Char-Griller® Dual-Function 2-Burner 24,000 BTU Propane Gas and Charcoal Combination Grill and Smoker with 870 Cooking Square Inches in Black, Model E5030

I love this BBQ. It is awesome. Now building this suckered took some time but was straight forward and not overly complicated.If I want to take my time I cook on the charcoal side if I'm in a hurry I use the propane side. I've cooked so many meals on it and they've all turned out great. I have one of those green egg deals and it sucks I hate it. I have a stick burner off set smoker and while I love it I don't always have all day to baby sit it. This grill has been absolutely perfect. I 100% recommend it if you don't need a ton of space to cook on (it's just my wife and I typically) and want some flexibility in how much prep time you need.

So far, an excellent grill. I saw all the YouTube videos on this grill and ordered it on Amazon. It is a challenge to assemble but it you can read directions, take your time, and look at the box picture, you can get it up together.One guy on YouTube said his was over 13 years old. The ones I buy at Lowe's for 400-600 last only a couple of year...

Bought it for the convenience of propane but also love the flavor of smoke. But honestly the simplicity of just having more room to cook and BBQ makes it so enjoyable.

Starting with cons.Had an issue with the gas tank holder. If you note in the pictures that have the gas tank the valve has to be angled toward the connection because the hose is not long enough to reach if the valve is positioned straight away. I got my tank from home Depot and it was an AmeriGas tank. The flange on this tank will not allow it to be angled and so I'm having to sit the tank on the ground for now. I hope to remedy this by buying a propane tank gauge that should extend the valve 3 or 4 in and hopefully allow it to then hang on the grillI am moderately handy and it took me 3 hours without a break to assemble. I will rate the directions a seven or eight out of 10. Determining the correct positioning of a couple of the brackets was a challenge.It just seems like a missed opportunity not to have some storage underneath the grill. I intend to Construct something to store charcoal and other items.Just had it a short time but the first occasion that I used it I was able to take advantage of both the charcoal and the gas options. Was cooking burgers on one side and a side dish called for roasted red peppers and I was able to erase them on the gas side.Obviously do not know about long-term durability, but it feels sturdy and appears built for the long-term.

I've had this grill for a little over a month, and have been using it quite a bit. I'm very pleased. I'm a pretty good handyman, and assembly is a bit challenging, mainly because of the size and weight of the parts. This is a HEAVY grill. Shipping weight is approximately 125 pounds, and that doesn't include a propane tank. All of the main components are sheet metal rather than castings, but it is very heavy gauge. There is nothing about this grill that looks or feels flimsy. The finish appears to be matte powder coat, and is high quality and looks like it should be very durable. It was well packaged and arrived with no damage. The temperature is a bit difficult to regulate on both the gas and charcoal sides. I've found that one gas burner lit and set to its lowest setting gives you a steady temp of about 300 degrees. Both burners on low gives a temp of about 350-375 degrees. You could easily get it up to 500 degrees with both burners on high. The charcoal side is another story. It's almost impossible to keep it below 400 degrees, however I have cooked a range of different meats from shrimp to chicken pieces, to chicken halves, to ribeye steaks, and have been totally happy with the results. You just have to keep a close eye on it. If you completely shut off the air vent the temperature will gradually drop. Leaving the vent closed will eventually snuff out the fire. I only use good quality lump charcoal (no briquets with their binders, additives, and sometimes even coal, believe it or not... YUCK), and there's always a fair amount of unburned charcoal left to give me a start for the next time I use it. I've been using the grill 2-3 times per week and I'm still on my first 20 pound bag of charcoal. I've had several different grills over the years, from one of the cheap square charcoal grills, and several gas grills from a really cheap, basic grill, to a heavy cast pedestal grill, and most recently a KitchenAid all stainless grill that cost just about the same as this one 15 years ago. This Char-Griller grill easily beats all of them in quality and sturdiness. Definitely buy the custom cover if you're going to keep the grill outside. It's very well made and is well worth the price. It even has a section that expands out to cover the accessory smoker box if you decide to add one.