Char-Griller 2137 Outlaw 1063 Square Inch Charcoal Grill / Smoker

Almost eight years elapsed from the beginning of the first one. Ten years were spent on the last one. Having realized that it was time to "retire" it, I went out to buy It is a pity that the quality has decreased. Despite being made of wood, the shelves are very light weight and can be scratched with a fingernail. In addition, it seems that the metal is weaker. The bottom part of the barrel was flexing more than my last one whenever I lifted it by the side shelf to roll it in place. It is estimated that 3 out of 5 cast iron grates are warped or poorly cast. We can clearly see that materials are getting In general, you may be able to spend $160 on a decent grill.

Oakleigh Farrell

| May 27, 2021

Now that I have ordered my third, I'm on my way to receiving it. Despite my best efforts, I am abusive and neglectful to my grills and If you want higher quality, you need to spend more money. I get three years out of them, some times replacing cooking grates. It is not uncommon for me to smoke six racks of ribs standing on end, 14# briskets, and to have many BBQs. In a year I may use it 30 times, sometimes to cook a center cut pork roast at 450 degrees or to smoke at 220 degrees for up to 10 hours using wood in the firebox. Whenever I smoke or cook indirectly, I fill the main ash tray with bricks to create ballast heat. Temp monitoring is now better with the addition of better thermometers. The grill I purchased for the money does everything I want it to do with some modifications I made. For the money, it gets five stars from me until I can afford.

Lylah Booth

| Jan 25, 2021

I made a heap of charcoal to use this grill, began by lighting it and letting it sit for a while to get hot before spreading out the coals to cook. The cast iron grates on the grill were off two of the five because I was going to spread the coals. As soon as I spread the charcoal, the grill warped into such a position that the grates could not seat neatly A piece of one fell into a grill with food on it after they were wobbly. The bottom grates were warped from the heat after you used the grill only once. There was no problem with this grill. The grill was used to grill food and I believe it would not last very long. I grilled food and people ate it. This purchase left me less than thrilled. This is a very fancy looking product, though.

Ariah Kirby

| Jan 31, 2021

Poor weld quality. Strong and rigid material, but poor welding. Despite drilling the hole for the wheel assembly, the alignment of the hole for the wheel assembly was not good. Instead of the drain tray slots being at the top, they were at the bottom. I see 2 small cotter pins which I assume are for the top tray, but there are no holes on the bolts for these pins to slide into. It's very easy to bend the handle. You might want to purchase a stronger As well as not having a grease cup, I was surprised at that. In order to compare this to the first charcoal grill we purchased, we compared it to a propane and charcoal grill that has However, the grill is rather heavy and sturdy other than that. You don't have to pay much attention to the instructions - men usually don't need them anyway However, if you have to, they aren't as good as they used to be. Later on, I may increase the star rating to a 4, based on how well it is capable of holding temperature and cooking, but for now it gets a 3 because of its toughness and sturdiness. You may be able to buy this cheaper from the Chargriller website. Check there first before spending more than you need to.

Robert Roberts

| May 02, 2021

I think this grill is quite nice. This is a heavy, well-made product with an excellent performance. It has cast iron grates that are quite nice, and a good circulation system so that the food cooks evenly. I am very satisfied with the result. I think they upgraded some features without updating the manuals. The assembly instructions are fine. They haven't changed the instructions for some parts. It's not complex to assemble. I had no problem following the instructions. Some users might be confused, but it's intuitive. I would have given it a 5 star review if it weren't for two things on the negative side. Due to its weight and the fact that it does not fold, the bag is difficult to move around. Aside from that, it is shipped differently than what is described. My bottom shelf arrived dented on one side. I was able to fix it by hammering it back into shape, but better packaging would have prevented this. On the warming rack, one of the arms was bent, so it needed to be straightened so the grill could be opened and closed. The book is a good read despite its lack of quality. I am satisfied with my purchase, and I am pleased with the grill.

Aliana Patel

| Jan 21, 2021

The following update is available A large hole formed in the main body under the tray after 3 years. As good as it was, it was short-lived. My apologies for the delay After purchasing the same midel, I will be more diligent about removing charcoal after cooking to determine if it will help prevent corrosion and extend life. Their original text reads This grill has a large grill area, as well as high-quality gratings on the cooktop. A lot of thought and effort went into making the small wood You can dump the pan in no time. It comes as no surprise that durability is a concern at this price point. It has been used for a while, but it's still in good condition, apart from having to replace the ash pan (purchased through Chargriller) and spray painting the bottom tray. In my opinion, it's much better than a Brinkmann model I bought from a big box store (very similar in size and price), which basically disintegrated after some time. It is a good grill to have overall because it is honest. I wouldn't call it top of the line or fancy at all The design is fancy, but does the job.

Alejandro Norman

| Dec 01, 2020

There is a 2 1/4 inch and a 2 inch bolt, according to the installation instructions. This is not the case. I assume the bolts were 2 inches because they were too short for the bottom tray. I couldn't tell if they were 2 inches or 2 inches long. I will have to go to the hardware store to find bolts that are suitable! I guess I'll have to skip using the grill this evening. It's likely that you will find parts missing if you buy this grill.

Ricky Bruce

| Dec 23, 2020

A Charcoal Grill is what you want if you like grilling on charcoal You can't go wrong with a griller. I left the last one outdoors without a cover for over 12 years. Heavy iron grates (just like your cast iron cookware) will make those great shapes in your steak (this time I bought a cover). It may seem counterproductive to some to simply use gas, but I would go to the restaurant if I wanted to cook my meat with gas. Charcoal and wood have a unique taste that no other food can match. The delivery was made by an Amazon box truck and the guys who delivered it were great. In addition, this grill is very heavy since it contains so much steel. In just over an hour, the assembly will be completed. The shop also sells a hybrid gas and charcoal grill for those who are interested in gas.

Mariam TALBOT

| Nov 11, 2020