The Bottom Line
This grill has been discontinued. This is a large grill, with nearly 600 square inches of primary grilling space. The four burner design is great for a wide variety of grilling and is perfect for indirect grilling; allowing for a kind of surround heat. I would like to see this unit have a few more BTUs for the size but it's a real close call.
Pros
- Large 593 square inch primary grilling area
- Four burner design gives you more versatility
- 12,000 BTU side burner
Cons
- Main BTU rating might be a little low
- Poor support and distribution
Description
- 55,000 BTU output from four main burners
- 593 square inches of primary grilling space
- Porcelain coated cast iron burners
- Porcelain coated cast iron cooking grates
- 12,000 BTU side burner
- Enclosed cabinet cart
- One-touch electronic igniter
- Available only through Lowe's Hardware Stores
Guide Review - Coleman 5300
This model gas grill was discontinued with the 2004 model year. The nearest replace model is the Coleman 5400.At the bottom end of Coleman's new line, the 5300 is a large grill that gives you a lot of grilling space. This unit comes standard with a 12,000 BTU side burner. The side burner has a cover which is also a nice feature. Most of the internal components are porcelain coated cast iron which will last a long time, provided you don't chip up the porcelain coating.
In general I have to say that this isn't a bad grill. I would prefer to see a few more BTUs out of the main burners, but it's almost too close to call. Beyond that I don't think that this is a particularly great grill or a great value. So having said that, if you find this unit on a great sale, go ahead and buy it.
