I used the cobb grills for over 5 years. One year the cobb grill was all that I used for cooking meals every day. It is an excellent grill, easy to light, efficient with charcoal usage, and cooks almost every type of food.
This cobb is from the newer range. I have one from the first that came out and it has a special plastic outer casing. We have had ours for 12 years, use it often and absolutely love it.
I bought the large one for a gift and the smaller one for me. When I tried to use it on a camping trip, I gave up after trying to get the charcoal to light. Never happened. Not sure why it never lit. I put it away and have not tried it again. If someone has a suggestion on how to get the charcoal (it was easy lite charcoal) to start. Not a happy camper.
He used the used those same tongs for coals and use it again on food hence the black coal marks on links... Great extra dirt and coal added to your diet
I find it not hot enough, too. So i purchased a LARGER fire basket and used lump charcoal or more brickquettes.. adding a small portable fan at the bottom.. with the new design ... the lid has a more opening holes with controls allowing charcoal burning at faster rate to generate more heat...so if you want heat....more charcoals but add them in a way that more oxegen can get in to generate more heat
