If you could only have one??

[Firby13]

Jumbo joe with a charcoal rail will do everything you need.

I just pull apart one of the new style charcoal baskets, snip the tin at the bottom edge at the center and slip it through the charcoal grate.
Charcoal behind it for indirect or cover the bottom for grilling.
No need to remove it just pour coals on both sides.
For small cooks just use the fire behind the rail.

Alternately a Smoky joe mini wsm.
This will take up more space and have less usable grill area, but more smoking area.

 

[Smoke on Badger Mountain]

I to have a WSM that I use for competition but mostly a BGE at home. Never used the kettle for smoking, but I know it can be done. Is a bit big for the RV, I would have to remove legs for transport, but perhaps for only one all rounder, that may be the best choice.

What do you mean by make a ring?

Also thinking about fuel, carrying pellets take up a lot less space than bags of charcoal, also I will always have LP on the RV.....

The first pic in this post by Smoke Ninja will show you.

 

[SmittyJonz]

You could cut the legs 6" down on a 18" or 22" Kettle and use conduit coupling to attach legs when you get there. Or make it a large table top version. :heh:

 

[jsmorrow2s]

get a pbc!!!! it is a darn good smoker and when you take the lid off, you can sear on it as well!

heres the link to the appreciation thread so you can se what all people are cooking on it:
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=210239

 

[SanJoseDale]

Yep, GMG Davy Crockett is perfect for just that. I keep mine in the travel trailer, it can run off a battery, plugin or the truck. Perfect setup for ease of use.

This one gets great reviews, and with DC power option, better than Traeger.

 

[Hog1990]

Mark Lambert's Little Red Box is a portable option. I have a GMG DC and it is OK. BTW, I would sell it for $150. It would cost about $30-40 to ship to CA.

If you have room for a 30 or 55 gallon gateway, you will be very pleased.

 

[SanJoseDale]

The first pic in this post by Smoke Ninja will show you.

Josh, which post?

Dale

 

[Firby13]

Try this one

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=218235

I just use the divider I mentioned earlier and light a few coals on one side.
YMMV

 

[Fwismoker]

Kettle, or Jumbo mini/JimmyVery portable, lots of capacity, still is a great grill, cooks low or extremely hot, and it's still a grill. Also can hang meats

 

[Jughed]

Smokey Joe.

We RV/Camp at least 1 weekend a month, and a two weeks out of the year. Family of 5.

Smokey cooks everything we need and then some, and uses little charcoal. From searing to smoking smaller cuts/chicken parts - it simply does everything well.

And it costs about $30.

Most RV's come with a 2 burner outdoor propane stove - perfect for corn/beans/sides and breakfast.

And we bring a portable electric skillet as well.

 

[Red Blaze]

I take my SJ Mini. I made a strap that holds it all together. The mini chimney fits inside. I carry the charcoal in Kinsford totes. So far everything from Chickens,Beans,Mac & Cheese to Pizza,Steaks and Burgers. We use it as an oven and with Cast Iron. If I didn't have the back of the pickup I could take it apart for transport. Does't weigh much.. Larry

 

[krex1010]

Another vote for the weber kettle....can do pretty much anything, and if you get the basic one it's only about $100 new, can take the legs off and store cooking utensils/chimney inside the cooker, so it should pack pretty well and still give you a cooker you don't have to put on a table or bend over to use. Accessories are available everywhere should you need something.

 

[jjjonz]

Another vote for the PBC.

 

[Richard_]

SF tow behind

 

[Thatgrimguy]

http://www.johnsonsmokers.com/ultimate-tailgater/

I want one of these for when I'm towing a car and can't bring my Shirley.

 

[smokerpa]

Weber Kettle. Always take mine on vacation.

 

[smokin'hoogie]

If you go pellet, look into "grill grates" to go with it for the searing aspect. You can actually have them customize the grate to fit the whole pellet grill surface or simply a section. As long as you can crank up the pellet grill, the grates will assist in magnifying the surface temp.

 

[SanJoseDale]

I take my SJ Mini. I made a strap that holds it all together. The mini chimney fits inside. I carry the charcoal in Kinsford totes. So far everything from Chickens,Beans,Mac & Cheese to Pizza,Steaks and Burgers. We use it as an oven and with Cast Iron. If I didn't have the back of the pickup I could take it apart for transport. Does't weigh much.. Larry

What is SJ mini?

 

[Red Blaze]

Weber Smokey Joe with Tamale pot smoker. Like Smokey Mountain 14 1/2"

 

[jjjonz]

Similar to this only homemade....http://www.walmart.com/ip/Weber-14.5-Smokey-Mountain-Charcoal-Smoker/34702942
They are selling for $154 here at WM.
Great little cooker.