I bought it from walmart oddly enough... It was in the flyer on sale for cheap ($100) and for some reason they were only here for a very short time??? I think people just overlook them as it is well.... walmart and some people wouldn't be caught dead in there. I know costco has one of their products (huge barrel style grill!) and they seem to be a fair sized company in the usa.
You would have to buy from them online OR see if a store in the states (maybe here?) might have them closer and for less.... maybe... A quick check shows no one close has them. However with the economy slowing down people don't stock much anymore but if they have an account they might be able to order in if you ask.
I like it. The flame is a good distance away and not direct so over cooking or flaming is never an issue which I really like (lol). It's a 16" round grill. The only thing about it I will mention is that when cooking on high the flame under neath kinda sounds like a blow torch... Never bothered me but thought I'd throw it out.
It also has a flame disperser tray that is removable for easy, simple cleaning... So easy to clean!
I also put tinfoil around the bottom as when smoking on low the flame can blow out from wind. Best smoked fish I've had came from it.... But I've also perfected my technique. I've even brought it out for a BBQ at the park as it is fairly light (not the tank though, lol.) But they have 5 and 10 pound tanks...
It is a compromise but works in my favor as it is so much more than a regular BBQ. I love the fact that I can put it in my dish washer
I just take out the top rack and I think I can fit all of it (that I'd want to) in one load. maybe 2.... I forget. But I'm sure it's hard on the paint... But paint is pretty cheap so a light polish and paint touch up here and there is far, far, far easier than re-painting a dirty typical BBQ (hence why they are thrown away). And I suspect that after I re-paint it will be better then factory as I won't go light with the paint... They did like anything else.
Right now it is sitting in my living room and doesn't smell at all!!! Unlike a smoker which you can't (or is hard) to clean. Threw away my old one as it wasn't cleanable and unless you have a garage you can't keep it around.
If you are interested you can borrow it and see what you think before having to buy online without seeing or using it... Not using it much yet. Maybe hit the flow one day and you can take it home with you till you get a feel for it and bring it back on another trip? Have a good feeling that steelhead fishing is going to be good this year... and the best is just around the corner!!!!!!! Last time I did quite well and this year I am far better so hoping for 2-3 fish days!
My email is not hidden so drop a line if interested (in BBQ or fishing or both).
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