Opinion on the New Performer Platinum

[Trumpstylz]

Originally Posted by Foxfire

One other thing I'll say about the Touch n Go system -- I'm not a fan of the propane bottle placement. I may be the odd man out here, but I like to keep the wire rack shelf under the grill uncluttered so I have a convenient place to set down a hot chimney starter, and I also like to put the lid down there when I want it completely out of the way and prefer to not set it right on the patio cement. Those little camp propane bottles are small enough but it hangs straight down in front so a touch extra caution is necessary not to bump it.

That's why i always tell ppl about the weber q hose that allows you to hook up the big gasser style propane tanks (and saves you a ton of money and time).

[Trumpstylz]

Originally Posted by Foxfire

I also like to put the lid down there when I want it completely out of the way and prefer to not set it right on the patio cement.

You don't use the special performer lid holder on the side??

[Bluesman]

Originally Posted by Trumpstylz

You don't use the special performer lid holder on the side??

WHAT!!!!!!! I just went outside and tried this........it works You mean I have had my old SS performer for 15 years and didn't know that I thought it was for hanging the grate when cleaning and refilling the bowl. Thanks

[Trumpstylz]

Originally Posted by Bluesman

I thought it was for hanging the grate when cleaning and refilling the bowl.

Yeah, I put the grate directly on the table when filling it.

[Bluesman]

Just checked with the place I buy my grills from in town here and he has a brick red platinum performer all spanky new in the box for $299. Now how do I explain this to the wife while I also spare Homer?

[Trumpstylz]

Originally Posted by Bluesman

Just checked with the place I buy my grills from in town here and he has a brick red platinum performer all spanky new in the box for $299. Now how do I explain this to the wife while I also spare Homer?

With gas assist?? if so, I'd do it. If not, I'd wait for the gas.

[Bluesman]

Originally Posted by Trumpstylz

With gas assist?? if so, I'd do it. If not, I'd wait for the gas.

Yup, full blown, gas assist, timer the whole shebang

[Foxfire]

Originally Posted by Trumpstylz

You don't use the special performer lid holder on the side??

I use the lid catcher when I'm quick flipping food or whatever, but if I'm loading or lighting charcoal or doing a cook where I don't intend to put the lid down -- searing ahi, cooking in a cast iron skillet, something like that -- I think the lid kind of overhangs the grill surface so I take it completely off to get it out of the way.

See? I'm the odd man out, I know.

[Bluesman]

Originally Posted by Foxfire

I use the lid catcher when I'm quick flipping food or whatever, but if I'm loading or lighting charcoal or doing a cook where I don't intend to put the lid down -- searing ahi, cooking in a cast iron skillet, something like that -- I think the lid kind of overhangs the grill surface so I take it completely off to get it out of the way.

See? I'm the odd man out, I know.

He's not referring to the semi round lid holder on the left hand side of the bowl. There is a small hook about 1 1/2" wide on the right side of the tabel, right under the door hinge. This is were I hang my grate. But the lid hangs there perfect. In retrospect this may only be on the older SS models.

[Jethro]

Have had mine for about 2 years now. Love it. That propane starting feature is outstanding!

[Foxfire]

Originally Posted by Bluesman

He's not referring to the semi round lid holder on the left hand side of the bowl. There is a small hook about 1 1/2" wide on the right side of the tabel, right under the door hinge. This is were I hang my grate. But the lid hangs there perfect. In retrospect this may only be on the older SS models.

Huh. The one I just picked up is a 2006, I'll check for this when I get home. Thanks!