Genesis Model with Matching Side Tables?

[Kelly C]

Which model of the Genesis (1000-5000) had colored side tables that matched the lid color? I have these grill parts without the history or model # and would appreciate some help identifying the model. Temperature gauge appears to be an original early one.

 

[Chris Allingham]

Genesis 4/4000 had two removable porcelain enamel side tables. Genesis 5/5000 had only one on the left side as there was a side burner on the right side.

https://tvwbb.com/docs/1990-weber-genesis-brochure.pdf

 

[Kelly C]

Thanks Chris!

 

[Steve Hoch]

I would say that's a pretty positive ID!

 

[Joe Anshien]

Looks like the Genesis 5 I rehabbed.

 

[TimA]

Oh man she’s a beaut! I didn’t realize they had matching side tables

 

[Bruce]

I believe the intention of the side tables was not only to be used as side tables, but to be used as severing trays/trivets as well. You could set a hot plate or pot on them and just pick up the tray and bring it in to the table.

 

[Bruce]

Looks like the Genesis 5 I rehabbed. View attachment 63489

Did that Genesis 5 actually have the caster wheels, or did you add those?

 

[Joe Anshien]

The tray fits onto the top side table. It did come with casters.

 

[Jon Tofte]

Since that looks to be a Genesis 5 (rather than a 5000), I am guessing at the time this was a “luxury” upgrade over the lesser Genesis models. Maybe also to reduce the chance of the glass breaking from a hard set down (like what did in my similar college dorm stereo cabinet!). The practicality of this feature made its way to all the next generation x000 grills other than maybe the very entry-level models.

 

[Steve Hoch]

The brochure that Chris linked shows casters as a feature of the Genesis 4 and 5, but not on the 2 and 3.

 

[Jon Tofte]

The brochure that Chris linked shows casters as a feature of the Genesis 4 and 5, but not on the 2 and 3.

Well, there you go! Thanks for looking that up.