Many Camp Chef flattops Discontinued

[GolfGeezer]

I was just browsing the flattop reviews on the free side and the comparisons between Blackstone and CC. I noticed that among other changes, CC has discontinued many of their smaller models of griddles. No 475 (3 burner) and no 2 burners. Only the 699 & 900 models show. No info on why, but I really like the 3 burner 475. Oh well, saved from that MCS moment.

[jfmorris]

GolfGeezer I would imagine they were selling many more 4 and 6 burner models than they are the 3 burner model. I never saw a 2 burner model for sale in their "flat top" series. Its probably not cost effective to keep tooling up for something that they are not selling as many of. I imagine most folks opt for the FTG600, and those that gotta have the biggest and baddest griddle go for the FTG900. Hence, streamlining the product offerings was probably in order.

[GolfGeezer]

The only weird thing about that observation is that CC has always marketed and focused on the "camping" aspect of their offerings. So, eliminating the 1 and 2 burner products means portability is sort of out the window for their griddles. Leaves only the Blackstone small ones for that market.

[jfmorris]

GolfGeezer the FTG series is not actually super portable, since its on a large cart. For camping, I feel folks are going with their flat tops or stoves with folding legs.

[Jfrosty27]

Bummer. I was thinking of getting the 475 three burner. The 600 is just too big for my needs and available space. Looks like a Blackstone 28” in my future.

[DavidNorcross]

My guess is that the focus for that size is with their cooking systems which are hard to beat.

[Dan Deter]

I think they replaced the smaller ones with their Versatop line of grills. Meanwhile most of their 16" burner systems remain sold out...

[Dadof3Illinois]

I agree, those two and three burner griddles would be in direct competition with their stove tops which have the ability to do the same thing.

[jfmorris]

This is exactly what I was thinking. The 3 burner 16" stove griddle top is already about the same size as the FTG600, and there are 1 and 2 burner griddle options. Too much overlap. That plus the Versatop.

[GolfGeezer]

Well, it is their choice, but I still think it leaves a significant gap, especially the lack of the 3 burner griddle config. Plus those Versatops only have a 1 burner griddle accessory and getting a cart is an expensive "option". Like I said, killed my MCS for what they have.

[RickyBobby]

I wonder if I could find a good clearance price on a 3-burner model somewhere..........

[ItsAllGoneToTheDogs]

I've been looking for over a year.. good luck

[bbqLuv]

How things have changed, when I was growing up a flat top was a haircut.
Discontinued also too. Come and go.

[SmokingSteve]

And here I thought a flat-top is an aircraft carrier!

[Uncle Bob]

It would be nice to know where they are going with their lineup. A relatively new offering is the FTG600P, a portable 4 burner, so perhaps their research tells them more burners are preferred by a larger portion of the market.

Last year they discontinued the Somerset IV, four burner patio stove that fzxdoc and I each have and love dearly. I've talked to them a couple times about the cancellation and pretty much get the shoulder shrug thing. Pity..........