Honest Review of The LoCo 22” Smart Temp Precision Kettle Grill / Is It Worth $400?

Let’s do a in depth look into The all new LoCo 22” Smart Temp Precision Kettle! #loco
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[@PoorGuyOutdoor]

Love your channel Tom. I never comment though. My bad. I was looking at these at Home Depot a couple of days ago. They had them for 199.00 already assembled. Of course I had to look to you for information. I’m not sold on it. Thank you sir.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching and Supporting! I not sold on it either

[@StitchJones]

Thank you for the review and being letting us know your thoughts and showing it in action. Appreciated.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching!

[@alielebaev4003]

Thanks for sharing, Tom 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@W_T.F]

Thank you. I was tempted by this grill but I'm so glad I went with the SnS Kettle and Billows fan now.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@chadwilson6550]

Thanks for the review

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching Chad!

[@tom535]

Thanks for being honest Tom,, witch you always are.. great information..

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching Tom!

[@phillipzminda6571]

Good review, Tom. Glad a got the Venom and installed it on my old Weber 22 in. kettle.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching Phillip!

[@cybresaint]

I clicked like because of the shout out to the Auto Kamado, I love that grill!

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching and liking!

[@Dranomoly]

Very helpful and honest review.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@ChocoTacoMan]

Thank you for buying and reviewing these new grills, Tom, i greatly appreciate it! Any griddles in the future? Maybe the Weber 36"? Thanks for your content and take care!

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! Time will tell…..

[@smokingtarheel3003]

Thanks for the great review, Tom! This needs to be about half that price and it needs to work as advertised.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

I agree! Thanks for Watching!

[@mrupright]

I just saw it at Buc-Ees for $250 and came here to see how the review was. That's about the price of a decent Weber kettle, and this might have a little better features. Doesn't look worth $400 though.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

@mrupright Thanks for watching! Agreed

[@Pudnite]

Lucky for you it’s $200 at bass pro

[@user-ho1yn6ms7y]

Not sure how I missed this video a month ago Tom, but great review! I did just pickup the auto Kamado during a Labor Day sale at HD for $330! I love it! Sure, it’s not perfect compared to a $1000+ Kamado, but it works great! Haven’t even used lump charcoal yet. Been using B&B briquettes and I recently also tried the Jealous Devil briquettes as well. Love them both. Flavor MAYBE a little better with the Jealous Devil. But anyway, I can go 5 cooks in between emptying the ash. Thing is so darn efficient. Don’t mind paying for the better charcoal when you use so little!

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! Appreciate the feedback!

[@peterodriguez2364]

Good review as usual and good recommendation on the auto kamado thats why i got one.. i even did some modifications on it to improve my low n slow cooks but honestly its a GR8 cooker out th gate.. thaks again for your honest review

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks Pete! Appreciate the feedback and support

[@joewarren3n1]

Thanks for the review I sure hope Weber will come out with this

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching Joe! I agree

[@warrenjones376]

Thank you Tom, straight forward candid evaluation done professionally. Ralph Nader and Consumer Reports would haven't done better. Please, continue to look out for our interests!

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate the feedback

[@cameronh5442]

Ralph Nater would be too scared of a bbq pit to touch one

[@user-wf8nv2ok3s]

No way , thanks for the honest review Tom

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching!

[@JRSmith-gb9hz]

Thanks Tom for the review, SnS kettle for that money is hard to match

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching!

[@jimcrookston2776]

Nice review Tom. I saw one of these used near me and was curious. I'll stick with my Weber and will probably buy a billows since I can use it with just about any cooker.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching Jim!

[@charlesbirchfield5066]

I own one and does a great job smoking! I agree get it installed at store. I bought mine out of curiosity ! I buy and sale smokers after using them and was somewhat happy with it while I had it. It did not go thru charcoal quick like it did for you. I have done couple butts on it 8 hours on one basket. Curious if you have cooked on it or have done a review after using it. I actually ended up giving mine to my son in law to teach him how to smoke meat. I think that’s where it shines. If your new to smoking give it a try.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! Appreciate the feedback

[@AdamS-nv5oo]

I wouldn't worry about side gaps. Even webers need a burn in to get a tight seal or strip of lavaseal. But I agree with your other concerns. They make a griddle which I'm also Leary of.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! Agreed!

[@paulh6517]

Thanks Tom. I would go for the Auto Kamado first ( I had the standard Chargriller Kamado, just not enough real estate for me). I would skip the Loco and the Spider Venom. I had the Spider Venom which was sub par so I had to return it. I have the 26" Kettle with one mod which is a great setup for me. I would like to see the Hunsaker air direct review from you for the Weber Kettle. It is sort of a slow and sear with the griddle thrown in at a much cheaper price. That is my only mod. You have to use a disposible water pan under the meat if you want moisture.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching! I’ll check it out, Thanks

[@mikecha1957]

I agree with you, Tom. Not worth it. I love my Auto Kamado. I just wish they had done a better job with the temp probe. Great video, as always, my friend 😎

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching Mike! Agreed

[@annux148]

Great review Tom. I agree with all others in the comments, way too expensive for what it can & can't do well. A standard Weber kettle online runs anywhere from $89 - $130, and then add the Spider Venom for $199, and you've got a great setup that works, and costs less overall. I have a standard Weber Performer with the Spider Venom, and it runs as good as a pellet grill, and holds temps consistently. I guess that's the setup LoCo Grills was trying to copy, but it looks like they didn't execute it well enough. I like the diffuser plate design, but that's about all.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! Appreciate the feedback!

[@johnmanthey2683]

Home Depot has a special buy on it right now for $199. Personally, I'll stick with my Weber Performer with the drop table cart.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching John! Good to know

[@johnmanthey2683]

@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ I tried looking on their Website to see where it is made. No information. I see the ashes must drop through to the ash pan but apparently you need to pull the starter tray. Like I said I'll keep my Performer that has the drop down side table cart. I have yet to use it as a grill. I've done a lot of indirect smoking on it.

[@GiovanniGiorgo]

Good initial review but why not review it again after cooking on it a little bit? How does it do with smoking?

[@mikebird5148]

Weber+Venom>Loco POS........I've been wondering how this grill would perform thanks for the video Tom! I couldn't believe it ran through the charcoal that fast!

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching Mike!

[@markroach69]

Great video as always. I have a side question. What stand/holder are you using for your tablet?

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching Mark! It’s an old one that I got on Amazon years ago. The new iPad doesn’t even fit on it

[@jaybooth4815]

Nice review Tom! Not worth the money and a 3 hour assembly….that’s crazy. Thanks for sharing Tom, very much appreciated. Cheers!

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching Jay!

[@whatfreedom7]

@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQdoes the 3 hour assembly include power tools?

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

@whatfreedom7 yes

[@whatfreedom7]

@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ dang that does take some time. I’m sure with a few beers and leaving some unnecessary hardware out I could cut that time down.

[@user-wi8wx1nu5n]

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[@robertcosgrove1175]

Wish I had watched your review before buying. Gaskets failed the first use, fan won't kick in. Got mine for $299 new at Home Depot, but waiting on a response from the company and may return mine and get something better

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@ericrozan7490]

Could you possibly place a thicker sealant Gasket on that "leaky" ash draw and retest to see if that cures that issue ? and more "constant" Temperatures are maintained ???

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching! Curvature of the metal of the door doesn’t even come close to where it seats on the grill

[@ericrozan7490]

So then it's simply a "design flaw"....that no amount of quality gasket replacement would correct that issue ?

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Correct, it would also need latches on both ends to hold it tight, or just eliminate it altogether

[@AbderrahimHoudache-rc6ht]

👍👍👍👍

[@johnnyboyA76]

Just saw today at my local home depot for $200. Looks like they are trying to get rid of them. Cool idea though

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! Agreed, good idea, poor execution….

[@Jason315NY]

Hey Tom, when you gonna get a Weber Smokey mountain???

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching Jason! It’s on the list

[@TEN32GLOCK]

Interesting grill but the Auto Komado offers much more for a similar price. On sale for $255 its a no brainer. I still love my Weber and SNS kettles. This guy seems like a red headed step child.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! Ok…

[@olyprospecting6419]

Where is the auto kamado on sale for $255 at?

[@TEN32GLOCK]

@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ the grill, not you Tom! 🙂

[@whatfreedom7]

Just saw these at my Home Depot for $299. Not a bad price.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching!

[@TheSaborines]

$249 bassPro..bought it yesterday

[@whatfreedom7]

@@TheSaborines sweet deal.

[@erix956]

No cooking video on this grill?

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! Sorry, no

[@niceyblasters1093]

What do you think about the Vision Komodos that Home Depot sells?

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching! Had one, worked well

[@andrewheinen9185]

@@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ why'd you get rid of it?

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Replaced with the Chargriller auto Kamado

[@cfuzzkennedy]

Wow! Seems like they didn’t do quite enough R&D.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Agreed! Thanks for Watching!

[@odie9551]

I'll Stick to a weber and a spyder grill attachment

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! Me too!

[@michaelpruitt6292]

Where are these manufactured?

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching Michael! China

[@Rbouch]

Well not for my money…..spider grills blower is far superior……it looks nice but a long way to go to make it worth $400!!!

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching Robert! I agree

[@edgeofsins]

In case you haven't bought a grill yet, this grill is on sale for half off at Cabela's. I got it today for $200. I'd say it should definitely be worth the money now

[@frogbg661]

Looks cool but for the money, i feel like i would buy an auto kamabo first.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

As would I! Thanks for Watching

[@BigLewBBQ]

That’s one fancy pants grill. Sorry it’s not working properly.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching Bug Lew!

[@MrScubajsb]

$199 at bass pro today . Worth it at that price?

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! I think it is…

[@tedz.]

I was thinking, wait until the end of the season and get one dirt cheap, but when Tom can't find one positive thing about it, I'm a hard pass at any price.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching Ted! 3 hrs of assembly…. That’s crazy!

[@CatScratch244]

You gotta be a little Loco to buy this LoCo.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching! Lol

[@jackwebb5917]

From what I saw in your review, I wouldn’t buy it. Seems like LOCO had a good CONCEPT, but tried to pack too much into a brand new grill and they had to cut a lot of corners to keep it at a reasonable price point (although I do think $400 is too high). I think that in the process, they missed the mark by trying to outdo Weber with gimmicks that they didn’t test long enough before bringing it to market

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching Jack! I agree!

[@purleybaker]

If it took you three hours I'd likely take five. Thanks for the video.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching! Incredible amount of assembly……

[@user-mm8vp6ii1m]

Como

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching!

[@ilyasbibiche-wi6ee]

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[@robbabcock_]

Interesting but probably not $400 worth of interesting. Thanks!

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching Rob! I agree!

[@bobbykimble6358]

Thanks for the review i'm not buying that thing!

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching Rob! Agreed!

[@ericpetersen8155]

Great review Tom, this is a pass imo as well.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for watching Eric! Agreed

[@russellernst1705]

What do you care? You didn't have to pay for it

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Thanks for Watching! Lol, if you watched you saw that I did pay full price