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It’s a stainless steel high-quality grill designed to be used for a long time, while its weight of 26 pounds, makes it easy to maneuver, easy to clean, and resistant to rust. It features a stainless steel cooking grate, along with a cast-iron smoker plate, thus your meal will have enhanced aromas and flavors.
Its stainless steel burner heats up faster thanks to its 12.000 BTU power while the 180 square inches cooking area it provides you with offers plenty of space for cooking. It comes with Piezo-electric spark ignition along with an adjustable low-pressure control valve, which allows you to rapidly turn it on. This makes barbecuing a lot easier for you and your family.
It measures 11.35” in depth, 18” in width and 7.82” in height, thus it is compact and easy to move or store. It comes with a preinstalled mounting rail completed by a mounting bracket, so you don’t have to worry about additional setup accessories.
It features folding feet for convenient tabletop use, as the feet can be folded under the grill, or extend just as easily when needed. It can be used with 1, 5, or 20 pounds cylinder of propane, and it comes with a limited 1-year warranty from the moment of your purchase.
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- Mounting accessories included
- Cast iron smoker plate
- 39 inch propane hose with quick-connect fittings is included
- Low pressure control valve
- Piezo electric spark ignition
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- Does not come with propane tank
- Customers reported that grill gets really hot
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| It comes with mounting accessories, a cast iron smoke plate, and a low-pressure control valve with spark ignition, making cooking on the sea so much easier. However, it doesn’t come with a propane tank, so you’ll have to buy it separately. |
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This model is made from 18/9 mirror-polished stainless steel, which gives it durability and sturdiness, as it won’t develop rust or corrosion, providing you with easy cleaning as well. Furthermore, its grease catch tray makes it easy to clean and maintain, as it will ensure your cooking space is kept without an oil spot. It features a hinged lid, completed by a handle and air-cooled supports, so it won’t slam shut, providing excellent airflow for perfect cooking. The handle is heat-resistant, thus it will provide safety as you can open it without burning your hands.
It comes with a turbo venturi tube capable of 10,700 BTU, which is also windproof, along with a control valve that eliminates blow-outs. The fuel valve is strategically placed, safe and convenient to adjust according to your needs. If the winds are strong, you can rotate the indexed bowl and lid, to act as a windshield to protect the grill, providing you with hassle-free utility.
Thanks to the radiant, convection cooking which comes with a burner, and a hi-tech radiant plate heat distribution, the grill will be heated rapidly, using the minimum fuel. Therefore, it is perfect for cooking stakes, burgers or any type of meat, as it provides you with 144 square inches of cooking surface.
As a fuel material, it uses standard, 1 pound of propane canister, and, it can be alternatively adapted to onboard LPG (propane) or CNG (natural gas) systems. However, it doesn’t come with a propane canister nor another type of fuel included, so you’ll have to buy them separately. You can choose between a model with 15” in diameter and one with 17” in diameter, according to your preferences, and it comes with a limited 1-year warranty from the date of your purchase.
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- Windproof control valve
- Grease catch pan for easy cleaning
- Quickly disassembles without tools
- Hinged lid
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- Does not come with mounting accessories
- Customers reported that it generates a lot of heat
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| It has a simple design, but it’s not sacrificing functionality. Thanks to the materials used in its construction, it will give you the safety, durability, and performance you require from a grill. Moreover, it offers plenty of cooking space, so you can prepare enough food for you and your loved ones. |
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It has a capacity of 11.000 BTU, completed by 180 square inches of grilling surface, making it a perfect choice regardless of what type of meat you want to prepare. Made from stainless steel, this grill is also durable, and time resistant, offering you a hassle-free cleaning. Moreover, it features a porcelain-coated surface, as well as a removable grease tray, for a thorough, messy-free operation.
Its Perfect Flow technology keeps the heat steady, even on extreme winds, ensuring your food is evenly prepared. The Perfect Heat function offers increased efficiency, without consuming a lot of fuel, therefore saving you money in the long run.
Included in its design are WindBlock panels, which will help you shield the flame from powerful winds, or you can use them as side storing spaces if you fold them down. It will last up to 2 hours on high mode with one 16.4-ounce propane tank, which is sold separately.
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- Delivers 11.000 BTU of heat
- Wind Block panels
- Perfect Heat technology
- Perfect Flow function
- Ideal for any outdoor activity
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- Does not come with propane tank
- There were some complaints about the lid
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| It comes with many functions to help you get the best of it, like its Wind Block panels that shield it from the winds, as well as the Perfect Flow technology that allows it to perform at its best even in extreme conditions. Moreover, thanks to its design you won’t have to worry about rust or corrosion, while the cleaning will be hassle-free. |
It measures 23.7” in width, 15.7” in depth and 13.6” in height, and it weighs 20 pounds, making it compact and relatively easy to maneuver it around. It provides you with a cooking surface of 200 square inches, thus offering plenty of space for several types of food. It features rugged construction, made from the die-cast firebox, with a latching aluminum-made lid, thus you don’t have to worry about bumpy roads, regardless if you find yourself on water or land.
Additionally, its outside is made from high-quality, rust-resistant steel, thus you don’t have to worry about water damaging it or corroding it, as the black porcelain finish offers a water-resistant protective layer. It features a built-in, push-button ignition that will turn on the 9500 BTU burner. It requires no batteries, as it uses any 16.4 oz LP cylinder, and it features a TRU-infrared cooking technology that ensures your meat is ready, no matter how cold the outside temperature might be. Even more, the hot air and radiant heat will not only ensure your meat is evenly cooked, but it also won’t dry it either, keeping it crunchy on the exterior and soft to the interior.
Moreover, the large handle will allow you to easily lift the lid and check on your food, while its heat-resistant handles allow you to easily move it around without injuring your hands. Thanks to the infrared heating there will be no flare-ups, so you don’t have to worry about potential accidents, while its stainless steel grilling grate will ensure hassle-free cleaning and lengthy use. All its parts are backed by a limited 1-year warranty from the moment of your acquisition.
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- Rust and corrosion resistant
- Infrared heating
- Safe and easy to maneuver around
- Compact and highly portable
- Stainless steel grill
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- There were some complaints about the regulator
- Some complained about its design
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Easy to use, as well as extremely portable, thanks to its handles, it is sturdy and resistant, so you don’t have to worry about it getting damaged by water. Even more, it features a large cooking area, so you can easily prepare your favorite food while on water. It features an infrared heating technology which will prevent the meet from drying up.
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Perfect for any outdoor use, the Smoke Hollow 205 delivers a total of 310 square inches of cooking surface which are comprised of a 205 square inch primary cooking area and a 105 square inch chrome-plated warming rack.
It provides 10,000 BTUs to cook foods quick and easy, the U-shaped burner ensuring that all food items are evenly prepared regardless of how you position them on the grill. It operates on small 1-pound propane cylinders, and for added convenience in use, as well as to ensure a space-saving storage design, it features foldable stainless steel legs.
Its whole build is made with stainless steel, so you can rest assured knowing that your money is spent on a durable appliance. The front carry handle it features adds portability into the mix, and the grill itself measures only 19” in length by 32” in width by 33.5” in height to make storage and transportation a cinch. To upkeep a clean cooking space, it features a stainless steel drip tray that is removable for easy cleaning.
As it features the useful temperature gauge, you are assured of the fact that the food is always prepared at the perfect temperature. Furthermore, it is backed by a 1-year warranty against defects, so you are financially covered in case anything happens to it during this time span.
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- Features space-saving foldable stainless steel legs
- 105 square inch chrome-plated warming rack
- Drip tray helps keep a tidy space
- Temperature gauge ensures perfectly cooked food with each use
- Backed by a 1-year warranty
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The stainless steel build, and the wide 205 square inch cooking area are only some of the traits that make the Smoke Hollow 205 a must-have for anyone.
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This grill comes with 125 square inches of cooking surface, and heat power of 9.000 BTU, ensuring your food will be made in no time. Thanks to the premium 300 series marine grade stainless steel material, you can rest assured that it won’t be touched by rust or corrosion, thus it is sturdy and durable. It measures 19.75” by 11.25” by 11”, therefore it won’t take too much space, while its lightweight construction, 8 pounds, offer you hassle-free maneuverability and transportability.
It comes with a hinged lid, which will stay open on its own, ensuring you’ll have full access to the food you’re preparing. The grease tray will ensure your boat is clean from any oil spots, and, if you prefer, you can mount it on any type of Kuuma rail, rod or pedestal. However, none are included in the package, so you’ll have to buy them separately. It can be used with standard 1-pound propane cylinders.
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- Marine grade steel construction
- Lightweight design
- Compact, portable
- Comes fully assembled
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- Does not come with mounting accessories
- No igniter included
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| Thanks to its light weight, it features a portable design, which is completed by the marine grade stainless steel. Thus it is sturdy and durable, while its high cooking power and the large cooking surface will help you prepare your meal in no time. |
Weighing only 14 pounds, and measuring 20.9” in length, 12.52” in width and 8.39” in height, it is compact and easy to transport anywhere you want. It features a removable pedestal,29-inch in height, which provides you with versatility in installing and using it. Made entirely from aluminum, you don’t have to worry about rust or corrosion, and it provides you with hassle-free cleaning.
It can accommodate both large and small propane tanks, and it features a 12.000 BTU power which is more than enough to quickly prepare your favorite food. It features a cooking surface of 189 sq. in., thus offering you plenty of space to prepare food for you and your loved ones. Additionally, if you need even more cooking space, the top of the lid can be used as well, offering you an additional 130 sq. in. to cook on. It comes with handles, which can serve as feet if you want to convert it into a table grill, and it comes with a limited 5-year warranty from the moment of your purchase.
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- Large cooking surface
- Removable pedestal
- Strong and powerful
- Easy to clean
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- Doesn’t come with propane tanks included
- Some complained about the cooking surface.
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It provides you with plenty of opportunities to set it up, as it comes with a removable pedestal. Moreover, it is entirely made from aluminum, so it won’t rust or corrode in time while offering you hassle-free cleaning. It is compatible with both large and small propane tank and its lid can act as an additional cooking surface in need. |
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This portable model comes with 145-square-inch grilling area, so it’s spacious enough to cook burgers, stakes, chicken breasts, or fish, depending on your preferences. It features a powerful 5.500 BTU stainless-steel burner, which will ensure your meal won’t take too long to be ready, and it comes with an even-heating porcelain-enameled grate. Therefore, you can rest assured that the meat will be evenly cooked on all sides.
It comes with foldable aluminum legs, which you can set up in seconds, and it has a locked lid, to keep it secure while the grill is working. It measures 18” in width, 13” in height and 12” in length, thus it won’t take too much space, while its light weight, 17-pound design, ensures you’ll have no problem moving it around. It comes with a twist-to-start electric ignition, it can be used with any 16.4 oz propane tank, and it comes with a limited 3-year warranty from the moment of your purchase.
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- Ideal for small spaces
- Portable design
- Durable construction
- 5.500 BTU
- Foldable legs
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- Difficult to clean
- Poor customer service
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| Easy to use, it is ideal for small places, as it is packed with a portable design and durable construction. In addition to this, it has foldable legs for easier storage, and a power of 5.500 BTU, for fast cooking. |
Propane Grills Cleaning and Maintenance
If you are looking to enjoy your grill for a long time, you have to learn how to properly clean it to keep it in its best shape. It’s going to take some time to clean it, but in the long run, your investment will be protected.
Cleaning process
After every use
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Before you are ready to use the grill, preheat it completely. This operation will clean and disinfect it.
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Using brushes, clean the cooking grates to remove any residue that’s left from the previous use. This way you will have a clean cooking surface ready for the next use.
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After you remove every residue, turn up the heat again. This way all the drippings and grease in your grill will burn out.
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Take it off its mounting brackets, and cover it after it has cooled down. This way, you will prevent further debris to fall inside.
Once a year
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If you want pack your grill for the winter, you need to clean it before you can do that. Do this once a year if you use your grill all year-round, and if you use it more than once a week, you should clean it twice a year.
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Remove the grates and soak them in hot, soapy water.
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Brush the interior without cleaning out all the greasy accumulation. Leave it there as a protective layer on the metal.
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Turn on the heat to take a look at the flame and check for irregularities. If you notice uneven flames, you need to clean out the burners using a pipe cleaner or small wire.
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Clean or replace the grease drip pan.
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Wash the grates and barrier and put them back.
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Close and disconnect the gas supply. Remove the propane tank and place it somewhere safe, in a ventilated area. Proceed to cover the grill and put it in a dry, sheltered location.
Maintenance
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Check for propane leaks as often as you can. Because it’s a highly inflamable fuel, make sure everything is on point by running some water with soap along the gas line and connections. You need to turn on the propane in order to see if there are bubbles on the surface or not. If there are, you have a gas leak so you either have to tighten the connection or simply replace the line.
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Cover the grill when you are not using it. Unlike popular opinions, covering the grill will not make it prone to rust, but on the contrary, it will protect it from it.
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Clean it regularly every few months, besides the cleaning process we just discussed. You can turn up the heat for 15 minutes once a week or so, to burn off some excess grease. Proceed as instructed in the user manual of every unit.
Thanks to its
12,000 BTUs that ensure the food is ready is no time, the
Camco 57305 was an easy pick for our top spot. It boasts a sturdy stainless steel build that ensures it won’t rust with the passing of time, and the
Piezo electric spark ignition guarantees the grill starts to burn from the first try. The list of impressive specs and features includes much more, as you have seen in our detailed review, and we recommend you seriously take it into consideration if the budget allows it.
Just as impressive power-wise is the Coleman 2000020930 that provides 11,000 BTUs. However, it shines outstandingly in the features department as it comes with the Power Flow technology that ensures the heat is kept steady even in harsh wind conditions. Furthermore, it provides up to 2 hours of grilling time on a 16.4-ounce propane tank.
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