The construction of the grill makes it tough as well as stylish. As with all Weber BBQ grills, intelligent design coupled with quality construction produces an attractive cooker that works great. The heavy cast aluminum housing holds and distributes heat while the cast iron grates can do a decent job of searing. In 2014 Weber split the cooking grate to accomodate an optonal cast iron griddle on one side.
A single, U-shaped burner puts out 8,500 BTU to efficiently heat the porcelain-enameled, cast-iron grill surface. Although it tops our list of portable grills, the 31-pound, 3.2 cubic-foot frame of the Q 1200 is best suited to your tailgate, apartment patio, or as part of your RV setup. Weber Q3200 grill offers the largest cooking space in the whole series. With 393 square inches of cooking space, you can cook much more at the same time. However, its larger capacity increases its dimensions to 55.5 x 50.2 x 30 inches, which reduces its portability. To counter this, the grill comes with an included heavy-duty cart that can help you wheel out the grill from its storage space.
In contrast, others say the regulator is bad right out of the box. I am not technical enough to know if these problems stem from the same issue, but it wouldn’t surprise me if they are. If you find that the Weber Q1200 is running hot on the first run, give it some time before assuming there’s a problem.
After about 15 minutes of preheating both the Q grills and Traveler will have grate temperatures approaching 600F. By the way, I realize that everyone has different needs for their grills and that styling preferences are purely subjective. I am simply sharing my opinions on these grills after quite a lot of time cooking on both of them. GearLab is founded on the principle of honest, objective, reviews. Our experts test thousands of products each year using thoughtful test plans that bring out key performance differences between competing products. And, to assure complete independence, we buy all the products we test ourselves.
Since then Weber, like many others, has outsourced manufacturing of more product lines. Things change, but we believe Weber’s commitment to quality and innovation has not. The only real difference is that the 2200 is a bit bigger and it has a hood thermometer. However, what I have seen of the 2200 makes it a good investment for you.
Took the weber camping this weekend and the stand was super handy. It was easy to move the grill where I needed it without worrying about finding a table. It was super quick to fold the grill down each night and move it behind my camper and out of the way. Grill removed from the stand easily once we got home.
And for speedy clean up, it has a removable drip pan. You can cook about six burgers at a time on the Q 1000’s 189 square inch grilling surface. Instead of functioning on liquid propane gas cylinders like the first two models, this is an electrically-operated model. It’s heating element uses 1560-watt power to heat the available 189 square inches of cooking space. With the Q1400 model, you get an evenly heated grill to give you evenly tenderized meat every time without dealing with charcoal or propane tanks anymore. weber q 1200 Propane BBQ -A gas, portable grill with porcelain-enameled cast iron cooking grate, push button ignition, and infinite control burner valve.
The design works great but it results in a grate with odd shaped groves in places that is hard to keep clean. An improved porcelain enamel finish extends the life of the 189-square-inch cast iron grate for long-term use. Split grates simplify cleaning and allow the use of optional accessories like a griddle over one side of the burner. The Q 1000 Portable Gas Grill weber genesis 2 features quick and easy push-button ignition to get the party started as soon as you’re ready. Designed with the outdoors in mind, they are not only lightweight but also come with a corrosion-resistant cast aluminum lid. Along with a boatload of handy optional accessories, the portable models come in a broad range of colors that can brighten up your day.
We use an adapter hose to conncet directly to the propane port on our travel trailer. The heavy duty cast iron grates pre-heat evenly, and are easy to clean. The side tables make good work areas when the grill is in use and fold nicely for storage. We have been impressed how well the igniter works, the easy to clean heating surfaces, and rugged design.
A durable, tough, and trustworthy grill can make all the difference between a successful and a failed barbeque party. It is always better to invest your money in one that can last for a long time. We highly recommend you to go for the Weber Q Series, which contains all the best features for you.