By that, I mean, don’t leave it outside in the elements and expect it to look pretty in five years. The Q1200 tends to run hot, even on its lowest setting, weber q which is perfect for direct grilling. For those of you who live to grill with indirect heat, it isn’t done well on a unit with a single burner.
When I put these grills side by side and asked my daughter which she liked better it took her less than a second to point towards the Traveler. If you were just to look at the grates and burner on a Traveler and the similarly sized weber q2200 then you would be hard pressed to find any meaningful differences. Gas canister or use an adapter hose to connect to a larger tank . When you click on links to buy products we may earn money to support our work. Learn how we create the world’s most carefully tested and objective gear reviews on our About page.
It is important to control the temperature off-the-bat if you plan on cooking more on the low-and-slow side. We weigh everything that goes into our RV and our Q1200 is a bit less than 23 lbs without the propane bottle. The weight that everyone seems to quote in their reviews is lbs and that is the shipping weight, not the actual weight of the grill. I’ve read several accounts from owners stating that the grill runs hot regardless of the burner control setting.
Last, but certainly not least, we wish this model came with a latch to secure the lid. Though it doesn’t solve the issue, the cast aluminum lid is at least heavier than most, so it doesn’t bounce around much during normal travel. But if you’re planning on four-wheeling into your BBQ site, consider using a bungee cord to help secure it. While reading reviews of the grill, I noticed that several people mentioned it can take a while to pre-heat, so I shut the lid and went inside to prep my burger. When I checked on the grill five minutes later, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the lid thermometer already read 400 degrees.
This 14.5 x 27 x 16.5 inches grill includes large control knobs and grip handles, comfortable side handles, and sturdy cradles, making it extremely user-friendly and portable. Like most people, i don’t enjoy cleaning grills, but this model certainly made the experience a lot better. Once the grill cooled, I was able to easily pry off food and build up on the cooking grates. The porcelain coated cast iron grates made this a breeze to do. As far as I’m concerned, Weber is the standard for quality consumer grills at the mid to upper mid-range price category and so my expectations for its products are high.
These fees do not add to the price of purchase but they do help keep this site alive. The amazing Karubecue is the most innovative smoker in the world. At its crux is a patented firebox that burns logs above the cooking chamber and sucks heat and extremely clean blue smoke into the thermostat-controlled oven. I have to say that I didn’t expect the Q 2200 to function and perform as well as it did.