Grilling and camping go together like smores and campfires. No adventure feels complete without ’em. If an RV barbecue upgrade is on your agenda this summer, these five best portable RV grills are a good place to start your research.
You don’t have to be best or most creative RV chef. If you’re like me, sometimes it’s just easier to whip up a large dinner salad than cook in your RV. But sometimes, a salad needs an entree, and that’s when I light up our Flame King RV Grill. I love slapping down a hunk of bratwurst or burger and siping a fancy beverage while the RV grill does the hard part for me.
Better Camping with the 5 Best RV Grills of 2022 (from $100 to $500)
Everything tastes so much better when you’re camping and grilling on a high quality RV grill. I love our Flame King because it’s one of the best RV grills for trailers, motorhomes, and vanlife. Of course other portable barbecues are out there too. Let’s review these five favorite portable gas RV grills for camping and cooking.
Flame King – YSNHT500 RV Or Trailer Mounted BBQ
I’m partial to the Flame King because I own one. What I love about it is the portability. You can mount it to your RV, or use the tabletop stand. It’s large enough to grill for four guests, and rugged enough to bang around our fifth wheel basement storage compartment.
Comes with a bracket to mount right onto the side of your motorhome, RV or trailer so you can have a cookout wherever you are! You can purchase a connection kit to tap it into your RV propane system. say goodbye to wasteful disposable propane bottles!
Convenient motorhome compatible gas grill w/ 12,000 BTU includes an adjustable flame controller, upper grill deck, and 214 square inches of grilling surface
Budget priced at less than $100, you can’t beat the Flame King value.
Cuisinart CGG-180 Petit Gourmet Portable Gas Grill with VersaStand
For the casual RV chef with a downsized RV or campervan, this Cuisinart portable gas grill is ideal for impromptu grilling. Here’s why:
Barbecue simple meals on 160-square inches of cooking surface, with a 5,500 BTU burner boasting of precise flame control.
The Cuisinart CGG-180 only measures 19″ x 11. 5″ x 10″ inches, and weighs only 17 lbs. This small RV grill fits anywhere.
Use it on a campground picnic table, or set up the telescoping stand when you’re boondocking without amenities.
With over 2,400 mostly favorable reviews, the Cuisinart portable gas grill is a camping favorite. Priced just under $200, it’s a low cost favorite for aspiring RV chefs.
Masterbuilt MB20030819 Portable Propane Grill
This favorite small gas grill gives all of the budget RV barbecues stiff competition. Stainless steel, durable construction practically guarantees it will stand up to all of your favorite camping cooking recipes for years to come.
Features of the Masterbuilt MB20030819 grill that convince buyers to make the switch include:
- 288 square inches of total cooking surface
- 10,000 BTU stainless steel U shaped burner for maximum heat distribution
- Folding legs and locking lid make moving grill easy
- Chrome-coated warming rack
- Stainless steel construction and cooking grates
Priced just over $100, it’s an affordable camping grill with high end features that buyers love. About the only downside is that like the Cuisinart, Masterbuilt says you can’t tap into your RV propane system with this one. “This grill has not been tested with alternative connections so we can’t recommend it. We do not sell a conversion kit for this,” they mention on Amazon.
Camco Kuuma Premium Stainless Steel Mountable Gas Grill w/Regulator
If anyone knows about what RVers want for grills, it’s Camco. The company has it’s name on this Kuuma portable gas grill, and makes it easy to connect the grill to your RV propane system.
- 125 square inch cooking surface with a heat output of 9000 BTU/hr
- Constructed of 300 series marine grade stainless steel and comes fully assembled
- Regulator has 1 inch to 20 inch throwaway cylinder threads
- Can be easily mounted to any Kuuma rail, rod, or pedestal mount
- Measures 20″ x 11.25″ x 11″
This portable gas grill for RVs is about as close to the Flame King as I’ve seen. The portable legs on the grill give it more stability than its closest competitor. It comes with a bracket so you can even mount it to a boat, or other outdoor adventure vehicle.
This mid-priced RV grill hovers just under $200, a great price for so many features.
The Napoleon TQ285XBL1 Cast Iron Propane Portable Gas Grill
Got extra RV storage space? Can your big rig RV spare a little weight? And do you have extra money to spend on a luxury portable gas grill? The Napoleon TQ285XBL1 cast iron barbecue is your top choice! It’s one of the best RV grills for large families, and outdoor gatherings with lots of friends.
- The TravelQ 285 with Scissor Cart can cook up to 19 burgers at once
- Napoleons iconic cast iron cooking grids provide even heat, prevent food from falling through, and create beautifully distinctive sear marks
- Two separate burners provide precise temperature control so that you can do anything from gentle roasting and smoking using indirect heat, to high heat searing
- The cast aluminum lid is built high enough for roasts and whole chickens
What’s even cooler is the collapsible scissor stand. This portable camping grill is a nice addition for luxury RVs with large basement storage.
Napoleon’s small, dedicated fan base rave about it’s 285 square inches of grilling area with a 12, 000 BTU capability.
Luxury priced at just under $500, it’s a huge leap from budget barbecue grills for RVs. But fans say it’s “worth every dollar I have spent on a propane grill.”
