I Always wanted a kettle grill for that one of a kind charcaol smoke taste. I only had a propane grill. I have had this kettleman grill for about 2 years now and it hasn't let me down yet.  Its the best charcoal grill I have ever used. I have cooked burgers, hot dogs, chicken, wings, tri-tip roast, ribs, turkey, rib-eye, porterhouse T-bone etc and everything has turned out amazing!!!  Low and slow with applewood briquets is a winning combo. You have to get used to using the vents because closed keeps it hotter which is not the norm. The first Thanksgiving turkey I cooked was a hit.  No one ate the turkey cooked in the oven but devoured the one grilled on the kettleman. Whether you cook with direct heat or indirect heat this grill can't be beat. Don't settle for the rest get the best.  Don't wast your money on a weber and go with Charbroil Kettleman!!!