Coleman 9949-750 Road Trip Grill LXE (Red) Reviews

• I love this grill!

  
  By A8Z859WUMH5LE on 2006-07-09
  My wife and I wanted a new grill for tailgating at Miami Dolphins games this year. I am somewhat of a home gourmet and I am extremely particular of my cooking accouterments. After reading countless reviews on many different sites we narrowed it down to the Weber Q and the Coleman Roadtrip LXE. We went to Outdoor World here in Fort Lauderdale and actually looked at both as they had floor models available. We chose the Roadtrip based on it's modular ease of set-up and take down (I've never seen anything easier), the high 20,000 BTU output and the dual burner set-up, none of which the Weber Q had unless you purchased the top of the line Weber which was more than double the price in order to get dual burners and the higher BTU's. The Weber Q stand seemed much flimsier also.
  
  After deciding on this grill we ordered it from Amazon for $159.00 and we chose the free shipping as we were not in any hurry since football season pre-games don' start until August. Amazon had the lowest price we could find. We were surprised to see this grill show up on our door step just 4 days later when the free shipping option told us it would take almost 2 weeks.
  
  I opened the box and set it up immediately and I was pleasantly surprised that it came out of the box nearly complete. Just put the wheels on, attach the handle and the regulator and you're good to go. About 15 minutes in all as compared to hours I have spent assemblying other new grills.
  
  Next came the cook test and the clean up test. After reading other reviewers saying that they lined the inside with foil for easier cleanup, I thought this was a good idea and did the same. I laid foil across the entire insides and with a steak knife cut around the 2 burners and a hole so any drippings could fall into the drip pan. I have read that the instructions for some of these roadtrip grills say to place water in the bottom for easier clean-up. NOT this model. The instructions say nothing of the sort. From reading many reviews, I summize that is on the standard Roadtrip model Model No. 9941-768 not this LXE model so the foil is a good idea.
  
  I chose a beautiful 28 day aged NY Stip steak and my wife a 2 1/2" barrel cut filet. I preheated the grill for 5 minutes with the lid open on medium, wiped one side of the grill with vegetable oil and the other side with Pam for grilling(handles higher heats). I wanted to see right from the beginning which worked better on these porcelain coated cast iron grills. I can tell you I saw absoultely no difference between the two and will continue to use the Pam.
  
  This grill gets HOT! I have to say that I was concerned about the fact that these grill surfaces do have the center area as solid cast iron(no open grill) so no flame gets through over the top of the burners. My concern was no flame hitting the meat = less flavor. The purpose for this is so that grease does not fall directly onto the 2 burners themselves. Let me clarify, there is open grill area...just not directly over the burners. I can report that this concern turned out to be competely unfounded. I rubbed the steaks with olive oil and salt & peppered them and placed each one directly over each burner on the unopened flame area. From the very first second I knew that the searing was going to be awesome and it was. It sizzled like nothing I have ever heard before except on commercial kitchen grills. The grill marks were perfect, the taste and flavor was perfect. I can't say enough about this grill. So far I love it but what about clean up.
  
  The grills cooled down very quickly. I soaked the two porcelain coated cast iron grills in soapy hot water in my kitchen sink over night, as they fit no problem. I honestly don't think I needed to because I ran my finger accoss to see how "baked" on the residue was. It semed to come off pretty easily but I was full on a 16 oz NY strip and several glasses of Cabernet so they could wait until morning. The next morning the grills cleaned up so easily with a soapy wet sponge and I removed the foil lining and wiped the whole inside down with a soapy wet sponge and wiped it out with a dry towel. There was no difference in ease of clean up between the vegetable oil side or the Pam side. Both were easy. The porcelain coated cast iron grills do not need "seasoning" as un-coated cast iron grills do and if something does get baked on you can use a brass grill brush to clean them. Just make sure the brush is brass. It's softer and won't damage the procelain coating.
  
  Folks, forget about any of the horror stories you hear about this grill...it's awesome. It gets so hot you don't need to close the lid so don't let that be a deterrent unlesss you smoke your food. The only reason I give this grill a 4 and not a 5 is because of the fact you can't cook with the lid closed. Although I said don't let it be a deterrent, it would be nice to smoke food. Also worth noting is that this new version comes with two grill surfaces. The older version came with one grill and one griddle and you were forced to buy an additional grill surface. Also with this new version the grill does NOT come off of the stand to be placed on a table top and the lid does not come off. I have read the opposite from other reviewers. Perhaps those things were true with older models. I know this was a long review, but these were all things I was concerned about and that I read conflicting stories on. I hope my review is helpful to you!
  
  

• Innovation=Exellence

  
  By AY6WN7CHFJDW4 on 2005-07-15
  This new rendition of the Coleman Roadtrip Grill is all you can ask for in a grill and more. Not only does it output 10,000 BTU (more powerful than all of the grills in its class), but is open flame cooking grills a mean steak.
  
  The LXE can come off its convenient stand and be used for a table top grill. The stand is a foldable handle and wheels for easy portability, and the best part is that the grill grates can interchange with a griddle (mix and match) or stove grate. All of the interchangeable plates are removable and dishwasher safe.
  
  I highly recommend this grill.
  
  

• Pass on this!

  
  By A3EBSMQBAVSUIB on 2006-11-02
  Handle melted when first used. My fault didn't read caution on placard. (You can't cook with the grill cover down which in turn creates longer cook time and more gas useage.
  Wheel bent and can't be removed.
  Meat sticks to grill.
  Requires much cleaning for small use.
  Pressure regulator stuck and flames melted front panel before I could turn off gas.
  Grill is now in a dumpster!
  
  
  

• Versatility in an outdoor grill

  
  By A7IA8CTTSQ7A4 on 2006-08-07
  I've actually owned the Coleman Road Trip LXE Grill for several months and have had it stored in my travel trailer, just waiting for the opportunity to use it while traveling. However, my daughter and her husband had the idea to "rough it" camp at Edison Lake in the high Sierras of California.
  
  Robert Recupito wrote an insightful review of the Coleman Road Trip LXE Grill on July 9, 2006. I echo much of what he reported in his use of the LXE grill.
  
  Our experience was limited to two days and nights of varied cooking. The first experience was grilling polish dogs for lunch. The dogs fit perfectly in grill's grooves and were cooked very evenly through and through with the lid closed. That evening I cooked two tri-tip roasts. The grills had been pretreated with Pam barbecue spray, making cleanup very easy. After some basic seasoning, the roasts turned out perfectly cooked, crisp on the outside and full of natural juices on the inside. Day two was an instant replay of the first day with hamburgers as the main course.
  
  I had purchased the gridle and a grate accessories for the LXE grill and can report that this was money wisely invested. My wife used the grate to brew the morning coffee and, later, whipped up a tasty mixture of hash browns, onions, and cheese. The LXE's variable heat and grate sturdiness made the preparation of this and other large pan dishes a snap. The gridle made cooking pancakes a breeze. Even with no Pam or cooking oil, the pancakes were light and fluffy and did not stick to the gridle.
  
  If you're a barbecue enthusiast and use the Coleman LXE extensively, consider using a large propane container like I did. I bought a CharBroil propane hose/adapter at Lowe's for $16 and connected it to the LXE. Since I already owned the 5 gallon propane tank, my only expense was filling the tank with propane. Why go into so much detail about this, you might ask. If you've priced those little propane bottles to fuel small barbecues and lanterns, the money spent on the larger quantity of propane and the hose adapter will pay for itself rapidly over a summer's worth of use.
  
  Clean up of LXE was certainly effortless. The recommendation of using foil to line the area beneath the burners is certainly worth considering as well as the drip tray beneath the LXE. I soaked the cooking grates in OxyClean for about 15 minutes and whatever residue remained from two days of cooking was easily removed.
  
  Like many other users, I recommend the LXE for its ease of use and versatility.
  
  

• READ prior to buying this grill

  
  By A15UKMC9P2Y6V2 on 2006-05-28
  I was so excited to cook on this grill! I thought it was the best invention for camping.
  
  One big problem, though. You can not grill with the top down!
  
  It appears to me as though they came across this fact after they designed the grill, because there are a number of design items which appear to be for cooking with the top down.
  
  There is no mention of this fact in the instructions, but a sticker on the back of the grill says it in real small print combined with 20 other disclaimers.
  
  the handle melted off and the lock stuck, runing our first meal.
  
  Bottom line, if you are like me and always cook with the top down to sear in the jucies and keep in the heat, DO NOT PURCHASE THIS GRILL
  
  
• great but clumsy
  By A3K0YON85MG2DP on 2005-07-29
  I bought it at Camping World on sale for about $160. Used it twice - once to cook tri-tip, and once to cook baby back spare ribs. Food turned out excellent.
  
  Although definitely portable, it is a bit heavy and very clumsy to carry, setup, and takedown. Once used, the inside becomes crusted with grease and bad things that tend to get on your clothing during takedown or when carrying the BBQ.
  
  There is an optional carrybag, about $36 per www.coleman.com, but I have not been able to find it locally. This may be what is needed for this to be a truly useful device, but that then brings the total cost to about $200. A lot for a portable grill.
  
  
• Unhappy
  By AK6QLMIMSQONZ on 2006-12-19
  After I purchased this unit, I learned that I was NOT able to cook with grill cover closed. This information was written in very small print on the back of the grill which I discovered after I assembled the product.
  I am very disappointed with the engineering design of this unit and I wish I would have purchased a small, compact Weber grill.
  
  
• be careful!
  By ACTG75VYS99YU on 2006-07-04
  after looking at several portable gas grills i decided on this partiuclar one. i loved the design and the fact it folded and had wheels and handle for moving. we have an RV and i thought it would be the perfect grill for our lifestyle. we used it twice with good results but on the third use a disaster occured. i had not read anywhere that said not to cook with the lid down and although we had on the previous occasions nothing bad happened. the third time the lid got too hot and when i tried to lift the lid by the plastic handle it had melted and pulled right off. melted plastic dripped down the front and i was fortunate i didn't get burned. putting a plastic handle on something that gets hot is not a good idea and i hope coleman will rethink that design. overall i do like the grill and we are still using it in the damaged state. it still grills well but for storage we now have to use a bungee cord to hold the lid in place when we roll the grill.
  
  
• Roadtrip Grill LXE is LXExcellent!
  By A22UDJ0HTIZEUG on 2006-07-20
  For me, this grill is PERFECT for tent camping at the beach. Compact size, easy to store and pack, cools off quickly, and grills up hambugers, steak, you name it! I had a two-gallon pot of water boiling for pasta in no time, and still had room to grill a large loaf of garlic bread!
  
  Coleman has made an excellent product that is easy to use, easy to clean, easy to store, and has enough heat and grill space to cook as well as a larger back-yard grill. From pancakes & eggs to a rack of baby-back ribs this grill can do it!
  
  The pull-out shelves, hangers for grilling tools, push-button start, adjustable flame, easily removeable and cleanable grease tray and easy to use propane cylinders are all A++ !! And the whole thing packs up small enough to take anywhere.
  
  If you miss having a good grill when camping, you won't after you buy this!
  
  
• Coleman Roadtrip Grill LXE - A versatile well thought out portable grill
  By A3G01RI3MUWWQ6 on 2007-07-03
  I spent hours researching portable gas grills looking for good heat, features, ease of use, and portability. Then I gave my wife the link and told her that's what I wanted for Christmas. Good wife that she was, she ordered it for me. Wow! Coleman did a really good job designing this grill. It's a heavy and large portable grill, that folds down into a cart, so you can wheel it around. When ready, just lift it up and the handle and wheels become it's stand.
  
  It comes with 2 grill grates, but can accept interchangeable surfaces, so you can grill with grates, fry with a griddle, or use pots and pans with a stove grate. Since there are two, you can mix and match. Want breakfast? Use the griddle to cook up some bacon and eggs, and the stove grate to brew up a pot of coffee. Lunch? Use the griddle and make up some cheesesteaks or fajitas. Dinner? Fire up the grill and cook up a nice steak.
  
  The grill uses standard portable propane cylinders of either type available anywhere. It even comes with two table surfaces that slide out from either side, and hooks to hang your tools on.
  
  The Roadtrip Grill comes with 2 separate burners, each with it's own control. The grill ignites the burners with a push of a button and the burners themselves generate a lot of heat. I usually end up cooking on medium, because cooking on high results in very charred foods. High praise for a portable grill that runs from a small propane cylinder. The grill surfaces are intelligently designed, so they cover the burner so grease and drippings don't clog the burner, but there's still plenty of area around it for the raw heat to come out. The grease and drippings do go down to the bottom, but it's a pretty easy clean up. If there's a lot, it will drip down into a little drawer underneath that just slides out for dumping.
  
  Many have commented about it not being safe to cook with the lid down, as the handle may melt. Indeed the warning label warns you not to do so. I was very aware of this, and experimented. In my case I was able to cook just fine with the lid down with the heat on medium. I will continue to cook with the lid down where appropriate, but I will be very mindful of it and check the handle temp often.
  
  This is really intelligently designed for a portable grill. I am already envisioning wheeling this thing everywhere. And why not? It's so easy. I can't imagine why people are paying $40 or more for the Weber Q, with hardly any of the features.
  
  
• The Perfect Grill
  By A11LBUL080Q2X6 on 2006-05-03
  Purchased this grill in early April and has been everything I expected. My roomie and I have grilled burgers (beef and turkey), steaks,chicken breasts and hot dogs on this grill and all of them turned out perfect. We grilled with the lid shut all five times on low heat (havent had to turn up any higher than low) and the lid handle did not get hot....so on low at least, you can grill with the lid down). Will be taking it with us on some camping trips this summer....will post after the trips. Also havent had trouble cleaning the grill, we use the new "Pam For Grilling " and it works great.
  
  
• Melted
  By A3HMZ1TDT2VO5M on 2005-09-03
  First time used the handle just melted off. Came close to getting melted plastic on me. Dangerous.
  
  
• BE CAREFUL
  By AXO71O7NX3267 on 2006-10-02
  I had this grill for about a year, and it was great. i cooked on it all the time over the summer, and i usally use it all year round. It is a great grill , cooks well, and very easy to use / transport. It however is not easy to clean, the grill lock sucks, when moving it will the grates in there everything falls out, and the handle fell off and burned me(the plastic handle melted, way to think this threw coleman). Good thing there is that 5 year service. Well all in all they are going to replace it BUT it takes 4-6 weeks(10weeks) to get the grill, and i am sure it is going to just break again.... buy it if u dont use it daily. Do not cook too long on it, dont cook with grill top down.
  
  
• Excellent Portable Grill!
  By A2ZROGE76VV0EO on 2007-07-05
  We purchased the Coleman 9949-750 Road Trip Grill LXE locally, not through Amazon. This grill is amazing. Our fourth of July barbeque (yesterday) was a great success thanks to the Coleman RoadTrip. Our previous grills have been either charcoal or large propane tank grills, neither of which were very portable.
  
  The Coleman RoadTrip Grill has a large plastic handle that extends outward. While the grill is collapsed and flat, you place your foot on the large plastic handle and grab the metal side handle and pull up and towards you. A metal hook underneath attaches to the top of one of the legs, securing the entire grill. Taking it down is just as easy.
  
  Once the grill is up, two plastic side tables slide out from underneath both sides of the grill. These HAVE to be extended while cooking. Otherwise, you may have a melted or warped plastc mess!
  
  A can of propane from WalMart was about $1.00 and lasts about 2 hours. Connecting the can to the grill was very easy as was lighting the grill. (Although if it's windy, you may have to use a match)
  
  The grill heats up quickly and becomes very hot. You can easily cook on low heat and it still remains hot enough to cook and sizzle your food. Despite what many reviews say, you CAN cook with the lid down - Just NOT on high heat and not for long periods of time. I'd say 5 minutes closed before re-opening.
  
  CLEAN UP: It can get a bit messy inside the RoadTrip Grill. If you don't want to spend a lot of time on clean up, line the base of the grill, under the grates and around the burners with aluminum foil. Also place a small piece of aluminum foil in the slide out drip pan. Be careful not to block the burner openings. When the cooking is all done, wait for the grill to cool and remove the aluminum foil. Easy!
  
  The grill grates can be soaked in hot soapy water for a few hours and even the most burnt on food will wash away. You can also place the grill grates in your dishwasher, although for me, it took a couple of washes to get off everything without having to scrub it off manually.
  
  SUMMARY: This is an excellent grill that'll get a lot of comments from on-lookers. Everyone thinks it's cool! It cooks great and it looks great! I'd highly recommend getting this grill and the Wheeled Carry Case (sold seperately) because the grill lid lock is rather flimsy and when you're pulling the grill, the grill grates fall against the lid and tumble out onto the ground. The carry case also makes it easier for two people to lift it into and out of the trunk of a car or back of a pickup. (And it'll keep it from getting scratched!)
  
  Happy Grilling!
  
  
  
  
• GREAT GRILL BUT MISLEADING DESCRIPTION
  By A34495C8S65ZM7 on 2005-08-09
  Amazon's product description indicated that it came with 3 surfaces, grill, griddle and stove. That's what I expected to receive but only got the grill. When I complained to the(foreign) customer service rep (3 times) I got a loop of scripted, "Sorry, you can send it back." rather than making good on their offer to include the rest of the product. Otherwise, you can buy it anywhere for the same price. About $50 more for the other surfaces!
  
  Now, as for the grill, it takes some getting used to. It's HOT!! Just like a caste iron skillet, you need to season the grates (Oil and bake on low heat) or you will have a lot of sticking, even with Pam, until it gets broken in.
  
  I was vexed by the greasy mess left after each use on all of those shiny chrome surfaces and the grates themselves. Tedious clean-up, which takes the fun out of grilling, so first I lined the underpan (and table surfaces)with foil (leaving the drain hole open). Then laid a bed of brickets around the burners. The brickets closest to the flame will ignite imparting a more authentic smell and flavor. The brickets also asorb the spatters. You might prefer lava rocks. Splash a little water on the partially burnt coals to extinguish to save for next time. Now it's a grate grill (pun intended) and you don't need those other surfaces anyway!
  
  
• Just what he wanted
  By A1X4NQXY6RNYB1 on 2006-03-24
  I purchased this grill for my son. He is a camper, tailgater and has friends that go the park for parties. It was exactly what he wanted. Easy to put together. Easy to store and it works like a charm. Great idea to have one of these - you never know when you might need an extra grill space.
  
  
• BBQ
  By A2N102BPYXDCM9 on 2005-09-05
  Purchased Roadtrip Grill for our Motor Home. Easy to use and clean up, excellent BBQ. Used in every night on vacation and very pleased with product and Amazon.com prices...
  
  
• Roadtrip Grill LXE
  By A3IBJAXY6LOOPK on 2005-09-06
  Works OK. Left burner puts out less heat than right at High setting , made grilling vegetables a time consuming task. Side tables are small and flimsy. Is very easy to move around.
  
  
• Nice grill
  By A2WE0NT73490EE on 2006-02-25
  Grill does a great job. Steaks turn out very nice. Very even cooking. Follow instructions. Don't grill while folded up you WILL melt the handle, its plastic. "DAH" Also be sure to slide out the side tables or they will melt too. Grill does get messy but that is to be expected -- your cooking on it. Cleans up nice but no one really likes to clean up so its a pain to do. Enjoy
  
  
• Great for Camping
  By A2EBFWLAU1KFXX on 2006-06-19
  My husband and I had been debating for a while on which portable grill to buy. After comparing all the customer reviews (manufacturer reviews never give the whole picture) We decided on the Roadtrip LXE. On the first camping trip we took, it worked out great. We were able to cook omlets and make a pot of coffee with the griddle and stove accesories in the morning then turn around in the evening and make 12 ears of corn then cooked 10 steaks on the grill for our group for dinner all on one small tank of propane. I had seen how big it was and I was worried if I would be able to lift it by myself, but I was able to without a problem. I did make sure to read the manual carefully before our first use and it does say to not cook with the top down. We did anyways (on low heat) and didn't have an incident. We did do some pre-prep work to make clean up a little easier. We lined the bottom and the drip pan with foil and sprayed everything down with Pam before we started. Every thing turned out great and it exceeded our expectations. We are very happy with the grill.
  
  
• Tailgater
  By AQIN212LNTYAJ on 2005-12-09
  I LOVE it! Prompt delivery with free shipping (2 days); easy to assemble, a snap to set up, light (auto ignition button), and use; heats up and cools down very fast; cooks quickly; grates clean up in dishwasher (even the day after use); and Amazon had the BEST price around ($25 less than local stores and no tax!).
  I wish it came with a case, but it isn't really messy to pack in the trunk even before cleaned.
  Suggestion: Line the drip cup with foil for easier clean up (just remove the foil - toss - and you're done)
  
  
• Better than good
  By A1DKKYCP3TIXD6 on 2006-07-26
  Took the grill camping the day that it was delivered, and the grill did everything that I needed...it cooked the food. It's a bit larger than I expected (that's no problem). The grills don't heat up very evenly, so it can be a bit of a challenge to cook food evenly. I did cook w/ the lid closed (only on low heat) and checked the grill frequently and had no problems. I'd like to be able to take the grill off of the stand & place it on a table to cook. I'd also like the handle to be extendable (i'm 6'-1" and pulling it behind me is awkward). We used it for cooking dinner at night, and toasted bagels for breakfast...it's versitile, even without the optional griddle & stove-top options which I plan to buy in the future.
  
  I wouldn't suggest buying this to be your main BBQ grill at home if you grill often.
  
  I'm glad that I bought it.
  
  
• grill is just ok, not recommended
  By ATB0KVSWQRMJJ on 2006-06-12
  cons:
  recently purchased this grill for travel softball team. somewhat awkward to set up, you must stand on pull handle then pull up grill to standing position. grill lid comes unlocked when pulling and grates fall out. food sticks to grilling surfaces use pam for grilling anything. hard to clean grilling surfaces, its not easy to clean under the grate surfaces either. grease drip pan is plastic and the grease caught fire and the plastic pan burned completely.
  
  pros:
  folds to a small size, fits in car nicely. the two burners are good, can cook at 2-different temperature settings.
  
  
  
  
• Perfect for tailgating
  By A33FCVXU4G113I on 2007-07-16
  This little grill is stylish, lightwieght, and most importantly, cooks well! It actually works almost too well in this capacity. Cooking food with the burners on high is a tricky proposition as you can completely blacken a brat in just a few minutes.
  
  The folding-rolling design is great though, and I just can't wait for football season to begin for the tailgaiting. One little can of propane will power this puppy all afternoon, and can cook up an absurd amount of meat.
  
  Highly recommended, just remember to be careful on high.
  
  
• NOT HAPPY
  By A35TJYZ97Z82E1 on 2005-11-08
  First, I was mislead. I also thought it came with the griddle.
  Then the handle melted off AND IT DID BURN ME!!
  Next time I will read the comments before I buy something! DUH!
  
  
• Coleman Road Trip Grill LXE
  By A1KMOEDF4ELQDQ on 2007-01-03
  This is a great gas grill for small meals. Cooks very well and is EASY to clean. The only disadvantage is trying to move the grill once it is set up. You have to be very careful, or it will collapse. You need to keep it under cover. I purchased the optional cover at a Coleman Outlet Store.
  
  
• Almost perfect, but odd burner arrangement
  By A1875O5DEVJ58G on 2007-03-17
  Thought this would be ideal for use with our camping trailer, but didn't like the design of the grill plates or the burners. They grill is not open with slats like most grills, but have a round solid center section over the round burners. The use of round burners in a grill like this, rather than length-wise doesn't seem like the best design. It requires one to keep juggling the meat around to get enough heat to sear, but not too much. I found that annoying.
  
  Aside from the above, the design and construction is excellent. Very well made with may ingenious features: grease trap, sliding tables, wheels for moving, optional griddles (I really liked those), etc.
  
  
• Blue Version does NOT "melt"
  By A3UYN6Y0EFOGMZ on 2007-05-08
  I have owned the Coleman 9941-768 Road Trip Grill, Blue for probably 5 years. I use it for tailgating in the fall and occasional grilling at home. The Blue version doesn't have wheels on the stand, but you can cook w/ the lid closed. I have no clue why they downgraded that on the newer LXE/Red version.
  
  It has been a great grill and the only negative is the clean-up, but it isn't bad considering the way any grill is intended to function. I used to try and clean it on site after tailgates often in the dark, which was not suprisingly a mess. Now I do a quick wipedown and throw it in the carry bag until I get home.
  
  
  
• Awesome
  By A1R7IV237KH0XZ on 2007-07-12
  I have had this grill for about 3 weeks and used it about 15 times or so. It is great, I like the fact that it is easy to move around, fold up and take on the go. I have used it camping a couple of times and it works out great. My only complaint would be that the grease trap is not completly secure, and can fall out when picking it up, not a big deal as long as you empty it regularly so it doesn't spill on you. Overall, very satisfied.
  
  
• Coleman Road Trip Grill LXE - for camping
  By A3RNVTDCBB0NFI on 2007-08-03
  This grill cooks great and is so versatile for camping with the griddle and camp stove attachments. I would buy it again in a minute. The downfalls - Even after reading reviews and knowing about pulling the plastic sidetables out, my husband and I forgot - but remembered before they melted. As suggested, I cover the bottom with aluminum foil and make a foil basket when grilling anything with a sauce - this saves clean up when you are in a camping situation. The rolling case (purchased separately) is helpful as it keeps all of the extra accessories together, clean, and covered.
  
  

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