Unboxing the Coleman Roadtrip 3 Burner Grill

[@jameson8740]

This was exactly what I needed - I have only a few min to put this together once it gets delivered and now I have a game plan! Thanks man!

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Awesome! Best of luck. 🍻

[@andydressler5495]

Good video, thanks for explaining the issue I was having regarding opening & closing of the folding legs.

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

My pleasure! Glad you found it helpful. 😁

[@kevinandtinawiller9122]

Thanks, mine is being delivered tomorrow After a watching a bunch of vids on this, yours was the best

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Awesome! You'll love it. Super versatile and powerful for a portable grill. Thanks for the kind words! 😁

[@Cruel_Shoes]

I ordered one of these grills and I am very glad I watched your video. Sounds like the instructions weren’t that great so if I have a problem, I will re-watch your video . Thanks.

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Hey, there! I'm glad you found the video useful. This is a great portable grill, and I hope you love yours as much as I do mine. 😁

[@lisawalter2311]

I just bought one today. Bigger fancy grills intimidate me! This seems pretty simple and functional to this “grill challenged” lady. Looking forward to trying it out. Very helpful video.

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Awesome! Glad it was useful. I do love this grill for its portability, heat, and ease of cleaning. That water tray really makes clean up a snap.

[@robertyanosik5845]

Very good video. Thank you. I put mine together at the same time. Very easy and will use right away

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Thanks! So glad it was useful. Have fun with the grill!

[@armaanroshani]

Nice overview! Any comment about what to do with the little handy-down “match holder” once you remove the tape?

[@armaanroshani]

*hangy-down

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

So, I actually just stuck it into the little slot that's by the hinge on the legs. Makes it look like someone with a wallet chain. 🤣 If I get sick of it, I'll just remove it, since I've never used a match to light it. If the igniter fails, I'll use a lighter, since I always have them in the trailer or the bag I carry my propane hose in and whatnot. Thanks for the question!

[@kaleidoscope1173]

Does the lid close fine? I bought Coleman Xcursion and noticed it doesnt latch on

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

It does. There is a small gap, if you're looking at it straight on, but I think that's just to let smoke put when in use. It sits nicely and latches just fine, even when pulling down a path. Perhaps yours has a slight defect in how the lid sits. Good luck!

[@madness03]

thanks for the instructions 👍

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

@@madness03 My pleasure. Happy grilling!

[@jonbello5225]

just bought 2 of these at my local colman outlet, went in to buy new camping gear(tents, sleeping bags, cooler). No intentions of buying these, but the price they had them, i figured buy one for my family and give one to my mother. well after opening mine up and seeing the ease of using it while camping, my mother aint getting hers. i would suggest getting the griddle insert and the connection to hook up the 20lb propane tanks. this is by far the best colman product i have ever purchased. if you see them on sale, buy them. highly recommend

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

I wholeheartedly agree...mom can get her own! Haha! Yeah, this is a sweet little unit; I'm also pleased mine was on sale. I don't have the griddle, as I have a wicked one for my Camp Chef stove that I use when camping. I just finished converting my grill to propane quick connects to I can use with either a 20lb tank for tailgating or for bypassing my RV regulator when camping. That video will come out in the next week or two. Thanks for watching!

[@Candiezbeautie24]

We just bought this and frustrated as the grill grates seem to be higher and won't let the lid close and lock flush. Does yours do this?

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Yes, the lid does stay about a half inch above the lower rim when closed. I wonder if that might possibly be because then water could drain out if a person forgot water in that tray when collapsing and traveling. That way, it could pour out, rather than making a larger mess in the grill...but, then, is a person more upset about a mess on the ground? I don't know! I thought it was weird at first, but I've had great success with the lid at least staying nice and locked while pulling the grill, even across light gravel and grass, so I figure it's fine. I did recently get a grill cover for my birthday (thanks, kids!) purchased from Amazon. It just goes over the grill part, not the legs, and it has both an elastic edge and drawstrings. That way, I can have it covered and essentially sealed from the elements, bugs, or whatever. It can also be lowered/raised with the grill on, as it doesn't hamper that feature (as long as you're careful, haha!). Not sure if that helps you at all or not. Thanks for watching!

[@Candiezbeautie24]

@@ThisDadGoesTo11 yes! You know what my husband did he kind of bent the little lock metal piece down a bit and now it locks perfectly lol we Also got the cover from amazon it arrives today. That does help though thank you because I feel like they had other grill grates that made it more flush we even scratched it up a bit trying to see if it'll go down more lolol.

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Haha...that would work. I should take a look at that on mine, too. It's due for a little love with cleaning and seasoning the grates, anyway. I'll try not to scratch mine, though...hahahaha! Thanks for the tip. :)

[@bens3767]

You need a portable workbench my dude 😉 great video. Just picked one of these up in 24' in the Green color

[@bens3767]

199.00

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

😂 No kidding! Maybe I'll pick up another toy for myself...more work space is never a bad thing. That's sweet that you snagged one of these. I love this grill...so great for camping and tailgating.

[@michaelrounds7286]

You talked about a quick change hose connection

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Indeed! I converted this for easy and portable use with larger (far more cost-effective!) propane tanks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmjZk6t4a7pjldE I have since changed out my trailer dual regulator setup, as I wanted to simplify things. I'm planning on finishing that video in the next week or so. 😁

[@fritzburbank935]

I put one of these together yesterday and I couldn't get it to level I'm gonna watch this whole video and see if maybe I'm missing a part. The piece you snap on at 9:29... You see at this point in the video those black feet are pointing up. On my unit those feet are horizontal. That's the problem. They must have glued the feet on mine in the wrong direction at the factory. Thanks for the video!

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Oh, man! That's a hassle. Hopefully, you can get it exchanged easily. Glad the video helped! 👍

[@wingandhog]

That would be weird. Coleman has good QC. I would go through the install instructions again to see if you missed a step or installed something incorrectly. Granted, the instructions are not great, but they are easy to decipher. I have the same exact grill expect mine is green

[@fritzburbank935]

@@wingandhog Nope. Went back to Dick's Sporting Goods today and showed it to a perplexed manager. Got a new one, no problems.

[@wingandhog]

@@fritzburbank935 …. Sweet! You’ll love the grill.

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Oh, wow. Yeah, I agree that it's wild that they screwed that up. Glad that it worked out easily for you. Enjoy!

[@givenchygurlf5282]

Should it be opened from the bottom then slide it out intact? By the way, I just snagged an orange 285 3 burner for $149 at TJMaxx! Can't wait to cook on it. Def gonna get the griddles.

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

🤣🤣 Yup, I would recommend that, as it's easier on the back and can be done with one person! That's a great deal! You're going to love it. I would recommend getting a grill cover for it (I like the one I linked in the video description), in order to protect that nice finish on the lid. I did a propane conversion on mine, so I could use larger tanks and quick connects. Alternatively, a person could get a high pressure 20lb to 1lb conversion line, like amzn.to/3XO0lu6. One other item I just purchased, and I'll do a vid on, is a 1lb propane tank filler adapter. That way, you can avoid having to keep purchasing those relatively expensive 1lb tanks. Either using a big one or refilling the small ones, is far more cost-effective. Enjoy your new grill! 😁👍👍

[@givenchygurlf5282]

@ThisDadGoesTo11 thank you for this video. I actually opened it from the bottom, turned it the side, removed grates and then spilled it onto a towel. Single, senior and I'm sure you'll find this comical but that spacer I thought was supposed to go through the holes so I'm trying everything, and then finally I realized those actually go on the outside. I got orange and it's a beaut! Thanks again.

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

🤣 Yeah, these things can be tricky. I'm glad you got it all sorted out and that you love it! Have fun grilling! Thanks for the kind words.

[@desiraecastillo6569]

How long would the tiny can of propane last on this? I bought 2 but I'm not sure if that's enough for maybe an hour or two of constant cooking lol

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

It would last a while...I cooked sausages for a birthday party (in the video, haha), using the right burner for a couple hours. It killed about a third of the bottle, from what I can tell. The 1lb bottles really don't seem to be a sweet long-term option, in my opinion, especially as it seems that their cost has skyrocketed in the last year or so. It seems far more cost-effective to buy a 20lb adapter hose (without a regulator on it, as there is one built in to the grill already) and then use a larger propane tank. I think I might pick up a 10lb tank or something, as it will easily last through a huge bbq event, is cheaper to fill, and isn't too cumbersome to carry around. :)

[@joeyherring5942]

I just received the Roadtrip 285 for Christmas 23. The leg lock is missing, so I can use a velcro strap to lock it, but I'm wondering if anyone else doesn't have the lock lever for the legs when dragging it around? Is the existing clamp, without the lock enough?

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Man, that's bad luck. I think the velcro strap is the best idea (unless you can take it to the store and swap out for another one). The grill would likely be fine without it, but I'd hate for it to pop loose on you if you're rolling it over some bumps and then something bad happen to it. 😬

[@persichini]

I have the same grill, and was able to connect it to the propane quick connectors on my camper, But to do so i had to remove the regulator from the grill since the camper already has a regulator at the tanks. I wouldn't call it a diy project. Honestly would have been easier just to refill the 1lb tanks.

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Yeah, I actually took apart the grill yesterday to look into this, and the grill regulator is built in such a way as to make it nearly impossible to remove from the grill. Frustrating. Kudos for being able to remove it! I think I'll just set up an inline gas T between one of my camper tanks and the camper regulator, using a valved quick connect. Video to come! Thanks for the comment.

[@persichini]

@@ThisDadGoesTo11 the only way I found to do it was to replace the line that goes to each knob with the regulator on the end with a custom copper pipe with a quick connection on it.. it was not an easy task, between drilling the holes in the exact right spot, bending the tube to fit, then sweating a cap on one end and a quick connect on the other. Honestly probably not the safest modification to make.

[@shaeunique-y7p]

Thanks ❤

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

My pleasure! Hope you found it useful. 😁

[@macho.3088]

I'm stuck between this coleman 3 burner roadtrip and the weber traveler. Someone please help me decide.

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

I haven't seen the Weber up close, but they usually make great quality grills. Based on what I see online, the Coleman has an edge (in my opinion) as it has higher BTUs and 3 burners (instead of one, so you can fire up one side and have the other side keeping food warm or for indirect cooking). I think I probably prefer the Coleman for cleaning, as that racetrack tray cleans out amazingly easily. That being said, I bought the Coleman, so I do want to think I made the right choice. 🤣 Good luck with your decision!

[@macho.3088]

@ThisDadGoesTo11 hey what's up buddy so I went and purchased the the weber traveler . I used it for the first time on memorial day. And I have to say for it to be one burner it cooks and heats up faster than the coleman due to the compact short lid cover. In the park it's was me and another family and we were checking out each other's grill lol and he said wao your sure heats ip faster than mines I said Maybe cuz I just took it out of the box and he said me too we were dying laughing at the end of the day it did the job but the weber Is slightly more bigger for some reason. But the what I love about the coleman is the slide out tables on both sides is better. I think I will also buy the coleman for road trips and keep it as a beater upper.

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

@@macho.3088 Hey, man! Haha... great story. Glad to hear you are happy with your purchase, and getting the second grill is an awesome choice. 😁

[@anajohnson5178]

Hi! I just got one of this and I'm trying to figure out what kind of connects I need for a propane tank. Thank you.

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Hi! I actually have a video I made to convert this for both 20lb tanks and for my trailer quick connects. I used quick connects on everything, as I use this for different setups, but you could get away without them, if you're just using a 20lb tank and nothing else. Check it out and feel free to ask any other questions. 😁kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmjZk6t4a7pjldE

[@anajohnson5178]

@@ThisDadGoesTo11 Thank you so much for your help and prompt response!

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

@@anajohnson5178 No problem! Please let me know if there is anything else I can do to help. 👌

[@ItsMeDeeDee]

I’m thinking to buy this

[@Perth369]

Does anyone know what the dang chain on the legs is for?

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

I assume it's for chaining up the world's smallest dog...right next to the grill.

[@patrickcagney8060]

It’s an incredibly outdated and redundant holder for a match in case your electric igniter goes out lol

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Yes, that's definitely what it is. I finally looked at my grill (got it out of the trailer for camping), and I checked it out. Can confirm.

[@philc1671]

I have the same one but when I use the griddle attachment do I leave the cover up or closed

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Hey, there! I guess that depends on what you're cooking. You can totally leave the cover up, which is how I would likely use it most of the time while using a griddle. If you want to trap some heat to help cook from above via convection, then I'd put it down. I often use my grill while camping, and I'll heat up food that I've packed in foil containers, like chili, gravy, etc. Lid down for that, often with indirect heating on one side. Works like a charm. Thanks for the question! 😁

[@josephlarsen5580]

i just bought one can you tell me what the small chain hanging down below with tape is for

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Haha...great question! I haven't figured that one out, myself, yet. I keep half expecting to open up the grill one day and find a leather wallet attached to the end of the chain. 🤣 If I have a brain wave about it, I'll definitely let you know. Thanks for the question.

[@mrroo2311]

It’s to attach a match incase the igniter goes out

[@roberteriksson8597]

That's so normal :D "What's this? Some cardboard"

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

🤣🤣🤣 Life.

[@SiBorg8A]

Do you have to use the water tray?

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

You should leave it in place, but you don't need to add water. The tray catches grease/oil from cooking, so it protects the rest of the unit. Adding water just helps with cleaning out the tray after you're done.

[@jamieprize4821]

I just bought one and the lid will not completely shut/ lock with the grates on. Not sure why or how to correct it

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Dang, that's weird. Sorry for the late reply...I just went and messed around with my grill to see if I could make it not close by arranging things weird, and I couldn't do it. Is it still giving you issues, or were you able to get it to work? My lid does always sit a little above the bottom layer (you can see a bit of the grates in that gap, but it appears to be how it's supposed to be, and the lid does lock like that). I hope it worked out for you! I do love this grill for camping and tailgating. Best of luck!

[@asteroidcatcher7701]

What is the thing on yhe chain, that is attached to the leg?

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

That's a great question. I never figured out its purpose. Maybe to hold a six pack? 🤣 I had a few people ask that over the winter; when I get out to my trailer, I'll grab my grill and look further into it. 😁

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Okay, I finally looked at this on my own grill! It's a matchstick holder. If the auto igniter ever craps out on you, it's a way to hold a lit wood match using the large hole end of the metal piece (pull it open like when you go to add a key to a key ring, then insert the match, then light it). This holder is attached to the grill via the chain (which will still let the lighter reach the burner) so you can't lose it. Just keep it stored on your grill by leaving it stuck into that hole on the grill leg. That's all it is. I mean, it's probably easier to use a long bbq lighter, rather than a match, but it's just an extra 'feature' of the grill. 😁

[@johhnyapplesseed9776]

Whats the chain for?

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Okay, I finally looked at this on my own grill! It's a matchstick holder. If the auto igniter ever craps out on you, it's a way to hold a lit wood match using the large hole end of the metal piece (pull it open like when you go to add a key to a key ring, then insert the match, then light it). This holder is attached to the grill via the chain (which will still let the lighter reach the burner) so you can't lose it. Just keep it stored on your grill by leaving it stuck into that hole on the grill leg. That's all it is. I mean, it's probably easier to use a long bbq lighter, rather than a match, but it's just an extra 'feature' of the grill. 😁

[@melissamarks1509]

I just got my Colman BBQ and while assembling it, the legs unstuck from the BBQ. What should I do?

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

It looks like the legs attach with some small Phillips screws and then a large bolt. What came apart?

[@melissamarks1509]

@@ThisDadGoesTo11 the metal frame that was connecting the legs of the BBQ to the BBQ itself

[@melissamarks1509]

@@ThisDadGoesTo11 thanks for your reply, much appreciated

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

@@melissamarks1509 Oh, okay! Hopefully, you were able to reattach it with those screws! Did it work out?

[@melissamarks1509]

@@ThisDadGoesTo11 there wasn't any screws. I contacted Coleman and they shipped me a replacement BBQ. Hopefully this one won't break 😅 gotta wait 15 to 20 business days 'til I get it 😔

[@sj7233]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

No problem! I just got back from a camping trip today. It worked great grilling some ribs, cooking some hot breakfast sandwiches (indirectly, by foil wrapping and placing around perimeter while only centre burner was on low), among other cook jobs. Hope the video was helpful. 😁

[@freddybaggins8713]

can you stand it up to store it in the garage?

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

I haven't tried to store it upright, yet...I imagine you could, provided that you're careful with ensuring the lid latch/lock is fully engaged. You could also maybe wrap a bungee cord around the grill section, just to be sure, in case someone bumps the lock. It would be great to hang it by the one handle you use to roll it. A couple of solid garage hooks would do the job. 👌

[@freddybaggins8713]

@@ThisDadGoesTo11 Thanks for letting me know! Great review! We need more of these than those lame robo reviews. I had to keep scrolling and luckily came across yours! Keep up the great work! Thanks again!

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

@@freddybaggins8713 Thanks! It's very much appreciated. I just finished seeing up this grill for propane quick connects and will send out that video in the next week or two. 😁

[@wingandhog]

Yes you can. Just make sure the lid is secure. I have this exact grill

[@wingandhog]

@@ThisDadGoesTo11 …. It has some weight to it, but yes, with strong heavy weight hooks, I don’t see why you couldn’t store it that way. I may try that myself just to see

[@masterchiefmasterchieflopez]

Good video thank you

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

My pleasure! Hope it was helpful. 😁

[@salsa83]

I just won this grill in a raffle and it is missing the safety lock.

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Oh, no! That's really weird. Have you reached out to Coleman to see about warranty?

[@salsa83]

@@ThisDadGoesTo11 Seems to hold in place without the safety lock. Would be a lot of trouble to verify that I won it at a work raffle so I am happy enough with it.

[@michaelmuller4719]

Bought this barbeque last year and used it for one season. Now this year it is unusable. The flame barely lights, no heat, can't find parts, or new regulator Coleman Road Trip 285 sucks.

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Oh, no! Sounds like the regulator crapped out. It sucks that it is such an integrated part of the burner. I can see how that would completely ruin the unit. No luck with Coleman warranty? I think it's only one year on this grill.

[@mpalaskokkalis1476]

Perfect 👌

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Thanks! 🍻🍗

[@southernergirl5245]

You are too fast! The legs do not align up!!

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Sorry, you have one and the legs don't align? Just trying to figure out what you mean. Thanks.

[@bn5422]

Does the water tray sit flush over the rim of the grill? I bought one and the handle broken and side was bent. I was going to keep it anyway but the water tray doesn't sit over the edges of the grill. Maybe cause bent?

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Sorry for the late reply! So, that oval water pan should sit flush; in fact, mine basically clicks in to place. I have to get my fingernail under it to pry a little to loosen for removal. I'd say yours must be misaligned or something due to that bend situation. If it works and doesn't bother you, that's cool. You could totally just return it over that, though, so you get a mint condition unit. I love this grill, and I hope you enjoy yours just as much! 🔥🔥🔥

[@bn5422]

@ThisDadGoesTo11 thank you for responding. I went ahead and decided to send it back for exchange

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

@bn5422 Good call. I think you'll be happy with that. Let me know how it goes! 😁

[@b2617]

What's the chain for?

[@ThisDadGoesTo11]

Hey, there! It's a matchstick holder. If the auto igniter ever craps out on you, it's a way to hold a lit wood match using the large hole end of the metal piece (pull it open like when you go to add a key to a key ring, then insert the match, then light it). This holder is attached to the grill via the chain (which will still let the lighter reach the burner) so you can't lose it. Just keep it stored on your grill by leaving it stuck into that hole on the grill leg. That's all it is. I mean, it's probably easier to use a long bbq lighter, rather than a match, but it's just an extra 'feature' of the grill. 😁