Need new grill input

[phatdaddy]

No i don't need dental advice

Well after 10 years, my holland gas grill died a brave and fiery death last night( taking a rack of baby back ribs with it). i can possibly get a rebuild kit for about $250, but before i go that route, i thought some of you resident grillmasters might have some suggestions. I don't want to start the eternal debate gas vs charcoal. i normally don't like gas, but the holland has the system where you can't burn the food(no flare ups), i know other grill have this feature

as always , i look forward to your wisdom, thanks.

[Mac_Attack]

Do a little research and see if what ever grill type (gas or charcoal) you decide on try and buy an American Made grill. There are some out there. Billy Mac :beer:

Weber charcoal grills are made in the USA. We did a turkey on a Weber up at deer camp and it turned out great. MHP gas grills are also american made.

[tsubaki]

We accidentally ran across a natural gas grill on clearance (somewhere like Lowes or HomeDepot). The eveness of cooking and capability of turning it down to real low amazed me, much better than any propane we have ever had. this one must be 10 years old.
I do know they are pricey, and it sounds like a commercial, but Weber does make some good grills.

[phatdaddy]

Thanks T, i am going to install a Renai(sp?) tankless hot water heater and it will be about 25 ft from where the grill will rest, i had not thought of using natural over propane.
sure would be nice to get the bottle monkey off my back. i guess i could get the orifice and change over any grill i get?

[shubey61]

I was thinkin of converting from the bottle to natural..A friend or mine did, & doesn't like it, says it does not burn as hot.:head:

[spareparts]

my choice of grill

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n175/spareparts_photos/Flintstonesteaks.jpg

[randlemanboater]

If the rebuild kit for yours is $250 then you are talking way above my level of grill, but I do like the way my Webber charcoal model works.

[phatdaddy]

http://www.hollandgrill.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/products.detail/prodID/122/index.htm

This is the grill i have & if i had not used one, i would not have been interested. i did some work for a customer and we did a trade out. i have had it for 10 years and love it. it is not like a normal gas grill, the food taste like charcoal cooked.

I think this is kinda funny, if it is in warranty, parts are free but shipping & handling is $199.00
if it is out of warranty,parts are $199.00, plus S&H
not much of a warranty, in my book.
http://www.hollandgrill.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/products.parts/prodID/5/rpID/34/index.htm

If anybody is near millbrook ny, this might be a good deal

http://cgi.ebay.com/HOLLAND-LP-GAS-GRILL_W0QQitemZ300292238540QQihZ020QQcategoryZ7968 7QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Blue_Runner]

Phat, I've eaten a ton of food cooked on a holland grill. It all started probably 10 years ago when one of my friends got one. Then one of my other friends ate from the other guys holland and went out and bought one....this cycle has went around a few times and now practically all of my friends have holland grills.

You are right, it is a different kind of grill that has that nice feature where you turn the gas all the way up, close door and pre-heat, add food and close door until its done (well maybe flip it in between). We always say, "if you're looking you ain't cookin." Those grills don't get much if any over 375 degrees. I'm not sure how "low" it will go but I'd bet pretty dang low, maybe 200 degrees? Don't know.

My opinion is now that you have had the holland, I seriously doubt you'll be happier with anything else. 10 more years for 25 bucks a year ain't too bad IMO. I say get the rebuild kit.

p.s. I wish I was close by to that stainless model on CL. Nice!


Blue's .02

[phatdaddy]

Good point, blue. i'm scared i'd be setting my self up for a disappointment. my dad always told me "If the only complaint you have about something is the price, you got a deal".

your right, if your thing is looking & flippin, don't get a holland.

[Blue_Runner]

On second thought, you need to get rid of that old thing. I can take it off your hands for free!

I've always wanted a Holland grill. :hi:

[fishingwithblue]

Id get you this one.....I want this sooooooo bad!
http://www.smokymtbarbecue.com/store/BBQ42_BBQ_Pit-pid-62-5.html

[Blue_Runner]

That's a slick trick right there. I like it.

My dad is building me a new smoker and burn down barrel from scratch. He's putting it together tomorrow. I will definitely have to post pics. 4' x 3' lined with fire brick. I can't wait to get that thing seasoned!

[phatdaddy]

Nice one FWB, i like the flip grill

BR, if you gonna go from NC to FL, you might as well go to NY and et the stainless one...

[whale]

My Weber Genesis Gold is pushing 10 years old and still as good as the day I got it on the original burners/grates etc. My stepfather just replaced his burner tubes on his Weber after 15 years.....

[Blue_Runner]

I was hoping you would ship it to me :love:



for free!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :hi:

[Stillrunning]

my choice of grill

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n175/spareparts_photos/Flintstonesteaks.jpg

There you go. I used mine last night to cook two hugh bone in pork chops that weighed 16oz each. I do have a nice gas grill that I like to use but when I'm in no hurry the weber always comes out.

[reelapeelin]

my dad always told me "If the only complaint you have about something is the price, you got a deal.


I like that!!...:clap::clap:rebuild that puppy and stay happy!!:beer:

One thing!!...how rusted are the screws, etc holdin' the burners in and all...one of my burners just fell off and the screws were so rusted, I hadda drill 'em out...it is a Vermont Castings and it's been a good gas grill for 3 years, but now their website says they no longer mfgr this model and don't sell parts...last one of these...

[phatdaddy]

The older i get , the smarter my dad gets. ordered the replacement today. it is basically a new grill, i just use my lid, grill,& stand.

http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo214/gls216/DETA-34.jpg

The pan(pn 22) is the part that rusted out first. then the drain got clogged up & 3 years of grease accumulated and the other night it was "FLAME ON"

[Blue_Runner]

:clap:

Excellent decision. Your pops was a smart man!

[reelapeelin]

The older i get , the smarter my dad gets. ordered the replacement today. it is basically a new grill, i just use my lid, grill,& stand.

http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo214/gls216/DETA-34.jpg




You guys have got me sold on a Holland!!...I've about decided to order this kit and install it in the bottom of my grill...hell...the new ones I'm lookin' at are 6-700 bucks and I can do this for 200 and upgrade the whole system!!...same bottom measurements (16 x 24)...looks workable to me...

[phatdaddy]

Reel, gotta remember, the lid assy w smokestacks & handle and grill are gonna be $170.00

[reelapeelin]

Reel, gotta remember, the lid assy w smokestacks & handle and grill are gonna be $170.00


That's the cool thing about it...my lid and bottom are GREAT and same size as this one...might take a little bendin' and drillin', but for $200...no probleemo...and this way, I keep the rotiserrie...don't see that as option on Holland site...

[Monkey Butler]

my choice of grill

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n175/spareparts_photos/Flintstonesteaks.jpg

You have the same grill as I do.
You have the same lawn as I do.

You gotta hook me up with your butcher though!

[phatdaddy]

Great, now i gotta get a rotisserie to keep up with reel,
go for it..........

[reelapeelin]

Great, now i gotta get a rotisserie to keep up with reel,
go for it..........


Yeah Baby!!...marinated a 4 1/2 lb pork roast from midday yesterday...just stuck it on the rotisserie (not over heat) w/grill showin' 225*...I'll let 'er spin up til about 2 this afternoon and check it...

The more I think about puttin' Holland guts in this thing, the more I like it...

[Blue_Runner]

"Holland Guts" LOL!! Or "Holland Inards" :clap:

[spareparts]

Monkey Butler, that grill is my father in laws, I have the smaller version. the yard is a camp site at Darlington Speedway, sorry to say, we are not going this year(i went to the last 12 races in a row), the butcher shop is in Sangaree, SC. Its not too far from the house, my father in law goes in there, picks out a hunk of meat, tells him to cut it " about this thick" I just show up at eat'n time. I do have one chore to do, I'm responsible for the grill cleaning, I keep it shining like new

[phatdaddy]

reel, i ordered my kit on sun aft and it got here today at 4:30 pm. if you need photos or measurments, let me know....

[reelapeelin]

reel, i ordered my kit on sun aft and it got here today at 4:30 pm. if you need photos or measurments, let me know....

Wow...yer readin' my mind...what size the drip pan?:sun:

[phatdaddy]

Maybe you can get what you need from these, if not let me know:

http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo214/gls216/2009_0219grill0047.jpg

front shot

http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo214/gls216/2009_0219grill0048.jpg

lid up

http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo214/gls216/2009_0219grill0049.jpg

drip pan

http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo214/gls216/2009_0219grill0051.jpg

burner plate

http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo214/gls216/2009_0219grill0054.jpg

measurements

http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo214/gls216/2009_0219grill0055.jpg

my kitchen(looks more like a meth lab)

http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo214/gls216/2009_0219grill0056.jpg

taking it for a test ride tonight.....................