I really like this grill as its portable, packs very flat, has a decent cook top size, and i really dont have anything like it. my mini weber uses up way too much space in the car or the boat so this checks all the boxes. at $25 i shouldn't expect too much but its cool.
the design is pretty neat. the top grill is a tri-fold grill connected at the two seams. it folds and kind of slips on top of the grill. there is no access to the charcoal when cooking but access is easy enough if you move food off one of the end sections, lift up that section of grill, add charcoal, and then flip it back down. you can do that move on both ends.
keep the box as you will want that for transportation and storage.
there is a seam that runs the entire length of the bottom of the grill below the charcoal. at first it appears that charcoal embers can only fall out of the two exposed ends but no....the hot embers will fall out across this seam too so be careful if you are using this on your deck as i was and embers start coming out from the middle of the firebox.
so here is the quirky part. in the literature the manufacturer gives a 1 year warranty from defects if the grill is used as its supposed to be used. i was fine with that however i really doubt they honor their warranty as i've yet to hear back from them. i've called and emailed customer support. so far no reply. the issue i'm having is the bottom grill that supports the charcoal is the cheapest thinnest metal they could have found. after one use the heat and the weight of the charcoal has bent that grill downward almost to the point of collapse. it wont be catastrophic if that were to occur but the coal will then be sitting on the metal housing and not an air-vented grill. efficiency will go way down and in general it will be a pain to deal with. the solution for this is easy. they should just send me another grill or two to put into the bottom. if i could double or triple up the bottom grill there will probably be enough support to prevent the eventual malfunction of that grill. when customer support gets back with me i will improve my rating from 3 stars to 5.
and yes, the metal is thin and cheap like everyone says it is but i dont see that as a negative. the grill works exactly like you'd expect it to work. i dont think leaving it in the rain would be a good idea. this isn't a weber grill that has an enameled finish atop thick metal. this is thin metal with cheap paint.
EDIT: customer support came through and did it quickly!! very impressed. I received a replacement grill for the bottom within a few days of emailing them. it was weird though. I didn't receive the grill that comes with the unit that holds the charcoal. Instead i received the grill that sits on top that holds the food. huh?? What i really needed was the bottom charcoal grill....BUT....that bottom grill is much thinner than the top grill and perhaps they top grill would work out better? Its completely the wrong size but i appreciate their effort and perhaps it will still work out?? so i unclipped the tri fold grill sections and overlayed two of the sections atop the crappy charcoal holding grill. that should be sufficient to keep the coal in place....i hope. it adds weight to the unit but its not a big deal.
| Brand | Fire Sense |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 17.53"D x 11.82"W x 14.18"H |
| Special Feature | Portable, Foldable, Compact |
| Color | Black |
| Fuel Type | Charcoal |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor |
| Finish Type | Painted |
| Included Components | Fire Sense Notebook Charcoal Grill |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Handle Material | Alloy steel |
| Model Name | Fire Sense Notebook Charcoal Grill |
| Frame Material | Alloy Steel |
| Installation Type | Free Standing |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Cooking Surface Area | 204.95 Square Inches |
| Manufacturer | Fire Sense |
| Part Number | 60508 |
| Item Weight | 7.87 pounds |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | 60508 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 14.18" H x 11.82" W x 17.53" L |
| Style | Charcoal Grill |
| Finish | Painted |
| Power Source | Charcoal |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Mounting Type | Protruding |
| Special Features | Portable, Foldable, Compact |
| Usage | Notebook BBQ Grill |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Manufacturer's Warranty |
