Is the 28" big enough for a family?

Yes. The 524 sq in surface holds about 21 burgers, or eggs, pancakes and hash browns for four to six people at once.

Does it come assembled?

It ships mostly unassembled. Plan on about an hour with basic tools to attach the legs, shelves and hood.

Coat the steel with a thin layer of cooking oil and heat it until it darkens, repeating a few times. The surface then turns naturally nonstick.

It runs on propane and gives off heat and smoke, so use it outdoors with clearance above and around it.

The 36" adds a third burner and more cooking space but takes up more room and weighs more. The 28" is easier to move and still feeds a family.

A standard propane tank, which connects to the regulator hose. The tank is not included.

At Walmart, for $246.00, 29% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

8 stores we checked sell it, including vipoutlet.com, Walmart, eBay, Martexplore.com, Sears.

$246.00at WalmartChecked 13 h ago

29% under what the other stores charge

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