Captiva Designs Propane Gas Grill and Charcoal Grill Combo with Side Burner & Porcelain-Enameled Cast Iron Grate, Dual Fuel BBQ Grill for Outdoor Events & Backyard Barbecue, 690 SQIN Cooking Area

Grill combo for family BBQ
I started using it right after we got it set up, which was a bit of a project. No missing parts there when assemble. The grill is sturdy, valuable with solid materials that looks professional, but it’s heavy. Like, really heavy. I got through assembling the top half by myself, but when to lift it onto the base, I literally had to call my husband over to help. No way I could’ve done that alone. Once it was together, though, I was impressed. It makes our backyard setup feel a little fancier. The size is like plenty of space to cook for a crowd. One feature I appreciate is the warming rack above the main grates. It’s handy for keeping burgers or veggies warm while I finish grilling the rest.The propane side heats up fast, which is good when I’m in a rush to get dinner going. The charcoal side takes more time, but I like the smoky flavor it gives ribs or steaks. The porcelain enameled cast iron grates clean up okay and leave those classic grill marks. Not very sticky when clean. The side burner is useful for making sauces or boiling corn, though I wish it had a bit more power for faster boiling. The charcoal side can be a bit messy to clean out, especially after a long cook. I’ve had to scrub more than I’d like to keep it looking nice.

Captiva Designs 3 gas burner propane and charcoal grill
Delivered by FedEx, on time, and packaged well. After unboxing, I read and looked over the assembly instructions. Honestly, the instructions are a little dicey, and unless you are gifted with ESP, you might be left wondering, “what in the hades were these people thinking when they put this instruction manual together?” But like any red blooded American man, I quickly set the instructions aside and just looked the parts and pieces over and started bolting it together.I could write a whole book of tips and helps but I’m afraid you’ll have to have your own “coming to Jesus moment” at some point during your assembly process. I will give you a couple of tips though, just so I can feel better about myself, having had compassion upon my fellow man. #1. You might want to start praying and fasting a few days before you unbox your new project. #2. You must unscrew the lower back strap from off the back bottom of the main grill assembly in order to get the charcoal ash tray and the grease tray to pull out so you can remove the plastic wrap from off them. #3. When you get to the point where you are ready to install the main upper grill assembly to the lower cart you must slide the right side burner assembly and the left side shelf assembly in between the main upper grill body and the upper portion of the four legs of the cart before you screw in the eight long bolts that secure the cart assembly and grill body assembly together. If you don’t do that then you will be left pulling back out the eight long bolts and prying the upper legs away from the main grill assembly so that you can slide the right side burner and the left shelf into there rightful position. Don’t ask me how I know this but trust me, it will save you from using foul language if you do it right the first time. #4. When connecting the gas line to the side burner, you will find it much easier if you unscrew the burner from its base and then push the gas line into the burner tube. Then attach the clip that holds the gas line and the side burner tube together. After that is accomplished, reattach the burner (two screws) back into its base. I promise you that it is much easier to do it the way I just described instead of trying to mate the gas line and the side burner tube together with it still screwed to its base.Follow those four steps and you will find that overall the assembly process is not as intimidating and difficult as it first appears to be. Oh, and one other piece of advice, the instruction manual strongly advises that the assembly process should be performed by two people. I put mine together alone, ie by myself, just because #1. I’m a red blooded American man, and #2. Why follow the strongly recommended advice of whoever put the instruction manual together in such a pitiful, confusing, and incoherent manner? Not me!So after hooking up the propane tank to the grill, I did a thorough leak test with soapy water, and then congratulated myself for not fulfilling my wife’s prophecy of, “your going to blow yourself up and burn the garage down trying to put that thing together by yourself!” So hurray, I shall not depart this world in flames and burnt pieces.Well well, my new Captiva Designs duel fuel grill is up and running. I lit the three main propane burners and the right side burner and let her run for about forty five minutes with the main lid down (left the side burner lid up) in order to cure her into grilling perfection. Temperature gauge read nearly 500 degrees and I cooked off all that new grill smell and shut her down.I am well pleased with our new grill and am looking forward to fixing a right fine meal on her soon. Now if I somehow manage to win the lottery, I might even be able to afford a couple of grass fed angus beef ribeyes for dinner sometime before spring. Until then, it’s chicken grilling time and boy oh boy do I have a great recipe for grilled chicken wings!You all have a great day and God bless. Over and out.

It’s wonderful! I like it very much!
This dual-fuel grill has been a fantastic addition to our backyard setup. The dual-fuel design is especially impressive—it offers great flexibility whether you’re in the mood for quick gas grilling or slow, smoky charcoal cooking. Among similar products on the market, this one stands out for its solid build quality and reliable performance.One of the highlights is the pull-out grease tray and ash catcher. They’re designed for easy removal and cleaning, which makes post-barbecue cleanup so much simpler and quicker. The installation manual is also well-written and easy to follow. With two people working together, we had it assembled in under an hour. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys grilling and values convenience and versatility.