videos your so easy to understand and are pretty much do what most of us would do cuz who wants to spend all kinds of money on stuff! Your great!!!

[@michaelhoff4435]

Love my blackstone. Cook breakfast hashbrowns and eggs. Then grilled cheese&onion for lunch. Steaks, burgers , fried onions and potatoes for dinner. Clean up is water and paper towels a done. Taste is amazing. Best way to rv cook outside I know

[@bobfish3176]

Did a prime rib eye on the griddle a few months ago and was astounded by the sear and quality of the cook! Will have no problem doing that again!

[@mlegeii]

We bought one of these (22" Blackstone) a week ago to use with our rig. We absolutely love it! I cooked breakfast for 4 all at once. Cleanup is awesome and quick. I'd like to have a grill also but this thing is really hard to beat and cooks great. Really enjoying your videos Jared, learned about you on one of the KYD video's. We just bought our first rig and your videos are really helpful. Thanks for taking the time to make them!

[@darrellgunn2610]

Have had a Coleman, original baby q, Weber table top. On our first trip with the 17” and it’s working out great for the two of us. Multiple items on the grill, quick clean up, keeps the mess out of the camper. Didn’t think I would ever find anything I liked better then the baby q, but I think this is it. (The babyQ had a Humpty Dumpty fall)

[@lingen33]

We just experienced this grill last night while camping with friends. They have the 17 inch also and cooked 6 of us enough fajaita fixings to feed and army. Really like this griddle

[@danterry6328]

I’m a charcoal guy we use a Weber Smoky Joe. Love it. Also we have a cast iron grill that we use on our little Coleman two burner or our inside stove.

[@retiredandrollin]

I read some of the comments and I have something to add. BBQ'ing I agree taste good "when done correctly", that being the key point. I on the other hand can't bbq to save my life. I have the Blackstone 22" and it is the biggest hit at my campsite, you just can't mess things up like you can on a BBQ. So for me, I'll stick to my Blackstone. For those claiming that it's redundant, because you have the same inside, I say no way. The inside is too small and certain things you cook will linger for days, no thanks I'll cook outside. Remember, it's camping. Great review thanks.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Great point!

[@grandlakephil]

I’m old school. Had Weber charcoal grills all my life. Last year I bought a Coleman road trip. Never used it, planned on it this spring until I seen the Blackstone on amazon for like $60. Gave it a try and I love it. Need to sell my new Coleman now. LoL

[@rosssteven2045]

Blackstone Tailgater. Already did some mods like convert to rv propane, added 2nd griddle top, reconfig left side grease trap. Folds up for transport.

[@SRQlandy]

We bought a girdle just recently for our first R.V. excursion and used it for almost every meal. We went with the Blue Rhino Razor table top grille and it is just as nice as the Blackstone, maybe even a little better. Can be purchased at Lowe’s for under $100. I even used it to boil water in my tea kettle for my morning coffee. Measures at 19” wide, 15” deep, and 10” tall.

[@lindarose2837]

We have an old (12 yrs old now?) Coleman Road Trip grill like Team Jones RV said they have. I like that it has 2 separate burner controls so I can set both sides to different flame heights (or use just one side) depending on what I am grilling / griddling. It is very easy to use and cooks well. I love how portable it is and if I don't have a table to put it on I just set it on the stand. It does break down to a manageable size for storage/travel (and came with a nice storage case with wheels) but....even when broken down it is much larger than the one you have so it takes up more room in the basement of an RV. But, for now, if it ain't broke I'm not going to worry about fixin' it. Appreciate the review on the one you have. Now that it's just the two of us, when we go full time we just may look at getting a smaller grill because when we become full timers space will be at a premium.

[@karenr67]

I use NuWave cook top. Keeps camper cooler than gas. Plus I can cook outside too. Cast iron works great on it.

[@johnmycka9527]

I use a Camp Chef 3 burner gas grill most of the time with the griddle on it. I've had it for about 7 years and it has held up and cooks well.

[@michaelkandy3893]

We just bought one of these grills a week ago, and I love it. Easy to clean, easy to store.

[@hardtruth2039]

Just ordered the Blackstone 22” adventure ready kit with a 12’ QD hose extension for our 5th wheel. This baby pared with our RECTEC trailblazer pellet grill has me ready to cook anything outside. We don’t like cooking in the rig at all except for in the convection microwave or a few items.

[@alanjones9884]

Been looking for better and never thought about a griddle. Great job and thank you.

[@janicevoss864]

Thanks for sharing the information on the grille. It looks really nice! Enjoy your videos.

[@briana1765]

Been using the road trip with griddle on one side / grill the other love cooking on the griddle. Traded RVs a month ago, went from Toyhauler to normal rv so lost the place I would pack the Road Trip so I just bought the blackstone to carry on trips and keep the RT at base camp. I have both set up to use on board system with the quick connect. Love both and yes just like cast iron makes great steaks. Thanks for all you info and this site. Safe travels hope to cross paths some time.

[@daveinohio9383]

just plain old cookin outside... but we do have the $50 variety small gas grill... runs on 1 pound bottle... but you know... evrything tastes great when ur outside at camp.. thanks for the great vids... found ur channel after watching the solar install on Keep Your Daydream.

[@bsaks51]

We looked around and decided on the Blackstone and is in our Amazon cart ready to order.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Nice!

[@raymondschneider5217]

Just think of breakfast: bacon, eggs and pancakes. Oh, my goodness, the smells comin' off it must be something else! Glad you're enjoying it! Y'all Be Safe!

[@barrymitchell9584]

saw your video we had to go pick one up looking forward to giving it a try

[@Tundrayetti907]

I love my Blackstone too! I also have a Traeger grill too.

[@nancyh4124]

Just ordered the 22 inch via your affiliate link. Almost 10 lbs lighter and a bunch of inches smaller than our WeberQ. Thanks for the tip!

[@AllAboutRVs]

Thanks Nancy! Hope your family is doing well!

[@philliphudson8069]

We just purchased this griddle. I seasoned it last night

[@alutz0927]

Bought our Blackstone a month ago...LOVE it

[@kevinjones340]

Our current setup is an old Coleman Road Trip and we have the griddle, grill and Burners so it’s like a 3 in 1 . I also have it converted over to hook into my on board LP so don’t have to use the 1 pounder or carry extra bottle...

[@SteveNew777]

I’ve been considering getting the Colman road trip.... do. You feel it cooks evenly? Also looking into getting the griddle like your set up. Just curious how satisfied you are with the quality.

[@kevinjones340]

Steven New .... I like it, the grill is ok, but the griddle is great and love being able to grill and use a burner at the same time... overall we like the set up

[@kevinjones340]

Steven New I do feel it cooks evenly, some will say no. I just cook a little slower so as not to burn stuff

[@JBHARLEYGUY]

I love my Blackstone griddle!

[@brook7880]

Thanks Jared I went out and got one the next day and did a short review awesome griddle.

[@mattgraham8391]

Love our Blackstone! We also bring a small gas grill so we can make pretty much anything we feel like. Chicken on the Blackstone wasn't that good so we need other cooking options. Love your videos!

[@ExploringNomad]

That is a very nice grill. I currently use the Coleman tailgater which folds down nicely to but it's kinda long. Nice for times when boondocking and you don't have a table to set up on.

[@JodysJourney]

I’ve had this on my RV shopping list since seeing it on the Knox Box channel. I never thought of a griddle either but so much more you can do on it, I think.

[@GimpyCamper]

I was set on another grill until I saw your review on this item. I recommended it to another friend with your video. She loves it. I saw them at Walmart and was trying to wait, now they are gone. Did a trip over the weekend and stopped at a couple other stores that were reported to have them. Everywhere has the covers but not the griddles. Apparently, they are a pretty hot item. Never even heard of it before seeing your video.

[@4blake]

We love our Weber Q grill. We have ours so we can plug it right into our outside propane connection.

[@sherrycoulter7674]

How did you do that?

[@4blake]

Sherry Coulter Sherry we found a gas kit on line from Propanegear on the web that is designed to be installed on Weber Q series grills so you can plug it right into your low pressure connection on your RV if you have one.

[@roamingwolfpack]

I love my Camp Chef 2 burner! I have a griddle on one burner and use the other for whatever I need. Veggies, pasta whatever I need to cook in a pot!

[@wallyjordan5060]

For us Southern folk... Like peas n carrots, like peanuts n RC Cola, like lard n... well, like lard n anythang. Great review! Manageable size AND terrific surface area :)

[@AllAboutRVs]

😂

[@lonnieduckworth9156]

Why ruin the peanuts with Pepsi??? Treat them right , use a Coke!!!!!

[@JRMoritz]

In the South we call everything Coke... it could be Mountain Dew or just about any soda.

[@northlander4370]

i just purchased this griddle , very well made ...except one little problem , the grease tray doesnt close completely , not a deal breaker but something i thought i would mention .

[@Tackleqb]

Amazing review. I have a small apartment and just bought this cause I have a small porch and don’t have the room for a larger bbq. It’s coming Sunday. Can’t wait to fire it up and cook some burgers

[@frequentthinker2385]

We have the same unit. Compact, easy to use, easy to store. A little heavy but compact. I bought connectors to adapt it to the regulated gas line that came on my rig for the grill that we no longer use.

[@philsmith5400]

Looks like a great idea!

[@richardleesaner4382]

My name is Richard I own a 17 in Blackstone and I own a 22 Blackstone love them both

[@ronidunleavy9408]

Can't decide whether to purchase the 17" or 22". Since you have both, which do you prefer ? I'm taking size/weight/storage capability into consideration.

[@yvettestar2000]

@@ronidunleavy9408 17" serve about 4, and 22" 4+, I have both too. If you need two different temperatures, get the 22 in. two burner. They both are awesome.

[@JRMoritz]

We need to keep wight and size down as much as possible so I will check this out. I know that I can not bring my Big Green Egg not even the table top one!

[@roydavis2242]

I don't even carry a portable grill. I bought a set up 20+ years ago that has a long rod you drive into the ground next to the fire. It has an arm with a grill, similar to the old charcoal grills use to have. The height adjusts and swing in and out over the fire. I do carry a Camco Big Red portable Campfire since we're encountering more fire bans. If I'm gonna use a grill, I'd just use an electric one. (own an all electric motorhome)

[@sharoncarr2792]

We have one of these!! It’s awesome but we also have a Coleman grill we use at times.

[@Joe-ps8ko]

I just purchased a Camp Chef 32” griddle for home. I’m already thinking it would be nice for our travels.

[@atcaw94]

You have an update? I'm trying to decide between the 17" and 22". It would be used for home, and camping.

[@ferrarienzodino]

Love this, thank you! thinking about getting one. Do you think you can put a medium size pot on the griddle to boil water?

[@samtrigg9017]

We have been looking at this and I did see on KYD’s last video. I know they use to use a Camp Chef.

[@rvninnorthcarolina3377]

I have the Coleman and I have worn it out. I have the griddle, grates and the pot attachments. It has been reliable and worked well. When I bought it 6 or 7 years ago it was the bomb, but it is showing its age...igniter does not work and one of the burners needs replacement since it has some rust holes (salt from boiling peanuts leaked..my fault, not the product). I looked at parts for it and they almost added up to a new unit. Thought I would see what else is out there..... Introduce the Blackstone 22" (not the 17"...22" has two H Burners where the 17" has one...thus it cooks hotter across the whole surface area) It has a bigger cooking surface, has a stand that you can level AND is a damn site easier to clean. Cooking breakfast is easier, burgers are the bomb and I dont have to deal with all the grease falling through the grates. For steaks the taste is no better than the Coleman, but if I have the time I use my charcoal grill...'cause the taste is superior. I carry the 22" Blackstone and a Charcoal grill...if you want the taste, you cook with Charcoal. With the Coleman I had the grill and a separate box with all the other cooking surfaces so the Blackstone actually takes up less floor space in my front storage. Downside...when it is cold, I can close the lid on the Coleman and retain some of the heat, but with the Blackstone I would guess this will be a problem and may make it harder to cook items evenly.....just a thought.

[@22howards]

Like sand in your bathing suit at the beach! The grill looks awesome! I will sure check it out. Are you able to bring a pot to boil on it? We enjoy doing seafood boils however it’s best to do that type of cooking outside when possible. How about a truck tour?

[@EverythingRVbyPat]

We prefer our Coleman road trip. I’m not saying anything bad about this unit. However I have the best of both worlds. I can cook pancakes on the griddle or steak on the grate. Or I can make coffee or sauté mushrooms. I prefer flame over fried. Just my preference is all. But this is definitely a nice griddle.

[@AllAboutRVs]

Nice! Sounds like you have a great unit!

[@garygullikson6349]

A simple griddle pan over a charcoal grill , camp stove, or concrete fireplace works great for cooking certain foods but not for cooking a whole chicken , chicken parts, corn on the cob , etc. Some prefer the taste of charcoal cooked foods. Those little propane bottles don't last long for cooking. Charcoal grills need to have provisions for adding coals for cooking chickens etc. slowly. Nice thing about propane, don't have to douse the coals or wait for cooker to cool off to dispose of burned coals, clean and put the cooker away. Be very careful disposing of burned charcoal to avoid starting a fire.

[@sherrycoulter7674]

We LOVE our Webber Q!

[@ryanm1201]

I just use an old (20ish years) propane grill so I'd say I've got my money's worth out of that one. I'd like to find something I can hook up to the propane quick connect on my RV and you mentioned there are adapters for that. Any links to said adapters?

[@Todd_S]

I have a family of 5 and tow our travel trailer with a half ton truck so space and weight are important. Is the 17" model suitable or is it better to get the 22" model?

[@allan6021]

We use a Weber Q200. Blackstones apparently have a very good reputation but to me they are just a griddle...essentially, a frying pan, not a BBQ that I prefer. Your can put a griddle pan on a BBQ but you can’t use a griddle like the Blackstone as a BBQ.

[@wanab1082]

Allan actually you can just buy an aftermarket bbq replacent rack and presto..works great both ways and this griddle has tons of heat.😊

[@JRMoritz]

With any gas grill you are still just cooking with heat. No charcoal flavor unless you use a charcoal grill. So griddle / gas grill about the same to me.

[@wanab1082]

JR Moritz agreed

[@itr0863]

i concur. gas grill flavor isn't enough for me to bring one with me. the blackstone does it all for me on one surface. @@JRMoritz

[@JohnstonJourneys]

If they make an adapter so i can hook if to my RVs QD outlet, I'm in.

[@OffroadGirl]

Do you have the leg and table set for it? I'm considering replacing my Weber Q and stand with this Blackstone unit. The Blackstone leg and table set isn't on the Blackstone website so I'm not sure if it's an authentic product or not.

[@Sandppy]

I love cooking on my Coleman road trip, but I despise cleaning it, to the point I my be looking for a new grill

[@worm777]

About how long does one propane tank last?

[@TheBobcatGuy]

just bought this same one just love it

[@TheCoffmanWay]

Great timing on this. Sara and I were discussing one of these earlier this week. We are debating between what pots and pans to take in the travel trailer and what type of grill to purchase. I do all the cooking and meal prep and this thing looks like a perfect fit for us. Also looks like you smashed your finger pretty good Brother. Curious what lens are shooting with when your doing your talking head shots?

[@AllAboutRVs]

I switch between two different lenses, the Sigma Lens 17-50 2.8. amzn.to/2IHAbiMTokina 11-16 2.8. amzn.to/2MtRqGg I like the speed of them but wish they were not as loud for the focus. I shoot on the Canon 80D, too bad I didn't get the shot of smashing my finger with a hammer : )

[@TheCoffmanWay]

All About RV's ouch Brother! Those hammers will get you but builds character right 😂. I was going to guess a 24mm on a 70d but its a cleaner look than the 24 prime lens I have for sure. It looks good. Glad it’s a canon 💪🏻

[@3pRanchTx]

Good review, but it ain’t for us. Our motorhome came from the factory with a large griddle type of gas grill that attached to the side of the RV. It produced no smoke, so there was no BBQ taste. I gave it away and bought a real BBQ grill and never looked back. If we want to griddle cook anything, we use an electric skillet. Thanks for the review though!

[@danbrophy3785]

Have you tried steaks?

[@AllAboutRVs]

We haven’t yet but we would like to someday soon

[@ExploreWithLoud]

Dam you can talk a storm

[@scottweatherby2693]

Not to be a Debbie a downer. But what is the point? You have a gas grill in your Rv where it is temperature controlled. Why go outside to cook on the same type of fuel? And fight bugs and wide range of weather and temperature range? Now if you were using pellet BBQ or charcoal. I can see why. Would you do this at home with a electric range? Cook with the same stove outside in the back yard? Other than being social with family and friends seems pointless. With old fashion charcoal and today's pellet BBQ's. Its would make sense to cook outside. With most brands of pellet BBQ's and Charcoal BBQ's making travel size options I would love to see #All about RV's, #Keep Your Day Dream, #Long Long Honey Moon.#Less Junk more Journey and #RV Geeks try one of these options and give a review. You guys inspire me and my wife and make us want to RV more more with all your great episodes. In August we will be getting out new #Outdoors RV trailer. And the tips and advice you all have given has made us feel more ready than ever to get out there and have fun.!

[@swordofgabriel]

Love you guys and watch all the time and my question is....But why??? Isn't this the same as cooking in a cast iron skillet on the range inside? Guess I'm just a charcoal guy at heart and it's not grilling/BBQ'ing unless you're using it. It's a flavor thing! All the points you made about the griddle are excellent but "to me" you just moved the range outside with all the mosquitoes...LOL!

[@AllAboutRVs]

Yes, this would be very similar to cooking on a cast iron skillet inside. For us, taking it outside eliminates a lot of heat that would be being produced inside.

[@mortiicia]

No calienta

[@AncapistanVan]

Tyfys

[@french-9743]

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[@lawrenceconstantine7735]

I don't care what grill you have not worth the bother you are reaching what ever sorry