WeberJumbo Joe Charcoal Grill 18 Inch Black

This is a very spacious and nice grill. I was shocked at how large it is , expecting to have one I can only assume is the size of the smoky joe. I was able to cook an entire rack of ribs and two steaks with plenty of room. Later I put an aluminum tin filled veggies and the lid closed with absolutely no problem . The kettle style is not only useful for things like tins in the grill but It is really nice looking. This grill works well even if you don’t have a table. I cooked on the ground. I wish the arm for holding the lid had a better way to be tucked away when not in use because I’ve been scratched by it trying to move it around a few times. It is a very durable grill. It has a free warranty for 10 years. I had an issue with my lid that was very minor and noticed it the first day. Rather than return my purchase I contacted customer service and Weber has already mailed me out a new one. They are amazing and nice! If you are looking for portability, the ability to grill for a group, and a nice looking grill, this is your grill. The enamel process that they used for the finish is not like cheap paint on other grills. The finish does not peel or have any issues when heated. I just wish it had a carrying bag like the Smoky Joe. Currently there isn’t one large enough for this big boy.

Fantastic grill for travel or at home. I bought this specifically for camping & vacation, but now it's the most used grill in my collection. I've grilled veggies, burgers, pork chops, london broil, brats and chicken. Set up properly, it's also suitable for higher-temp smoking (mine seems to like to run about 275 with both vents about 1/4 open; any less than that puts out the fire). I've done a couple chuck roasts and ribs in this thing and all came out great. It's also wonderfully fuel-efficient. A 6 hour chuck roast cook used a total of 50 briquettes (standard Kingsford; loaded 25 into a Weber char-basket, put 5 lit on top, then add 5 more about every 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours).If you don't already have them, I strongly recommend getting a set of the Weber char-baskets (I only ever use one in this, but you can't buy them as singles). They fit perfecty under the grate and keep the coals together to get the maximum burn time out of them; it's also very easy to shake the ash off by just jiggling the basket. Also, if you'll be doing longer cooks, the Weber hinged grate could come in handy for adding coals. So far, I've gotten by with just sliding them through the handle area or lifting the grate slightly.My only complaint is the height of it. It's a little too short to leave on the patio, and placing it on most normal-height tables makes it a bit too tall. The Weber table sold specifically for this is more expensive than the grill and doesn't seem all that sturdy. For now, I went to the local W-mart and got a "camp table" (half of the top is wire mesh, meant for holding camp stoves and grills) that is height-adjustable. It works OK, but at some point I'm going to build a table/cart so I can keep it at just the right height.

Great product. Easy to assemble and fun to use. Charcoal beats propane for flavor and consistency every time.

It's pricey but worth it! It's a good size not too small and not too big, grills food fast. Also fyi, the bottom of the grill you have to slightly open it up so there's airflow otherwise your charcoal won't get hot enough (I never knew this lol). And the best part is how easily portable it is! We brought it to the park all summer long, you simply lift it into your trunk and it's not big in the way or bothersome at all. The lid can fit snuggly under the handle making it sturdy to carry. I like that it's low so you can literally sit on your lawn chair while flipping your meat lol. As always, you can't go wrong with this brand.

This review pertains to the Weber Jumbo Joe 18" charcoal grill. It is your basic unit, not intended for grill connoisseurs who want features like the ability to raise and lower the grill. I have not cooked on it yet but I think it will perform well, since what is important is a tight design and good/easy ventilation options, which this unit has. The unit appears to be well made, heavy duty enough but not too heavy, since it is intended to be portable. Everything fits together as it should. I cringe when I see assembly instructions with pictures but no verbiage, but these instructions (pictures only) were well done and fairly easy to follow. A couple of reviewers criticized the arm that holds the handle out of the way plus allows you to slide the lid to one side of the grill while you check your food (rather than having to find someplace to set the lid down), but I think this feature works very well so far (again, having not grilled yet). Another reviewer said the handle gets too hot while grilling...I hope that isn't the case but we will see. I suppose I'll use a hot pad if that happens, not a big deal unless the handle melts, which seems unlikely! So far I am pleased.

I love this grill, especially for the price. The gripe I have is adjusting the vents can burn you when the grill is hot. I ordered some handles that attach to the grill to solve that issue. I also would like a temp gauge. Other than that, it’s awesome. I like that you can rotate the grate while cooking, I do that every time I open the lid if I’m direct grilling to even out the cook. It’s typical Weber build quality, for those that don’t know, that’s excellent. I think you could leave it in the weather for years with no issues. I love that the lid will sit on the holder when you open it, so you don’t have to find a place to set it down when it’s hot, and you don’t get it dirty while cooking. I also love that you can lock the lid down to carry the grill while it’s hot. It is overall a fantastic grill for camping or quick smaller cooks.