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Coleman Road Trip Grill Coleman RoadTrip Grill 9941768 I have tried many different portable BBQs including Webber and Charbroil. while traveling with our 5th wheel trail...

Coleman RoadTrip Grill 9941-768 Coleman RoadTrip Grill 9941-768 Key FeaturesType:GrillFuel Type:Liquid PropaneCooking Area:2...

This review refers to model 9941-765 (the Road Trip Grill LX), which is identical to model 9941-768, except the table base has two fold out wheels and a handle so the grill can be wheeled around much in the same fashion as an upright suitcase with a handle and wheels.

I have a very small (and cheap) charcoal grill that’s treated me well throughout the years, however in the apartment I moved into I am not able to use a grill on my deck due to a city ordinance (I’m in a second story apt.) So, with summer just around the corner I decided to see what was on the market for a gas grill. The primary thing I was looking for was how easy it would be to move the grill from storage (my garage) out to an open area that I could grill from.

I shopped around and found many reasonably-priced “standard” propane grills however I stumbled upon the Coleman Road Trip Grill, and brought it home. I am glad I did.

I bought this grill from the local Menard’s store, where I was able to see a floor model and tinker with it a little bit before purchase. The first thing I noticed about the grill was that it was very attractive. The grill itself is oval-shaped and the lid and base is painted bright medium blue. The lid is hinged to the grill base, is emblazed with a red Coleman badge, and can be locked closed for transport. The stand is black matte plastic, has hooks for utensils to hang from, has two small detachable side table pieces (for setting plates, marinade containers, malty beverages for the grill-master, or anything else essential to the cookout) and the table stand legs are aluminum. The feet of the table stand have four screw-out disks that can be adjusted to level the grill. The grill and table stand are detachable, and the grill can be used either sitting on the table stand or detached and placed on a flat surface such as a picnic table or tailgate. The table-stand legs collapse and fold into the underside of the stand. Overall the outside of the grill looks and feels very durable (would one expect less from Coleman?).

The gas control knobs are on the front face of the grill, are well marked and have a sturdy feel to them. There are two burners and two separate control knobs for each. The unit also has a built-in sparker, so a BBQ lighter or matches aren’t needed. The two burners combined put out 20,000 BTUs of heat.

The gas regulator is stainless steel, is solidly constructed, and fits snugly into the back side of the grill base. A 16.4 oz canister of propane can be used, or the regulator can be attached to a 30 lb (or larger) tank using a standard hi-pressure propane connector hose (not included).

When the cover is opened, two grilling surfaces are exposed, one half is a slotted traditional grill surface and the other is a griddle. Underneath them sits a pan that fits over the two burners, and collects grease that drips down from the grill and/or griddle. Both grilling surfaces as well as the grease drip pan have a non-stick coating for easy clean-up. Additional grill and griddle surface components may be purchased separately, so you can have a full griddle, or full grill (I immediately bought another grill). In addition to the grill and griddle, there is a stove component available for purchase to allow the burner to be used as a stove for pots, saucepans, etc. (the lid is detachable to allow for larger pots and pans). All in all, the total grilling area is 285 sq. inches.

The whole works is either set-up or is broken down in a matter of minutes, and can easily be done by one person. The whole unit together weighs more than a few pounds, but definitely not more than one average person can lug for a fair distance.

GRILLING IMPRESSIONS

I’ve been using this grill almost every day since I bought it. Items grilled thus far have included: hamburgers, brats, chicken breasts, steaks, pork chops, and corn on the cob. Anything I’ve cooked thus far has turned-out great. The dual control burners are perfect for keeping the heat lower on one side for certain items, and higher for others. The non-stick surfaces make clean-up a snap.

Because the grill has two burners, the propane use is pretty efficient–only one burner may be lit if that’s all that’s needed. The grill cooks food fast even in windy conditions. One 16.4 oz tank is supposed to last an hour, which I find to be a fairly accurate measure. But don’t be fooled, this grill can cook a massive amount of food in an hour! At it’s peak usage thus far (using both grill halves), I’ve grilled a dozen brats, 2 ears of corn, and 5 chicken breasts at once (this took about 20 minutes total), and I had room to spare. For most small jobs I’ve only needed to use one half of the grill. In approximately three weeks of solid almost daily use, only two 16.4 oz cannisters have been consumed. If I added a 30 lb tank, I’d almost certainly make it through the summer and well into next summer on one tank.

The only complaint I have is that the grease drip pan is relatively large, and would likely be rather unwieldy to clean up in a camp site setting, or definitely in the cramped quarters of an average motor home. However for home usage, it’s been fine. The drip pan and grill/griddles are dishwasher-friendly.

COMPETITION

The only other grill I found that was similar was the Thermos Fire %26 Ice Grill, priced about $10 more. The upside of the Thermos grill was that it came with a fairly large sized cooler that was attached to the base, and it included plastic utensils. The downside to this grill in comparison to the Coleman was that it only put out 8,000 BTUs, the grill and griddle plate wasn’t in sections/interchangeable, and that there was only one burner unit with a single control knob. My instincts also told me that if the cooler portion was filled with ice it would be extremely heavy to lug around. The Thermos grill also felt flimsier than the Coleman grill, like it would fall apart after a few seasons worth of use.

FINAL THOUGHTS

I highly recommend this grill if you want a nice, fast gas grill for home and also desire to have the option of taking a grill along to ballgames, camping, or any other outdoor activity away from home.

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