Chris S Lewis
TVWBB Fan
Ok,
I'm bumming even more after reading some of these posts and hearing folks rave about their Qs. I purchased a new Q220 about 3 months ago, with the 20 lb tank hose and stand, not a cheap purchase. It was to supplement my 22 inch one touch and my WSM. I really prefer charcoal but sometimes gas is just faster and easier.
Well, I have yet to have a good experience cooking on it. My biggest issue is that the thing just doesn't get hot enough. I can't char a steak on it and even hamburgers and hot dogs are disappointing (no grill marks and just looking, I don't know, like they were microwaved?). I read somewhere to open the propane tank valve and wait a few minutes before opening the valve on the grill and lighting, hasn't really made a difference.
The fold out tables on the side can't support more then about a pound, certainly would not trust it with a plate with food on it. They've got a very cheap feel.
I don't consider myself a complainer but this thing has been very disappointing. I no longer use it (well, actually, I now use it to put my charcoal chimney starter on) and will likely replace it with a Spirit or Genesis, which in hind sight would only have been about $100 more.
Am I the only one with a bad Q experience? Was I expecting too much?
Am I doing something wrong???
I'm bumming even more after reading some of these posts and hearing folks rave about their Qs. I purchased a new Q220 about 3 months ago, with the 20 lb tank hose and stand, not a cheap purchase. It was to supplement my 22 inch one touch and my WSM. I really prefer charcoal but sometimes gas is just faster and easier.
Well, I have yet to have a good experience cooking on it. My biggest issue is that the thing just doesn't get hot enough. I can't char a steak on it and even hamburgers and hot dogs are disappointing (no grill marks and just looking, I don't know, like they were microwaved?). I read somewhere to open the propane tank valve and wait a few minutes before opening the valve on the grill and lighting, hasn't really made a difference.
The fold out tables on the side can't support more then about a pound, certainly would not trust it with a plate with food on it. They've got a very cheap feel.
I don't consider myself a complainer but this thing has been very disappointing. I no longer use it (well, actually, I now use it to put my charcoal chimney starter on) and will likely replace it with a Spirit or Genesis, which in hind sight would only have been about $100 more.
Am I the only one with a bad Q experience? Was I expecting too much?
Am I doing something wrong???