Nothing wrong with using what works. A few years ago, I wanted to try grilling, so I just bought a cheap $35 dollar grill Menards. I didn't want to break the bank on a hobby I might not like. Let me tell you, that thing was flimsy. It was so light weight, it felt like a toy. Like a strong breeze would carry it away. But it worked. I learned enough by using it to know I wanted to continue, so I upgraded to something nicer and gave the old one away for free. And to put it mildly, this Dollar General model looks WAY better than that Menard's one I had.
I got this grill as a temporary one until I get a trager or barrel grill. It actually seems like it could last a white and does the job pretty decently but the only thing is the air flow sucks in it cause the air vents are too high to affect the charcoal burn. The charcoals need to be blown on after a while so they don't go iutm. I'm gonna drill a few holes in the bottom and see if that helps
Use caution when using these cheap grills. I had one not sure what brand but the poor quality paint they had as a coating catches on fire. Webers I believe must be some type of coating maybe ceramic? Whatever it is does not catch fire and even won’t coals right up against the side does not phase it. Also lids that don’t remove or at least tilt all the way back are more likely to burn if the flames hit it when lighting the charcoal. Some lids only tilt about 45° causing the flames to lick the bottom of the lid. Mix that with flammable paint and you have a problem especially if it’s on your deck or near your house.
@starsstripes6024 be safe😢😅!!! That things is a few long grills away from catching on fire if you aren't paying attention your gonna be stomping out hamburgers and coals!!😂😂😂
I have this and are we suppose leave the Lid open to grill? Because wen I closed mines it didn’t grill until I open it up lol and I don’t like match charcol that was mistake I bought it. But yea please let me known
I let mine burn for like 30 mins I kinda wonder if I still had some coating on it. I think I should've burned it a little longer. I wonder how many times you can grill before it falls apart? But for the price it wasn't bad. It was so short I could sit grill and drink my beer, so that was a plus.
this one is exactly like the one I bought the other day at Family Dollar for $30, put it together last night and going to try it out today, it is pretty flimsy, but hopefully will last a season or two
For some reason I'm having an extremely hard time getting the part of the bottom great on. It keeps coming out of the two holes. Looking for assembly on TH-cam but can't find it.
Just bought this same grill. Didn't waste my money on charcoal. I split down some oak firewood and built a bed of coals and this little grill did great! I cooked chicken legs, pork steaks, and sausage.
Nothing wrong with using what works. A few years ago, I wanted to try grilling, so I just bought a cheap $35 dollar grill Menards. I didn't want to break the bank on a hobby I might not like. Let me tell you, that thing was flimsy. It was so light weight, it felt like a toy. Like a strong breeze would carry it away. But it worked. I learned enough by using it to know I wanted to continue, so I upgraded to something nicer and gave the old one away for free. And to put it mildly, this Dollar General model looks WAY better than that Menard's one I had.
Awesome way of showing that a bbq doesn’t need to cost a lot for making a great meal. Thanks for sharing and keep on grilling.
Thanks! That cheap $25 grill may only last a few years, but it worked good.
@@starsstripes6024 you get what you pay for. A few years of usage is still great. And then there might even be a good excuse to upgrade.
Just purchased the 15 dollar kettle grill from DG and I've used it twice. So far, I love it!
You can't go wrong for only $15.
Yeah you can make sure you watch it cook so you don't start a fire those things are DANGEROUSLY thin!!!
@@theuglytruth4303 You can just as easily start a fire with the most expensive and well built grill on the market.
You can use about any charcoal for hotdogs and hamburgers but for leg quarters and thick steaks u need a longer burning coal.
I got this grill as a temporary one until I get a trager or barrel grill. It actually seems like it could last a white and does the job pretty decently but the only thing is the air flow sucks in it cause the air vents are too high to affect the charcoal burn. The charcoals need to be blown on after a while so they don't go iutm. I'm gonna drill a few holes in the bottom and see if that helps
Thanks for the tip about burning off prior!😊
Thank you for the feedback. Greatly appreciated.
It looks like it has better airflow and performs better than the $18 grill they sell at Walmart.
Use caution when using these cheap grills. I had one not sure what brand but the poor quality paint they had as a coating catches on fire. Webers I believe must be some type of coating maybe ceramic? Whatever it is does not catch fire and even won’t coals right up against the side does not phase it.
Also lids that don’t remove or at least tilt all the way back are more likely to burn if the flames hit it when lighting the charcoal. Some lids only tilt about 45° causing the flames to lick the bottom of the lid. Mix that with flammable paint and you have a problem especially if it’s on your deck or near your house.
It's made cheap, but we haven't had any issues with it in 2 years of grilling on it. The Webber grills are definitely better.
@@starsstripes6024 you definitely got your moneys worth then. Enjoy!
@starsstripes6024 be safe😢😅!!! That things is a few long grills away from catching on fire if you aren't paying attention your gonna be stomping out hamburgers and coals!!😂😂😂
I have this and are we suppose leave the Lid open to grill? Because wen I closed mines it didn’t grill until I open it up lol and I don’t like match charcol that was mistake I bought it. But yea please let me known
I'm having the same problem😅
Can u help I’m having trouble putting the lid on with the things on the side for some reason it scratched the back as I’m closing it
Weber grill are so good. However cheap grill may be good though
I have one. When I put it together I stripped a few of the screws because the metal is so thin
I call it a talgating grill when you dont want to bring your nice grill to the game good review
does anyone know how to put the lid on with the hinges. I have no idea how to do it
I let mine burn for like 30 mins I kinda wonder if I still had some coating on it. I think I should've burned it a little longer. I wonder how many times you can grill before it falls apart? But for the price it wasn't bad. It was so short I could sit grill and drink my beer, so that was a plus.
thanks, grills in short supply in my area and this one is available
this one is exactly like the one I bought the other day at Family Dollar for $30, put it together last night and going to try it out today, it is pretty flimsy, but hopefully will last a season or two
We have been using this grill for 2 years now. Last weekend we grilled burgers and brats on it. It's made cheap, but works good.
At that price you can afford to get a brand new one every year if you want to.
Bought the same one today, and I'm going to try spare ribs and chicken leg quarters. Thanks for the solid review.
Thanks! We have been using this grill for a year now. It gets the job done.
I stole one of these from my deaf neighbor bout 4 years ago. I take it to music festivals. We beat the shit outta that thing
Bruh 😂
For some reason I'm having an extremely hard time getting the part of the bottom great on. It keeps coming out of the two holes. Looking for assembly on TH-cam but can't find it.
It might be upside down. Ours was. We had to take the tires off and flip it over.
Just bought this same grill. Didn't waste my money on charcoal. I split down some oak firewood and built a bed of coals and this little grill did great! I cooked chicken legs, pork steaks, and sausage.
Natural wood is the best.
Ty bro
Of course you don’t show how to put it together
Th😊ank you
Where do you use the second tray at?
The charcoal sits on the bottom tray.
How did you put it together
Feet only no hands
I almost thought he was
Tickle from moonshiners😂
Interesting comparison 🤣
Hey,well done IJust brought this same one I help everything goes well soon to cook on
Thanks! I've used this grill a few times since making this video. It's cheaper made, but works good.
Cool. Ty
good luck finding one that isnt smashed to bits, and finding a store that doesnt tell you that you have to accept that they are all that way.
Lmfao true, mine was smashed when I pulled it out of the package. Still a decent deal for 25 dollars though
How to put it together?
I've been asked that a few times. I wish that I would have shown how to assemble in this video. 😥
it's 25.00
It was $25 when I bought it last year and we are still using this grill.
This is the link for my just over 2 year review for this grill. 7-2-23 th-cam.com/video/LtTL0Rm13hU/w-d-xo.html
For 25 a MAN can make it work. Redesign if necessary.