Guide to the Char Griller Charcoal Grills Range

Overview of Char Griller Range of Charcoal Grills

The kits aren’t too hard to piece together (I helped erect the Super Pro model for a friend) and are all of the cart design with four legs, two of which have wheels. Instructions are included in the box.

The sheet steel these grills are made of is quite thick and doesn’t flex, and is powder coated giving a reasonably hard wearing finish. I am told rust patches creep through if it is kept in the open permanently, so take a look at Char-Grillers BBQ covers.

If these barbeques are kept under a cover I am fairly certain they can last a good many years.

Product Features

• Except the smallest Patio Pro model, they all have a temperature gauge.

• Except the portable model each has a side shelf and a front shelf (except the )

• Temperature is controlled by raising and lowering the coals, rather than the cooking grill. I found this weird to do – but then why not?

• Every model also has vents to adjust heat flow, meaning you can barbecue and smoke stuff like whole chicken.

• The coals sit in a pan that can be removed from the outside so you can add coal without disturbing the food.

• The removable pan also makes it very easy to clean out the ash and spent coals.

There are seven models in this range – including a portable grill and a smoker - that are both similar in design and build. Each model gets progressively bigger as price increases.

Accessories for This Range

They make a side firebox that fits models #2121, #2123, #2137 - to convert them to being a BBQ smoker.

There is also a rotisserie kit which fits every model, except the Outlaw (and I suspect the portable model).

Conclusion

Looking at their reviews on Amazon the overwhelming majority of reviews are four or five star. It is worth reading the one star reviews though, they are mostly complaints about poor after-sales service.

On the whole I think Char Griller products products are definitely worth a try and are as good as you can get for under $200.