# Best portable gas BBQs for camping and caravans Source: https://charandsmoke.co.uk/best/best-portable-gas-bbq-for-camping Publisher: Char and Smoke. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://charandsmoke.co.uk/how-we-pick A portable gas BBQ has to earn its space in a car boot or caravan locker. The first numbers to check are weight and packed size, then cooking area, because a grill that only fits four sausages is frustrating for a family of four. Burner output matters on a breezy campsite, where wind strips heat from a thin lid. Look at how the grill travels too: folding legs that lock the lid, a carry handle, or a wheeled trolley that folds flat. Finally, check the gas connection. Some grills run on small disposable cartridges and others need an adaptor hose and regulator for a larger bottle, which is often easier on a caravan pitch. This guide compares seven grab-and-go gas grills by those points, using only the figures stated in each listing. ## Products ### 1. Weber Traveler Portable Gas Grill Weight: 21.1 kg; Power: 3.8 kW; Cooking area: 2,065 cm² (63 x 34 cm); Carrying: Foldable wheeled trolley; Size: 35 x 50 x 150 cm Weber's Traveler folds on a wheeled trolley and opens to a 63 x 34 cm cast iron grill with a 3.8 kW burner. It suits caravanners and families who want a full-size cook at the pitch. In its favour: - The largest cooking area of the portable grills here at 2,065 cm², enough for a family meal. - The wheeled trolley opens and folds in seconds, so it rolls rather than being carried. - Porcelain-enamelled cast iron grates and a lid thermometer, as on Weber's garden grills. Good to know: - At 21.1 kg it is heavy to lift into a car boot compared with the Q 1100N or Go-Anywhere. - The listing does not say which gas cartridge or bottle connection is supplied for the UK. ### 2. Weber Q 1100N Gas Barbecue Weight: 9.1 kg; Power: 2.93 kW; Cooking area: 1,290 cm²; Carrying: Tabletop, carry by hand; Size: 44 x 66 x 38 cm A 9.1 kg tabletop Q with a 2.93 kW burner and 1,290 cm² of cast iron grill, enough for nine burgers. The light, compact choice for car camping and small pitches. In its favour: - At 9.1 kg it is light enough to lift in and out of a car boot with one hand. - Fits nine burgers on porcelain-enamelled cast iron grates, according to Weber. - Electronic push-button ignition and pre-fitting for the Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub. Good to know: - There is no stand in this listing, so you need a camp table that can take the heat. - The listing does not state which gas cartridge or hose is supplied in the UK box. ### 3. Weber Q 1200N Gas Barbecue with Side Tables Weight: 17 kg; Power: 2.93 kW; Cooking area: 1,290 cm²; Carrying: Tabletop with side tables; Size: 68 x 42 x 42 cm The Q 1200N adds side tables and a taller lid to the Q 1100N layout, with a 2.93 kW burner and room for nine burgers. A good caravan grill if you have a little more space to spare. In its favour: - Built-in side tables give somewhere to put plates and tongs on a campsite. - A high-dome lid with 46% more room than earlier models, per Weber, fits a whole chicken. - Front-facing knobs and a lid thermometer make heat easy to read in the evening. Good to know: - At 17 kg it is almost twice the weight of the Q 1100N for the same grill area. - No stand is included in this version, so it needs a table to sit on. ### 4. Weber Go-Anywhere Gas BBQ Weight: 5.22 kg; Power: 2.1 kW; Cooking area: 1,035.75 cm²; Carrying: Folding legs lock the lid; Size: 31 x 53 x 37 cm The lightest grill here at 5.22 kg, with a 2.1 kW burner and folding legs that lock the lid for travel. Weber says it serves two to four people, ideal for camper vans and picnics. In its favour: - At 5.22 kg it is by far the lightest and easiest grill to carry to a picnic spot. - Folding legs lock the lid shut in transport and become a stable base when grilling. - Porcelain-enamelled lid and bowl, which Weber says resist rust, cracking and peeling. Good to know: - A 2.1 kW burner is the lowest output here and will struggle more in strong wind. - The cooking area suits two to four people, so larger families will cook in batches. ### 5. Onlyfire Stainless Steel 3-Burner Portable Gas BBQ, 7kW Weight: 15 kg; Power: 7 kW; Cooking area: 1,847.69 cm² (22 x 13 in); Carrying: Locking cover, folding legs, handle; Size: 60 x 35.5 x 36.5 cm A stainless steel portable with three separately controlled burners and 7 kW in total. It is the only grill here that can make two heat zones, useful for cooking for a group on site. In its favour: - Three burners can be run one at a time or all together, so you can make a cool zone. - At 7 kW it has the most stated output of the portable grills in this guide. - A locking cover, folding legs and carrying handle are listed for transport. Good to know: - The stainless steel grate is likely to hold less heat than the cast iron on the Webers. - The listing does not state the gas connection or regulator for UK bottles. ### 6. 500 Portable Gas BBQ Grill Camping Stove with Cast Iron Grill Plate, Dual Gas Use | 9,000 BTU Burner | 1065cm Cooking Area. Compact Gas Barbecue for Garden, Travel & Caravan Weight: 11 kg; Power: 9,000 BTU; Cooking area: 1,065 cm²; Carrying: Foldable legs, carry handle; Size: 47.5 x 55.5 x 21 cm A slim O-Grill with a 9,000 BTU burner, a cast iron plate and dual gas use. Only 21 cm tall packed, so it slides into a caravan locker or under a car seat easily. In its favour: - Only 21 cm tall, the slimmest grill here for tight caravan lockers. - Dual gas use is stated in the title, giving more choice of fuel on the road. - Foldable legs and a built-in carry handle make it easy to set up on a table. Good to know: - The listing does not say which cartridges or adaptors are included for UK gas. - Brand support and parts in the UK are less established than for Weber. ### 7. Weber Q2200 Gas Grill, 54 x 39 cm Grilling Surface, 1 Burner, with Fold-Out Side Tables, 2-Piece Porcelain-Enamelled Cast Iron Grill Grate, with Lid Thermometer - Black (54010074) Weight: 19.7 kg; Power: Not stated; Cooking area: 2,106 cm² (54 x 39 cm); Carrying: Tabletop, fold-out side tables; Size: 49.5 x 131 x 39.4 cm The earlier Q2200 with a 54 x 39 cm split cast iron grill, fold-out side tables and a lid thermometer. A bigger tabletop for touring families who cook full meals at the pitch. In its favour: - A 2,106 cm² grill is large for a tabletop and handles a whole family meal in one go. - Fold-out side tables fold down for storage, keeping the packed shape tidy. - A removable catch pan collects grease for easy clean-up on site. Good to know: - At 131 cm wide with tables open it needs a big table or stand to sit on. - The listing does not state burner output, so compare it on Weber's page. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.