RRT Barbeque trailer

[enjenjo]

I have a fibreglas pantry that I think I can donate (pending SWMBO's approval).

Let me know if you have an interest in such a thing.

That sounds interesting, and a useable size. I'd like to see a picture.

[Darrell's37Coupe]

I think you should name it THE GRILL DEVILLE

Darrell

[Slick 50]

That sounds interesting, and a useable size. I'd like to see a picture.

The size is 30"wide x 18" deep x 21" high.

[purplepickup]

Maybe a "ready to light" trailer would be handy and everyone can cut a twig to cook their hotdogs and marshmallows on.




I know Doc Chop would like to be the "Official Lighter"  

[Jimc]

Now, isn;t Dr Chop the color cordinated fellow! Cap,shirt, and lighter fluid bottle.
What a fashion statement!

[mrloboy]

Definitely stick to the "Gas" plan. Some fair grounds have regulations regarding open flame BBQ. We have BBQed at Back to the 50's in Minneapolis/ St. Paul for years. It was questioned by security once, but fortunately, the St. Paul Fire Chief was present and he informed the officials that Gas cookers did not violate the restriction. Happy cookin'! rj

[HotRodLadyCrusr]

I also vote for gas..... certain RRT members and lighter fluid should never mix  

[Fat Cat]

I also vote for gas.....

Please please tell me you did not say that.    

[WZ JUNK]

Definitely stick to the "Gas" plan. Some fair grounds have regulations regarding open flame BBQ. We have BBQed at Back to the 50's in Minneapolis/ St. Paul for years. It was questioned by security once, but fortunately, the St. Paul Fire Chief was present and he informed the officials that Gas cookers did not violate the restriction. Happy cookin'! rj

I have trouble with wood stoves.  Each fall I build a new one and it only last one night.

[enjenjo]

At this point the design has pretty much been worked out. It will be a single axle, with a mini teardrop body, wood sides with exposed framing, early thirties type fenders, aluminum top, at least one big cooler in front, the beer drinkers want two, a pantry from slick 50, and a two burner gas grille in the rear. There will be storage room for tables, the RRT canopy, and whatever else we can fit in.

We have the frame, axle, wheels, 14", fenders, pantry, and a pony keg to make a cooker out of. We need at least one propane tank, possibly two, a whiskey barrel, or similar, tires, and material for the body, a hitch, 1 7/8, and some type of stand for the front. Also at least one model a grille shell, maybe two, bottom can be bad, and some detailing ideas. If you have anything we can use, PM or Email me and we'll set something up to get them here.

Looks like the build party will be the 17th of April at my house.

Any questions, suggestions are welcome

[GPster]

I've still got that chopped '32 shell. I've offered it to one person but he's still thinking about it for his Lakester. You know him and if you don't think he aught to have it, it could be on the list if it won't mess up your design. I know where there is a heavy propane tank that used to be stapped to some kind of truck. I'd say it's about 14" in diameter and maybe 4" long. I'll check it out further if you think it's worth the trouble. The guy was going to use it for the air compressor tank in his shop but that idea changes momentarily. GPster

[SKR8PN]

At this point the design has pretty much been worked out. It will be a single axle, with a mini teardrop body, wood sides with exposed framing, early thirties type fenders, aluminum top, at least one big cooler in front, the beer drinkers want two, a pantry from slick 50, and a two burner gas grille in the rear. There will be storage room for tables, the RRT canopy, and whatever else we can fit in.

We have the frame, axle, wheels, 14", fenders, pantry, and a pony keg to make a cooker out of. We need at least one propane tank, possibly two, a whiskey barrel, or similar, tires, and material for the body, a hitch, 1 7/8, and some type of stand for the front. Also at least one model a grille shell, maybe two, bottom can be bad, and some detailing ideas. If you have anything we can use, PM or Email me and we'll set something up to get them here.

Looks like the build party will be the 17th of April at my house.

Any questions, suggestions are welcome

Frank.......E-,mail me about what size tanks you think we need. I will take care of those. Also,what SIZE tires will you need????I have a VERY GOOD hookup on those as well.!!!

[SKR8PN]

Oh ya...Willy and I will be there on the 17th.........BUT you gotta send me a MAP!   I ain't never been there yet!!

[Greg Wapling]

The Bay Rodders BBQ trailer is now 10 years old and has been to hundreds of functions. We have found it to be a very good designa nd have had many compliments on service groups that have borrowed it from time to time. We have used it for club runs as well as fund raising where we many cook over 1000 sausages in a morning.

It's based on a 4' x 4' tray with 24" sides. The top is split in 2 down the middle and is hinged to the sides. When open the tops are supported by props from the top corners to the base of the sides. The base is 2" x 1" box tube and the sides and top is 1" box tube. Cladding is steel sheet, with the insides of the tops in stainless, so that when they fold out the form bench tops.

The front half is esky and the back half is BBQ plate. The esky was made out of coolstore wall cladding and has a drain hole (bath plug) and a hinged (from the back) top. It can be taken out if required.

The plate was purchased as an insert type 4 burner BBQ there is a second floor about mid way across the back, the BBQ sits on top of this and this gives a handy storage area underneath for cooking tools etc. The gas bottle sits on the the draw bar at the front. The two 3" box tube sections that make up the draw bar are much closer together than normal do that it's easier to get to the esky.

The good thing about this BBQ trailer is that it's relatively small, is light and is totally self contained. I'll try and dig up some pics. It'll probably make more sense then.

Knew I'd have a photo somewhere. This is from our Christmas party for 2003. Note that there is a fold down door to access the burner knobs at the top and then another fold down door to access the storage area underneath.

[purplepickup]

When I was a boy scout leader we built a trailer something like yours for campouts.  I like a design like that.  It's compact  but has plenty of useable space when opened up.  I was looking at some teardrop trailer sites last night and their storage and kitchen areas are creatively versatile and expandable too.