Specification
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #4779 in Lawn & Patio
- Color: Black
- Brand: Char-Broil
- Model: 12401734
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 13.60" h x
15.00" w x
23.70" l,
Features
- Road worthy and built to travel easy
- Cast aluminum firebox and lid with dual stainless steel latches and temp gauge
- High-impact frame with legs and carry handles
- No flare-up TRU-Infrared cooking system
- 200 sq. in. stainless steel grilling grate
Product Description
The Char-Broil TRU-Infrared Grill2Go X200 Portable Gas Grill is the rugged, go-anywhere grill that prevents flare-ups and cooks anything. A roadworthy powerhouse with rugged construction and latching lid that doesn't mind getting tossed around, this traveling grill will cook your food to perfection. Its high-impact frame with legs and carry handles makes it easy to take with you, while a 200 square inch stainless steel cooking grate makes this grill perfect for tailgating or road trips.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
Good first impression
By John Douglass Hibbard
I have been using a different grill that is "portable", and thought I would give the Char-Broil Grill2Go a shot. Here are my first impressions:1. The portability of the grill is nice. To clarify on the description, it is definitely a table-top grill. Or you could put it on the ground, but that's not wise. The heat does, according to natural habits, rise. It rises enough that the grill can sit on a wooden table without the table getting too hot. I would recommend something metal, just in case, but it will work on an average picnic table.2. Gas usage: one propane cylinder kept the Grill2Go running for a little over an hour and a half. That's better than my other gas grill.3. Cooking surface: the claim of flare-up reduction appears valid. There were obvious flames under the cooking surface, but since it's essentially a closed-off surface, no flame-burnt sections from it.4. Not-so-good: you expect to assemble a little bit. However, you also expect idiot-proof directions. There were a couple of parts that needed to be put in place, and it was pretty obvious where they went. The instructions did not, however, show the assembly steps.5. Burgers cooked well, steak cooked medium, and chicken cooked nicely done. All within the above mentioned hour-and-a-half, which also covered the recommended burn-in time.6. Grease that drips down, what little of it there is, is easily cleaned up.7. Grill feels solid and durable, I have no concerns about stacking it in the back of the van.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Nothing Special
By Quality Man
Although I own over 10 gills, this is my first infrared grill, and I look forward to further testing of this grill in the coming months. For my current tests, I grilled hamburgers, brats, steak, jalapeno poppers (wrapped in bacon), and finally some chicken thighs. Although flare ups were reduced due to the design of the grates, flare ups certainly not eliminated with meats that have high fat (i.e., brats, bacon, and 80/20 hamburger). Part of the flare ups that I experience, though, might have been due to me having the heat set too high as I was learning the traits of this grill.For this review, I will be comparing the Char-Broil infrared to Weber's Q series gas grills. Let's dive right in to my PROs/CONs...PROS====+ 98% pre-assembled (no tools required for remaining parts)+ External temperature gauge+ No battery needed for ignition button (but I have had these types of buttons degrade over time)+ Convenient side handles+ Quality, solid constructionCONS====- Front handle not deep enough (fingers can touch hot metal if fully gripping handle)- No side trays (Weber's side trays nicely folds into the grill when not in use)- Using too much gas OR leaking gas?- Requires cleaning after each use and is harder to clean than competition- No stand or cart option to available to buyAfter opening the box, I was happy to see the grill mostly pre-assembled. The only real gripe during assembly is that the manual does not show how to install the vaporizer bar which other reviewers have also complained about. I'll also add that the manual doesn't talk much about the grease pan, and I found it a tad tricky to remove. Thankfully I am used to grills so I had a good idea how to install and use these two items.The company claims that food grilled on an infrared will be juicier. A good test for this claim would be to grill two pieces of meat from the same animal -- one on the infrared and the other no a non-infrared. I have not yet tried this experiment, but I will say that I didn't notice any major difference in juiciness in the items I grilled on the Char-Broil. The company also claims the grill has even heat, but this is not a huge selling point for me as most modern, small grills at this price range do a good enough job in this department plus I keep an eye on my food and rotate as necessary.If you've ever used the Weber Q series grills, especially the newer models, it becomes clear that this grill despite its infrared technology struggles to compete. Based on the other reviews that give the Char-Broil 4-5 stars, you can see that I am truly in the minority here so read on to see if you think like me.The number one knock on this grill is that it is high maintenance. Due to the design of these grill grates, they do not allow stuck-on-food (which often becomes charcoal-like substance) is unable to fall through. This means that often you'll have to remove the grate and use their special cleaning tool after each grilling. With traditional grates, you can pre-heat your grill and nearly incinerate the gunk followed by some nice wire-brush scrubbing. Those ashes and coal flakes fall down into the grill out of the way so that you only have to do a deep cleaning 1-2 times per year.Opposite of the product's claims, I suspect that the grill uses more gas its competition. However this could have been due to a leaky valve or even a leaky can. I am now unscrewing the gas cans in-between usages to test if my shutoff valve is indeed the culprit, but I went through two cans unusually fast. I do pre-heat my grill until it hits about 600F so bear that in mind.Finally, two other deficiencies of this grill is that there are no side trays nor is there an option to get a stand/cart. You'll quickly discover that without a side tray that you won't have a conveniently close spot to place a plate, for example. And where are you going to set this grill? You can put it on concrete but who wants to squat down that far. So you'll likely have to build a stand for this maybe out of bricks or figure something else out. By the way, do not put this grill on wood unless you get a grill mat/pad.Don't get me wrong -- this grill has many things going for it. But I've been spoiled by Weber's Q series and would take all the features it has to offer even if that means giving up infrared.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.A tough, effecient little portable grill
By Timothy B. Riley
I love small grills. I have, over the years, owned quite a few of them. First I had a Weber Smokey Joe, then a Weber Q 100, which I replaced with a Weber Q 200 when somebody decided that they were more worthy of my Q100 than I was. Recently I purchased a Napoleon infrared portable grill and I am pretty happy with it even though it cooks REALLY hot. When I got a chance to try out the Char-Broil TRU Infrared I thought that I would give it a shot since I can never have too many little grills. In the end I am glad that I did.Comparing the Char-Broil to my other grills is a little complicated as each has their own niche. The Grill2Go cooks a lot more like the charcoal powered Smokey Joe. The heat radiates from the central diffuser rather than from a ring of burners like the Weber Q grills. The Char-Broil is, by far, the most rugged and portable of all the grills that I have owned. There are two latches that keep the grill safely locked when transporting it. The finish is also very tough and less likely to be marred than the stainless steel Napoleon.I am a little confused with this grills description as "Tru Infrared." While I understand that the heat radiates from the diffuser plate rather than from heated air, as with the Weber Baby Q series, it is nothing like the Napoleon which uses a ceramic block to cook the food. The Napoleon is much more like what I think of as an infrared grill. It sears a steak in seconds and heats up much hotter than the Char-Broil. However, the Char-Broil cooks much more like a conventional grill, making it easier for me to use. I like that it has a thermometer on the lid and although I question it's accuracy it's still helpful. This is a great little grill for tailgating and picnics. For the price I think that it can't be beat.UPDATE 06/11/2013 I wanted a cover for my grill and could not find one made for it by Char-Broil so I purchased a Weber Vinyl Cover for Q-100 and it fits perfectly. I also attached the grill to a 20 lb. tank using the same Adapter Hose that I used with my Weber Q-200 and it fits like it was made for it.
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