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Weber Traveler Compact Portable Gas Barbecue (LPG) review

Weber Traveler Compact Portable Gas Barbecue (LPG)

CHOICE Expert Rating

78%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Good open access to food, no problem with smoke being directed into face.
  • Exterior is all black enamel, easy to clean.
  • Plates are easy to clean divided into 2 pieces. Fairly easy to clean in a domestic sink.
  • Trolley has hooks for utensils.
  • Clear labelling on controls .
  • Small fat tray that sits under the BBQ. Optional, foil disposable trays can be inserted into drip tray, easy to remove.
  • Option to use Propane bottle or LPG .
  • Light weight , easy to manoeuvre.
  • Portable / collapsible trolley available to take travelling.
  • Comprehensive instructions. User can gain access to recipes and user guide digitally, by scanning QR code on paperwork provided with the BBQ.
  • Assembly time less than 20 mins.
  • Comprehensive instructions. User can gain access to recipes and user guide digitally, by scanning QR code on paperwork provided with the BBQ.
  • Controls have positive positioning on high.
  • Thermometer in hood is accurate.
  • 5 year warranty on cook box and lid.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • No side panels to protect from drafts. Burner sits low so flame is mostly protected from the elements.
  • Hood and handle can become dangerously hot.
  • Small plastic side table.
  • No option for a full hotplate or half hotplate
  • Small drip tray, will need to be cleaned regularly, foil trays available to fit in the drip tray.
  • Some cracks and crevices to trap grease under the burners.

Type

Category
Travel
Fuel type
Gas
Gas type
Propane or LPG

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
78%
Cooking performance score
82%
Ease of use score
71%
Evenness score
85%
Evenness with high fat cooking score
80%
Evenness with pita bread score
80%
Low temperature score
80%
Heat recovery score
60%
Roasting score
N/A
Cleaning score
70%
External temperatures after 60min (controls / handle / hood / side tables)
27 / 38 / 147 / 48
Gas consumption (kg/hr)
0.3

Sustainability

Reliability score
88%
Satisfaction score
90%
Warranty
5 years for cook box, lid assembly, 3 years stainless steel burner tubes, porcelain-enamelled cast iron cooking grills. 2 years plastic components and all remaining parts

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Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$599.00
Running costs over 5 years
$242.00

Specifications

Number of burners
1
Hotplate grill material
Enamel Coated Cast Iron
Flame diffuser material
N/A
Burner material
Stainless Steel
Ignition type
Piezo ignition
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
88 x 86 x 55
Weight (kg)
18
Total cooking area (m2)
0.17
Website
weber.com/au

Features

Warming rack
Reversible cooking plate
Side burner
Back burner for rotisserie
Viewing window
Side tray / folding
/
Storage cupboard
No (stand only)
Natural gas option
Hotplate
Chargrill
Yes (full)

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