Greetings, fellow RVers!
Memorial Day is upon us (how did THAT happen so quickly?), and that means the unofficial start of summer. And that means… OUTDOOR COOKING! Yum! Fire up the grills and let’s eat. This issue, among other stuff we are liking, we focus on accessories to make your outdoor cooking even more delicious.
Read on!
Let’s cook outdoors!!!
Solo Stove Ranger and cast iron grill: Sears and cooks perfectly!
The Solo Stove Ranger, the brand’s most portable smokeless campfire pit, also makes an outstanding wood-fired grill with its cast iron grill accessory. It even passed the “sear test” with ease! Check out our full review of the Solo Stove Ranger with cast iron grill here.
RV gadget game changer: Traeger portable smokers/grills
I know a LOT of our readers LOVE their portable Traeger smokers. What makes Traeger smokers so unique is their wood pellet fuel that comes in a variety of types, depending on your BBQ preference. This produces smoke and cooks the food over indirect heat—in other words, true barbecue, without the need to constantly monitor them. Check out the Traeger Smoker/Grill feature here.
5 of the best grilling gadgets to up your BBQ game
RVtravel.com’s Gail Marsh discovered some unusual grilling gadgets that she just has to have! Check out Gail’s grilling gadget recommendations here.
Etekcity Infrared Thermometer for grill, RV and home use
This infrared thermometer gives you an instant read on the temperatures of grill surfaces, oven temps, and much more. Quick, easy, and inexpensive. Learn more here.
Back to basics mini-grill: Perfect for RVers
This portable grill may be tiny and lightweight, but it gets the job done and comes with an insulated cooler bag that makes everything easy to transport. Check out the Mini Grill and Cooler Bag here.
BBQ grill mats for great grilling and super-easy cleanup
Why use a grilling mat? You can easily grill vegetables, fish, and even eggs on the mat. It’s great for any foods that often crumble or fall apart when cooked directly on the grill grates. Bonus: The grilling mat keeps the grates and bottom of the grill free from messy food spills. There are lots of other uses, too. Learn more about these handy BBQ accessories.
How to save over $80 on ribeye steaks
YouTube’s Butcher Wizard shows you how to save $80 or more on ribeye steaks. The secret? Cut your own. Even in a relatively small RV freezer, you can still hold a number of individually wrapped cut steaks, but you will save a bundle by doing the cutting yourself, and this post will show you how! Get the details on how to save on steaks!
Fix roof leaks and extend your RV roof another 18-20 years with the ONLY liquid butyl rubber in the world
RV Roof Magic’s unique solvent-based drying process allows for a chemical bond not found in other RV sealants. That is why it never needs a primer and only one coat. We offer a 10-year warranty. Apply RV Roof Magic to all roofs except silicone and PVC. Over 30 years of history of success. Visit our site for our monthly special!
Other stuff we’re liking
Easy Starlink mounts without permanent installation
Starlink satellite internet is awesome, but where to put the equipment with access to an electrical plug and clear access to the open sky is always the challenge for RVers. In this post we share several different RV Starlink mounts that need no permanent installation! Check out the easy Starlink mounts.
Keep mice out of your RV while in storage with BoxKat
The BoxKat is, very simply, a corrugated plastic barrier that you assemble around your RV. The barrier is 14” tall, and there are interconnecting accordion-style panels that allow the individual pieces to adjust to uneven surfaces. It’s one of those simple but brilliant solutions that could help you eliminate the mouse problem from your RV. Check out Tony Barthel’s review of the BoxKat system.
The Book Nook
“The Outdoor Cook” cookbook: How to cook anything outside!
The team at America’s Test Kitchen has produced the ultimate outdoor cooking resource with their newest title, “The Outdoor Cook.” I have reviewed hundreds of cookbooks in my life but was blown away by the quality and thoroughness of this one. No matter how you want to cook outdoors, this book has you covered: charcoal grill, gas grill, griddle, open fire and fire pits, smokers. Check out more about this OUTSTANDING book, plus get two free delicious sample recipes here.
Gadget quick takes
- Refillable BBQ and stove lighters: Fulfill all your lighting needs from RV ovens and stoves, to candles, to BBQs. Prefilled with butane; refill for using again and again.
- Colored campfires: Whether you and your family are camping at the lake or sitting around a firepit in your backyard, you can create a rainbow of colorful magic dancing flames with just one Party Flame fire changing color packet. You can be sure that these little packets will make your campfire dazzling in the dark.
- MalloMe marshmallow (and hot dog) roasting sticks: Unique rotational handle design lets you rotate your fork prongs on demand while still keeping the handle straight and steady in the palm of your hand. S’more control for maximum yumminess. Perfect for hot dogs and other campfire treats, too.
MAKE SURE YOU READ today’s RV Daily Tips Newsletter before leaving. Lots of good stuff inside for RVers! Click here to read.
Gadget Giggles
Hilarious apron lets you grill in style!
A perfect grilling gift for the BBQ lover! Funny cooking apron covers the entire front to keep grease and water from getting on your clothes, so you won’t get dirty or messy. Three deep pockets are located at a great level for you to easily access. They have tons of space to put your spice jars, meat thermometer, BBQ utensils and so on. All your tools at your finger tips. Order from Amazon.
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You should also review or take alook at Cobb grills. We love ours!
Thank you, Cheri! 🙂 Safe travels! 🙂