External BBQ point or not?

[Reusables]

What are your thoughts on external BBQ points .

I have a bullfinch external flap but no connector.
There is no pipework connecting this socket up from inside ,so would need to run some 8mm copper and a T piece.
The idea is because we use a suitcase style gas canister stove for frying outside (you all know why)

But thinking if I bought a twin gas stove with a grill underneath we could pretty much cook everything outside and run it off the refillable lpg tank.

Nice long 5 meter hose .

Will cost a few quid to do so is it all worth it or am I just bored and looking for more work?

 

[PeterCarole29]

We have a new Cadac and not used it yet.
When we were at thetford someone said something about them .I would point out they must like them however he had fabricated the body to take a different burner and valve. he had had several of the cadac ones melt. Is this a common complaint and is it only if you use it for a long time each time

 

[jongood]

I'm not a cadac hater but I can't see the benefit. How is it different to a griddle pan on a gas ring?

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[MisterB]

We have a new Cadac and not used it yet.
When we were at thetford someone said something about them .I would point out they must like them however he had fabricated the body to take a different burner and valve. he had had several of the cadac ones melt. Is this a common complaint and is it only if you use it for a long time each time

i had an issue with my first cadac, where the control valve spindle 'fell out' - i suspect this was a potential cause of the 'melt' issue.

long story but i eventually got new replacement valve free of charge. they were only around £15 so not exactly a bank breaking amount and it didnt put me off cadacs as a 'go to' cooker.

i would be interested to see the conversion/mod though ....

 

[Reusables]

Ok I've just bought a 2nd cadac might 2 burner stove from eBay .

Can put our own pots , pans, kettle, and griddle pan on top and do two things at once ...

I didn't want a BBQ style one as I would get the hump with cleaning the grease dripping down..
We have a Cobb already and that gets in a right state ,even with the foil tray things.
I don't mind in plotted up for over a week but for a weekender I prefer the quick gas stove .

P.s
Just realized why this wasn't connected,
It was run off a separate gas bottle ,strap was a bit of a giveaway..

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[Manic]

Thanks everyone, I have just ordered a bullfinch quick release nozzle off flebay.
Will get up b&q or Screwfix over the weekend for pipe and fittings.

Now need to decide on what gas stove to get..

What is it with men and stoves.?
I've got effing loads

When I fitted my Bulfinch, I tee’d into oven fed and also put a ball valve in the line, which we turn off when not using the BBQ point.

 

[Geo]

When I fitted my Bulfinch, I tee’d into oven fed and also put a ball valve in the line, which we turn off when not using the BBQ point.

I too fitted an isolator for the Bullfinch, Auto shut of aint foolproof

 

[stevewagner]

We use one of these:

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[Bernie P]

Had our Cadac Safari Chef since the Caravanning days, so thats 13+ years. Love it! A BBQ point was 2nd on the options list after the wind out awning on the new van.

 

[Gaston aires]

2 metres is the maximum length of hose.
This is for safety reasons.

I agree with you, but most people I know use much longer hoses, including myself, rightly or wrongly, 2 meters is never enough.
Phil

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[Reusables]

We use one of these:

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Yeah that was what my finger was hovering over.. nearly clicked but saw the cadac without the square non stick plates for £45 so went with that..

 

[Reusables]

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I agree with you, but most people I know use much longer hoses, including myself, rightly or wrongly, 2 meters is never enough.
Phil

We normally use the event shelter next to the van rather than awning, so ideally need it to reach inside that up to the table..will probably need 3 meters.so will give that a go first.

 

[stevewagner]

Yeah that was what my finger was hovering over.. nearly clicked but saw the cadac without the square non stick plates for £45 so went with that..

I actually got mine from a company called Hamilton Gas Products Ltd for £109 with free postage. I first saw it at a camping shop when we went to the New Forest recently. They wanted £135 but wouldn't price match so they lost out!

 

[Basildog]

I actually got mine from a company called Hamilton Gas Products Ltd for £109 with free postage. I first saw it at a camping shop when we went to the New Forest recently. They wanted £135 but wouldn't price match so they lost out!

Hamilton are actually just part of Calor , independent retailers can’t compete with their prices
They were probably pleased to lose out as you say

 

[Ingwe]

Cadac? Not just a cooking plate!

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[2GB Racing]

Cadac user here on max length flexi gas hose fed from T piece and underslung LPG tank very handy to cook under awning on a low folding table sitting in chair with a cold beer in hand one of my better upgrades

 

[Reusables]

All Connected up now..

T'd into fridge line..(hard work in the double floor)
Connected up to outlet socket .
My bullfinch nozzle arrived and I tried that out and is all working.
Just waiting for stove now and see what connector that has in it... hoping hosetail.
Then again I may fit a quick release if I can .

 

[MisterB]

i will be surprised if it comes with a connector on it .....

 

[Figaro]

2 metres is the maximum length of hose.
This is for safety reasons

If you're limited to 2 metres, it'll end up positioned right next to your van to avoid a trip hazard. Then you'll end up with burger splatter up the side of your pride and joy, don't ask how I know.
So, I'd now start looking for a splatter sheet to pin up to the van behind the bbq, to protect it or you'll have all the dogs on the campsite licking your bits

 

[Mr porky]

If you're limited to 2 metres, it'll end up positioned right next to your van to avoid a trip hazard. Then you'll end up with burger splatter up the side of your pride and joy, don't ask how I know.
So, I'd now start looking for a splatter sheet to pin up to the van behind the bbq, to protect it or you'll have all the dogs on the campsite licking your bits

2 metres is the legal length rubber pipe should be.
we have never had an issue with splatter. Perhaps you should buy better burgers

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[GyroPilot]

I can run my little Honda gas genny off the barbie point. The pipe just reaches, so I don't even have to lift the genny out of the rear garage (doors wide-open of course, and a new hab CO detector, to be safe.)