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Char-Griller Grand Champ XD Offset Smoker Reviews

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Are you serious about meat smoking and American BBQ? Then the Char-Griller Grand Champ™ Offset Smoker #8250 is the grill you need. Quality construction for ultimate durability and performance. Charcoal Basket included Felt Gaskets on all lids and doors prevents heat and smoke leakage Upper Cooking Grate as well as the Main Grate Charcoal Grate + Ash Pan in the main chamber - unique to any offset we have ever seen Easy Dump Side Firebox ash pan Extreme-duty steel construction ( 113 kgs of metal! .) Extra-large side damper and smoke stack damper We've got a Grand Champ on display in our Offset Smoker Showroom, along with our other offsets, so you are welcome to visit us and compare our wide selection of smokers. With 1200 square inches of cooking space, expanded metal cooking grates, an included charcoal basket, and felt gaskets seals on all lids and doors, this is a seriously hard-working smoker. Made out of extreme duty steel, it’ll last you season after season. The ash pan in the main chamber makes this the most unique offset that we have seen - you can easily use the main chamber for conventional direct bbq grilling AND get the ash out easily. All other offsets don't have an ashpan, so the ash falls onto the bottom of the barrel, and you need to scoop it out manually - and this is the key - if you leave it in there the ash will rust through the bottom of your barrel. So, having the ash pan is a really valuable feature. Total Cooking Area: 1200 Square Inches Primary Cooking Area: 780 sq.in / 4300 sq.cm - 48cm Deep x 90cm Wide Upper Cooking Area: 420 sq.in / 2600 sq.cm - 29cm Deep x 90cm Wide Both cooking grates are Expanded Metal Grates Heavy Duty Construction, 113kg total weight Charcoal Basket Included Side Fire Box Included Folding Front Shelf 2 x 10" inch Metal Wheels - 77cm Axle Width Easy Dump™ Ash Pan Dual Dampers Char-Griller Product Code #8250 Overall Size: 183cm Wide x 85cm Deep (with shelf in up position) x 148cm High

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Package came in perfect condition. Parts had no marks or damage on them. I built the BBQ on my own but it would be simpler with 2 people. The BBQ is such a massive upgrade from my average charcoal grill I used for smoking in the past. Going to make pulled pork for after dinner snacks and boxing day lunch and can already tell it will be a blast on this Smoker. The grand champ is pre-oiled so do season it once it is built before cooking on it. I got the original cover with it which fits like a glove (see picture)
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Posted 2 months ago
Good quality smoker love the fact that it can also be used for direct heat as well and fantastic service from BBQLand
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Posted 3 months ago
This is a beast, it's well made, it's heavy and it's a quality piece of kit. I decided to assemble mine in the garage as it's rained for the last 2 weeks, daft really gecause this monster isn't fitting through any door other than the garage door so it's had to be partially disassembled to get into my back yard. Once in place though and fired up it's a beaut, quality racks, fire box and heavy sealed lids mean business
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Posted 5 months ago
This is a lovely offset smoker at a very great price although it's cheaper in the states so not sure why the price has been jacked up over here in the UK. It quite a nice smoker and BBQ Land delivered the very nexy day. The cover is very nice as well. Excellent service
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Posted 7 months ago
Amazing smoker I’m very pleased with the service and the char- griller
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Posted 1 year ago
Made a big mistake buying the Char-Griller Grand Champ XD, Came scratched all over, No gasket seal from offset to smoker so leaks smoke from offset firebox like mad, Smoker door is bent out of shape so smoke leaks, Chimney pipe from smoker isnt stable and no gasket seal so leaks smoke from the joint, There's more smoke coming out of everywhere else rather then the smoke pipe lol, Its really badly made. Not worth £750. Was guided to buy this from the sales person telling me it's the best in its price range. Trust me it's not.
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Posted 1 year ago
We are sorry to learn of these issues with this Grand Champ. This experience with this smoker is not typical of this product, as witnessed by our other customer reviews of it. Our records show that we offered to collect this smoker from the customer and process a full refund, but that he declined to take us up on that offer.
Posted 1 year ago
Great starter product for someone getting into BBQ smoking. Holds temperature well, little heat or smoke escape.
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Posted 1 year ago
Best offset smoker you will find in England for a while. Excellent deal, Excellent delivery, Amazing quality of product, just everything I expected and wanted from and offset smoker. It is everything I wanted and more. Thank you again and again.
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Posted 1 year ago