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Author Topic: So what should Weber do to improve their charcoal grill lineup in 2016?  (Read 8932 times)

Troy

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Since I'm starting the thread, I get 2 votes.

1. Mastertouch in more colors please
2. go back to twist off ash pans. I'm a fat computer nerd with limp wrists. Crouching down and trying to squeeze the handle to remove the bucket is actually kinda hard :(

Jacmac422

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Re: So what should Weber do to improve their charcoal grill lineup in 2016?
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2015, 02:25:35 AM »
Removable bowl handle or some sort of universal system to allow all kettles to be mounted into performer carts.

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terrymo

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Re: So what should Weber do to improve their charcoal grill lineup in 2016?
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2015, 02:57:49 AM »
1) Make all products, colors, and accessories they manufacture available regardless of region
2) Make a 26" Performer with an enclosed storage area under the table
3) Offer the WSM and 26" kettles in some colors other than black
4) Produce charcoal grates, grill grates, and charcoal baskets in heavy duty stainless steel
5) Bring back vintage colors even if they are special order and have a premium price tag



LightningBoldtz

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Re: So what should Weber do to improve their charcoal grill lineup in 2016?
« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2015, 03:36:57 AM »
Change the lid back to the way they used to be, I hate the new configuration.

Same with the ash pan
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iCARRY

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Re: So what should Weber do to improve their charcoal grill lineup in 2016?
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2015, 04:06:37 AM »
Offer all the accessories they sell in other regions. It wouldn't be hard to stock 1 warehouse with 100 of each accessory and exclusively only be available from the weber website.


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indy82z

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Re: So what should Weber do to improve their charcoal grill lineup in 2016?
« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2015, 04:21:04 AM »
Colors, Colors and Colors!!!

Oh and I would LOVE a gas assist 26'er Performer

Give me the above and I can deal with anything else

MrHoss

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Re: So what should Weber do to improve their charcoal grill lineup in 2016?
« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2015, 04:30:12 AM »
Give us a Blue Wave MT......at an inflated cost if need be.

The new location of the lid therm and sideways handle on the 22 lid need to go. Bad idea.

Bolt on handle and taco shield look terrible...go back to the old way.

Handle on the ash bucket is a pain.

Make an insulated Kettle....double walled.....be better than a bloody kamado.
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WNC

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Re: So what should Weber do to improve their charcoal grill lineup in 2016?
« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2015, 05:02:43 AM »
YELLOW!!!
and not like the Simpson yellow (even though i do love that grill), but the old school yellow that color shifts
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charred

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Re: So what should Weber do to improve their charcoal grill lineup in 2016?
« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2015, 07:05:14 AM »
-COLORS!

-Return to wood handles all around (3 per kettle) and previous lid configuration.

-26" SSP

-casters/handles (option at least) on WSMs

-COLORS!!

.....and did i say COLORS?!!!


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Saugust

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Re: So what should Weber do to improve their charcoal grill lineup in 2016?
« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2015, 08:59:33 AM »
Lid handle design! Mine is continually loose. Tighten it, heat up grill, handle loosens,  tighten it, repeat.

And fix the orientation too back to the old design. I'm not saying we can't have the bolt on handle with the heat shield. But at least make it so the handle stays on and is oriented the "right" way.


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Re: So what should Weber do to improve their charcoal grill lineup in 2016?
« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2015, 09:06:15 AM »
Brighter colors like the ones in the U.K.!
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Idahawk

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Re: So what should Weber do to improve their charcoal grill lineup in 2016?
« Reply #11 on: August 22, 2015, 09:18:16 AM »
Ditch the new handles and go back to the welded on version , lose the ugly wheels and do something more attractive, more sporty .Offer the 26 in colors with a roti ring . Do a throwback grill once a year,  offer a stacker for the 22-26 . Bring back the corn and tater ring and the kabob ring.


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Craig

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Re: So what should Weber do to improve their charcoal grill lineup in 2016?
« Reply #12 on: August 22, 2015, 09:52:34 AM »
1. More color choices for Master Touch AND 26"ers.

2. Return the lid handle/ vent orientation to its 1963-2014 configuration. Especially where the temp gauge is concerned, I think this change was mistake. Not to mention that the old way makes lid removal and hanging more user friendly.

joness105639

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Re: So what should Weber do to improve their charcoal grill lineup in 2016?
« Reply #13 on: August 22, 2015, 09:54:10 AM »
Smokey Joe sized gas assist performer for portability.  Offer charcoal grates better designed to handle lump charcoal as an option.  Offer more/better accessories for the Gourmet system grill grates.  Offer a performer with extended side table with a gas burner for saucepans etc.  Limited production reissues of old classics like the great pumpkin, seqoia ranger etc.  More colors. 

ramsfan

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Re: So what should Weber do to improve their charcoal grill lineup in 2016?
« Reply #14 on: August 22, 2015, 01:19:21 PM »
1)  Make a 26" Performer
2)  Make the Ranch Kettle like a Performer Silver with a side flip up work table.
3)  Make a cover for the Ranch Kettle
4)  Offset the lid vent on a Ranch Kettle
5)  Equip the Ranch Kettle with a one touch vent instead of the 3 vent system
6)  Instead of a digital timer on a Performer, mount an ATC in its place
7)  Offer more colors for a 26"
8 ) Put the lid vent on the 22 back to its old location
9)  Mount the Performer on four casters instead of two
10)Place a graphic scale on the ash ring above the sweep arm to show precisely open-close
11)Bring back Yellow
12)Mount the 26" on a four wheel cart like the Ranch Kettle or Performer Silver
13)Bring back the Rotisserie for the 26"
14)Offer more accessories that are specific to a 26"
15)Put a 3 inch "anti-splash" lip around the WSM water bowl edge
16)Offer a lid bale for the WSM
17)Integrate a permanent ATC for the WSM
18)Include a handle light with new Ranch Kettles (I already discovered this one)
19)Rubber tipped handles on the bowl vents of the WSM
20)Include a lid thermometer on the Ranch Kettle
21)Offer larger charcoal baskets for the 26 and Ranch Kettle
22)Make the Ranch Kettle cook grate in three pieces like a Summit Gas cook grate
23)Put a condiment basket on the front of the Performer
24)Put the lid bale on a Performer in the back of the kettle instead of the left side
25)Bring back wood handles
26)Integrate a Smokey Joe into the top of the Performer work table at the other end
27)Add a charcoal storage bin to the underside of a Ranch Kettle
28)Include a 12 pack of beer with the purchase of every new kettle
« Last Edit: August 23, 2015, 07:17:05 AM by ramsfan »
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