Need a new Grill? A 2-burner Napoleon at an Amazing Price!

[jd1923]

We've been toting around the little Weber Q for years, long before we got our Oliver. I've gotten tired of this old grill, the folding side shelves, the rickety rolling stand. Recently, we became interested in the Napoleon PRO285-BK Grill. There are high-end models with built-in stands, but I thought they would be heavy and awkward to stow. It's a little bigger and heavier than the Q, but beats adding a second cooking device, like having a grill and a Brookstone (this has optional griddle inserts) and it offers indirect cooking, given the 2-burner design that cannot be had on a single-burner grill.

List price is $329 plus tax (was $299 on Amazon last week, but not anymore). Then I found this company. I was a little skeptical at first, with their Chinese-like name (a Kansas Co, shipped from Hayes KS). And then when Trust Pilot and other online sources said good to OK things about them with a few years of history. I made the purchase last Sunday, they shipped Tuesday and we received it today in excellent condition, only a few scuffs on the box.

You cannot beat this deal! Today the price is $228.65 but they do NOT charge shipping and NO sales tax! I paid $201.75 TOTAL last week, OMG. 🤣 Are you looking for a new grill? 

https://sansujyuku.com/product/napoleon-travelq-pro-285-sq-in-black-portable-liquid-propane-grill-pro285-bk/

We also purchased these extras. Leaving soon on a 5-week trip and can't wait to eat the food Chris cooks using our improved cooking equipment!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L6EMW0U/?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077SLW6L4/?th=1

Edited May 24 by jd1923

[jd1923]

More info -

https://www.napoleon.com/en/us/grills/products/portable-grills/travelq-pro-series/travelq-pro285-pro285-bk

 

[Geronimo John]

On 5/23/2025 at 4:34 PM, jd1923 said:

More info -

https://www.napoleon.com/en/us/grills/products/portable-grills/travelq-pro-series/travelq-pro285-pro285-bk

The video says it uses liquid propane.  That's a tilt unless there is a conversion kit to feed it low pressure propane gas.

Hopefully the video is not accurate of what it really is fed.

GJ

[Steve and MA]

8 hours ago, Geronimo John said:

The video says it uses liquid propane.  That's a tilt unless there is a conversion kit to feed it low pressure propane gas.

Hopefully the video is not accurate of what it really is fed.

JD, that's a great deal for a Napoleon grill.  Thanks for sharing.

GJ, apparently the video is misleading. The manufacturer offers a low-pressure RV hose as an option.

[jd1923]

NP

31 minutes ago, Steve and MA said:

JD, that's a great deal for a Napoleon grill.  Thanks for sharing.

GJ, apparently the video is misleading. The manufacturer offers a low-pressure RV hose as an option.

You're welcome Steve & Mary Allyn! Let us know if you get one.

I was amazed at the price with this reseller, and even with their recent price increase, it's a still $130 savings off vs. Amazon with tax. They emailed me after delivery to ask if all was OK. I replied to thank them positively, and they replied again with another $5 discount if I would post a review on Trust Pilot. I would have done so anyway. This newer company is legit. They seem to sells mostly tires with deals on some other products.

Yeah @Geronimo John, like most LP appliances, except for high-pressure cooktops, you just need to remove the regulator in lieu of the Oliver onboard regulator. I didn't see the Napoleon hose and purchased this one, half price of the name brand. You just need two 3/4" or 19mm wrenches to change it out in a minute. Went for the 12 ft hose so we can tailgate without adding our Y-extension that connects our fire ring too. On short overnight stops, I can be lazy and not even lift it out of the truck! On cold nights and short stays, I've also fired up our fire ring just sitting in the front Oliver basket. I had some 1/8" thin rubber stock at home and cut a 2x3' grill mat. There are many fitting silicone mats for purchase on Amazon too. Any hose like this works. One this model you would not use the extra fitting used for 1# tanks.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NCXY39M/?th=1

Chris slowly seasoned the grates the day before in our oven (could have done it in the grill set at a low). We fired it up yesterday. It went right up to 400F in literally 2 minutes. Then I lifted the lid a few minutes to let it cool down, put both burners on the lowest setting, and temp sat constantly at 180F. Don't think this was possible in the Weber Q which stayed pretty hot on low. Two-burner control, indirect cooking and the griddle option should be nice. It's a bit bigger, though it still fits nicely in the back of our truck with room for our lawn chairs to the side of it. Countdown 4 days 'til we leave on our 5-week trip! (longest trip to date for us)

[Patriot]

7 hours ago, Steve and MA said:

The manufacturer offers a low-pressure RV hose as an option.

You may want to consider a much longer hose than 6’. We use an 18’ hose from the LP QC’s on our Oliver. 😎

Edited May 25 by Patriot

[jd1923]

2 hours ago, Patriot said:

You may want to consider a much longer hose than 6’. We use an 18’ hose from the LP QC’s on our Oliver. 😎

Definitely, good advice! The one I listed comes in 12’ and then we have a 12’ with a splitter that we use for grill and fire ring.

[Steve and MA]

3 hours ago, Patriot said:

You may want to consider a much longer hose than 6’.

We don't have this grill...yet.  It's been around for years at over $300, but hard to resist for just $201. It gets high marks from several reviewers and does well in comparison tests. 

Since the PitmasteRx reviewer didn't show its regulator in his video, I was pointing out that the manufacturer offers a low-pressure RV connector.  If this grill had high pressure burners it wouldn't be possible (or at least not practical) to use the RV quick connects.  I have a Camp Chef stove with two 20,000 BTU high pressure propane burners. Its regulator has to be connected directly to a propane tank to get full heat.  I've rigged it to connect to the RV propane quick connects and it works, but the burners just put out a fraction of their maximum.

The main complaint reviewers have with the TravelQ PRO285 is with the short (20 inch) hose for 20 lb tanks, and that it's incompatible with 1 lb bottles.  I agree that even a 6' hose is too short.  If we decide to get one, then I'd put a quick connect nipple directly on the grill.  We already have several quick connect extension hoses of various lengths. 

Edited May 26 by Steve and MA

[Patriot]

I actually purchased this 24’ LP hose not the 18’ with quick connect. - https://www.amazon.com/DOZYANT-Pressure-Quick-Connect-Disconnect-Extension 

It has served us well! 

[jd1923]

On 5/25/2025 at 8:11 AM, jd1923 said:

I was amazed at the price with this reseller, and even with their recent price increase, it's a still $130 savings off vs. Amazon with tax. They emailed me after delivery to ask if all was OK. I replied to thank them positively, and they replied again with another $5 discount if I would post a review on Trust Pilot. I would have done so anyway.

I tried to help, notify our fellow Oliver owners of this good deal, but this is quickly going into the "snooze you loose" category! I truly respect the way they handled the charges. When ordered, they put only an AUTH on my card. They did not fully charge for the item until confirmation of delivery. Both charges and the $5 credit are still pending on my account today, should close tomorrow after the holiday.

Nine days ago, the price was as listed below. When I started this thread, it had gone up to $228.65 and I just did a refresh today and it's $279.65! Maybe they had old pricing on their website and after selling one to us at little profit, they updated their pricing.

It's still $50 plus tax less than pricing anywhere else. I paid $150 more for our Starlink Mini vs. the sales price today. With this purchase I'm about even!

Edited May 26 by jd1923

[Geronimo John]

On 5/25/2025 at 11:46 AM, Patriot said:

You may want to consider a much longer hose than 6’

As JD mentioned, when  I purchased my BBQ, i did the low pressure mod back in 2018.

I also purchased a 10' hose.  I also recommend at least that if not longer.  Just gives you more  options.

GJ

[jd1923]

On 5/26/2025 at 7:31 AM, Patriot said:

I actually purchased this 24’ LP hose not the 18’ with quick connect.

I like 12 ft on the grill and a 12 ft extension with splitter to connect our fire ring too. We used all 24’ at this campsite. And first use of the Napoleon grill last night and griddle insert for breakfast this morning. We love it!

[Patriot]

2 hours ago, jd1923 said:

I like 12 ft on the grill and a 12 ft extension with splitter to connect our fire ring too. We used all 24’ at this campsite. And first use of the Napoleon grill last night and griddle insert for breakfast this morning. We love it!

Looking great! Nice field feedback on the new grill! The only thing missing in those pancakes are blueberries! 🫐 😋

[HDRider]

Nice looking grill.

 

Keep us posted as you put it to good use.

[Steve and MA]

Well, I put one of these grills in my shopping cart on the Sansujyuku webstore, but did not follow through due to the price fluctuations.  Today I was contacted by another seller, GW Store, asking if I still wanted to order the grill.  Sounded odd since I had never contacted GW before and didn't know who they were. They already had my shipping address and asked if I wanted to finish the order, at the regular retail price of $329.  No thanks, I cancelled.

JD, I know you're on the road.  Did you save the box the grill was shipped in.  It might be telling whether Sansujyuku shows as the sender, or someone else.  A little research (below) reveals that Sansujyuku is likely to be a scammer.  Though they do deliver to some customers, others have simply been cheated out of their money with no product delivered.  You did receive your grill, but it could still be a scam.  One of the tricks is for the scammer to set up fake ID credit card accounts, then they take your order and use their fake ID account to pay and have the product shipped to you from another vendor.  The scammer gets your money. The actual product is effectively stolen; either the credit card company or the vendor that actually shipped the product takes the loss. I'm not saying that's the case with your purchase, but you know the old saying, if it sounds too good to be true....

 

https://www.trustpilot.com/review/sansujyuku.com

 

[jd1923]

On 6/2/2025 at 5:19 PM, Steve and MA said:

JD, I know you're on the road.  Did you save the box the grill was shipped in.  It might be telling whether Sansujyuku shows as the sender, or someone else.

The shipment came from them in Hays KS. Everything was legit. I watch my credit cards online weekly or more often. They did all the right things. Some of these YouTubers are just in for the hits (look at this guy)!

You also linked Trust Pilot which which is 84% positive with 170 reviews. Too bad the price went up. Lovin' ours one week out on our trip and the food quality far exceeds the Weber Q, having dual burners, indirect cooking and a griddle plate. It's worth $329 if you need to go retail.

Of course when ever we shop online the whole dark-web of marketing today (the 2nd oldest profession, don't get me started) has your number and will be selling you, unless you search through a highly protective VPN.