Is the Americana 2-in-1 worth it for a beginner?

Yes, if you accept a learning curve on temperature control. It is cheap, light and does both smoking and grilling, which suits a first smoker.

How much charcoal does it hold?

The listing does not state a charcoal capacity. Plan on refilling the basket for cooks longer than about four to five hours.

Yes. The cabinet converts to a lock-and-go charcoal grill, and at 22 lb it is easy to load into a car.

351 square inches over two grids fits roughly 9 burgers or a couple of racks of ribs, enough for four to six people.

The best new price seen is $80.00 at eBay as of November 7, 2026. Charcoal smokers often drop in late summer and around Black Friday.

No. Ignition is manual and it runs on charcoal only, so no outlet or gas line is needed.

At eBay, for $80.00, as of our latest check.

Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 113 ratings.

10 stores we checked sell it, including BbqGuys, eBay, Home Depot, Walmart, Lowe's.

$80.00at eBayVerified

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