When did Weber stop using the 5 lb propane tank on the Performer? (reposted)

[Tom Jordan]

Going to look at a CL find of a Blue Performer with a 5lb propane tank this afternoon after work. The CL pics look decent enough http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/for/5598869786.html and it's nearby. It comes with a rotisserie kit as well for $100.
Anyone know what "vintage" that may be?

 

[John Lantern]

Somewhere between 1990 when the performer was introduced and 2005 when it was redesigned. The date code on the lid vent will tell you for sure. Sounds like you're getting a heck of a deal-rotisserie itself is $150 and rarely available used in my experience. Post pics when you grab it.

See here for a little more history on the performer generations.
http://weberkettleclub.com/grills/weber-performer-history/

 

[steveD]

Thanks for that link, John! Reading through the descriptions, it sounds like this one: http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/grd/5602653886.html
is a 2014 model, since it has the plastic table (2010-2014), but the propane bottle for gas assist which started in 2014, correct? If so, $100 doesn't sound bad, even with the missing timer, for a used 22" performer. If I could sell my current 22" kettle for, say, $40 that would only be $60 to upgrade from OTS to Performer...hmm...

 

[Tom Jordan]

Thanks for the link John! Very interesting! I wasn't able to score the Blue one The seller had someone come by before I got out of work. and from your link, I can see it was Gen 1.
BUT! I have my eye on a Gen 3 with a "stainless steal smoker riser and smoker box". I was late to the party and the seller said "someone is supposed to come by tomorrow". I told him to shoot me a text if that falls through and I'd come over a look at it. He wants $250, but I'll only go as high as $150. For $250 I can get a brand new performer with the tiny table, or go $100 more and get the Premium. I'm not cheap, but a year after getting the Summit 470 and an 18.5" WSM, wifey said, "you're getting a little out of hand, mister" and there's just something about a CL find that's very satisfying.