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It's because of the flying sparks that a lot of sites have now banned charcoal BBQs in favour of the gas thingys.

BBQs are great but the smoke/fumes off them can be vile and if you are downwind, then Heaven help you

Quote: Originally posted by Markos on 19/6/2007

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depsite people putting their disposables on a few bricks and it seemingly not burning the grass that it takes a few days (by which time you've left) for it to become noticable. .

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hmmm..

i wonder if my lovely low level barbecue has the same effect

Quote: Originally posted by SamP on 19/6/2007

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Whilst we're on the topic.

What do people use to stop throw-away barbeques burning the grass?

I usually try to find enough stones to raise it up off the ground & use some sheets of foil to at as a barrier.

Not always effective.

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I use one of these. A disposable BBQ fits in it exactly and you also get the benefit of a windshield and an adjustable rack.

 

I use a disposable bbq on a breeze block (I had one so I just put it in the trailer) and I can guarantee that the grass will not be scorched (or even suffer the slow death mentioned by someone earlier)

Quote: Originally posted by happybonzo on 19/6/2007

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BBQs are great but the smoke/fumes off them can be vile and if you are downwind, then Heaven help you

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We are all so different...

My idea of hell is having to be in a regulated pitch with Burt & Ethel (apologies to Burt & Ethel) the kid haters next door with EHU and the tv on.

Why bother camping?!

For me, the best times are those spent in fields where bbq's and campfires are allowed, pitch where you like, a shower and a loo is good, but pools, table tennis and any form of organised activity is for others.

A stream with ropeswings and kids playing football or cricket in the middle of the field while we all have a drink and a natter under the plumes of woodsmoke is perfect. Without our bbq we'd lose the urge to go...possibly

Nick

Hi All,

I love BBQs especially at home on my Weber. As for camping, we've gone from disposables to suitcase size foldup BBQs and you can't beat the taste or finished product BUT I hate the smoke (potentially stinking me and the tent out), the risk of fire from blown cinders and if its raining a big enough break to cook.

So for this year I've found and purchased a Campinggaz Party Grill which runs off the little CV270 canisters. It comes in its own bag which additionally holds x2 CV270 canisters. It doesn't take up anymore space than my old foldup BBQ, and the griddle area easily coped with the 6 chicken fillets I threw on it. And yes they were done to a 'T'. I can also use the Party Grill as a backup hob should the 907 bottle run-out at a very inconvenient point in the proceedings !

Anyway, thought I'd throw my tuppence in.

Cheers,

Pete.

Quote: Originally posted by SamP on 19/6/2007

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Whilst we're on the topic.

What do people use to stop throw-away barbeques burning the grass?

I usually try to find enough stones to raise it up off the ground & use some sheets of foil to at as a barrier.

Not always effective.

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Hi all,

Great response to this post, thanks.

It's good to see, from those that responded, that the majority of us are in agreement that BBQ's and camping are simply made for each other.... to quote 'like eggs and bacon' .

Long may it continue!!

Spark up the BBQ my friends!!!

Last time I went camping we sat the disposable BBQ on a load of empty cans of beer on their sides (used of course). That did the trick nicely.

However it seemed strange as while I had to protect the grasss from scorching it was OK for the caravans/jeeps to turn the grass into mud on the field!