Looking for a new BBQ

[Jilly]

I almost hate to ask here, but, I'm in the market for a new BBQ. Must haves - propane only, no side burner, good heat control and on the smaller size. What am I replacing....a Napoleon I won at a home show maybe 18 years ago. It's time! I have only an open balcony at my condo in town. I love my big Broil King Signet that I have at the cottage and was hoping it had a baby brother, as I don't have the room in town. Looks like the GEM. But I'm open to other makes. Suggestions?

 

[DanoT]

There could be better prices at Home Hardware, Walmart etc. but the small portable stainless steel bbq is great for a small balcony. Marine stores sell them with clamps for securing to railing.

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/master-chef-portable-table-top-gas-grill-0853148p.html#srp

 

[graham418]

Weber. After many years of cheaper bbq's that last a few years, I splurged on a Weber. Now I just kick myself for not doing it years ago.

 

[surfsnowgirl]

Weber. After many years of cheaper bbq's that last a few years, I splurged on a Weber. Now I just kick myself for not doing it years ago.

We're in the market for a new one as well and so many cheaper options but none with the durability of Weber. I was attracted to the cheaper options are they come with a lot and sure look nice. However, countless people said Weber...... so that's what I'm going with.

Not sure how accessible Weber is in Canada but my friend who lives in Calgary has had a napoleon for 2 years that they bought at Costco for just under $200 cad and they highly recommend it

 

[ZionPow]

Traeger tailgater smoker. Once you go smoker, you never look back

 

[François Pugh]

Traeger tailgater smoker. Once you go smoker, you never look back

My next BBQ will be one of those wood pellet auto-feeding ones. Not sure what the brand will be.

 

[surfsnowgirl]

Traeger tailgater smoker. Once you go smoker, you never look back

This is what i hear and while our HOA is pretty liberal they don't allow us to have charcoal or pellet so propane it is for many of us.

 

[Ulmerhutte]

One more vote for Weber. I have a ~10 year old Genesis and it is still as good as new. The flavouriser bars have been replaced twice and that’s it.

 

[François Pugh]

You are lucky they allow propane.

 

[surfsnowgirl]

You are lucky they allow propane.

Indeed

 

[BC.]

Weber…any model…whichever works best for your situation.

 

[Plai]

+1 Weber
I usually use charcoal Weber Kettle for grilling and smoking, but have a older Weber Genesis when charcoal can't be used.

 

[geepers]

Weber available Canada. Son lives in BC and has a gas one. Recently acquired a charcoal one as well.

 

[Philpug]

We jsut got a Weber last year, a Genesis (whenever I say "Genesis" in my head I hear it in Christopher Lloyds voice in ST:III). It replaced a Sears Kenmore that I brought out with me. All of the Weber accolades ring true, they are damn fine grills. So add another vote for a Weber.

 

[Brad J]

MHP gas grill , Made in USA , great quality, Extremely even heat , one of the best thing I have bought in years , I had a Webber for 20 years , there is no comparison, MHP is way better

 

[Jilly]

Weber is made in Kitchener, so very available. No the charcoal or pellets...condo corp. Since I may be out of commission thus weekend after my shot, I'll check out the Webers. Thanks.

 

[surfsnowgirl]

Weber is made in Kitchener, so very available. No the charcoal or pellets...condo corp. Since I may be out of commission thus weekend after my shot, I'll check out the Webers. Thanks.

Awesome Same for us with no charcoal or pellets in CT. You might be fine with your 2nd shot. I have friends that were later out after #2. We had our 2nd shots on a Thursday and were skiing 2 days later. Everyone is different. Happy shot and happy BBQ hunting.

 

[Ogg]

I do not own a Weber grill but I can say that their customer service is top notch. One of my customers had their Weber grill blow off their deck in a windstorm and get damaged. They sent a picture of the jumbled mess to Weber and received a bunch of replacement parts under warranty, most of which were unnecessary and are now sitting as spares their garage.

 

[Scruffy]

MHP gas grill , Made in USA , great quality, Extremely even heat , one of the best thing I have bought in years , I had a Webber for 20 years , there is no comparison, MHP is way better

2nd MHP grills. Weber is nice too, no question. But check out Phoenix Grills ( MHP ) as a comparison.

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[Andy Mink]

I keep eyeballing this one, the Weber Traveler, for deck and camping. It's big enough for 4 good size steaks and I have other ways to burn bigger cuts of meat.