Coleman 9949-750 Road Trip Grill Review

The Coleman Road Trip grill is unlike other portable propane grills, which are relatively petite and designed for tabletop use - it is a full-sized grill accompanied by collapsible scissor legs that make it perfect for both travel and tabletop grilling.

When folded up, the grill measures 36 x 22 x 13 inches (width x height x depth), and is equipped with two burners, which are independently controlled for even heating and precise temperature management and lit with an Instastart electronic ignition, to provide a heat output of 10,000 BTU. Its 285 square inch cooking area makes it the ideal size for a small cookout party.

The cast iron cooking grates of the grill are designed for the best temperature conduction and are resistant to warping, while the porcelain coating makes them easy to clean. The twin burners easily heat the manageably sized cooking area, promising fast, even grilling.

Making prep work easy and convenient for the cook on the go, Coleman has included two side tables for extra storage/preparation space. These slide under the grill when everything is packed up, so there's no worry of hinges breaking off during travel. Read more

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The Coleman road trip grill is a propane-fueled standby for quick road trips or impulsive backyard cookouts. Not only can it be used to grill burgers, the Coleman also fills in as a boilerplate when the nonstick grill is removed. With an 8000 BTU burner control system, the Coleman adds variety to any camping trip, whether campers intend to heat coffee or grill burgers. Even better, the flat griddle section allows a cook to prepare modest servings of scrambled eggs and pancakes.

Being a portable grill, the Coleman measures 13 x 13 x 11.5 inches (height x width x depth) and the cooking surface is convex to prevent troublesome grease buildup. The grill's Instastart ignition ensures easy lighting and heats quickly thanks to its size, and the PerfectFlow regulator ensures consistent heat, whatever the ambient temperature, altitude or fuel level. The center of the dishwasher safe grill is perfect for searing meats while the outer edges finish off cooking efficiently.

The Grill That Can Go Everywhere

Thanks to the detachable legs that can fit inside the grill, one review of the Coleman grill was happy to note that transporting it was easy. Set up of the grill was simple too, once it reached it destination - all it needed was 10 minutes of assembly, which required no tools at all. The instructions provided are detailed for those who aren't technically inclined, but can be dispensed with once the cook has used the grill a few times.

Cooks appreciated the versatility that the grill offers as, for example, an entire breakfast can prepared at one go for a modest crowd of up to 5-6 people. A coffeepot can be perked on the burner with the grill removed, and sausages can sizzle on the grill once it has been replaced and heated, which happens exceptionally quickly despite its small size and lack of a cover. People who lived alone or rarely cooked found the Coleman an incredibly convenient appliance.

Heat Control at a Touch

Heat control is easy; cooking can be carried out at both high and low heat and cooks found the Instastart ignition lived up to its name by lighting the grill quickly and easily with a single push. Cleanup was also quick and easy as long as the basin below the burner is filled with water.

The burner adjusts well from off to low to high and is quick and easy to start by pushing the burner control knob in. The drippings collect in the pan below the burner for easy disposal. Users were gratified with the value-for-money choice of the Coleman, which is an affordable portable grill that travels well thanks to a heavy duty PVC coating that resists cracking and fading. It also comes with its own carrying bag and is small enough to fit into a suitcase.

Somewhat Uneven Heat Distribution

There was a review or two that observed heat distribution of the grill was less than optimal, although it was also pointed out that the water in the catch basin appears to help to distribute the heat. As the grill is much hotter in the center, it may be difficult to cook thick cuts of meats thoroughly. The Coleman also felt somewhat flimsy to some cooks.