Huge thanks to member
@Neil_VT00 for researching and putting all of this together!
http://weberkettleclub.com/blog/2017/09/18/weber-go-anywhere-history/
Interesting article, nice work.
Erich Schlosser and I had a few conversations about the GA and for a long time it was going to be dumped by Weber because of increasing costs (like it really was a blip) but "they just couldn't seem to shake it's popularity..."
Read that today. Nicely put together. I never pay attention to the GGA but the new slotted grate sorta looks like a Grill Grates knockoff. Wonder if it would be good to use on a CGA.
Great article. Thanks!
Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)
So which gga is considered better? New or pre-2014? I played it safe and recently picked up one with the flavorizer. I'll always go with old when I don't know the answer.
Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)
I just picked up an A code "Portable Table-Top Grill" yesterday.
I didn't realize until I read the write up that I had snagged one from the first year. Nice surprise. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170918/06d0c1347babdb5cc7ef4c246f29e96a.jpg)
Great article! I've been eyeing these up. If I get one, I want to get a colored one (in other words if I come across a colored one.. I'll get it!)
Hey
@Neil_VT00 That's a great write up. Thank You
My GGA cooks great hot and fast for steaks/burgers. Now I need to add the CGA to the stable. Would love to find a colored one. Great work
Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)
I have a different valve (one that was considered for production) on my GGA. I love that thing. Great for White Sox or Northwestern tailgating, various picnics... Originally it had Marboro/Weber promo handles, but I couldn't find the 3 handle. So I shelved the Marlboro wood for current plastic. Great and simple from the mind or Erich Schlosser. I am fairly certain he is responsible for all if not most of the GA grills.
Thanks everyone. Glad you all are enjoying the article.
This started for me when I found the grill below. It was listed in CA and I was trying to figure out how old it was with a minimally responsive seller. I started searching around and figured it was an A-C so I bought it. There was no history article so I decided to compile my research. It was a fun little project.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/09/11/CGA-CCode_Before.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/WoK)
Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)
Quote from: Neil_VT00 on September 19, 2017, 05:55:57 AM
Thanks everyone. Glad you all are enjoying the article.
This started for me when I found the grill below. It was listed in CA and I was trying to figure out how old it was with a minimally responsive seller. I started searching around and figured it was an A-C so I bought it. There was no history article so I decided to compile my research. It was a fun little project.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/09/11/CGA-CCode_Before.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/WoK)
Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)
I'm clicking "like" on this.
I'm back at a computer so I can tag people...
Thanks
@Troy for reformatting and posting this on the site.
There were a lot of people that I reached out to for information about their grills. Thanks
@JEBIV @harris92 @bear @Jocool and
@hillbilly for sending me pictures and information.
The Grey I got was NIB 1989 as referenced in the post when I discovered it-
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/for-the-handles/
I haven't cooked on the new style GGA grate but it's not getting good reviews. I recently replaced my flavorizer plate with a SS from rcplanebuyer on eBay. It's excellent. Love using it for a quick cook.
Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)
the old flavorizer in mine is falling apart. I assume the new one drops in? My grate is pretty toasted as well but really, rarely do I used new grates. I let the rust and fall apart and then replace them.
Quote from: MDurso on September 19, 2017, 11:30:50 AM
the old flavorizer in mine is falling apart. I assume the new one drops in? My grate is pretty toasted as well but really, rarely do I used new grates. I let the rust and fall apart and then replace them.
GGA's no longer come with the Flavorizer plate. Now it's just a slotted cook grate. Presumably no slots are in the center, over the burner. But, still ...
Quote from: Neil_VT00 on September 19, 2017, 10:09:56 AM
I'm back at a computer so I can tag people...
Thanks @Troy for reformatting and posting this on the site.
There were a lot of people that I reached out to for information about their grills. Thanks @JEBIV @harris92 @bear @Jocool and @hillbilly for sending me pictures and information.
Glad I was able to help.
Sent from my SM-T330 using Tapatalk
Don't mention it Neil, we should be thanking you. Well done mate, I love the GAs
+1 for the pre 2014 version with flavorizer plate.
I cannot imagine how the newer version does not cause a grease puddle in the bottom of the grill with foods like brats and burgers. Seems to act more like an indoor grill with the food right on the cooking plate.
This pre 2014 style flavorizer bar allows for vaporization similar to the flavorizer bars in the larger gas grills. I would head the SS eBay route as the OEM flavorizer #9201 looks to be discontinued or just as expensive if you can find one.
Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)
Quote from: nolch01 on September 19, 2017, 06:59:33 PM
+1 for the pre 2014 version with flavorizer plate.
I cannot imagine how the newer version does not cause a grease puddle in the bottom of the grill with foods like brats and burgers. Seems to act more like an indoor grill with the food right on the cooking plate.
This pre 2014 style flavorizer bar allows for vaporization similar to the flavorizer bars in the larger gas grills. I would head the SS eBay route as the OEM flavorizer #9201 looks to be discontinued or just as expensive if you can find one.
Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)
Yeah.. the whole "idea" (Marketing!!!) behind flavoizor bars was "it cooks off and adds flavor -and maybe it does! But it's really to keep the grill cleaner as it all vaporizes off like a self cleaning oven. We even set up a Genesis with a roti motor and chains/gears and star-shaped bars, plain rollers, different shapes, to see if they would clean better or do anything positive.
Well. It significantly added to the cost -SHELVED IDEA!
Did Weber make an official cart/stand for the GA?
Something like this:
(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/20841046_2071823399497995_7238901656952289012_n.jpg?oh=9d91a46837952d9bb1e40d4c3e274093&oe=5A529F66)
That looks like the stem off an old gas kettle.
Weber made a purpose table for all portables including the GA(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170922/43c63004d601e01a1ffb2d5bad240a49.jpg)
Go Anywhere where you don't have to carry it and there's sidewalks. Funny how it went from being disco'd to "let's sell a table for it."