[RKDinOKC]

Interesting, Charbroil has a Hybrid 3 burner grill. You can use it as a gas grill, or insert a tray between the grate and burners that hold charcoal. The gas grill part is used to get the charcoal going then you turn the gas burners off and cook on the charcoal. Says it takes 15 to 20 minutes to get the coals going. Says no lighter fluid and not to use the starter charcoals.

They also have a 3 in 1 Smoker/Roaster/Grill. But some of the reviews says it does all three but not as well as a dedicated smoker or grill.

When I was younger we had a Charbroil gas grill that had hickory flavored ceramic/lava briquettes that went on a layer between the burner and the grate. It did had the flavor of charcoal without the hassle. We left it at our old house because it was built in and connected to our natural gas line. It was also over 20 years old.

The first grill I got after we moved here had enough space between the burners and the grate that I install a lower grill and put briquettes in it. It worked well, but after about 8 years it rusted out so bad it was non-repairable.

My current gas grill is just a standard 3 burner grill with the metal tents between the burners and grill. Had to replace the tents because they basically evaporated. It cooks okay, but has horrible hot spots and really doesn't impart that charcoal flavor.

And with my current living arrangements I really don't need a huge 3 burner grill.