Char Broil Magnum 500 Four-Burner Gas Grill, with Sideburner Review

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(More customer reviews)I see so many people that submit reviews here that don't even own the product. Well, I own a very similar Charbroil, so I can actually tell you how great it is.
Is a Weber better? Certainly. It also costs two to three times as much.
I can say that the Charbroil I have gets up to 500-600 degrees, perfect for searing meats. And everything we have grilled on it has been fantastic.
It is not made of high grade materials. Why? Because they cost much more. But they don't make the grill cook better, they make it last longer. So, you have to decide if paying $900 for a grill that lasts 10 years (you will still have to replace the innards two times) or a grill that lasts 3-4 years that costs 1/3 the price is best for you.
Personally, I like the latter. And there are ways to make sure your grill lasts as long as possible no matter what you buy. First thing I do out of the box is coat every stainless steel piece with WD-40. Every screw as well. And always the side burner. This rejects some of the moisture that builds up in these units.
Get a good cover. It makes a huge difference. A cover you can easily put on and take off is key, because you will use it, which, of course, is the only way it is effective.
I also take vasoline to every exposed screw and moving joint in the unit. I skip the ones that heat up, but there are so many places where rust can begin and it cannot begin under vasoline.
Repeating this process before winter and in the spring does wonders.
The burners will rust. Part of the deal. They rust in all grills because the heat impacts them dramatically. Be prepared to replace them at least once in the four years this grill performs for you.
Finally, look for Charbroil's and the like on sale. When you buy an expensive grill, they are rarely discounted that much. But Charbroil's and the like have regular clearances. We bought a last season model almost identical to this one, but that came with a rotisserie, for $199 (It sold for $369 the year before). And we got two free tanks of propane for our trouble.
Comparing a Charbroil to a Weber is like comparing a Camry to a high end Lexus. The Lexus, certainly, is a better car. But in reality, they both do exactly the same thing and the Camry costs a small fraction of the price. Compare apples to apples and never rank a product you don't own. It is unfair to those considering the product.

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A welcome addition to any back deck or patio, this powerful gas grill offers an array of convenient features for successful outdoor cooking. The unit's four primary burners deliver up to 50,000 BTUs of heat, while its 500-square-inch cooking surface provides ample room for grilling anything from hot dogs and hamburgers to salmon fillets, pork chops, sirloin steaks, thick slices of fresh pineapple, and veggie shish-kabobs. The unit also comes with a 13,000-BTU flush-lid side burner with a 180-square-inch cooking surface. With its 680 square inches of total cooking space, the grill can accommodate large quantities of breakfast fare for house guests, lunchtime favorites for the soccer team, and savory summertime specialties when gathering with friends late into the night. For extra smoke flavor when grilling, try adding wood chips (not included), which come in a variety of flavors including apple, cherry, hickory, mesquite, rosemary, and more. Thoughtfully designed, the grill's appliance-style enclosed cart provides two front doors that hide the tank and stored cooking accessories, generous door handles, and heavy-duty locking caster wheels for smooth transport and secure placement. Other highlights include Surefire electronic ignition for effortless start-ups, durable stainless- and painted-steel construction, and a dual fuel-source design that easily converts from LP to natural gas with a conversion kit (sold separately). Fully assembled, the gas grill measures 55 by 22 by 46 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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