These are absolutely fantastic - A hand-full of little twigs and sticks or heat beads - can be used in parks and caravan parks without damaging lawns, etc. Lightweight - fits in caravan boot - ash can be disposed of in hole or bin - cooks perfectly - stainless grill easy clean.
It's the best bit of camping/caravan gear I own - when we pull up any where I just go for a little wander and pick up small (tree-bones), have fire going in 10 minutes or less - suitable for comfort fire as well as cooking - two birds, one rock. No need to go and get "Timber" to build a fire.
The Travelling Dillberries said
02:48 PM Sep 27, 2021
Can't compare the two as I have the Ziggy, but I am very happy with it, easy to clean and store, had it about 5 years.
Bicyclecamper said
03:42 PM Sep 27, 2021
We also have a little charcoal burner, just a few sticks and it get's going. Not the weber version just a cheapy. Had it 5 years, and also use it for light heating. We have a few little cooking and heating gadgets. A little gas heater, for cooler weather outside, if their is no wood around, and my homemade reconfigured gas bottle pot belly., mainly used to heat up shower water. Or when doing stews, for a few people.
-- Edited by Bicyclecamper on Monday 27th of September 2021 03:45:00 PM
Cassie63 said
07:39 PM Sep 27, 2021
I have both, the babyQ stays in the boot of the van and the Ziggy lives in the pergola. Both work well with no issues, comes down to personal choice.
Are We Lost said
12:51 AM Sep 28, 2021
I have a Baby Q and my partner has a Ziggy. The Ziggy runs a bit hotter and is better for open grilling provided you are not roasting. The Baby Q is designed for cooking with the lid closed, which gives a bit of a smoked flavour. It's still fine for open grilling, just not as hot, while the Ziggy gets too hot for larger pieces with the lid down.
For support and warranty if needed, reports suggest the Weber wins hands down. I have not had the need to call for support.
As for lids, the Ziggy design which rolls underneath is great. I store my Weber lid separately, with the retaining pins on a piece of string. Buying again, it would be close, but I would choose the Weber because I like doing larger pieces slower and not burn them.
-- Edited by Are We Lost on Tuesday 28th of September 2021 12:51:48 AM
FMC said
08:01 AM Sep 28, 2021
Hate to say it but I have been in several caravan parks where you are not allowed to have an open fire of any type, that includes charcoal fired BBQ's e.g. Webers etc. All deemed a fire risk.
I have a Weber Q gas model, no worries, as for cleaning a carry my sullage hose in a 20 liter bucket so when it comes time to clean I soak the grill plates in this bucket for a while and then use a scourer to clean the rest.
Some elbow grease required but it comes up OK.
Bobdown said
01:17 PM Sep 28, 2021
Baby Q for me, best roast chook when done on the rack.
Also have the full plate for bbq breakfast and dinner, lid down for a couple of minutes per side of steak adds to the flavour.
Cheers Bob
AlexB said
03:43 PM Sep 29, 2021
OK Possum - you have sold me.
Rang the local Weber dealer and they have the charcoal BBQ in stock @ $129 and will
pick one up tomorrow morning. Also a bag of charcoal to go with it.
Have tried a few of the cheap tinplate BBQ's and they are useless, best one I ever had was a
small cast iron Hibatchi but they have been unavailable for many years
Thanks - Alex
Possum3 said
05:31 PM Sep 29, 2021
I almost never use heat beads have been carrying a bag around for two years - still have half of it. Small dry sticks between 1 -3 cms diameter are laying around everywhere - I love going for an emu bob around camp to collect, sometimes there may be an old fire place with charcoal chunks that I also collect. Note I am also a big fan of my Folding BBQ mesh www.ebay.com.au/itm/304063259268 great for cooking Spare Ribs, Salmon, Sausages, Chicken thighs.
When I pack the tree bones in the grill a usually have a couple of potatoes (double wrapped in foil) in there as well - we eat like Kings.
Ian G said
04:52 PM Sep 30, 2021
Hi Possum Why do you need the folding BBQ mesh when the webber barbeque has a mesh
Possum3 said
04:58 PM Sep 30, 2021
Ian G wrote:
Hi Possum Why do you need the folding BBQ mesh when the weber barbeque has a mesh
It is easier to; turn the "caged" food, convenient for carrying food to and from van, making toast, lifting away from heat if fire flares up with fat (from food cooking).
Ian G said
07:27 PM Oct 5, 2021
Hi PossumI bought one of those webers on your recommendation, to save me some trial and error do you use the bottom grill to put your twigs on or just use the bottom of the unit ? Do you cook with the lid on or off, I tried it with the lid on but the it just filled with smoke, seems to work ok with the lid off but you don't have a lot of cooking time. Thanks Ian
Possum3 said
11:00 PM Oct 5, 2021
Ian, I leave the lid off, I leave in the bottom grate. Perhaps you are using too small twigs, look for (old tree bones), aged small dry branches 30- 40mm at most - my best find were some survey pegs (I found a sugar bag full) they were 12'' X 2" X 2". As I mentioned before old fires in campsites have lots of charcoals. PM sent with more details.
oldbloke said
01:19 PM Oct 6, 2021
Ok. Spotted this in bunnings today. Cheap as chips and would do the job.
About the size of a basket ball or a tad bigger
-- Edited by oldbloke on Wednesday 6th of October 2021 02:00:37 PM
That's the first one I had - too much trouble pulling apart for travelling - OK for home use. Cheap enough though, to see if you like to do your cooking this way,
kesa32 said
11:38 AM Oct 7, 2021
With regards to the Ziggys running too hot even on low l found turning it back towards the Off position you can get the flame as low as you want ( even the salesman at the time didnt know this lol ) , so perfect for lid down / slower cooking etc , naturally you just have to make sure you dont go toooo low , especially if its windy
Hope this helps , cheers
mark and kerry said
03:32 PM Oct 16, 2021
Webber are fantastic with there service and warranty our igniter died and they sent me a new one with no argument very helpful company
Radar said
08:52 PM Oct 16, 2021
with ever changing diet in our caravan, we have moved away from bbq dinners, much happier with boiled veggies and 1 small piece of meat. Pasta style food is the go.
Our side out stainless steel bbq now lives on the shelf in the shed, on those special nights we having a t bone steak, I cook it on the single gas canister burner stove which stays in the ute for picnics along with the cast iron skillet.
A weight saving of 24 kgs which also helps with weight saving in the caravan. One of my other likes is no more cleaning of the bbq. A win, win.
-- Edited by Radar on Saturday 16th of October 2021 08:54:16 PM
StewG said
08:46 PM Oct 26, 2021
We have a Weber Baby Q. It spends most of its time in the boot of the van because I hate cleaning it. It does a good job of cooking snags, steaks or a small roast, but given the choice, I'll use the CP BBQ hot plates - less cleaning up after and not using my gas. The $20 Bunnings special looks attractive... Still, the cleaning puts me off. I hate putting anything away that reeks of food or is covered in fat.
Hi, I'm looking for some feedback of pros and cons before I buy one.
These are both the same price.
For me, the Ziggy has an advantage of the lid being able to fold under for ease of storage.
I would have to store the Weber with the lid removed (not a serious problem).
They both look similar in construction and materials.
Does anyone have comparative use feedback?
These are absolutely fantastic - A hand-full of little twigs and sticks or heat beads - can be used in parks and caravan parks without damaging lawns, etc. Lightweight - fits in caravan boot - ash can be disposed of in hole or bin - cooks perfectly - stainless grill easy clean.
It's the best bit of camping/caravan gear I own - when we pull up any where I just go for a little wander and pick up small (tree-bones), have fire going in 10 minutes or less - suitable for comfort fire as well as cooking - two birds, one rock. No need to go and get "Timber" to build a fire.
Can't compare the two as I have the Ziggy, but I am very happy with it, easy to clean and store, had it about 5 years.
We also have a little charcoal burner, just a few sticks and it get's going. Not the weber version just a cheapy. Had it 5 years, and also use it for light heating. We have a few little cooking and heating gadgets. A little gas heater, for cooler weather outside, if their is no wood around, and my homemade reconfigured gas bottle pot belly., mainly used to heat up shower water. Or when doing stews, for a few people.
-- Edited by Bicyclecamper on Monday 27th of September 2021 03:45:00 PM
I have a Baby Q and my partner has a Ziggy. The Ziggy runs a bit hotter and is better for open grilling provided you are not roasting. The Baby Q is designed for cooking with the lid closed, which gives a bit of a smoked flavour. It's still fine for open grilling, just not as hot, while the Ziggy gets too hot for larger pieces with the lid down.
For support and warranty if needed, reports suggest the Weber wins hands down. I have not had the need to call for support.
As for lids, the Ziggy design which rolls underneath is great. I store my Weber lid separately, with the retaining pins on a piece of string. Buying again, it would be close, but I would choose the Weber because I like doing larger pieces slower and not burn them.
-- Edited by Are We Lost on Tuesday 28th of September 2021 12:51:48 AM
I have a Weber Q gas model, no worries, as for cleaning a carry my sullage hose in a 20 liter bucket so when it comes time to clean I soak the grill plates in this bucket for a while and then use a scourer to clean the rest.
Some elbow grease required but it comes up OK.
Baby Q for me, best roast chook when done on the rack.
Also have the full plate for bbq breakfast and dinner, lid down for a couple of minutes per side of steak adds to the flavour.
Cheers Bob
OK Possum - you have sold me.
Rang the local Weber dealer and they have the charcoal BBQ in stock @ $129 and will
pick one up tomorrow morning. Also a bag of charcoal to go with it.
Have tried a few of the cheap tinplate BBQ's and they are useless, best one I ever had was a
small cast iron Hibatchi but they have been unavailable for many years
Thanks - Alex
When I pack the tree bones in the grill a usually have a couple of potatoes (double wrapped in foil) in there as well - we eat like Kings.
It is easier to; turn the "caged" food, convenient for carrying food to and from van, making toast, lifting away from heat if fire flares up with fat (from food cooking).
Ok. Spotted this in bunnings today. Cheap as chips and would do the job.
About the size of a basket ball or a tad bigger
-- Edited by oldbloke on Wednesday 6th of October 2021 02:00:37 PM
Hope this helps , cheers
with ever changing diet in our caravan, we have moved away from bbq dinners, much happier with boiled veggies and 1 small piece of meat. Pasta style food is the go.
Our side out stainless steel bbq now lives on the shelf in the shed, on those special nights we having a t bone steak, I cook it on the single gas canister burner stove which stays in the ute for picnics along with the cast iron skillet.
A weight saving of 24 kgs which also helps with weight saving in the caravan. One of my other likes is no more cleaning of the bbq. A win, win.
-- Edited by Radar on Saturday 16th of October 2021 08:54:16 PM