Cal Flame BBQCR11-COAL Charcoal Grill

This seems to be a gas grill design that was modified to be a charcoal grill. There are neither configurable vents for controlling airflow nor a mechanism for raising/lowering the coals. (I think the description says there is, but there is not.) So, I don't see how to control the heat other than lid open or lid closed. The "drip pan" looks okay for catching drips (as with a gas grill) but is undersized for catching coal ash. I suspect a lot of ash will find its way down into the base unit when the drip pan overflows. There is no way to access the coals other than pulling the grates off, so if you need to add some coals or move them around while cooking, it will be a hassle.The construction is okay - it is a very nice looking grill. The base unit door does not stay shut - there is no catch - it relies on the hinge action to keep it closed and it does not work. I think a small modification will be needed to keep the door shut in a stiff breeze - magnetic catch or such.This unit arrived with some cosmetic scratches on the otherwise nice looking brushed stainless steel, but it survived shipping mostly intact despite the only packing being some heavy foam wrapping.I am returning this item and will do more research for a new island charcoal grill.

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