Robert C.S.
New member
Hey all,
I'm interested in getting a gas grill and I was wondering if one of the Weber Q models would be suitable for me and thought I'd gather some of your opinions on this model.
First, a little background on me. I do most of my outdoor cooking on a WSM - including slow smoked and hot grilling. I'd like a gas grill to complement the WSM. I had a typical hardware store gas grill and basically gave it away at the end of the first season of use because I wasn't happy with it - uneven heat, lack of real high heat, and flare-ups just weren't worth dealing with. I decided it wasn't worth the space it was taking up in my garage.
The reason I'd like a gas grill is for quick and simple outdoor meals without some of the planning ahead that makes the best use of charcoal. I'd like it to be reliable, cook evenly, be capable of a range of heat from low-well-cooked-chicken to steak-searing high, as well as indirect.
I think the Weber Q models fit the bill, possibly with the exception of not doing indirect cooking. Correct me if I'm wrong but only the 300/320 have multiple heating elements, but the elements are all though the heating area so that you can't have an indirect side. I can live without that, given I have the WSM.
In addition, the idea of getting the 200/220 and putting it on a shelf when not in use sounds very appealing to me. I like storing things off the floor and out of the way. I don't think the 300/320 would be easy to store in a similar manner.
So what I like about the Q is that it seems to be a high quality grill in a very compact package. The idea of having a grill that I will use, will not be tempted to give it away in disgust, and still be able to put it on a shelf when not in use really appeals to me. I probably won't "travel" with it often, though I suppose I won't rule that out. I expect that I will use 20 lb propane cylinders all the time.
- I think the benefits of the 200/220 appear to be:
- better portability than the 300/320
- less expensive, though not by a lot if you get a cart and hose adaptor
- The 300/320 seems to have -
- two burners, but given the arrangement I'm not sure how much of an advantage that is
- more cooking area but at the expense of portability
- I'm guessing I'd find the 100/120 too small if we had company
Currently I'm thinking the 200/220 would be the better choice for me with the optional adapter hose for a propane tank. I don't think I'll buy the cart for it, preferring to put it on a portable table (is there any issue with using the Q on a table that I am not thinking through?).
So my questions for you all -
- given what I've described about what I'm looking for is the Q something you'd recommend?
- if yes, which model 200/220/300/320 . . .? I'm thinking 220, but would be interested in hearing other viewpoints.
Thanks for any advise you might have,
- Robert
I'm interested in getting a gas grill and I was wondering if one of the Weber Q models would be suitable for me and thought I'd gather some of your opinions on this model.
First, a little background on me. I do most of my outdoor cooking on a WSM - including slow smoked and hot grilling. I'd like a gas grill to complement the WSM. I had a typical hardware store gas grill and basically gave it away at the end of the first season of use because I wasn't happy with it - uneven heat, lack of real high heat, and flare-ups just weren't worth dealing with. I decided it wasn't worth the space it was taking up in my garage.
The reason I'd like a gas grill is for quick and simple outdoor meals without some of the planning ahead that makes the best use of charcoal. I'd like it to be reliable, cook evenly, be capable of a range of heat from low-well-cooked-chicken to steak-searing high, as well as indirect.
I think the Weber Q models fit the bill, possibly with the exception of not doing indirect cooking. Correct me if I'm wrong but only the 300/320 have multiple heating elements, but the elements are all though the heating area so that you can't have an indirect side. I can live without that, given I have the WSM.
In addition, the idea of getting the 200/220 and putting it on a shelf when not in use sounds very appealing to me. I like storing things off the floor and out of the way. I don't think the 300/320 would be easy to store in a similar manner.
So what I like about the Q is that it seems to be a high quality grill in a very compact package. The idea of having a grill that I will use, will not be tempted to give it away in disgust, and still be able to put it on a shelf when not in use really appeals to me. I probably won't "travel" with it often, though I suppose I won't rule that out. I expect that I will use 20 lb propane cylinders all the time.
- I think the benefits of the 200/220 appear to be:
- better portability than the 300/320
- less expensive, though not by a lot if you get a cart and hose adaptor
- The 300/320 seems to have -
- two burners, but given the arrangement I'm not sure how much of an advantage that is
- more cooking area but at the expense of portability
- I'm guessing I'd find the 100/120 too small if we had company
Currently I'm thinking the 200/220 would be the better choice for me with the optional adapter hose for a propane tank. I don't think I'll buy the cart for it, preferring to put it on a portable table (is there any issue with using the Q on a table that I am not thinking through?).
So my questions for you all -
- given what I've described about what I'm looking for is the Q something you'd recommend?
- if yes, which model 200/220/300/320 . . .? I'm thinking 220, but would be interested in hearing other viewpoints.
Thanks for any advise you might have,
- Robert