Smoking...the grill crack

[SmokeyGator]

Today I went to Brandsmart because they have Napoleon grills in stock. I saw the prestige pro 500RSIB.

I drove away with an empty truck bed, but it almost happened. I really like how this thing looks. The light up knobs are a gimmick, but still cool. The inside lights will actually be useful, I grill a lot after sundown. I like the side table maranade bucket / beer ice bucket thing (also a gimmick but a useful one). 4 burners is what I want. The side IR burner is....there. I will certainly use it. The sidewalls are cast aluminum, with a stainless steel drip pan and stainless steel grease tray. The entire cart is stainless steel. This is important for me because south FL - my current gas grill is on its last legs mainly because rust.

i would rather see thinner stainless steel grill grates, but I can live with the ones included.

The head scratcher for me is fhe rear "infrared" burner. The legend series (less expensive grade) has a ceramic rear burner. The Prestige Pro (flagship series) has a standard gas burner tube with a stainless steel heat plate in front of it. One would think the opposite would be the case....but whatever.

I just neee to measure the existing grill one more time to see if the prestige pro will fit.

I *really* should not have gone to Brandsmart today.
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[Steve B]

Something tells me you are going back in the very near future. 👊🏻

[Jerod Broussard]

He's already in the truck

[Mudbeaver]

Ah ha yessir that’s a beauty, lights on the inside?!? Is the rotisserie included?

[Jerod Broussard]

I'd get it just for the blue lights..

Blue lights flashin' on my grill view; the sheriff said, "boy I should have known it was you, you got 16 burgers on this Grill, I warned you twice now I'm writing you up," I said, "officer what have I done?" He smiled and said, "boy you cookin' too much meat."

Too much meat what's that mean? It's like too many grills, there's no such thing; like a brisket too fatty, with too much flavor, bag of French Fries, with too much tator...

No matter what they say I cooked, I ain't never cooked too much meat.....give me the grills and let me cook......I ain't never cooked too much meat.

[Troutman]

Badges, who needs meat badges??

[SmokeyGator]

Whatever you are consuming....can I buy a half ounce?

[EdF]

Lol!

[SmokeyGator]

Rotisserie kit is included. But no cover. I have a feeling I can get them to include one though. Just gotta flash the plastic.

[Steve B]

I believe you are on your way back. 😃
Show us the pics when you get it home.

[JEFinCLE]

That's a great price. I just wrote a check for 2049.00 for the same grill.

My understanding of the rear rotisserie burner is that the tube and vee-bar spreads the heat over a wider (left to right) area than a ceramic infrared, even though the ceramic might be hotter. In my mind, rotisserie is more about low and slow than max temperature...we'll see. I also had a tough time talking myself into the Pro model over the regular Prestige. I liked the heavier cooking grate, the stainless grate on the IR side burner and the inside lights. The cabinet has a little nicer hardware and I like the idea of fixed shelves instead of folding.

Edited to Add:

Did anyone show you the difference in the rotisserie motors between the the Prestige and the P-Pro? The regular one looks like a toy compared to the Pro version. I'm sure they both can spin a bird, but just like buying cars...nothing beats horsepower.

[SmokeyGator]

No. In fact the floor model had the wrong rotisserie motor attached. You couldn’t close the cover for the cutting board / bucket.

But for demo purposes that doesn’t matter.

[ComfortablyNumb]

I've noticed some stores deliberately make it so the lids won't close. I'm guessing it is so some bored kid doesn't take out his frustrations on them.

[Jon Liebers]

Today I went to Brandsmart because they have Napoleon grills in stock. I saw the prestige pro 500RSIB.

I drove away with an empty truck bed, but it almost happened. I really like how this thing looks. The light up knobs are a gimmick, but still cool. The inside lights will actually be useful, I grill a lot after sundown. I like the side table maranade bucket / beer ice bucket thing (also a gimmick but a useful one). 4 burners is what I want. The side IR burner is....there. I will certainly use it. The sidewalls are cast aluminum, with a stainless steel drip pan and stainless steel grease tray. The entire cart is stainless steel. This is important for me because south FL - my current gas grill is on its last legs mainly because rust.

i would rather see thinner stainless steel grill grates, but I can live with the ones included.

The head scratcher for me is fhe rear "infrared" burner. The legend series (less expensive grade) has a ceramic rear burner. The Prestige Pro (flagship series) has a standard gas burner tube with a stainless steel heat plate in front of it. One would think the opposite would be the case....but whatever.

I just neee to measure the existing grill one more time to see if the prestige pro will fit.

I *really* should not have gone to Brandsmart today.
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gator, I have that one exactly . very happy. the rear inferred is an upgrade and will last longer trouble free than ceramic. I wish the sear station was similar.

[SmokeyGator]

So there is a reason for having a standard burner for the rotisserie. I figured as much, I just couldn’t think of what that reason might be. I would likely use the side IR burner to superheat some small cast iron flats that my in laws procured from a closed down resrurant that they were hired to clean out.

[FireMan]

Heyyyyyy Smokeyyyyyy, c’mon baaaack. Take another look, you’ll liiiike what ya seeee. 😎

[SmokeyGator]

It’s a 99% probably I will go back. I can always apply for more interest free credit.

[Mr. Bones]

Are ya still in their parkin lot? Or were ya able to go on home?
Had to be tough!

[SmokeyGator]

Nope. Home. I left and didn’t post anything until I was safely at the MIA Brewery in Doral. About 10 miles away from the grill crack.

[Mr. Bones]

Wisely played, brother!

Cool-headed thinkin...

[RonB]

Just make sure the grill grates aren't bent on the one you get...