Wow! Lots of input, lots of ideas. Thanks everyone.
You'll be seeing more newbie questions from me as I go.
I figure it's easier to risk a silly question than make a stupid mistake!
Just picked up an extra 6' with QC's on both ends to get the grill and fire ring farther away when needed although the grill on the tail gate works just fine most of the time as does the fire ring just out from the awning, don't even need to move the chairs.
Sure is nice getting back at 9pm,turn a valve and instant fire, even if it's not really like the real thing.
The quick connect has been very useful to me, often on days with rainy weather when the awning is also deployed to provide a comfortable dry working/eating/socializing area. I put my synthetic mat out to keep the area dry and free of mud. If the picnic table cannot be dragged under the awning, I will take out my folding aluminum table and set it up together with a couple of lawn chairs under the awning and out of the rain. I will use the quick connect to fire up the Spitfire grill and later on, the Outland fire bowl. Add in a couple of cold brews and it makes for a great camping experience, particularly in cool rainy weather.