new Jayco Eagle owner

[Gtoglenn]

Hello, my name is Glenn. I just purchased a slightly used 2013 Eagle 266RKS travel trailer. I love it even though we haven't camped in it yet. I am impressed with the quality of the interior. I am curious about the grill that could be used in the bracket that is on the rear bumper, I didn't get the grill. Does anyone out there use the sidekick grill on the bumper?
Thanks!

[norty1]

Welcome to JOF and to Jayco campers. There a number of threads on the sidekick grill, aka RVQ grill. They get mixed reviews. IMO, if you have to buy one you can do lots better. I have a Weber 120 and there are lots of good ones to choose from.

[Gtoglenn]

Thanks. I see that many people don't like the sidekick grill. I have a Weber Q so I might try to make a bracket that will mount to the bumper and hold the Weber. I understand that the Weber needs high pressure propane so I will still have to use the disposable fuel canisters (I won't be able to connect to the supply line on the Jayco). This will give me a project to work on. Thanks for your input!

[norty1]

Originally Posted by Gtoglenn

Thanks. I see that many people don't like the sidekick grill. I have a Weber Q so I might try to make a bracket that will mount to the bumper and hold the Weber. I understand that the Weber needs high pressure propane so I will still have to use the disposable fuel canisters (I won't be able to connect to the supply line on the Jayco). This will give me a project to work on. Thanks for your input!

There is a thread here on a easy mod to your Weber Q that lets you use the low pressure supply.

[richie t]

I have the rear grill also on my rear bumper also. Give me a minute and I'll run down to my garage and get you the manufacturer. The grill was ordered when I bought the trailer.

[richie t]

One manufacturer was a company called DDR. The other grill says RV500 side kick grill. The DDR one came with my 2017 Eagle HT. If no luck just call Jayco. Good luck.

[Gtoglenn]

Thank you for this info!

[Mustang65]

CONGRATULATIONS on the JAYCO!!!

...and WELCOME TO JOF!!! The members here are GREAT!!! There is a lot of GREAT information to be found here. I am sure that you will have information and pictures to share with us... so please do!!

Don

[richie t]

Hi, Both my last trailer and my present 5th wheel came with a grill. I ordered it from my dealer through Jayco when I ordered the trailers. I will forward you both names of the grills shortly. I don't have any complaints with the grill that attaches to the bumper. Like it beter than the previous one that attached to the side of the travel trailer.

[richie t]

One manufacturer was DDR and the other was RV500. Good luck!