Who else wants to see Weber update the Performer Deluxe Charcoal Grill?

[Jim Weber]

Someone had mentioned a hinge on the lid ---- I think that would be wrong since that limits repositioning the vents over different sections of grill where the food would be and would also predetermine where the coal bed/baskets would be for indirect cooks forever more.

I've got a second gen performa with the stick thermometer thats right under the handle pointed at the vent --- I think thats the best placement for a thermometer for all around usefulness - the thermometers that are 180 from the vent seems pretty useless since its right over the coals for indirect cooking. I would be nice to have the thermometer between the handle and the vent. I think this applies to all kettles myself.

I don't use the coal bin myself even tho there is still a partial bag of coal in there from when I picked it up.....
Honestly, there isn't that much to complain about other than the height IMO.

 

[EricV.]

I would love a WSK S6, but the Performer fits my budget better. I also feel that the performer has a lot of competition at its price point, and some design updates would make it more competitive.

if it ain't broke don't fix it.....

 

[JoeCPA]

I absolutely love my Weber Performer. The day they came out with a propane starter for the charcoal or lump wood I didn't hesitate to buy it - seems like that was about 20 years ago. I have the stainless steel shelving which cleans and polishes super easy. I agree that the storage bin can't hold a full bag of charcoal but that's not a big deal. The one thing I added, which I haven't seen mentioned, is a clamp on light for those late night bbq's. I have had to replace the piazza ignition button, the propane regulator, and even the propane tank - fortunately I was able to get all of the replacement parts directly from Weber. I'm going to keep this sucker alive as long as I am able to. Having the Performer and my 18" WSM is the perfect 1-2 punch for me.

P.S. love the postings you all do - really great advice!

 

[Garvin R]

How about a 26.75 performer now that would be great but they will not make that because it would dip into the E6/S6 profits!