Napoleon PRO285-BK Portable Propane Grill, Black

I've wanted a tailgating grill for years, but always went with people who had their own already, so it seemed unnecessary. This summer, however, I was going to be leading the charge at a few tailgate parties where I could provide the grill. Whatever I got needed to have power, a portable stand with wheels, and not be too much of a pain to clean. After a lot of research, I narrowed the choices to the Coleman Road Trip LXX, the Weber Q 2200 and cart stand, and this Napoleon Pro285x model. I went with the Napoleon because it has the cast aluminum top and bottom like the Weber Q model, but had two burners instead of the one on the Q, plus the integrated cart stand is much more elegant and the somewhat kludgey Q cart. It was a bonus that this entire unit can be hung on the wall when not in use. I also purchased the warming rack in order to have some extra space for things like melting cheese on a burger or grilling buns, and a cover to avoid scratching the lid when transporting. I purchased from Amazon, it arrived 3-days later. I then purchased a couple 1lb propane tanks from a local sporting goods store and away we went. My first test was during a rainy Phillies tailgate with only 8 people. We were grilling up hand-formed burgers and a pack of hot dogs, so nothing too fancy. The grill was out of the car, set up, and pre-heating in under 2 minutes. The JetFire ignition is nice. It's triggered when you turn the burner on and essentially shoot a jet of a flame into the path of the propane, igniting immediately. 15 minutes later it was at 575 degrees, the perfect searing range to get started. Given the heavy construction and reputation for even heating, I didn't treat this little grill any different than the Weber Summit I have at home. When you close the lid, it heats back up almost immediately since the cast aluminum holds heat so well. The burgers were done after about 5 mins per side (they were on the larger side) and the dogs were about 4 minutes per side. The sear was perfect and I was able to easily fit 10 burgers and 10 hot dogs with room to spare. A couple small steaks could have been added without even using the warming rack. Cool down was much faster than I expected, as the outside of the top and bottom was cool to the touch within about 20-minutes. Weber Q's I've used generally take about 10 minutes longer, while a stamped steel grill like a Road Trip is cool within 10-15 minutes. This was a pleasant surprise. I put the cover back on, collapsed the stand, and loaded it back into the car. This thing is heavy, as it weighs 52lbs, but it's very easy to maneuver thanks to the cart. The clean up process was also very easy and fast. The inside is all smooth and open, so it's even easy to clean under the burners without removing them. I used mildly soapy water and a microfiber towel. Clean-up took about 10 minutes. I'm about to do another Phillies tailgate and have a couple Eagles games lined up, so I'll update this review as I grill things like steaks and kabobs. I'm even going to get the Napoleon smoker pipe at some point. So far, I'm very happy with this grill. It's high-quality, works well, and you don't see many of them in the parking lot, making it something of a novelty to other tailgating gear-heads. In my opinion it's worth the price premium. UPDATE: I've now been through a couple Phillies and an Eagles tailgating season with this grill and I've only grown to love it more. I've cooked steaks, chicken breasts, wings, lamb, burgers, dogs, and shrimp on this little guy as the only grill at tailgates for upwards of 25 people. I'm also happy to report that in 10 degree (F) temps with 40mph winds blowing around, this thing starts right up and stays lit every single time. Durability hasn't been an issue whatsoever. Nothing has broken and, other than a couple scratches to the side shelf from wheeling it around, it looks new. There are no appreciable hot spots and I treat this exactly as I do my full-size Weber, including searing and indirect uses. The side shelves and utensil hooks help make it feel like a full-sized model. I just purchased the griddle for some AM brunch tailgating and am adding the smoker pipe for an upcoming Sunday night game for some wings and steaks. My one piece of advice for this grill; bring 2-3 full 1lb tanks of propane. At full-tilt, it really runs through the gas.

I researched small, RV-friendly propane grills on AmazingRibs.com, and this unit was highly recommended. I bought it and have been delighted with the build quality and performance. If you're getting one of these, and plan to use it with a 20# propane tank, DON'T BUY an extra adapter hose - one comes with this unit. Both the cover and the base of this unit are cast aluminum, not pressed sheet steel. The finish is a flat black that is attractive. The lid locks with a catch built into the handle. The bottom half of the unit is funnel-shaped, with a removable grease drip pan that is easily cleaned. This shape makes cleaning the interior straightforward. There aren't any cheap sheet-metal parts to rust away like some other grills I've owned. The two burners are tubular types with many holes to distribute the heat evenly. The grill grates are cast iron with a wavy pattern that is a trifle difficult to clean. The ignition system works like a charm. The two-burner system lets you cook on the unlit side if you want to roast, as opposed to grill, your food. The heat level is easily adjusted with the two knobs, and can range from a little more than warm to quite high temperatures. This would allow you to cook delicate foods like veggies or fish without overcooking, yet still sear a more robust rib-eye steak. There is a mounting system to attach an external propane tank, but the directions for setting it up are non-existent. Fortunately, it's not too tough to figure it out. The scissor legs are nicely finished with black hardware and locking nuts so it won't fall apart. There is a locking catch to secure the system in either the up or folded position - a nice touch. The two trays on either side of the cooker are smallish but useful. The left tray folds upward to reduce the footprint of the unit when it's folded. Assembly is minimal. Just tap the retainer onto the axle, fit a wheel over it, thread it through the base, add the second wheel and tap on the other retainer. The left tray must be secured with two supplied bolts, so you'll need a small wrench or a pair of pliers. Total time to unpack and assemble was about ten minutes. As I mentioned above, the grill comes with a four foot hose to adapt the grill to a 20# propane cylinder, or you can screw a one pound disposable cylinder directly to the grill. The fit and finish of this Canadian product is excellent. It's well-designed and made. It looks like it will last a long time, and it works well. Highly recommended.

Excellent size for a single or two. Even heat all over and good quality grills. Perfect for apartment or taking camping. I use mine 2 or 3 times a week.

This BBQ works great! I tried it for the 1st time on a cool windy evening. Wasn't sure if it would come up to temperature but it got up over 450F without any problems. It's built solid and the temp guage is a nice touch. I'd 100% recommend this for an apartment balcony or if your tired of propane bottles.

Hallo hab den Apollo AS300K dieser ist gut verarbeitet alles passt zusammen, jedoch finde ich für 399€ ist er definitiv zu schlecht verarbeitet. Die Klammern und füsse sehen irgendwie nach billigen Aluminium aus! Zur dichtheit und Funktionen kann ich noch nix sagen.

muy buen equipo, lo he utilizado varias veces, le adapte una válvula para poder usar un tanque de gas pequeño de 5 kg.

Easy unboxing. Effortless setup. Foolproof lighting. Grilling made easy. Owned for about 2 weeks, purchased for rv camp use. Made ribs, chicken pieces, steaks, whole chicken, roast pork, etc. Love this thing. Would recommend to anyone that needs a quality, robust and reliable grill. Significantly better than the Weber. Enjoy!