Weber 18" Original Kettle Charcoal Grill 441001 Black

The welding was so off that it was impossible to insert the metal legs into the holes on the kettle. They simply would not fit. Also one of the bolts for the handle was defective.

This was a replacement grill for a smaller smokey joe. It fits great in our RV, Plenty of cooking area for the 2 of us and more. Also purchased the ash container attachment. excellent to catch ashes and dispose of.

I had a pretty nice gas grill for years but the upkeep can get a bit wearisome. When it came time for a new grill, I went back to Weber. I forgot how easy it is to grill, not as much maintenance and there's definitely something about charcoal cooking that makes food taste great!

I found this grill at the curb around the corner and up the street from me last Fall and spent the Winter refurbishing it (the neighbor upgraded to a 22-inch Weber model of some sort). I had to buy a new bottom vent/ash cleaner (#7443), which was very corroded, and a new food grate (also corroded and pitted), which I was going to do anyway - I wanted one with hinged sides, for replenishing charcoal (#7433). Since then, I've also bought a little Weber tool hook that hangs on the side and holds four tools (#7401), an apron (#6533) and gloves (#6535), the three-piece tool set (spatula, tongs, and fork)(#6630), a wire brush (#6493) and another manufacturer's steel wool-type brush (recommended by "America's Test Kitchen" but the "Primal Grill" guy likes the Weber style, with the bristles secured in "twisted wire" so you don't get steel bristles on your food), and a set of charcoal baskets (#7403). I have been having a lot of fun grilling things this past Summer. The 18-inch is perfect for just two people. I would like an 18-inch food grate with a removable center, like the 22-inch Gourmet BBQ System grate has, so I could use a round-bottom wok. I've got my eye on the 22-inch Performer #15401001, more grill than I need . . . but I want one!

I have had this little grill for about three weeks. In that time there has only been 2 days where I did not cook something on my grill. I love it. My only wish is that the side-opening grill grate came standard on the 18.5 model.

This was my first charcoal grill. It may be the smaller one but it heats up quick and Cook’s very nicely. I have since upgraded to a bigger kettle but love this little grill!

Now Cook Book Either! Great smaller grill for two people. Be nice if Weber offered a rotisserie for the 18.5-inch grill. Also a kettle ash catcher would help on those windy cook out times.

I used to have the larger model years ago. This one suits my needs better. Be sure to get the chimney charcoal starter. Excellent customer service