My Trough’s for the Red have rusted out.
I called Charbroil CS and the warranty has run out, they did offer me a 25% discount but I have been thinking that I might try the steel ones because this will be the third set of trough’s counting the original ones.
If it was a question completely on upfront cost than charbroil would the clear winner, but how long will the next OEM part last? I’ve had the grill since Dec 2009.
As for the grill itself, it is one of the best grills I’ve owned if not the best. I love cooking on it and would buy it again. I’m just not sure how to prevent the issues. I used to keep it covered all the time with the Red cover and started to notice that moister would build up under the cover so now I don’t cover it at all.
Option 1:
Charbroil part and cost:
Trough A – Part #80007880
$ 64.9900 – 25% Discount = $48.75
Trough B – Part #80007859
$ 43.9900 – 25% Discount = $33
Free shipping offer for orders over $25
Charbroil total cost = 81.75
Option 2:
Music City Metals replacement parts
Trough A $71.58
Trough B $53.01
Amazon Prime free shipping
Music City total cost = $124.51
I pulled the trigger and went with the Option 2, Music City SS ones. I’ll get them seasoned up this weekend.