Coleman Road Trip Grill

We can't say enough good things about the Coleman Road Trip Grill -- we absolutely love everything about it. It's functional, beautiful, easy to use and beyond versatile. This propane grill (Coleman also makes a charcoal version) provides authentic open flame, drip through grilling and a whole lot more. With its mix and match cooking surfaces, it's also a griddle or a regular stovetop. Two separate, fully adjustable heating controls let you do two distinctly different cooking tasks at the same time. Powerful 20,000 BTUs provide hotter, faster cooking - especially in cold weather. All cooking surfaces (and the removable grease drip pan) are non-stick, making for fast clean up -- you can even pop the cooking surfaces into the dishwasher! The large cooking surface (285 sq. inches) makes this a great home BBQ grill, but this cooking machine is meant to travel. It folds up (and sets up) quickly and easily. You can use it on a tabletop or with the included stand, which also includes 2 detachable side shelves for keeping cooking tools, seasonings or whatever close at hand. The lid detaches to accommodate extra-large pots and pans and convenient hooks keep your cooking utensils right at hand. The optional wheeled carrying case lets you pack it up and roll it away. Best of all, it easily fits in any mid-size car trunk (and some small car trunks too). The matchless electronic lighting system is so easy to use, the first time we tried it, we didn't even realize the grill was already on -- it literally took a single push of a button and the grill was instantly lit. The road trip grill operates on 16.4oz. propane cylinders (not included) or is adaptable to for use with a 20 lb. propane tank (purchase of tank hose and tank required). The "official cooking machine of Nascar," this grill does it all -- tailgate parties, camping trips, impromptu picnics or grilling in your back yard or apartment balcony. The shiny enamel finish makes it a sleek thing of beauty. The interchangeable cooking surfaces, portability and exceptional Coleman quality (it comes with a limited Lifetime warranty) make it the ultimate functional outdoor cooking system -- anytime, anyplace. For more information about this grill, or to order, click on www.Coleman.com.

Product Score Card     Ease of Use 10 Functionality 10 Price 10 Design 10 Overall Rating 10     Suggested Retail Price About $179.00

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