Gas port pressure?

[el Rojo]

Has anyone experienced lower gas pressure on the external gas port when using grill than when using a 20lb bottle?

 

[jkwilson]

Everyone should experience that, because the port is regulated. Appliances with regulators need to have them removed

 

[Chaps2018]

A Google search of “removing regulator or adding a RV quick connect” for your grill/griddle would show the parts and sources for those parts.

Of course, once you remove the grill’s onboard regulator it will be easy to connect to the trailer’s quick-connect port.

OTOH, I still want to use my appliance for other non-Rv purposes (tail gating, home use, etc). If this is a consideration for you it may be prudent to consider leaving the grill alone and investing in hoses that you can connect to your Rv propane bottle and your home 20# propane bottle.

I opted for these hoses (one at the RV one at the house) so I can connect to 1# bottles when away from home or the RV OR connect to my home tank or Rv tank when in those locations.

these are available in many lengths DozyAnt 4 Feet Propane Adapter... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y5XFF6F?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Also, in the case of some blackstones (where regulator is detachable like the 17”) you can buy this direct hose from the blackstone to quick connect. Amazon.com

 

[el Rojo]

Thanks for the responses. I have the hose for a 20 lb bottle, which I usually use. My problem is the wife wants to use the fire pit...there goes my 20 lb bottle, LOL. So I thought I would connect the weber grill to the RV house bottles since it wouldn't use much propane. Currently I'm using the 1 lb bottles for the grill. We also have a Green Mountain smoker for the longer grill times, such as chicken, etc. I'm trying not to carry two 20 lb bottles around for safety, but then I carry two extra 1 lb bottles. What a conundrum.

 

[Chaps2018]

We came to the same point of not wanting to carry a 2nd 20# bottle. For me space is a problem and I really don't like slinging that heavy bottle in and out of the truck.

One of my camping buds got a 5# bottle for his grill/griddle. It is the perfect compromise and now everyone in our camping circle has one.

I refill ours once or twice/yr and its size and weight make it very easy to manage. I pay less than $4 to refill it at tractor supply--that is some serious economy considering the price of the 1# bottles.

Amazon.com

 

[Hoopy Frood]

We came to the same point of not wanting to carry a 2nd 20# bottle. For me space is a problem and I really don't like slinging that heavy bottle in and out of the truck.

One of my camping buds got a 5# bottle for his grill/griddle. It is the perfect compromise and now everyone in our camping circle has one.

I refill ours once or twice/yr and its size and weight make it very easy to manage. I pay less than $4 to refill it at tractor supply--that is some serious economy considering the price of the 1# bottles.

Amazon.com

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Yepper, those 5 lb. bottles work well for us too. And they're so cute!

 

[tensch]

The refillable 1# bottles are an option that has worked well for us.
Refill right from the 20# tank.