I own two Weber Charcoal BBQ's and a weber smoker.  I have never considered a gas BBQ!  I live at Lake Tahoe and because of all the forest fires charcoal BBQs have been outlawed until the fire season ends.  I BBQ twice a week or more, so I was forced to get a gas BBQ.  I was not happy with the idea that gas would be that great.  I bought the Weber Traveler.  After using it to two months.  I really like it and will continue to use it after fire season when cooking marinated meats.  I will still use charcoal when fire season is over and I  want smoky flavor.