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Old 11-08-2018, 07:55 AM   #41
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I'm still using the Char-Griller Akorn Jr. Still have the TT grill with gas a backup or other things. The Akorn Jr. can reach 700 degrees np if needed, can also slow cook BBQ all day np. I still need the Blackstone Table Top Grill - 17 Inch for breakfast food. Another nice about the Akorn Jr it fits in the slide out tray in the cargo area on the Raptor 425TS. Clean up is easy the next morning, it has a drop pan that disconnects to dump ashes. Parts are also easy to find... JB
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Old 11-08-2018, 12:42 PM   #42
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Update: I fiddled with the 2200 today dismantling everything and putting it back together. Didn't really see anything but it did seem to run a bit hotter when it was all back together this time. Guess I'll try cooking on it tomorrow (tonight is Cedar Key clams, stone crab and oysters). If it won't work tomorrow I'll get something else and give the 2200 away when we get to our regular little park in December. Hoping for the best....
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Old 11-08-2018, 12:59 PM   #43
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Hi Danny,

I have never had any issues grilling steaks, burgers, chicken, sausage, etc on my 2200Q.

I do not grill with the griddle on though, wonder if that makes a difference?

The only time I put the griddle on is for breakfast; bacon, eggs, pancakes, etc.

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Old 11-08-2018, 02:20 PM   #44
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Hi Danny,

I have never had any issues grilling steaks, burgers, chicken, sausage, etc on my 2200Q.

I do not grill with the griddle on though, wonder if that makes a difference?

The only time I put the griddle on is for breakfast; bacon, eggs, pancakes, etc.

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Thanks Brian. I'm hoping all is well tomorrow when I put it to use. I had the griddle on because my first job with it was to try to season it. It was pretty rough and looked like seasoning it a bit would help it with not sticking. I had it on the fire for almost 2 hours and it just barely smoked....once (with oil on it). Maybe tomorrow will be much better.
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Old 11-08-2018, 09:54 PM   #45
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Sourdough, I think I would try it with a 20lb propane bottle, instead of the little bottles. I found a difference on our Coleman grille.
We just got a Blackstone Tailgater griddle/grille. We haven't cooked on it yet, but both the grille and griddle got plenty hot to season them.
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Old 11-09-2018, 08:36 AM   #46
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Sourdough, I think I would try it with a 20lb propane bottle, instead of the little bottles. I found a difference on our Coleman grille.
We just got a Blackstone Tailgater griddle/grille. We haven't cooked on it yet, but both the grille and griddle got plenty hot to season them.

Thanks Douglas. If it doesn't work that is what I'll probably do. I didn't bring any midsize propane tanks and I have the low pressure quick connect on the trailer but doubt it would be any better + don't think I brought my hose for that either.
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Old 11-09-2018, 10:15 AM   #47
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We have the q1200 and it's worked fantastic?? I removed the factory regulator and hook it to the RV propane outlet. However even when I tried the small bottles it worked great. Steaks, chops, bacon. In fact I usually only use the 50% setting as it's plenty hot enough?
As someone else said maybe something is wrong with the orifice or regulator?
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Old 11-09-2018, 10:17 AM   #48
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Hmm did a bit of research and came up with this from the Weber site.
https://www.weber.com/US/en/blog/bur...ber-29909.html
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Old 11-09-2018, 11:08 AM   #49
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Sourdough, I have the Weber Q and use the grill mats such as the ones in the link. I cut them to cover just 1/2 of the grill area otherwise it won't heat properly. That baby gets pretty hot and I grill steaks on it all the time. The mats are great because they clean up easily. I even cooked eggs on them.

https://www.amazon.com/Aoocan-Grill-...ill+pads&psc=1
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Old 11-09-2018, 07:51 PM   #50
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Thanks all for all the help and ideas. I finally grilled this evening and things turned out much better than I expected. Cooked a 1 1/4" ribeye (large-we split) and some nice smoked sausage from TX. Heated up and cooked well. I was worried that the heat just wouldn't stay up trying to grill the steak but it did OK and it turned out just like I like it. Sausages will go into gumbo and beans and rice tomorrow. Have no idea what made it just not do anything when I first fired it up....seems to be much better now and I hope it stays that way.
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Old 11-10-2018, 10:29 AM   #51
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This is what I have been using for the last 2 few years camping.
https://www.traegergrills.com/shop/g...g-pellet-grill
this thing works just like the bigger pellet grills but is easy to carry around. Has a carrying cover with handles. Stores nice in the pass through storage and will smoke your meat or you can grill a steak at 500 degrees. I use a plastic 4 foot table from costco and have not had any heat issues with melting. Amazing little unit
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Old 11-10-2018, 11:15 AM   #52
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Couldn't agree with you more Russell about the Treager,Fantastic little unit and they have a great warranty, I carry the pellets in a 5gal bucket and works great.
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Old 11-10-2018, 11:52 AM   #53
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Chris P.. if you have a newer traeger (2012 models and newer) if you look at the controller, to the left of the digital temp read out you will see a small little black rubber plug. if you pull that out and have a paper clip you insert the paper clip end into that hole and there is a small button inside there. If your ever smoking jerky or salmon or a brisket you are going to want to change what they call the P setting in the winter. the traegers come stock at p-2. in the winter time (anything below 50 degrees) i will change it to P-0 which is turning the auger on every 45seconds vs the stock setting at every 65 seconds. dont know if you ever use your traeger for smoking meats but i do and they always come out amazing..
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Old 11-10-2018, 01:06 PM   #54
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I will check that out ! I do use it to smoke, Love the treager great size for camping, I have a big green egg,Weber gas grill and recently got a Green mountain grills pellet grill.
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2200 Update

Not wanting to wear this out but I'm thinking the Q series may just not meet my expectations. Did a ribeye a couple of days ago and seemed the 2200 was going to be OK. Tried hamburgers tonite (4 med/large patties). It seems like the Q is more of a "slow cooker" of meats instead of a "grill". I did get the burgers off in about 20 minutes but that just isn't right for a grill. I have lots of grills of various kinds but 20 minutes to cook a 1/3-1/2 lb. pattie is just not right. It won't get over 400 and if you open the lid it hits 150 then takes 5+ minutes to get back to 400.

Don't know that there is a need for response. I just wanted to make the update. I had great hopes for a new "Weber Q grill". I am greatly disappointed. It doesn't have flare ups, but I guess you wouldn't if it never gets to "grilling" temps. I will give it one more shot whenever I have time to mess with it. Looks to me like this is a $400+ mistake (cart + accessories) that I need to give to someone that has more patience, or does not have the expectations, that I have.
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Old 11-11-2018, 06:01 PM   #56
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Sounds like you really should step up to the pellet grill,No more fussing with propane or trying to drill out orifices which was scary to here.
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Sounds like you really should step up to the pellet grill,No more fussing with propane or trying to drill out orifices which was scary to here.
Looked at the video of the Traeger pellet grill (camping). I'm not sure that it is a great "grill" for steaks etc. Smoker? Probably. Getting hot grill marks on a steak or burger and turning them out in a timely manner? I'm afraid it would be just like the Q I just bought - a slow cooker.
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