332-square inch Chrome-plated cooking surface 1960s-style Deep-Dish Hood and Bowl to create volumes of smokey BBQ Flavor Superior Temperature Control with Fully Adjustable Front, Top, and Rear Slide Vents Easy Clean Ash Pan Dual 3-Position Grid Controls lets you to create up to 4 Temperature Zones from Warm to Sear and everywhere in between Two Worry-Free Composite-Wood Folding Side Tables, Easy Rolling Wheels, and Stay-cool Handles make Grilling a breeze Great for outdoor patios and decks and an awesome grill to take camping
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Brand | Americana Grills |
Item model number | Meco Americana Swinger Charcoal Grill |
Color | Red |
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Product Id | 322207 |
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User Reviews and Ratings | 4 (129 ratings) 4 out of 5 stars |
UPC | 042952044190 |
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This is a great design, one of the only adjustable grills at any price. Can cook a whole chicken because of the heat and grill height adjusters. Also saves charcoal because you can shut off all the air when finished and use the coal again. The only down side is the tray that the coals sit on is cheap steel and not aluminum, so it will rust away in a few years, followed by the bowl. If you can find a good cover get it.
I bought this grill because it has been a proven performer in my family now through two generations. Once put together, this particular model more than met my expectations. Its design with a deep bottom, vented hood, side vents, and an adjustable grill is the best buy our there for the money. The fact that it is a charcoal grill is another big plus since gas grills do not give a barbecue flavor no matter what you do. I also found an especially great feature and accessory with this model are the two swing tables that come with it. The directions for putting the grill together, however, can be a little unclear for someone who is not mechanically inclined and needs things spelled out for them. I read someone's comment that this grill was "a piece of junk." NOT TRUE...my guess is that they got frustrated with the directions and couldn't figure out the proper fitting of the screws and nuts and some of the hardware. I discovered when it is put together correctly, this grill is indeed solid, steady and sure and is a top performer as well.
The two new Meco Swinger Series Grills I just bought replaced two almost identical Meco grills I purchased ten years ago. The quality is still there. The best feature is how simple it is to raise and lower the grill (three different settings) with two little wooden knobs. And, the folding side "wings" are great for storing plates and tools. The only minor complaint I have is with the directions for assembly. Good overall, but the plastic handle included for the hood (and screws), did not match the written instructions which called for a wooden handle, standoffs and different screws. It'd be nice if the instructions were updated. Also, the grills I bought ten years ago had a nice wooden tray between the legs about 3" off the ground. The tray provided a nice place to store things, and, it also gave support and strength to the leg structure.
Grill is fine, but I had a really difficult time assembling it. For certain a two person task. Next time I will buy one already assembled in the store. Grill is great, though.
Got the grill, and found midway through assembly (some assembly required) that something had gone through the side of the packing and dented the top. Choice: disassemble what I'd assembled, put it back in the box, and send it back, or put it together, ignore the cosmetic dent, and use it. I used it, and am not unhappy. I own the same model grill which I purchased 30 years ago, and I'm still using it. I bought this one because I really understand how the original Meco cooks and I wanted similar behavior. So, in comparison: This one has screws where the old one has rivets. That's OK. The sheet metal on the new one is thinner than the old; that doesn't bode well for longevity, and I'm convinced that had the sheet metal been as substantial as the older model, there would have been no dent during shipping. The old one has a small spacer between the top vent and the top cover; the new one does not. The new grill runs hotter than the old one, due to a better designed ash pan. Both are painted, and hot coals on the paint will burn off the paint. Both let you damp the coals immediately after grilling (by closing all three vents), saving money because you can preserve and reuse the portion of the briquettes you didn't use for cooking. This is a really big plus, because without it I would be using 100% more briquettes than I do (I do one load, and normally don't use more than half the volume of charcoal with that load). As for cooking, once I got used to the extra heat, it's identical to its 30 year old ancestor. The version I bought has two folding wings with composite wood (much better in the weather than the real wood on its ancestor) which allow you to put a receiving tray next to the grill for those stakes and burgers and corn etc you are taking off. After using it about five times in the past week during our heat wave, yes, I'd recommend this, but please check the packaging carefully upon arrival (mine came UPS) and if you don't like dents, send it back for another. Oh, assembly hint: put everything else together before you attach the top hinges and the top. Meco has attaching the top coming after attaching the legs, and I think they are wrong, because when you are putting the legs on, the top will keep trying to close on your hand. If you leave the top until last, the grill is on its legs at just the right level for you to attach the hinges and top.
Because the product was incomplete as I already explained AT LENGTH.
Barbecue grill very much looks good as we put it together. Thank you Standing behind your product
The grill look perfect but I donât have all the screws to properly put it together thatâs why rate one star. Its says on the first page 6-(10) comes in a pack but the instructions we need 18pieces so half way putting it together i ran out of pieces.
I bought this BBQ , to enjoy the summer coming up with my children but when I built it it was missing a side table so I called to see if they could send me the missing part but they said I had to send the whole bbq back to replace items, it took me several hours to get it together so no I didn't send it back and just kept it 😤
Came damaged