| Char-Griller 2123 Wrangler 640 Square Inch Charcoal Grill / Smoker | 
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| Buy New: $109.99
Buy New from $109.99
Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 3 reviews)
Sales Rank: 72106
Category: Lawn & Patio
Publisher: Char-Griller
Studio: Char-Griller
Brand: Chargriller
Label: Char-Griller
Color: Black
Media: Lawn & Patio
Batteries Included: 0
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 35 x 29 x 50
Model: 2123
UPC: 789792021232
EAN: 0789792021232
ASIN: B0009NU5Z8
Release Date: June 8, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 3-5 business days
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| Features:
| • | Heavy Gauge Steel Construction and Double Bottom for Years of Use | | • | Airtight Flanged Hood with Heat Gauge | | • | Cast Iron Grates Provide Even Heat and Locks In Flavor | | • | 640 Sq In Total Cooking Area (435" Main Grill + 200" Warming Rack) | | • | Adjustable Fire Grate for Easy Clean Up and Heat Control |
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Amazon.com Review
Whether you're a backyard barbecue hero or a professional chef cooking for big events, the Char-Griller Wrangler's cavernous interior and even cooking temperatures wrangle up large quantities of delicious barbecue for any occasion. The Wrangler features 635 inches of cooking space to feed family, friends and neighbors. Heavy gauge steel and a double reinforced bottom offer years of dependable use. Cast iron grates distribute heat evenly, and sear meat perfectly to lock in juices and flavor. An adjustable fire grate makes it easy to control the heat, and an easy-dump ash pan makes cleaning up a snap. No more cumbersome tipping of the grill to clean out the ashes! A built-in heat gauge and an airtight, flanged hood make it easy to monitor and control cooking temperatures to ensure tenderness. Three handy shelves are great for storing utensils, spices, and sauces. The Wrangler is designed to accept rotisserie and side-fire-box attachments for a wide variety of versatile cooking applications. Large round legs offer sturdy support. A large drawer slides out and let's you add coals without removing the grate. --Brian Olson
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great Grill July 15, 2006
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought Char-Griller 2123 from Amazon about 3 months ago. I recently moved to new apartment and intstalled that grill on one of my balconies. I disagree with other reviewrs opinions maybe becase it is my first charcoal grill and I think the grill is absulutly great for 5-6 people family or even small parties. I cook at least 2-3 times a week and love it love it love it !
 Good features, poor execution. June 26, 2006
18 out of 20 found this review helpful
As an avid charcoal BBQer, I was looking to replace my 20 year old Ball-B-Q which I had painstakingly preserved until the bottom had rusted out, so it was time to check out what the market had to offer. I was used to an adjustable height cooking grill and found that most charcoal grills today do not offer this feature. In my mind it's a necessity for those who grill for two or less, otherwise you waste a lot of charcoal and pollute that much more.
So Char-Griller seemed to have all the feature I wanted, especially the airtight hood which has the advantage of snuffing out the coals when you're done. That makes it possible to reuse the coals a second time. Plus the reviews here for other Char-Griller models were positively glowing, so I ordered one blind without seeing it in person.
The grill was straightforward enough to build, but there was some confusion about whether or not the cast iron grates were treated at the factory in China. It turns out they were, but you still have to prime the entire inside of the grill with cooking oil. It then needs to burned off for something ridiculous like two hours before you use it the first time.
The warming rack warped pretty noticeably after this first burn off, and it is clear from the smoke leaking out of the sides and back that the airtight flanged hood is not quite as advertised.
Instead of raising or lowering the cast iron cooking grates, this model has you lift the coal grate up closer to the food. The handles have notches on them that rest on tabs inside the grill body. Fine in theory, clunky in practice...also the handles are metal and get quite hot...mitts are essential.
Dumping the ashes is another pain...you have to remove the 3-piece cast iron grates and then lift the ash pan out using the same handles that adjust the height. Unfortunately, those handles do not lock onto the ash pan, so it's difficult to maneuver it.
I'm not sure if it's because the manufacturer skimped on the gauge of the metal but the grill body bows inward and the hood outward on the sides which creates a 1/4" gap on each side. That lets in a lot of air which makes controlling the cooking temperature difficult. This unit also has a chimney which for some reason is installed from the inside of the hood. That makes it possible for water to leak into the hood and onto the cast iron grills. You will need a cover if you plan to leave this one outside.
Very disappointed with this one, especially since most reviews for similar models were so positive. I'm not sure how long Char-Griller has been manufacturing offshore, but maybe that has something to do with it. Contacted customer service about these issues but their response was indifferent. And of course, once you've used it...you can't return it.
UPDATE 09/2006: Was able to seal leaks and hood with high heat silicone seal caulking. This is the same stuff they use to make those new silicone ustensils and bakewares. However, surface rust has appeared on the hood after 3 months outside. Paint quality seems to be poor as well. Seriously consider getting the cover.
Good but mostly pointless January 13, 2006
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is a very nice grill but there's not much of a reason to buy it when the Super Pro is only $10.00 more. I bought it based on the advertised size of 640 sq in grilling area which is mis-leading. This is the size of grill PLUS warming rack. the main grilling area is only 435 sq in.
But if you REALLY want a smallish grill (in fairness its not THAT small, the main grilling area is slightly larger than a Weber 22 1/2" Kettle grill) its perfect. Features are great, contruction is heavy duty, and the cast iron grills are the best.
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