Weber 14402001 Kettle Charcoal Grill, 22-Inch, Copper

This was a much anticipated purchase. The colour is superb and the size of the grille is just right. Was not easy to assemble push pins in the legs - plus they are poorly made. And the height is just a bit too short for me. Overall a bit clankly but works really well.

I finally got one after trying my hand on charcoal BBQ with a Smokey Joe that I got for free. Charcoal BBQ is worth the little bit of extra work. It takes a little longer to get the charcoals hot enough even with a chimney, and cleanup takes a minute to empty ash from the bowl into the ash catcher underneath. It's definitely easier than the classic model and it's worth the extra cost. The material, especially the bowl, seems high quality and a nice finish. The assembly manual was confusing for the leg assembly, but the BILT app helped. I didn't have to look up a Youtube video. What I was most impressed with is their customer service. My first time using it, the lid slid off the bottom bowl as I was closing it. It fell and hit a corner of my concrete stair. It left a very noticeable chip and I was kicking myself for not being more careful. After searching for ways to prevent rust from the spot, I read that someone had their parts replaced for free during the warranty period. I thought I would give it a try by sending them an email. They got back to me for a photo and shipping address and promptly shipped a replacement lid to my house free of charge. They won me for life.

Absolutely love this kettle grill. I have a Kamado Joe Big Joe - cost me $2500 and is a blast to smoke and roast in. Problem with that is there's a lot of prep time, and takes forever to cool off. Also cleanup is annoying. This grill on the other hand is PERFECT. Pros: 1. PORTABILITY and WEIGHT - This thing is light, and can be carried by one person up and down deck stairs without a hitch. If you have a big enough car you can even clean out the inside and shove it in the trunk for a bbq in the park or at a friend's who doesn't have a bbq. Takes up little real estate and fits near anywhere in my backyard. 2. PRICE - Picked this up for under $300 with a cover off amazon including tax. It was shipped to me in 2 days. Can't get better than that. 3. WEBER - It's a Weber. Quality and warranty are top notch. This will last me years and years. 4. ACCESSORIES - There is a multitude of accessories for this grill, all within easily affordable prices. 5. GRILL SPACE - For what you pay you get a massive grill surface (22") to use and can easily refill charcoal without taking it off the grill grate through the 2 side openings that fold up and down on your grill grate. 6. SETUP - This was so easy to put togethor. 30 minutes without a hitch. Read the instructions and pay attention to the orientation of parts and you'll be set! Cons 1. METAL - While I knew this going into the purchase, the metal is very thin and doesn't retain heat well. Also the metal on the legs is very thin and flimsy - again something I was aware of. Thankfully everything is either rust proof or coated so rust won't be an issue for many years. Time will tell how well this cooks in the winter as the cold will make it so you need more fuel to get to high temps for pizzas and such. 2. CHARCOAL GRATE - Metal grate width is very wide so smaller lump charcoal bits go straight down. You'll want to use charcoal briquettes to minimize wasted fuel. This is also soemthing I knew. Overall! This is an amazing grill. The two gripes I went in knowing about so it's not Weber's fault, and I can't dock a star for it as it's just their own design. For what you pay for, this should be in EVERYONE'S home. If you love to grill, click the buy button NOW. **pictures coming soon!

Easy to setup with instructions given. Looks solid Quality feels good.

I've always wanted a charcoal grill, and finally had the means (and patio) to deploy one. It came down to either this unit, or the Napoleon Pro-Rodeo. A couple things I liked more about this BBQ were the price point (about $150 less), the ability to move your upper vent wherever you wanted, and the overall look of the thing. My major complaint is that the grill it comes with, while hinged (which is awesome), is somewhat thin and flimsy. However, everything else more than makes up for it. For this price it can't be beat, and I've heard multiple people say these things are "buy it for life" level of quality.