Coleman 9949-750 Road Trip Grill LXE (Red)

I LOVE my grill. I also recommend that you get the griddle attachment it is so great and is non-stick. It is so easy to take camping. I really don't need to bring any pans camping anymore with the griddle attachment.

There are 2 pieces in the gas tube that goes from flame control knob to burner. The section that goes from control knob to burner tube is smaller and should be INSIDE of burner tube to ensure steady, complete gas flow. When I first started my grill,, I could not keep the flame going and it was a very low flame. I disassmebled the grill to look at the controls and gas feed tubes. There was a 1/2 inch gap between the tubes on BOTH burners.. Obviously a factory assembly flaw and, needless to say, a severe safety issue. For the price Coleman is asking, perhaps they should get their Chinese Quality Control folks on this immediately!

Great Grill. Took minutes to assemble out of the box (wheels and quick insert handle) and was grilling within a half hour after delivery (Free shipping was a great bargain). After reading several reviews before purchasing, lined area beneath grill grates and drip box with foil (took minutes). Grilled chicken breast less than 10 minutes on low. Clean up a snap by removing the foil and currently cleaning removable grill gates in dishwasher. Rolled compact folded grill into garage ready for next grilling..probably tomorrow. Previously owned a large Charbroil Grill which stayed outside on deck for 15 years. Became a space taker on the deck when not in use. Ease of cleanup compared to old grill and having it not visible on my deck when not in use makes it a best buy for this owner.

I love this grill! Being an Ohio state buckeyes fan I was drawn to the red color for tailgating but its way more than just an attractive portable grill. It lights easily and heats up quickly. I also found that you can close the lid despite what the directions say to really cook thick burgers etc. without any issues. Overall this is a great item with lots of grilling space and I use it all the time.

I write this review after having cooked one meal on the grill; I will update it again after I have more experience.

One of the factors in my choosing this grill was its presumed ease of setup (the size, style, and generally positive reviews were other factors). I liked seeing reviews that said that people had it working within ten minutes out of the box. That wasn't quite the case for me. It was a bit harder to put together than I'd expected, but ultimately I managed.

The wheels weren't so bad to put on, although the instructions did NOT say which side to have turned outwards, so I ended up putting them on backwards. I only discovered this when I went to put on the wheel covers. The handle was easy to put on, and the grates, and even the propane tank--although at first I didn't screw the tank on tightly enough, I guess, since it didn't work at first try. Also the instructions say to check that the burners are properly positioned, and to do so, you need to unscrew about 10 screws that have been tightly put on to remove the grill top. I am unable to unscrew the cover to check that the burners are properly positioned--the screws are just on too tightly! The burners are working ok now, but I worry about this a bit for the future--you're supposed to clean out the grill connections underneath every year after bringing it out of storage, since spiders like to make nests in the tubes and that could be a hazard. I imagine I'll have to use an electric screwdriver to get the screws off--no way can I do it by hand.

Once I finally got the grill assembled and working, it was indeed easy to use. I found that I had to hit the ignition button several times before the grill lit (either that, or perhaps there is a delay longer than I expected between pressing the button and the grill igniting). So far clean up has been easy; I am planning however, as several of the other reviews advise, to line the grill bottom with aluminum foil to make cleanup even easier.

I'm looking forward to many meals in my "outdoor kitchen" this summer!