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Posted 5 June 2023
Napoleon 3 + 2 burner BBQ with cover and 15 year guarantee £699.98 (Members Only) @ Costco
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I've been researching bbqs for a few weeks and decided on a Napoleon.
I also wanted an infrared ceramic side burner for searing.
The Rogue SE range of Napoleons matched my needs, but were around £1,600 plus original cover around £90.
I then came across this Costco deal. I got in touch with the manager of Napoleon UK to check that this Napoleon LEX, which doesn't appear on Napoleon's UK website wasn't just a cheap licenced product, or made to a lower spec. He explained that the main difference is the firebox on the LEX is made from stainless steel, whereas the UK model have cast aluminium firebox. He said there would be no difference in longevity. He also told me that the Costco buy the LEX model direct from their parent company in Canada and as its a global deal, they can sell them at such a low price (about half price).
He also said that the Costco line will sell out quickly.
I thought this was very helpful of him as it potentially took a sale away from the UK arm of Napoleon.
As well as the features below, if you lift the left hand shelf lid, there's a chopping board which covers an ice bucket/marinade tub. The only thing that's not included is an actual rotisserie, which is a shame as it has a rotisserie burner, but at this price, it's a great deal. The part number for the heavy duty, powered rotisserie is 69213 available at many stockists.
Features:
I also wanted an infrared ceramic side burner for searing.
The Rogue SE range of Napoleons matched my needs, but were around £1,600 plus original cover around £90.
I then came across this Costco deal. I got in touch with the manager of Napoleon UK to check that this Napoleon LEX, which doesn't appear on Napoleon's UK website wasn't just a cheap licenced product, or made to a lower spec. He explained that the main difference is the firebox on the LEX is made from stainless steel, whereas the UK model have cast aluminium firebox. He said there would be no difference in longevity. He also told me that the Costco buy the LEX model direct from their parent company in Canada and as its a global deal, they can sell them at such a low price (about half price).
He also said that the Costco line will sell out quickly.
I thought this was very helpful of him as it potentially took a sale away from the UK arm of Napoleon.
As well as the features below, if you lift the left hand shelf lid, there's a chopping board which covers an ice bucket/marinade tub. The only thing that's not included is an actual rotisserie, which is a shame as it has a rotisserie burner, but at this price, it's a great deal. The part number for the heavy duty, powered rotisserie is 69213 available at many stockists.
Features:
- 3 Main burners: 16.000 BTU (British Thermal Unit) per burner
- 1 Infrared searing side burner: 12,500 BTU
- 1 Rear rotisserie burner: 13,500 BTU
- Chrome plated warming rack
- 304 stainless steel flame tamers
- 430 Stainless steel grill hood
- 430 Stainless steel control panel, doors, side shelf facings
- Galvanised powder coated steel cart body, side shelf surface, rear panel
- Primary cooking area: 3,129 cm² (485 in²)
- Warming Rack: 1,226 cm² (190 in²)
- Cover included
- Requires 13 kg propane gas tank (not included)
- 15 year limited warranty
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20 Comments
sorted byAnd also for how helpful the said manager was.
I eventually (after a lot of research and internal debate) stumped for the 5 burner Rogue SE. It is superb, but more than twice the price. It’s going to need to last the entire 15 year warranty!
The newer versions have also changed the design of the flame tamers completely. No idea what difference it makes, but I doubt they’d have done it if it didn’t improve the heat spread.
Napoleon make fantastic barbecues, and this price is an absolute steal, so I hope I’m wrong. My main driver for a new BBQ was my old one heated woefully unevenly, so was a priority for me.
My last bbq only had 2 burners, albeit much smaller and I didn't cook any items large enough to cross over the gaps between the burners, so I think it should be ok for me, especially as I plan to get the rotisserie for larger things like a whole chicken.
The wider gaps may help with cooking different foods that require different temperatures. Although, of course, this could be achieved with turning a burner off to create a large gap if required.
Not used it massively yet, but what I have cooked on it has been great.
Bargain at this price.
Now tempted to bin the Outback and replace with the Napoleon or the MasterBuilt prosmokebbq.co.uk/col…102 - any thoughts on either?
Incidentally, I ditched my outback for the Napoleon Rogue SE and the difference is astounding. My outback just didn’t get hot enough, was woefully uneven. I didn’t realise how much harder I was making life for myself
Obviously don’t want to have screws falling out after a couple of years. I see Napoleon sell heavy duty wheels but it’s not clear if they’re compatible with this.