Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted May 30, 2013 Definately going old school - we have a gas grill we use all the time but wanted a charcoal grill also - after looking at a lot of them - ordered one of these - will take 2 weeks before shipment but think it will last a little while! anyone else have the heavy duty version? I figure buy it once and done.www.pilotrock.com/park_grills/premier_series.htm 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted May 30, 2013 I'd say that could end up being an heirloom piece. Put themselves out of business cause you'll never need to buy another 1. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted May 30, 2013 I hope so - it is • All-welded firebox and grate construction. No rivets or bolts. Grill firebox is fabricated from 3/16" thick (7 ga.) steel. Cooking grate is constructed using 5/8" dia. perimeter and handlebars and 1/2" dia. center bars. All grate bars are welded on both sides. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted May 30, 2013 I looked at it and thought about what it would take with my mig welder and material and decided it would be twice as much to try and make one myself. That thing is a tank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted May 30, 2013 That's a nice onev.. I like my weber grills they always have been good to my parents and I. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted May 30, 2013 we used to have a couple of webers growing up - I like the idea of this one cement in the pole - it swivels and will go in the landscape rocks off a brick walk leading off the patio - out of the way but there when we need it and it won't be rusting out like our gas grills do on a regular basis. We will always have a gas one also but like the taste from the charcoal when we take the time. I figure this one will be set it and forget it for a lot of years to come Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted May 30, 2013 There is o flavor like a charcoal grill. Memorial Day between the rain drops I grilled some johnsonville brats and hamburgers and they tasted great. I always felt cooking on a gas grill is like cooking inside. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted May 30, 2013 true to an extent on the gas - biggest thing is don't clean them like new every time - you need that "stuff" to give it flavor Still love the charcoal though and cooking over wood fires - someday I will add a heavy grate to our burn pit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted May 30, 2013 That's added flavor on the charcoal grill too. People' are like I clean it that old stuff is going to make you sick...I'm Still here and feel great. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted May 30, 2013 I love my Traeger smoker. Smokes, Grills and even Bakes. http://www.traegergrills.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted May 30, 2013 I love my Traeger smoker. Smokes, Grills and even Bakes.http://www.traegergrills.com/ I have looked at those and that style for a long time also - it was a tough decision - finally just threw a dart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted May 30, 2013 LOL,, does it come with the remote control to make all those parts move like in the 2nd picture on the site? Ha, ha... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted May 30, 2013 No - it is pure old school like you might have used in state and national parks since we were kids. Just plain heavy duty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted May 30, 2013 Ha, ha, just kidding.. we have the same or similar at our town park..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperman 719 Posted May 30, 2013 This is how we roll in Texas.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted May 30, 2013 Got a smoker too Lu's the weber.a slow smoke cooked steak or roast mmmmmm nothing like it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smokeybearfan 87 Posted May 30, 2013 I have one of those grills it is at least 28 years old. It is as sturdy now as it was when it was set in the ground. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted May 30, 2013 Party at Dakota's when he gets the new grill up and going. Bring nothing but your hunger . lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted May 30, 2013 Notice how he liked my post and didnt say no. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZ SKEETER 4,709 Posted May 30, 2013 Notice how he liked my post and didnt say no. lol I'm closer than you are to him... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted May 30, 2013 and skeeter has friends with shrooms! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted May 30, 2013 lol nice nothing better than shrooms.... Wait what? Anywho still I would get there for a good ole BBQ with other forum members. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted May 30, 2013 - will be late july before the bbq - graduation, trip then graduation party when we get back - going to be very busy for about 6 weeks.they are killing the morels in wisconsin - you should be out there looking! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpaperman 719 Posted May 30, 2013 Banner John, party of one.... your panini is ready Share this post Link to post Share on other sites