Thanks for watching. Yep, the pups are spoiled.

I was surprised at how they held together. I think the trick is to let them cook on side one as long as you can before trying to flip. Only one tried to break out of the 4. The charcoal tray worked real well. As in all things it is a compromise but gives an option for those folks who only want one grill for multi purposes. Thanks for watching.

Sorry about that. We can't afford to lose any of Texas. Thanks for watching the the comment that made my day.

I will have to give it a go. Maybe a brisket point or something like that low and slow. That charcoal tray would let me put some smoke to it. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching. Almost lost El Paso.

Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the comment.

Cleaning I just lift out the tray and dump the ashes. If any ashes got into the gas grill, I blow them out with some compressed air. It is just fine for high temp charcoal grilling but you don't have much control over temprerature since the gas grill is not very air tight. Not a replacement for a charcoal grill, but an alternative if you just want to grill something without buying a separate grill. Thanks for the question.

@@RashleysBorderQue once you actually light the charcoal's obviously turn off the gas burners and then you can put a thin drip pan on top of the burners so no ash goes in the holes.

once you actually light the charcoal's obviously turn off the gas burners and then you can put a thin drip pan on top of the burners so no ash goes in the holes. The main issue I see with this is there is no way to shut the fire down Charcoal will just continue to burn until they are gone and you have no control of the fire there is no vents to open or close because of the cart design.

@@wallyj2000 agreed, you can’t shut the charcoal fire “off”, but you can’t do that with a real charcoal grill either. To save space in your yard, yet still have the option for a great charcoal tasting meal, this is a great option in my opinion.

I had never seen a Kalamazoo grill until you mentioned it so I looked it up. OMG, do they offer a mortgage to go with it. Crazy expensive. Thanks for watching.

Some ashes do drop through. I just used a can of compressed air to blow them out. Thanks for watching.

Put a baking pan in between the burners and the coal tray. No mess at all

@@cant-get-right4814 except you use the burners to light the charcoal

Thanks for the tips and ideas.

Thanks for the question. No, I have not had access to the PK 360 to review it.

I'm sorry Agha, I don't know. Wish I could help.

Since the tray has holes in the bottom, my guess is the ashes make a mess inside the gas grill and is a PITA to clean up. There's a universal charcoal tray out there that looks like a much cleaner option.

Sorry I missed that. Can't go back and add it since this was a loaner/demo unit and I no longer have it.

hey @Terry - did you ever find any video or comments on the cleanup?

@@tanjab.8665 I haven't tried it yet but was thinking about laying the tray on top of the burner covers (minus the covers in between burners) so that the ash wouldn't get on the burner tubes. Probably will take a lot longer to light up but will give it a shot and let folks know if it's a good option.

If you like gas grills you should love it. I have had good luck with the sear burner and have even used it to fry foods in a skillet over the burner. It is a personal call though. Let me know how it works out for you. Thanks for watching.

@North1867 so how is your Napoleon P500 after one year?

Vous pouvez soulever le plateau une fois qu'il a refroidi et verser les cendres. Toutes les cendres qui restent sous le plateau peuvent être soufflées avec un bidon d'air comprimé.

Cleaning was a non issue. The drippings are burnt up or absorbed by the coals and any ash that dropped into the grill is easily blown out with air. Flavor bars are are your choice. I wanted the flames to be able to reach the charcoal. I don't have the grill anymore so can't confirm, but I believe you can leave them in if you prefer and still fit the charcoal tray above them. The tray does not rest on the burners or the flavor bars it sits on a ledge that keeps it above them. Thanks for the question.

@@RashleysBorderQue Thanks for the quick reply. Did the grill last or did you have to get rid of it because it did not last?

It was a temporary loaner from the local store. When I returned it all was still well.

@@RashleysBorderQue ahh ok. thanks

That is a Thermoworks ThermoPop available direct from Thermoworks. www.thermoworks.com/ThermoPop?gclid=CjwKCAiA6qPRBRAkEiwAGw4SditArBlLlpNKXiP4kt_b5wwe_KFIBXbRpQhHIhwJcOwGHsZmzBOfYRoCPA4QAvD_BwE

Thanks for watching. The Thermopop is almost as fast as their more expensive thermometers and is in a more convenient size profile.

Oh man I hate to guide you into something you may like or may not. All I can say is if you want a gas grill and from time to time you want to add charcoal and/or smoke flavor it works pretty good. Nothing can give smoke flavor like a smoker, but having this tray in the gas grill give the versatility to use gas, charcoal, wood chunks, and to grill, slow cook, sear, rotisserie, all in one pit. I really enjoyed cooking on it, but it was a demo and went back to the dealer last week. I had just too many pits on the patio and am trying to make room and keep the wife happy.

Thank you

@Tony Brown lol

Smoker tube is more practical and less messy from my experience

Maybe. I haven't checked with them and no longer have this grill. Is that in the manual? Just curious and thanks for sharing that tip with us.

@@RashleysBorderQue cant recall if its in the manual or they told me on the phone. on the website FAQ it says "It is recommended that you use only ONE charcoal tray at a time. Charcoal burns at a hotter temperature than propane or natural gas. Using more than one tray at a time could cause overheating, and can damage your grill. "

@@dk-uj4yd Ok, thanks for letting us know. Good information.

@@RashleysBorderQue why don't you have the grill anymore?

@@Ryan-re1rs It was just a loaner from the local store so I could make some videos to help familiarize people with the Napoleon grills. I returned it to the store after making several videos. It was nothing to do with quality of the grill or how I liked it, just part of our agreement when they loaned it to me.

I honestly don't remember, but I think I lit the gas burner and let it light the coals. I just don't remember. Thanks for the question.

I don't know. I have never had a weber to compare. If you try it let us know how it works out. Thanks for watching.

Napoleon themselves say their products are not tested with two trays in mind, since the heat might get to hot for the casing of the grill.

Yep, what the Reaper said.

I agree, I used just one tray on my rogue bbq and it cracked with the heat, Napoleon aren't interested at all....disappointing

Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the question. No, I never use lighter fluid. When I had the Napoleon I would put my charcoal in the tray and then light the propane burners on that side until the charcoal was lit. Then turn out the propane burners and finish the cook with charcoal. The burners light the charcoal quite nicely without the need for lighter fluid.

sbtrnfla I think so. I no longer have this grill but looking at the burners and ledges I believe you can set up the tray in the middle. You can also offset the chicken to one side on the spit. Thanks for the question.

It did a great job of grilling and gave a little smoke flavor that you can’t get with gas alone. The grill has too many smoke leaks to truly smoke though. Having said that, it IS a way to get charcoal grilled taste from your gas grill.

@@RashleysBorderQue Thank you!

Lots of reasons. Sometimes I would use the propane to start the charcoal, sometimes i would use the propane heat to cook and have the charcoal and wood chips just to add flavor, sometimes I would cook with only charcoal. Thanks for the question.

Well, not useless. Lots of BBQ pits for sale today have so many air leaks that proper temp control is impossible. I agree that temp control is really not possible but if you are looking for a charcoal grilled steak, then as hot as you can get it is good to go. If you want something a little more low and slow you can do the snake method of laying out the charcoal and get a lower temp for a longer period of time. Thanks for you comment and watching the video.

Thanks for the comment and for watching. Yes, It has been discussed multiple times in the comments below. As this was a loaner grill from a local vendor, I did not have the owners manual. I appreciate your input though.

@@RashleysBorderQue Oh sorry! lol

@@mackay250 not a problem. It could have saved someone some heartaches.

Thanks for the comment and genuine concern. I could make a joke but it is a serious matter. Let's both take better care of ourselves.

Understood. This accessory is geared toward the person that only has one grill and it's gas. It gives them an opportunity to get charcoal grilled flavor. Not perfect but an option none the less. Thanks for commenting.

Put a baking pan in between. no mess

SoundsRight Thanks for watching.

I don't know. I did mention the possibility in the video. I've never tried it though. I have returned the Napoleon Demo unit I had so can't experiment. For safety's sake I guess we better follow manufacturers recommendation. Sorry for the delay in reply but I missed this comment when it came in. Thanks for watching.

Yes he does. Thanks for watching.

Perhaps.

I don't disagree with you but all this delicious bbq. So hard to say no.

Sui Generis You are so funny.

You didn't get any laughs the first time either. Give it a rest.

Love your vids Randy, keep em coming bro!