New grill

[Scoot]

I'm in the market for a new gas grill. I'm not sure what I want, but I'm open to suggestions. I know I want a propane grill, I don't want any side burners, and I would like something that heats evenly across the whole grill (I realize none are perfect, but within reason). I also do not want a Holland-type grill.

Any suggestions welcome...

[DTro]

Check out the Weber Q Scoot.

Not sure how big of a grill you need. But I am very impressed in mine, and the best part is that it is portable. I take mine with me all the time. The grill is cast iron so it cook great.

If you are cooking a ton of food at the same time, it might be a bit on the small side though (one level).

[bigswede]

I am going to suggest a DuCane. I bought 1 almost 2 years ago now and use it ALOT year round. I absolutely love it. I am lobbying for one ant the cabin also..

[CrappieAttitude]

You can't go wrong with a Weber. I have had mine for a few years and absolutely love it. I know it is a Silver series (without the side burner) It has three seperate burners that you can fine tune for your needing. One suggestion is don't go chincy on a grill. The more you look at the burners and the cooking grates, you will find yourself coming back to the webers. They are made very very well. I don't know about the DuCanes, but there is something about the Weber name in grills that gets my vote. From my little smoker joe to my standard charcoal grill, to my gas. WEBER ALL THE WAY!

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[Murdock]

Go with a Weber Silver series. Most dependable grill I have owned. Their warrantee is very competitive, less stainless steel on the unit because if you keep it outside, even covered, stainless is very hard to keep clean, very good ignitor system, 3 burners, nice size, nice looking.You can't go wrong.

[Sandmannd]

If you can hold off, fall is a good time to buy. I got a nice grill (can't remember the name) that was originally 600 for 300. Best grill I've ever had. Just a thought.

[marine_man]

It's hard to go wrong with a Weber.

With that said, I bought a BBQ time grill from Lowe's, which is their brand. I have been very impressed with the grill from a cooking standpoint - pretty heavy duty burners, (not weber, but not too bad either), good heat & control, etc.

The frame leaves a little to be desired, but it was quite a bit cheaper than a weber too. I think I paid $200 for it.

marine_man

[Hookmaster]

I've been very happy with the Weber Silver Series. Three burners make it a little more versatile for the indirect heat method if you cook like that. The stainless steel grates are very nice for keeping clean. I opted for the model without the side burner. There are only a few times when I wished I had one. I was presently surprise by the flavor off the gas grill. Not as good as charcoal, but better than I expected. I've been doing the Thanksgiving turkey on the rotisserie on it for 3 years and it turns out great.

[Shorelunch]

Things like BTU's, grate and inside materials. Can't go wrong with a mid-level or higher Weber or Vermont Castings.

[boatfixer]

Stay away from cast iron burners-RUST. They will flake and plug. One other thing to look for is the deflectors above the burners. The more flatter they lay, the more drippings can collect on them. Look at the webers . The have less tendency to allow build up causing flare ups. They do cost a little more, but you will be happier in the long run. Just an amateur observation.

[Macgyver55]

I'll echo the others about Weber. We bought the Genesis series model last year and love it. We opted for the non-stainless exterior for the above reasons, but the stainless burners are definitely the way to go.

A trick we learned from the sales guy, was to take out the grate when it needs cleaning, and put it in your oven on the self cleaning mode. Only tried it once, but it came out real nice.

[DTro]

 Originally Posted By: Macgyver55

I'll echo the others about Weber. We bought the Genesis series model last year and love it. We opted for the non-stainless exterior for the above reasons, but the stainless burners are definitely the way to go.

A trick we learned from the sales guy, was to take out the grate when it needs cleaning, and put it in your oven on the self cleaning mode. Only tried it once, but it came out real nice.

I totally thought of doing that, but wasn't sure if it would work or not.

Now I'm going to try it.

Thanks!

[fishorgolf]

Weber Genesis! Even my cheap a_s brother bought one and raves about it. If he will spend the money on one I can assure you they are worth every penny.

[DEADhead]

Scoot I got a 4 burner Kenmore grill (no side burner) from Sears a few years ago for father's day. ceramic grill grates as well as ceramic coated stainless hood. Salesman told me that grill model was made at the Weber plant. I don't know if he was pulling my leg or not, but all of the parts match a weber, and it even looked like the current weber models at the time. The only thing that was different was the price tag and the color (gray). Might be something worth considering. Otherwise, follow the advice of the others and get a weber.

[eurolarva]

I think Weber bought out Ducane about 4 years ago however still produce the Ducane name. Stainless steel is the way to go. They will last years longer then iron. What is really cool is stainless grills can go into a self clean oven and you can to both at the same time. I bought one of the last models of Ducane before Weber bought them and it is an awesome grill. If you do grilling in the winter you want a unit that will kick out a ton of BTU for them real cold days.

[Walleye Guy]

Euro is correct on Weber buying Ducane. I believe Ducane went bankrupt and Weber bought the assets and the brand. One thing I know is that they did not buy the warranty obligations. I had a cover with a "lifetime" warranty and Weber wouldn't replace it. Of course they would sell me a new one for $60. No thanks. I found a generic cover that works just fine.

I have a Ducane that is about 9 years old. Its a great grill. Stainless grates are the way to go. Stainless exterior is also a nice feature. I haven't had to replace a part other than the cover and the grill gets used heavily.

About three years ago I was hosting a bachelor party at my cabin and needed a bigger grill. I picked up a huge, all stainless Brinkman grill at Menards for $275 assembled. I was very skeptical about it when I bought it. When I started using it I became fairly impressed however. Its a very hot grill but has decent controls to control the heat.

I have friends who have Weber Genesis and Vermont Castings and they rank them very high.

Look for grills that have components that are stainless; grates, burners, housings etc. They seem to last longer and are easier to clean up.

You can always go what another buddy calls the disposable route. He buys a new Charbroil about every 4 years. He leaves his on his deck without a cove and uses it until it falls apart or starts disintegrating internally. He figures the $149 is a bargain.

[fishorgolf]

I had a Ducane before I bought my weber Genesis and I honestly did not like it very much. I bought it because I wanted to "buy the best" Not saying they are bad grills (there are expensive!) but it was prone to flare ups and I felt the heating was not nearly as even as my new weber.

[fishorgolf]

also.. the disposable options was my brother before he bought the weber. Would go threw one every couple years. Then he broke down and bought the weber and has never been happier. He grills 4 nights a week all year never covers it and it is still going strong after 4 years.

[sweept]

Hey Guys, rather than putting your grates in the oven on self cleaning. Put tin foil over the grates they need to be completly covered and weighted, ( a few small rocks from the landscaping around your house work well). Then turn your grill on high leave on till grill is done smoking plus about 15 minutes. I have done this many times and it works as good as a self cleaning oven and the entire grill will be clean.

[hoggs222]

I have a charbroil commercial series stainless steel. It heats pretty even and has the capacity to cook 48 burgers at a time. I usually have some big feasts, so the bigger cooking area was a must for me. It was around $500 and going on it's 3rd year with no problems.

[Scoot]

Thanks all for the feedback!