We finally recieved a couple of the new 17" portable griddles yesterday so I had the chance to unbox and check it out. The unit is a bit heavier than expected (42lbs) but most of that weight is in the carbon steel griddle where it counts.
Quick first impressions: If the size and footprint work for you I think this is going to be a real winner. Solid build and form factor, although the lid could be dented if something heavy were stacked or dropped on top. That being said its heavier than the standard gas travellers lid and should do what its meant to do. Lid open cooking only.
Pros:
- Carbon Steel Griddle is high quality and heavy duty. Reinforced bottom side as well to prevent warping similar to stand alone models.
- Love the integrated grease trap that direct drains into a front accessed drip try.
- Form factor feels great
- It's a Weber
Cons:
- Despise the fake "brushed stainless" decal on the handle. Not sure what the thought process was there
- The propane bottle cage is a bit cheap and only hangs from some clips off the side of the grill. Not a big fan of this setup but not a deal breaker either as most will likely use a large tank.
- Lid is not flimsy but isnt HD either so if you plan to stuff away in an RV I wouldnt want to stack heavy items etc on top. Otherwise not an issue.
Overall I like it a lot and will likely be grabbing one myself once we get more stock. Perfect setup for camping / small backyard cooks IMO
Have a good weekend,
Matt
Topic: Some pics and first impressions of the new Weber Traveler 17" Portable Griddle (Read 17170 times)