How to travel with an Egg?

H12mike · April 2015

My wife just bought us a RV, so we want to come up with a way to bring an EGG with us on our trips. Are there any recommendations: On how to store it while traveling? What size to buy that is easily handled by a 70 year old? Any special packaging needed?

Scottborasjr · April 2015

Not really sure any egg is easily moved by one 70 year old unless you are in Sylvester Stallone shape. How many people will you be cooking for on your travels? I would guess a mini or mini max would suit your needs Unless you are cooking for many more then you and your wife.

blasting · April 2015

Taking your egg with you on the road sounds great. Lots of time to sit and supervise...

If it were me, I'd think in terms of a lockable box mounted to the back of the RV. Something that would open up and pivot out on an arm away from the RV and out to the passenger side. My goal would be to not ever have to lift the egg. If you have an idea, a decent welding shop could easily fabricate it for you.

Curious to hear from others if they think the ceramics would be ok on the road with constant movement.

H12mike · April 2015

I do not think something mounted to the hitch would work because I will be pulling my classic sailboat a lot of the time. How much does a mini weigh? Most of the time the cooks will be for the wife and I.

fishlessman · April 2015

mini would be fine, make a wooden box for storage and flip the box over to use it as a stand. if you go bigger you will want to ask someone for help but most camping areas theres usually someone that will give you a hand

badinfluence · April 2015

@h12mike we bring 2 minis with us in our class A. We just put them in the basement storage with our dutch ovens in there nests ans use other stuff to stabilize them. Never had 1 problem yet.

if I were to tale a guess the minis are under 40 lbs each. I can handle them by myself which is saying alot at i am only 140 lbs and use a cane to walk. The mini max is to heavy for me to handle myself at about 85 lbs.

H12mike · April 2015

badinfluence said:

@h12mike we bring 2 minis with us in our class A. We just put them in the basement storage with our dutch ovens in there nests ans use other stuff to stabilize them. Never had 1 problem yet.

if I were to tale a guess the minis are under 40 lbs each. I can handle them by myself which is saying alot at i am only 140 lbs and use a cane to walk. The mini max is to heavy for me to handle myself at about 85 lbs.

Thanks for the response. It looks like I will give the Mini a try!

tfhanson · April 2015

This is a nice problem to have.

cazzy · April 2015

Large eggs like to ride shotgun!

pgprescott · April 2015

If you are willing to part with some green, Challenger makes a cart and a hitch lift system for serious campers and tailgaters. It has a high heat gasket around the top to prevent movement and damage. Raises and lowers with a switched electric motor. Really high quality. If you have a bunch tied up in an RV, this might be just the ticket. It would be like having your home setup with you, or better.

badinfluence · April 2015

@pgprescott‌ that would not work for him though as he wants to pull his sailboat behindthe RV.

I have seen that at your shop and do have to say it is wicked cool and I'd love to have that setup myself.

jaydub58 · April 2015

Does anyone know if the Egg Carten is still being built for sale?
That is a great answer for transporting a mini or small.

H12mike · April 2015

Just went to a local Egg dealer and his price for a Mini is $550 and it includes the platesetter and stand plus extras. Is this reasonable???

fishlessman · April 2015

wow are eggs getting pricey, my first large was cheaper than that and it was delivered from about a thousand miles away with free delivery

THEBuckeye · April 2015

H12mike said:

I do not think something mounted to the hitch would work because I will be pulling my classic sailboat a lot of the time. How much does a mini weigh? Most of the time the cooks will be for the wife and I.

Can I sleep on the sailboat?

H12mike · April 2015

THEBuckeye said:

H12mike said:

I do not think something mounted to the hitch would work because I will be pulling my classic sailboat a lot of the time. How much does a mini weigh? Most of the time the cooks will be for the wife and I.

Can I sleep on the sailboat?

I do have it rigged for camp cruising, but it is too small to be comfortable.

Focker · April 2015

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WeberWho · April 2015

Focker said:

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@Focker I might have to pick one of those up for softball tailgating. I have the smaller Joe but that looks like it might fit under my tonneau cover in my truck bed.

Focker · April 2015

They're a solid grill, perfect for tailgating/camping. The lid lock/rest is a cool design. It will fit in a full size truck bed.

Carolina Q · April 2015

Mini will be perfect for two.I just spent the last three months at Mom's house and cooked most of out meals (meat anyway) on my mini. Couple of times, my brother and SIL showed up. Still plenty of room. Just b careful where you store it... https://www.extension.iastate.edu/pages/communications/CO/grill.html

Scottborasjr, I am not 70 yet, though fairly close. What makes you think the mini would be a problem...son?

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