Please Recommend Me an Outdoor Gas BBQ Grill

activ8newbs on 13/07/2022 - 17:02

Hi guys
I'm in need of a bbq. Thought now is a good time to purchase one ahead of summer.

I've never owned one before so am keen to get recommendations and reviews. Here is what I suspect I need:

  1. Gas powered. Don't like to fiddle with charcoal and hot spots etc etc
  2. I think I would want a lid for the "oven" effect. Though I think thats not a "must have"
  3. Must come with a cover, or at least, easy to get one for it. I don't expect to use it much. Maybe 5-6 times a year to be honest. Tempareture gauge would be nice?
  4. Hoping for a nice big flat grill section so we can get nice grill marks with multiple zones so we can only heat 1/4 or 1/2 the bbq at a time.
  5. and then also a flame burner on the side for sauces/gravy?

If you think any of these features is redundant, please do suggest.

I wouldn't like to spend a lot because I don't think I'll use it much. Are the "no frills" Bunnings jumbucks any good?

Thanks a lot

Home & Garden Barbeque

Comments

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 13/07/2022 - 17:06
    +8

    Weber Q. Various sizes to suit your preference.

    • brendanm on 13/07/2022 - 17:11

      Only problem with this is no zones. Similar thing with zones would be zeigler and brown. Weber has more even heat distribution though.

      • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 14/07/2022 - 09:27

        Never had the need. The Family Q you can use the central burner and move stuff to the outside edges as required, or just use a cheap roasting pan and rack for basic roasting.

        If you do a lot of long indirect roasting, better off buying a smoker.

        • brendanm on 14/07/2022 - 10:24

          I've found it's a bit of a pain for a couple of things, but manageable. Preferred the Ziggy for two different direct heat zones, buy it was nowhere near as well distributed heat wise.

  • Benoffie on 13/07/2022 - 17:19

    Would also recommend a Weber Q. We just upgraded from a Q to a Family Q. Nothing wrong with the Q, we just have a larger family now. Thing has been with us over 15 years and never missed a beat. And we're terrible at looking after it too.

  • AndyC1 on 13/07/2022 - 17:29

    I would suggest as you have never had one before I would grab a cheapish ($50 to $100) from Gumtree to see if it you will use it allot and learn how to cook on it. After summer you can then if you do not like it or want more/different features buy a way more expensive one $500 to $1000.

    In Sydney you can get free gas BBQ's on gumtree. But you may need a new gas bottle or if it comes with one that is out of date then swap it at Bunnings for a swap and go one that you can then refill in allot of places cheaper than using the swap and go process.

  • hasselbladsnapper on 13/07/2022 - 17:45

    Webber Q …. can retrofit temp gauge for around $15, have found they have burning issues if exposed to strong winds, had to make a baffle for the ends!.

    • JimmyF on 13/07/2022 - 19:44

      Got a link to a kit? I'm assuming you have to drill a hole and it is installed like the factory version?

      • hasselbladsnapper on 15/07/2022 - 10:50
        +1

        Just buy a short spike temp guage from the likes of AliExpress - $8-10 drill the lid and make a pair of silicone washers and fit together - easy and works well.

        The probe length I have is around 50mm, it's important to find the shortest available … they are out there.

        • JimmyF on 15/07/2022 - 10:54

          Excellent, thanks for the details. Off to aliexpress to see what I can find!

  • djkelly69 on 13/07/2022 - 17:55
    +2

    Are the "no frills" Bunnings jumbucks any good?

    Yep, no issues with mine (and use it once a week or so). Reckon it will be fine for your use case, just get the 4 burner with the wok/side thing. I bought a cover for it from Bunnings for maybe $15-20.

  • activ8newbs on 13/07/2022 - 18:48

    Thanks guys. Looking at Weber but I'm not sure about natural gas vs lpg?

    I wish to use the gas bottles from Bunnings! Which is that? Haha

    • SBOB on 13/07/2022 - 19:20
      +3

      LPG

    • JimmyF on 13/07/2022 - 19:48

      but I'm not sure about natural gas vs lpg?

      Natural gas hooks up to your piped 'mains' gas line, while lpg connects to bottled gas.

      So unless you have a gas plug outside, you'll want the lpg version.

      • activ8newbs on 13/07/2022 - 21:08

        Thankyou that helps!

    • AndyC1 on 13/07/2022 - 21:16

      Do you know what a natural gas connector is?

      • activ8newbs on 13/07/2022 - 21:25

        I don't know what a natural gas connector is…

        but I don't have a natural gas line in my backyard so I will stick to LPG

    • PVA on 13/07/2022 - 22:37

      So you didn’t want zones or a side burner. Or a flat grill for say onions eggs what ever, without having to buy expensive Weber extras.

    • Chandler on 15/07/2022 - 13:50

      If the cost bothers you, have a look around online for people selling them. We picked ourselves up a Family Q in decent nick for a decent amount less than retail.

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 14/07/2022 - 00:02

    Loved my Weber baby w for a month, grilled 4 times a week minimum. Over it now. Too much effort

    • Naigrabzo on 10/08/2022 - 11:10
      +1

      Meaning that you paid about $80 per use. Not bad in the grand scheme of things.

      Many pay much for their exercise bikes usually gets used only once.

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 10/08/2022 - 11:15

        My exercise bike definitely owes me nothing , easily clocked up 500 hrs + between me and the misso .

        Bbq will get more use with summer coming soon again

        • Naigrabzo on 10/08/2022 - 11:17
          +1

          Excellent.

          My exercise bike was $40 second hand. got it right when covid was starting in March 2020. Have been used daily for minimum of 30 minutes since. I am surprised it's still going. York seems to be a reliable brand!!

  • activ8newbs on 15/07/2022 - 14:28

    Hey guys
    Came across this one and thinking of locking it in tonight

    Any thoughts?
    https://www.bigw.com.au/product/contempo-dual-fuel-grill/p/1…

    • SBOB on 15/07/2022 - 15:49

      It's like the worst of both bbq styles in one :)

    • boOz on 16/07/2022 - 22:12

      If you bought this then can you please provide your review

      • activ8newbs on 16/07/2022 - 23:20

        Just bought it but don't intend to use and or unpack for at least 1 month tech

    • Naigrabzo on 10/08/2022 - 11:10
      +1

      Looks really good actually. I would love to have both gas and coal options when I feel like it.

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