James Robert Black
I bought this rotisserie attachment because I recently purchased a new propane Kenmore barbeque with a ceramic rotisserie burner but the barbeque did not come with one nor did Sears offer a compatible one as an accessory. They come in two sizes: 36" and 45". Since the barbeque is about 36" wide, the smaller version is too small as I learned from other reviews by people who did not discover this until they purchased the smaller version. The 45" sticks out about 9" on the handle end which also has the counter-balance so one must keep this side of the barbeque clear or it will hit the counter-balance when it comes around. It only comes with installation instructions so I searched the internet for cooking instructions. I still experimenting in the area of cooking but if one can avoid grease fires, the results are pretty good. A cooking pan with water in it under the roast is mandatory. The spit gets and stays very hot so well-insulated gloves are required. The rotisserie itself installs very easily and is extremely solid. The spit is a 5/8' hexagonal bar threaded on one end and machined to a 1/2" square on the other so its length is not easily adjustable.
R. McNichol
This was way too long for my BBQ, and I knew that up front. Better too long than to short. It works perfectly. I have only tried it with hot dogs (The big Costco ones) though. It seems like it has enough power that it wouldn't have a problem with larger stuff though. I did hot glue in a tie wrap to act as a bearing at the non-motor end. As shipped, it is metal on metal and I think the delrin like bearing surface will help. Smooth side towards the axle rough side towards the glue. The spit will make a really nice weapon in case I am attacked! Well prepared for the Zombie Apocalypse! ;)
David Craig
This is a product that truly lives up to its name--it can reasonably be called both heavy duty and fairly universal. I looked at a number of different rotisseries and, based on the reviews and specs, decided to go with One Grill. First, shipping is direct from the company and they are fast! Within a few hours of placing my order I received an email with a tracking number. Second, I probably spent more time looking at the instructions than it took to setup the unit on the grill. I have a Kitchehaid with a 36" fire box and the 45" rotisserie mounted as if it were designed to go with my grill. Third, the rotisserie rod and the pair of forks are seriously built. Fourth, that 13 watt motor is likely more power than you need, but at least it does not smell like a corded drill or old train set when it is running. I have had a number of rotisseries in the past and was always a bit disappointed. By comparison they almost seemed like toy versions. This unit is likely more than ample for anything that you may spit roast on your grill, but it is nice to know that you have torque to spare (not to mention a bit of spare cash, as this unit is a deal at it's price point).
Lerry Arniel
I ordered the stainless steel unit instead of the chrome plated version and I am very happy with the choice. The 37" spit length fits perfect on my 31" wide 4 burner grill.
First time using it, we cooked a chicken, about a 3.5lb bird at 1:15 cook time, and it was super delicious. The stainless spit rod cleaned up nicely, and the stainless spit forks went into the dishwasher. The mounting brackets, screws, and motor housing are all stainless. Trust me, get the stainless steel version, it's worth the extra few bucks, especially if you are planning on keeping it for a while and plan on using it regularly, you wont regret it. In Florida things corrode and rust quickly, even steel plating will flake off in short order. This is one quality setup that wont end up that way... Check the shipping weight on others rotisseries, they are 4-5 lbs and this shipped at 8lbs I believe. You'll definitely get what you pay for.
I had to drill four mounting holes (two each side) to mount the brackets, but that was really expected no matter what product I would've ordered. So I spent a few minutes carefully marking my locations, and got it right. It looks great on my 6 year old Broil Mate grill (that I just re-furbed. with new burners grates and such). And this rotisserie was piece-de-resistance. Great conversation piece, that's really fun to cook on while having a beer with your neighbor your trying to one up on... Good times...
Whole new level for our back yard grilling, we'll be using it a lot more in the near future. Living in south Florida we grill out year round. I'm already checking out spit baskets and other doodads to experiment with..
Only regret is not getting one of these sooner.
Frederick Kyle
We needed to use longer screws to attach to the grill.
Our grill is an older Kenmore Elite that is insulated.
The side burner cover is in the way, so we have to keep that open so the rotisserie unit can move freely. See attached photo.
The unit is well made and sturdy.
Thick metal and easy to clean and maintain.
We just make sure to bring the motor inside (along with the rest of the unit) at the end of cooking. We don't want water or snow to damage the electric elements.
The roast was heavy (sorry, I don't remember the weight) and it was handled with ease. This unit claims to handle 40lbs and someone said they did a turkey on it. I can't imagine having the need to cook more than 20 lbs ever, but it is nice to know the unit can handle it.
Might buy a 2nd set of prongs to cook more things at once in the future, but for now, one set was enough. The finished product was excellent in terms of being fully cooked and juicy. There were enough leftovers to vacuum seal and freeze for future meals.
Kelly Taylor
This order arrived today and is a perfect fit on my Sams Club Members Mark grill. The grill has a 30" wide grill base. and the spit rod in this set is plenty long enough. Lid closes without issue. I am impressed with the very heavy duty spit rod. Should easily handle a large turkey without flexing. All of the parts are very well made and should stand up to years of use. It also took me longer to unpackage this than to install. Also my grill has a side sear burner and a side utility shelf. I thought I might have to remove the shelf to mount the motor but the bracket set allows the motor to mount horizontally, rather than vertical so the shelf is not an issue and can stay in place. I also chose this one because the handle is straight in shape and not a T handle. I was afraid the T handle would hit the sear burner. I have plenty of room and clearance. The meat forks are heavy duty construction also and should also hold up long term. The motor is in a stainless steel case and runs very quietly. It is rated at 40 pounds so it should hold up nicely too. Terrifically satisfied. Would highly recommend and would purchase again.
Harry Darren
Exactly as expected. Works so far. Perfect fit for my second hand, modified, CharBroil gas grill. No special tools or special modifications required. Only CON is it comes with 1/4-20 bolts to attach each bracket assembly to the grill which in my case wasn’t long enough so I had to REALLY press hard just to get 1/16” of the threads to pop out on the other side to get the nut started. They should make the bolts a little longer. Other than that, no complaints so far. Right out of the box the spit rod feels very heavy and robust as do all the parts. It’s worth noting that the motor only has ONE speed. But it looks like it’ll be fine for my purposes. If the rotation is too slow or fast its simple to use adjust the temp of your grill. It feels like it’s a good quality product and I will be back to update my review after some use.
Jenny Clarence
I bought this for my husband to replace one that he had for about 30 years, the one he had installed on every charcoal grill he has owned, but the motor finally gave out after all those years of use. We had tried one of the smaller motors, but were severely disappointed in their performance. We had all but given up until I found this one. I am SO glad I gave it a try. The motor is strong, and runs very smoothly. The only thing he changed was to use the spit rod from our old set up, it is a smaller diameter, and he feels it is easier to handle putting the smaller roasts on the thinner rod. And I have to say that the old rod works perfectly with the new set up!!! WE ARE OVER THE MOON HAPPY!! We can finally have our delicious roasts and chickens cooked over charcoal again!!! I HIGHLY recommend this product!!!
Gerry Marty
I have purchased rotisseries at the box stores over the years. They never had much power, seemed flimsy and never lasted long before going in the trash. Saw these reviews and ordered the stainless steel version from One Grill along with a second set of forks so I had more flexibility on how much I cooked at once on my gas grill.
The box arrived and it was heavy. Upon opening it up, I saw that this was a quality product. The one piece rod is strong (I never liked the two piece rods you had to screw together) as were the forks. The motor looks like it will last a long time. Assembly was easy onto my Charbroil grill.
First test - A duck. Washed it our, dry brined it with salt for about two hours, stuffed it with an orange, trussed it to hold the wings and legs in place and seasoned it with Cavender's Greek seasoning. Placed it on the skewer, popped it all in place in a grill with a temp of 400 degrees with a drip pan underneath to catch the duck fat and let it do its thing for a little over an hour. Then added some small red potatoes to the drip pan to cook in the duck fat for about another 45 minutes turning the potatoes in the duck fat every 5-10 minutes.
The rotisserie worked flawlessly. The duck and potatoes came out perfect. Skin and potatoes crispy with the duck moist and succulent. Clean up was easy.
Tomorrow is a whole pineapple marinated in Fireball liquor.
Enjoy! This is a great tool!
6/26/19 Thought I'd add a pic of that pineapple on the rotisserie last night. Went perfect with grilled pork.
Rhea clare
Very strong motor & quiet operation. The 45" rod fit like a glove on my 36" kitchen aid BBQ. Roasted a full 14 pound turkey in around 2 hours. Cook evenly without burning the meat, would recommend.
Karen Anderson
So, after 13 years it was time for a new gas grill - - I decided this time to get a rotisserie also, however for the models that included a rotisserie, they didn't fit within my budget.
I shopped around looking at all the big box stores - wanting something that wasn't cheap and plastic - - Once again Amazon was able to fulfill my needs.
This was delivered timely, although not available with "prime" - the shipping was still quick.
For my personal grill, I did have to make a very small modification to the lid - as my lid didn't have any notches or holes to let the lid close with the rotisserie in place - but it seriously only took 5 minutes to do that. Then the assembly of the mounting brackets to the grill frame - - this too seriously only took 5 - 10 minutes --it's simple, basic and easy - just a couple of screws and blots (literally 8 total screws, 4 bolts)
Tomorrow is going to be the day I break the rotisserie in - - it's going to be a bacon wrapped pork loin
UPDATE 3/12/14 - -
the rotisserie worked flawlessly - granted my pork loin wasn't too large - but everything from the "forks" to the skewer worked perfectly. The motor rotated at a perfect rate - -
I'm the head cook in my household - and needless to say, the family was once again pleased with our evening meal
yes, this item cost more than others, so if you are price shopping move along to a less expensive model - however it's not cheap plastic - I can see a LONG relationship with this rotisserie
