Camping BBQ

Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 09:56
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I am looking for a fold up style camping bbq, but the ones I see at rangers etc. are a tad thin on the plate and most camping stores dont offer variety.

What products are out there that arent too bulky but are thick enough to hold heat.

I like some of the cast plates, so maybe a frame around the cast plates might be the go?

Thoughts?
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 10:11

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 10:11
Check out the Hillbilly range of products.

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Reply By: ADM - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 10:27

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 10:27
We this style and could not be happier. There is a huge range of options available.

www.theldon.com.au/
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Follow Up By: vcbb - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 14:53

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 14:53
These products appear to be the go, and reasonably priced too

Thank you
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Reply By: Member - Cruiser (NSW) - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 10:28

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 10:28
I use a Hot Ozzie BBQ available at BCF this week for $69. Comes in a handy carry case and all you need is a 2Kg bottle

Heres what they look like Site Link
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Follow Up By: howie - Thursday, Mar 29, 2007 at 00:29

Thursday, Mar 29, 2007 at 00:29
i'm with cruiser.
simple bit of kit, easy to erect, easy to clean, not that heavy.
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Follow Up By: warfer69 - Thursday, Mar 29, 2007 at 17:37

Thursday, Mar 29, 2007 at 17:37
Hi Guys
I noticed that they sell these at Rays Tent City....Well they were at the Dandenong Branch.
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Reply By: NRE - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 10:45

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 10:45
Have had a hotozzie for about 4 years . Fantastic little bbq.
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Reply By: Member - Battlecat (WA) - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 12:40

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 12:40
Hi vccb,

I use a cobb for everything - they are great. I also have a thick cast plate with a small stand - this doubles as a jack plate. Camp ovens are great for beer damper too ;-)
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Reply By: Alan H (Narangba QLD) - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 16:47

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 16:47
I have a home made one.

It is fairly thick plate with folding legs and slots into an angle iron frame under the front. It acts as a bash plate to protect the motor, a great base plate for the jack and being outside the vehicle it can be put away hot and greasy.

But firewood is the problem to heat it.
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Reply By: Ianw - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 20:13

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 20:13
I made my own BBQ
In all so far it has 11 different modes/functions.

So far it is a
1. Open fireplace
2. Flame griller BBQ
3. Hot plate BBQ
4. Rotisserie BBQ
5. Camp oven fire
6. Stove top
7. Bread toaster
8. Sandwich toaster
9. Oven
10. Smoker
11. Wood chip heater

Here are pics of 6 modes













It all fits into the oven part and doesn't take up much room( basically the size of a milk crate)
Any suggestions for more uses/functions are welcome

Ian
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Follow Up By: Ianw - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 20:26

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 20:26
Those piccys worked; here is some more








Can use gas, heat beads or wood in most modes
Ian
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Follow Up By: Member - jeff M (SA) - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 21:52

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 21:52
Ian , what's the trick mate can't get any of your pic's.
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Follow Up By: Ianw - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 22:21

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 22:21
Try here jeff
Site Link
Ian
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Follow Up By: Member - Pedro the One (QLD) - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 22:31

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 22:31
Ian ..............
Bloody great, mate ........... you've got all bases covered !

I'd have to assume you'd be selective about carrying some accessories when you went camping ?? Must have a Troopy !!

I went for a Pole BBQ [see my rig photos] and sometimes combine it with my BushMans BBQ .......... more versatile than my F and P at home!!!

Am inpressed ............
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Follow Up By: Ianw - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 23:22

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 23:22
Hi Pedro
I wouldn't carry the chimney for the smoker but all the rest fits together inside the oven cover, about 15inches diam, same high. Have dual cab ute so room no problem
Ian
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Follow Up By: Member - Bradley- Thursday, Mar 29, 2007 at 01:22

Thursday, Mar 29, 2007 at 01:22
Hey Ian, awesome setup there champ, love the versatility of the whole rig. great lateral thinking.

ps - what did you use for the base bowl and oven cover ??
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Follow Up By: Member - jeff M (SA) - Thursday, Mar 29, 2007 at 08:44

Thursday, Mar 29, 2007 at 08:44
Got pic's Ian,

What a set up, you made it from recycled gear by the looks.

Fantastic idea's I like the way you fitted the rotisserie brackets so simple.
Very clever imagineering.

Cheers Jeff
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Follow Up By: Jimbo - Thursday, Mar 29, 2007 at 10:22

Thursday, Mar 29, 2007 at 10:22
Ian,

You're mad if you don't start manufacturing and selling those things.

It's bloody brilliant.

Cheers,

Jim.
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Follow Up By: Pajman Pete (SA) - Thursday, Mar 29, 2007 at 17:58

Thursday, Mar 29, 2007 at 17:58
Nifty setup. I'm impressed. What were the raw materials?

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Follow Up By: Ianw - Thursday, Mar 29, 2007 at 19:45

Thursday, Mar 29, 2007 at 19:45
Thanks for comments guys,

The base is a 15inch Holden ute rim with one side and centre cut out,
Old 6" saucepan dropped into centre hole for ash collector ,
Oven cover was a water pressure bell from a bore pump,
Smoker chimney was a steel twin tub washer spinner,
Gas 'ring' from old BBQ,
Curved fire cover was an old plough disc,
Rotisserie was expensive, actually had to pay $12 for the forks, stainless rod was free from engineering shop, and drive motor I had in my junk box. (normally $22)
handle was a bed leg.
Made assorted folding wire racks for oven, and for drying fruit etc(use 12v computer fan on top of oven)
All up cost , about $35. (pot belly paint is expensive!!) and a few welding rods.

Had a lot of fun doing it tho'
Have not had a failure when cooking anything.

Cheers
Ian

PS I wonder if I can make it chill beer!!?
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Reply By: Member - Peter R (QLD) - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 21:36

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 21:36
Gasmate Cruiser

I have one of these and its good.
Folds up so that with a clip on strap it can be carried by handle .
On sale at BCF for $159.

At site above $119 but you need to be a member.
I just found it by googling to show what it looks like

Pedro
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Reply By: Member - Brenton H (SA) - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 23:12

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 23:12
It's the Hot ozzie plus Cobb when we go away.

Tried many and this seems a perfect Combo!
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