The Bottom Line
Pros
- Heavy 304 stainless steel burners
- High BTU output for the size
- Heavy, high quality stainless steel cooking grates
- Individual ignitors
Cons
- A very basic grill for the price
Description
- Two 20,000 BTU 304 stainless steel burners
- 400 square inches primary grilling area for a total of 509 square inches of cooking space
- 40,000 BTU maximum output from the main burners
- In factory fire and igniter tested
- Strong warranty and dealer support from the company
- Attractive design that fits into any enclosure, though the unit on cart is pretty basic looking
- Heavy 304 stainless steel "V-design" cooking grates
- Double walled, welded stainless steel construction
- 2 fold out side trays and a single door storage area underneath
- Individual piezo electric igniters on the control knobs that are child proof
Guide Review - Cal Flame CR2000 Gas Grill
In the late 1990's the Cal Spa Company decided to start making their own brand of gas grills to complement their total outdoor entertainment products. They make everything from hot tubs to custom enclosures for plasma screen TVs and they make all stainless steel grills. These grills are primarily designed to be built into Cal Spas enclosures but are available on carts and in pretty much a configuration you might want. Cal Flame also produces a full line of side burners and everything else you might want for a custom outdoor kitchen.The CR2000 is the smallest and least expensive of the Cal Flame grills. This freestanding unit runs about $1,800. There is a wide range of mounting options with this grill but for purposes of this review I'm looking at the cart mounted unit. The Cal Flame grills are completely 304 stainless steel and the components are solid and long lasting. The CR2000 has two 20,000 BTU burners that produce a nearly perfect amount of heat for the 400 square inches of primary cooking area. If you want a good looking, basic grill this is a great unit, but the grill is about all you'll get without spending more.
At $1,200 you can get a wide range of grills that include all the features you might want. Of course in the higher end market you can spend a lot more too. This unit basic unit is designed to be added to and Cal-Flame has a nearly endless list of extras and accessories you can add on. This unit is internally powered so that you can connect your rotisserie motor directly to the grill for power (water proof connection).
Looking to the Cal Flame CR3000 Gas Grill for a larger, more powerful version of this grill.
