But behind that weight, you have a glass-reinforced nylon frame, supporting a cast aluminum body and lid, that cover a porcelain-enameled cast iron cook surface. All of these are heavy-duty, making the Q 1200 sturdy, durable, and likely to last a very long time. The Weber Q 1200 is a unique portable grill option, mainly in terms of design. A single, U-shaped burner puts out 8,500 BTU to efficiently heat the porcelain-enameled, cast-iron grill surface.
Most grills have “Flavorizer Bars” above the burner tubes that serve several purposes, one of which is protecting the burners from grill debris. There are no Flavorizer bars on the Q 3200 which means the burners are directly exposed to anything that drips down from the cooking grate. This direct exposure leads to clogging of the burner tubes. The body of this grill is cast aluminum and the cart and frame are plastic. These materials of construction make the grill perfect for use by the pool or in coastal regions where the high salt concentration quickly corrodes grills made of steel. Overall, you will find Q2000 to be as durable, sturdy, tough, and easy to maintain as the previous models.
Get the best value on product protection including fast repairs or replacements. You help support OutdoorGearLab’s product testing and reviews by purchasing from our retail partners. Without some significant weight added — like a rock — you can expect that this drip pan will pick up and fly away with the first significant gust of wind. From there, it was simply a matter of checking the drip pan. In the weeks that I used it, the disposable tray only needed to be emptied once, and I simply lined it with heavy-duty aluminum foil as a makeshift tray. However, if you prefer the perfect fit of Weber’s disposable tin trays , you can get replacements for quite cheap.
The burners must be replaced by official Weber technical support. Also, we would like to point out that spider screens must be checked and ensure weber q nothing is blocking the screen. Hang your essential grilling tools on the hooks for easy access and organization of your backyard workspace.
Last, but certainly not least, we wish this model came with a latch to secure the lid. Though it doesn’t solve the issue, the cast aluminum lid is at least heavier than weber q most, so it doesn’t bounce around much during normal travel. But if you’re planning on four-wheeling into your BBQ site, consider using a bungee cord to help secure it.
On the plus side, according to customer accounts, hotspots – areas on the grill that are significantly hotter than others, aren’t an issue. The heat from the weber q burners is spread across the grates pretty evenly. The major difference between these models is that the Q1200 has a thermometer built into the grill lid.