Portable Grill Challenge - Coleman Roadtrip v.s Weber Q1200 

I have been using the Coleman Roadtrip for several years. Love it. The versatility of the changeable grill pieces allow me the ability to cook a full breakfast of eggs, bacon, and pancakes and in the evening grill out for dinner.

those coleman roadtrip grills are $350 up here in vancouver! but i got one on craigslist for $75 the weber here is $280 at home depot and dont buy those trays on amazon!! or home depot!!! they're a rip off you can get tinfoil trays like that at the dollarstore, usually 2 or 3 for $1 too and all you would have to do is line the coleman drip tray and under the grills with tin foil and it would be super easy to clean

Grill Hack Alert!!! Great grill review! I just purchased the Weber 1200 ( orange in color ) I'm in love with it! I would like to share a grill hack.... if you line the inside of the dome lid with foil, it will keep your grill looking like new! Just change it out as needed. Thanks for sharing!

Weber 1200 big time it is easy to use and clean, perfect size to take everywhere!!!!

I have had the Weber Q1200 for almost 10 years. I bake bread in it, do cottage pies, and macaroni & cheese, use it as a smoker, bake the best pizzas, and do whole large chicken or leg of lamb - too many dishes to mention. The indirect heat facility makes all the difference. And of course, you can do burgers, steak, chops, pork, fish, and whatever you can do on a fire, you can do on this all-rounder. Fair enough, we have accessories to facilitate the variety, but once you have it, it is a lifetime investment. Buy the Weber Bible and see for yourself.

Good video. I think you should have mentioned that the Coleman is manufactured in China. The Weber Q series is manufactured in Huntley, Illinios. The high end Genesis and Summit are manufactured in Palatine; the lower end full size Weber grills are made in China. It's not just an issue of quality but of being made in the USA that creates the higher cost for a Weber Q grill.

I had both, I can definitely tell you that the Weber is the superior product but it's expensive. You get what you pay for here. The stand makes a huge difference in the Weber, as it becomes easy to transport. If you with value, then yes go with Coleman, but if you can bite the bullet, get the Weber with the Stand.

Just bought the Weber, saw both at Camping World and we're not full timers, just my wife and I on week long or weekend trips mostly. The one thing I would say of why I chose the Weber is because of the construction and durability, found several posts where people have had the compact Webers for 10 or more years and they're still working to this day. I found when looking at the Coleman, the construction of the grills materials was substandard, don't really feel like buying a new one every few years because the old one is burnt through the thinner cheaper metal. Cooking quick normally is not a good thing, most smaller grills have an issue with this problem and will constantly flare up when cooking a large amount of food, several of the reviews I read said that they had minimal flare up on the Weber and just looking at the Coleman I could tell that it would get hot. I figure also that you can buy a whole lot cheaper grills if quality and consistent cooking temperature and lack of flare ups were not an issue, plenty of cheap grills that you can buy that will serve similar to the thin metal Coleman but lower in price than it by far. Portability was important and the stand would make it difficult to store in the compartments in my rv seeing I am in a Travel Trailer. I also did like the fact that I was supporting American workers buying this product and am familiar with Weber quality. When it comes to grilling outdoors, Weber has always been the brand to trust. I am looking forward to having and using my new grill for the next 10 plus years and I hope you do as well.

My brother in law has the Coleman Road trip and never used the darn thing . I bought a Weber Go Anywhere Gas Grill that I love . A Weber Q1200 that I bought a griddle for , just love the thing and a Q1400 electric grill for the patio . Mini Kamado grill for using charcoal and a Char Griller side box for parties in the Trailer park ! Being single any of the grills are perfect for me and another person . I also have a 3 burner gas grill for even bigger cookouts . It's been a lot of fun Grilling and Smoking my favorite meats and sea food . I got rid of my Texas Smoker because it was just too darn big . Kept the side box . Thanks for the information and video , happy Grilling and BBQ'ing with your grills .

I have had the Weber Q-100 since 2008, still kicking, I had to replace the regulator, but that is the only problem I have ever had with it. Great grill for an apartment (The Q-1000 replaced the Q-100). Quality is fantastic on the Weber. I think I will still be using it, long after you are on your third or fourth Coleman.

We have the Colman Raodtrip since they first came out and there is absolutely NO SLOW COOKING with it. I've been able to indirectly cook a tri-tip on one side with the flame off and the other side with the flame on, but I had to cover the vents on the lid to aid in keeping heat in. But if you're like us and prefer rare/med-rare, it's perfect. A wonderful searing grill for sure. Having the flat griddle is a must, especially for cooking greasy things like chicken thighs with skin. Without the griddle, they're so close to the flame that whatever greasy thing you're cooking will flame up and become charcoal quickly. Our drip-tray actually melted on one such flame-up... I went in to get something for a minute, never turn your back on this thing! We purchased the storage bag that has wheels and it's great because our toy hauler no longer smells of decaying grill debris. But like yours, the wheels on ours are also all wonky and ready to fall off. I'm designing a fix for that and will blog about it.

I feel so different. I had the Coleman first and never liked it much at all. Hated the way it cooked and regretted getting it. Where the Webber cooks soooo good. I can’t do wrong on the Webber. I liked the Webber so much I bought the bigger version for home.

My wife and I use the Webber 1200. We have not purchased a stand for it because we either sit it on a picnic table or use the folding table we always set up when we camp. We like the smaller size and have no problem cooking and eating with the kids and grandkids. We just feed the grandkids first and then cook for the adults. When it is just the two of us we can cook the burgers, grill the corn and toast the buns in a short time. The better quality construction was the deciding factor for us. Who wants a grill with a rolling stand if the wheels are going to fall off like in the video. WEBBER ALL THE WAY

Very thoughtful review. It is harder to get the temp down on the Weber but it can be done. I like the quality of the Weber more and I think it is much easier to clean. The grates are heavier than the the Coleman's grates and they are better. The Coleman grates can warp easier. I think you are both spot on. However, my choice would be to get the Weber for up to 1-4 people, OR the 2200 for a family of 5-8. I have both of them and have sold the Coleman because of the grate warping. Lastly, there are plenty of aftermarket parts for the simple Weber Grill.

We had a Coleman Grill back when they first came out. It was okay, but eventually fell apart. Now, we have the 1200 Weber and love it! We also got a 22 inch Blackstone griddle for Christmas and between the two, we are good to go! I really enjoy outdoor cooking and these two products fill our needs while full time on the road! Heck, I sold grills for over 20 years and never sold a Weber. Wish we had now, as I have been very happy with this grill. Nice video Erik on the difference and I would agree with all that you stated. Like I mentioned, the Coleman fell apart on us in a short time I might add! Stay safe out there!

I struggled between these two grills and finally bought the Coleman. Very pleased with my choice for all the reasons you outlined. Great video.

Kala is hotter than the grill on full blast!

Weber all the way! Hack it out of the box (no one pounders). Simple, 1) Remove regulator. 2) Put a quick change where the reg was. 3) Get a quick change hose to connect right off your RV rig. Screw the one pound cylinders! Always one regulator in line, never more than one. Weber should have this as an option. Note: Be sure to use gas rated tape, yellow, and check for leaks!

I have the Q 1200 Weber Portable Grill. The hose has a built in safety feature (annoying but safe) where the volume of propane coming out is greatly reduced if you open propane tank then immediately turn on the grill. The resulting propane flow is low. If you turn on propane tank, then wait 1 minute or more, then light the grill, you get normal flow. I think that the key difference is that the Weber Q1200 is a portable grill, very light weight in full cast aluminum. The grill plates are a bit heavy but they are cast iron and enameled so clean up is easy. There is a temp sensor built in. Slide out grease pan is high quality aluminum with liners and change is from side not back. Placement of gas connection is on side easy to reach. The paint job is high quality and mine has not flaked off in 5 yrs of use. All parts are high quality aluminum with no rust. This grill is high top and I can put a leg of lamb on it, not just burgers. If you prefer a griddle, you can get a full size griddle accessory, or just place a sheet of metal cut to size on the grill, no need to use theirs. The dome shape maximizes the heat buildup so meat or veggies grill fast but evenly, no burning. It is made in America with American labor. The side trays are very big, no issue at all. Weber has a reputation for good reason. By contrast, the Coleman is too bulky and heavy. If you want to feed lots of people, but a full size grill why bother with a toy? Travel demands a smaller size. No wonder you need a gigantic RV. Coleman does not have an enameled grill top, so meat will stick to it during cooking. its totally flat, so good luck with any tall items. The table is poorly built and the wheels are a joke, but its stuck to the grill, so you cannot use your own table to your own height. Slide out grease pan and gas connection are both poorly designed, and you will curse every time you use them. Paint is not high quality, so get ready to repaint. Height is low, so no whole chicken, Rock Cornish hens, Leg of Lamb. No dome, so cooks less effectively with less crisping, You get half a griddle and half a grill. Trays look very small to me, not large at all. No temp gauge, guesswork. Tall guy will have to bend in half to BBQ, get ready for back pain. Made in China, so folks, lets make the Chinese rich and increase the trade deficit. Hooks for Accessories to hang is already so low, they will get all dusty inches off the ground. Two metal handles on either side, which get very hot, so cannot move it easily when hot, not like the Weber with insulated handles. Reputation as a lower end family model, not for the BBQ enthusiast and seeker of quality. Do you associate Coleman with grills? No, with camping tents only. Do you associate Weber with grills? Yes, the best. Good review on both sides, but I love the Weber and its tested out fine in 5 yrs. Coleman does not look as high quality.

I recently bought and assembled the Coleman grill. Wheel fell off like yours did, but almost immediately. Wheel mountings are plastic and cheaply made. I returned it and will go with the Weber. Enjoyed your video!!

It seems that the Coleman can do double duty, serving as an outdoor camp stove (something Coleman has always done well) as well as a grill. Looks great for making pancakes and bacon in the morning. Later that evening grill some chicken or steaks. I’d think about lining it with aluminum foil to keep the inside clean.

I own both of them, Weber Q1200 is a safe investment, Coleman can also be used as stove with the optional accessories

Igot a weber q a year or so ago and it`s the best gas grill I`ve ever had.

Amazing, just bought the q1200 in Germany and its double the price despite being on sale. cost me 300 bucks....excited to try it out

Your review was really helpful, but the one thing you didn't mention was the difference in burners. Weber grill is a typical tube-like burner, most propane grills have. The Coleman "grill" is really a Coleman "stove." With round burners you would find in any camping stove or gas stove. I vote for the Weber Q. Yes it is more money, but I am looking for a grill, and it is quality. Not looking for another version of a Coleman stove, which I have two of in my garage.

If you are mostly grilling for two to four people it's no contest. The Weber wins hands down. Just a whole lot better quality, durability, portability and uses your gas more efficiently. It's more expensive for a reason.

Great review. I ended up buying the the Weber. It get's really hot, and the enamelled cast iron is great and the meat won't stick.

5 years and I had to retire my Q, lots of great eats.. I purchased a Coleman during Primeday for 112$ . We shall see. I’m not grilling as much as before I purchased a Sous Vide. Now I just need a finishing tool. Firing up a charcoal grill for a Sous Vide finisher vs a gas grill, seems to be a no brainer. Sous Vide changed me life as a grill man.

Nice video! I have used the Weber Q1200 for two camping seasons. We have the stand as well. Love it!

I like the review. Our family saw you guys make the RV purchase on and the name escapes me now on that show Awesome to see you guys two years down the line still living the life. Now start popping out those kiddos so you’ll have more things to review:)

Thanks so much. After your review, I'm buying the Q2200!

Like the Weber much better. Attractive design, efficient use of gas, just the right size for two or even four people, looks to be much more durable, very portable and easily stored.

Think about longevity. My Coleman lasted 3 years. My Weber is 14 years old and still going strong.

thanks guys... I was leaning towards the Weber.. you helped me make a final decision..

I will go with the Coleman, I have one love it!

Good review and it’s a matter of needs and product attributes rather than just “personal preference”. Variables like ease of cleaning, adaptability to griddle or stove not covered.

We have both as well, have to say the Coleman is a real pain to keep clean. The Weber just take the grill out and scrap the stuff into the tray and your done. Can't do that with the Coleman

I think I might going to get the Weber grill because it is easier to clean than Coleman grill.

I rarely comment on youtube videos. But this video was extremely informative and detailed (I liked how both of you gave your input). I am going to purchase a used Coleman and you helped me make that decision! Thank you for the video

Failed to mention that the Webber has enamel coated cast iron grill grates, that hold heat longer and hotter , and leaves great sear marks

cheapest stand yes is a music keyboard stand $60 ajustable height all you need is a plank of wood cut to width and length put the portable bbq on an d it folds up you can put a keyboard on it too and hang utensils off it

Love my weber grills. The q is my home and travel grill. I use it for small cooking. I use my spirit for lager cooking

Thanks for this comparison , the Weber Q it is!

Thanks for the comparison. I just wish that when you guys are describing the pros and cons, you could cut to the grills, so we can listen to the audio while seeing what the grills are like instead of watching the hosts talk most of the time.

Great job, The only part I don’t like is that you don’t give your choice of what you would buy. Which you prefer. That’s what I want to know. Just bought my first RV and my dog duke and I are taking off this week. Have a black Jeep JKU we are hauling behind too. See you both one day. New subscribers. Love from TEXAS.

i stopped at dripped tray and that is when i decide to go to Weber. thanks

Good info - thanks! I really like our O Grill 500 for the RV. Excellent quality for burner and temp control.

We have the Weber Q2200 (in a 36ft RV) and love it! Fits well in one of our storage compartments and my husband (Who does all the grilling) loves it!

Great sincere review guys! I hope you make more like this in your travels. Beautiful RV by the way!

Thanks for the review. I just bought the Coleman and find it to be everything you said it was.

I just paid $124.05 for the Coleman (that price includes tax/shipping) on Amazons Prime day. I thought that was a great deal.

I was never a fan of weber, until I bought a Q2200 with stand, I have the Coleman as well and I will never carry the Coleman again, too clunky and stand is hard to get down and up without snapping. The Weber cooks evenly, consistent, and the Weber fits better under our 5th wheel basement compartment, also Weber is easy to use different types of connectors and cables, but Coleman is popular just we love our Weber, even purchased the griddle and could not be happier.

Great video and information Weber Grill overall seems like the best deal for us thank you so much

We have had our Coleman Roadtrip going on 15 yrs and it is now time to replace it and sadly can't find one so we purchased the Coleman X-Cursion and hope that it is as good.

Very professional. Love the camera light management in the shadows. Brilliant audio quality. Your videos are informative, to the point (not going blah blah) and at the same time very personal. Question I have is : Will the Coleman be durable to do 100 skewers once a month, every month?

Good comparison. Helpful. Thanks. (Minor note: weight is not an aesthetic property.)

Very timely for us. We have a cheapy grill we bought when we RV'd for vacations. We now live full-time and are about to take off on the road full-time as well and have been thinking about upgrading our grill. I have been looking at these exact models so really appreciate the information!

Oh look at that ribeye! How thick! Now let's have a documentary on a rich guy's ribeye while camping. That's roughing it! Good job! You can cook on propane!

Very nice review! it felt honest, straight to the point! I decided to buy the Coleman grill, surely best bang for the buck! and all thanks to you guys!

How to you keep the Coleman from flaming up when cooking hamburgers? I am known as the burn master.

Enjoy your time together

Why would the longer hose cause the grill to shut off? The propane should still be high pressure coming through that hose, or did the 10 foot hose have a regulator built into it too? If that's the case then there might be a problem.

I bought the coleman loved it so much,bought all the extras,Forgot it on the last trip then had to buy a second one when we got to Tn.Now i have one for home use also, LOL

What is that folding table you have in the beginning of the video? I see a brand, "Kona" on it but am not having any luck with my searches so far.

Great review but I do think the Coleman is a much better Grill other than the cooking a height of the lid but much better Grill the Coleman is I also owned both and I will keep going back to the Coleman

Another video that takes 12 minutes to present 3 minutes of useful info, Have had the Coleman LX (even bigger version) for years and I load it in and out of the stow compartment of our RV by myself every trip without issue. Guess you should invite a man to camp with you. As for thermometers, BBQ lid thermometers are a joke and rarely accurate within 75 degrees. If you cannot tell your grill is hot, you probably are not qualified to use one. Coleman is definitely a pain to clean, but that is true of most larger cooking area grills. Coleman lid is very shallow, but I have found it is very easy to cook a large item by simply inverting a stainless steel bowl over the food.

Man card pulled!!!! Oh Webber is best

I've had the Coleman for 13 years and am now finally replacing it. Mind you, it still works and cooks great but the moving parts(lid, lock, trays etc.) are getting worn and a bit loose. The red coating has faded but not rusted at all. I'll be getting another Roadtrip and hope it lasts as long.

Great descriptions Well worth my time! Clear information Thanks!

Nice video. I am looking to get the Weber Q 1200. I have all three Weber Charcoal grills and am looking to get my first gas grill for grilling in the fall and winter for something quick. I have been impressed with Weber's quality and warranty service so I am ok with paying for that better experience.

Great comparison!

I really think you need d update your info on the Weber q series from the stand that has a built in magnums that your grill with the wheels doesn't collapse and is very easy to move around , gas connection update. you clearly don't now how to use the q series ie : the actual method and why you need only one burner !!! i can carry on all day just get some help in that direction and you will give us proper feed back will appreciated. TIA

Most bbq video’s that are made on youtube is about using the Weber q. You should have done a steak on both to compare the grilling of the steaks and how the steaks taste. When it comes BBQ is mostly about on how well it grills and how well the food taste. Weber all the way and very easy to carry and clean.

Thanks for sharing, been doing research on gas grills for camping and this was very helpful. Just found your chancel subscribed just from watching this video. I will be checking out more of your videos.

Great review! I just got both at a yard sale.

Here's how to decide: Coleman doesn't sell parts of any kind for the RoadTrip. If a wheel or the handle breaks, it becomes a $200 disposable item. Weber sells parts. I had an old Coleman that lasted for about 40 years. It saddens me to see how poorly they're made now, plus the fact that the company doesn't sell parts of any kind. The broken wheel in this video is a perfect example. Wheels are possibly the lowest tech things around, but Coleman can't seem to figure out how to make durable ones.

Thanks guys awesome info I was really leaning towards the Weber but I do like the value of the Coleman!!

Do you have a link for that folding table?

Thank you very much for the video you guys helped me a lot.

Great comparisons Take Care

Has anyone in your circles considered electric grills you can find in those sizes ? no flare ups, give great flavor from smoke , clean easy no tanks just plug in , work great around house for small grill applications like your showing . Keith Wheeler , Nashville, Tn

Good point about the webber hose length

Wonderig how to balance cooking over the Coleman Roadtrip cast iron grids. The middle is solid, the outer area is slotted.

Thank you for your video, but it is now outdated because the new Coleman actually has three burner controls. Although I agree with comments below that it is built in China instead of US. But my Weber doesn't have enough control on low end. I would like to be able to get lower heat on low setting. Yet it is too hot on low. Thank you, Paul

very helpful- as I'm looking at buying one of these to plug into my camper's quick connect. I noticed you plug into a 20 lb bottle on its own and had misgivings about a longer hose for the Weber. Would you say it's better to use a shorter hose & independent bottle and forget about the quick connect?

I recently picked up the Coleman. I plan to take it with me car camping. Any tips on how one should port it along with a 20 lb tank.

Great vid guys!! Thanks keep it up!!

Great, objective info & review. Thank for making the video!

Great video Erik and Kala! Love the grill challenge idea - it was fun as well as educational. Good balance of pros and cons. Very useful info for those on the fence between the two. We brought our Weber 200 with us from our townhome (ideal for that) in our RV but really it's bigger than we would want or need in our 36' motorhome. We may consider downsizing to the Weber q1200 and yes they do a great job of cooking a whole chicken! We love the aesthetics of the Weber and solid quality but yes paying more for it and the stand etc. My only question is... which one did you keep as we know you aren't carrying two grills!

Just catching up on videos and seen this one. About 2 years ago I was in the market for a new portable grill. My Tailgate grill was over 15 years old and was used up. I checked out many types and went with the Q2200 with the "Portable Cart". I use it for many family outings and over 25 tailgating events in the last 2 years without any issue of size or weight. Yes it is a little bulky but is an awesome grill and build quality is much better than the Coleman Roadtrip (Which I have used also since tailgating we pair up with others quite abit) When I retire in 4 years, the plan is to take the Weber as the grill on the road in our RV BTW... Cornish Game hens are awesome on the Weber :)

What stand is that for the weber

I'm keen on her. She's a might bit purdy.

Great review! I'm looking for a small backyard gas grill to add to my Pit Barrel Cooker. My PBC does my "crowd cooking", but I wanted something quick, easy, and gas for quick night dinners for two. I've always trusted Weber because of their warranties and customer service. Would have liked to have seen a comparison on Coleman's warranty vs Weber's. Again, thanks much for the well-done comparison video and .... Happy Trails.

I've had a Roadrtip for over 10 years. I bought a deluxe version that came with built in temp gauge, griddle and utensils. The coatings on the burners are now starting to flake off. Ha anyobe tried using grill mats with these?

Really liking the weber. Been looking at getting one here in the UK. I have seen so many uses for it.....almost a full blown oven!!! Thing is they cost the best part of nearly $600!! Good vid.

I was using a cast iron skillet on the Coleman grill part and melted the aluminum grill grates they are coated black from factory. My abuse

Great video really appreciate it

I don't really grill but this was easy to carry and bring with me camping as a backup in case ru-vid.comUgkxTAV04Wwc8vZvciP7ycqR1S4raCS0TnUc I couldn't get a fire going. In my opinion it is better to bring a charcoal grill instead of a gas grill as a backup because if it rains or the leaves around are still damp from a recent rain; you can use the charcoal to help your fire keep going even though a gas grill is easier to temp control with. Overall, pleased with my purchase.

your uploads are great, I like the camp chief myself. not really portable, but how far away from your RV do you cook? looking forward to your next upload.

Where do u buy that stand for $70? for weber?