Cooking outdoors is one of the joys of motorhome life. And the humble barbecue is still a versatile and popular appliance for creating those on-the-road masterpieces.
In this fun blog, we look at what the right barbecue is for you and talk about barbecue preparation, food storage, cooking and safety tips.
Whichever type of barbecue suits your outdoor motorhome lifestyle, you’ll want it to be lightweight, compact and portable. It’ll need to fit comfortably in your storage garage amongst all the other gear you plan to bring on vacation.
Look for a barbecue that’s not an awkward shape and has strong, well-placed carry handles so you can transport it easily.
Gas is the most common barbecue type you’ll find motorhome travellers utilising. It’s reliable, fast to use, and handy.
A few pros of cooking your barbecues with gas include:
For many people, nothing really beats the smoky aroma and flavour of charcoal barbecuing. Just be aware that charcoal barbecues may not be allowed at some campgrounds and even several freedom camping locations — due to the potential fire danger.
Barbecuing with charcoal comes with its own advantages, such as:
If you tend to park up for the night at holiday parks or camping grounds with power sites, an electric barbecue could be your best option. Some pros of cooking with electric barbecues are that they’re:
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Do you tend to clean your barbecue right before the next cook-up rather than straight after the last one? If so, part of your pre-summer prep should involve a serious clean.
Although not the most fun job, cleaning away grease and removing food scraps from barbecues is a lot easier post-cooking than post-storage. Depending on the type of barbecue you own, you may need to:
Want to prep more than your BBQ? Learn how to prepare your whole motorhome for summer trips.
Before summer arrives and your barbecue gets a more regular workout, you may need to take stock of essential outdoor cooking items. These could include bags of charcoal, a full gas bottle, lighters, cooking tools and even protective gloves.
Keep barbecue food cool and fresh by storing it in your motorhome’s fridge. Be sure the fridge is working efficiently before you drive off to your favourite holiday spot by checking that the door seals properly.
💡The simple torch trick To test whether your motorhome fridge's seal is working correctly, place a hand torch inside your fridge at night with the light on — then close the door. If you can see light, the seal will need to be fixed. |
An efficient motorhome fridge will use less energy to chill your food and drinks. A few tips to keep it working effectively include:
Keep your fridge running efficiently with our guide to motorhome fridges and coolers.
How often do you cook outside for that authentic taste of motorhome life? Although sometimes weather dependent, it’s a delight to cook outdoors in the middle of mountain landscapes or fresh sea breezes.
To cook up a well-received feed for your family, friends or camp neighbours:
Find out how to organise your motorhome kitchen space.
The relaxed nature of cooking outside while on a holiday break can sometimes result in unsafe practices — you’re taking it easy after all. But there are some important points to keep in mind for a safe barbecuing and outdoor eating experience, such as:
If you’re new to motorhoming, check out these general motorhome safety tips.
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