Weber 40020 Smokey Joe Gold Charcoal Grill

For a small grill, the Smokey Joe can capably handle burgers or steaks for two, plus corn on the cob. Cooking for more than two would be a challenge, though. Well constructed and easy to use.

I've used this grill twice now and what a total waste of time. I totally agree with the person who said the coals keep going out because there is no air flow under the coals. The food stops cooking and you have to relight the coals. I just saw one by Char-Broil at Lowe's for $30 that I plan on buying after work. That grill has a venting system (not just a louver) positioned in a separate cavity under the grill that draws air from the sides of the cavity and then up towards the charcoal.

The Beautiful Pacific Northwest
This is the perfect charcoal grill for taking on a trip. We recently took an RV trip with friends throughout Oregon/Idaho/Washington. This little grill was perfect for an end of the day BBQ of steaks, chicken, or ribs. The close up and lock handle is perfect for packing it back in the RV. The side and top vents are designed for keeping the coals going and the lack of bottom vents is a PLUS because the ashes stay in the grill, not in your RV storage compartment.

This one exceeded my expectations and allowed us to cook in the outdoors. Thanks Weber!

In '78 or'79 I bought a Weber "sloppy joe" coal burning barbeque.
It costed over $40.00 back then. It is similar to you "smoking joe" but no clamping handle on top

It's still a favorite of mine, but the name is worn off the handle, and some enamel is missing.

Love that old barbeque.

When I first moved into my apartment with a small balcony I wanted a little bar-b-que. I went to a large store and bought a brand X never-heard-of-it-before bar-b-que. The silver finish disappeared before the coals finished burning off the starter fluid.

I took it back and got this Weber. I LOVE it. It cooks great. Steaks for two, burgers for four, chicken drumsticks for up to six (depending on how hungry you are).

It seems to cook pretty evenly, without hotspots other than right in the center of the grill, and if you are only cooking one piece of meat, the center is fine.

I have to agree that it would be nice if there was an ash dump, but here's a thought--your BBQ is small--WAIT UNTIL IT COOLS, take out the grill, hold the grill over your dumpster, turn the grill upside down. All done!

*****Final Thoughts*****
This is a great grill, and it cooks well, but don't plan on feeding the 5,000 because its just a little guy. Despite negative reviews regarding convection, this grill cooks very well, and evenly. I have to agree on the ash emptying level, but I think it's easy to deal with.