Masterbuilt Autoignite 545 Charcoal Grill / 8 Week Review / Questions Asked, Questions Answered!

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Let’s do an 8 week review of the Masterbuilt Autoignite 545 Charcoal Smoker-Grill. Questions asked/Questions Answered! Ask yours…#masterbuilt #masterbuiltgravity #masterbuiltautoignite #reviews #review #charcoalgrill

Heres the original review…..

Here’s the ash tray modification….

Here’s painting the lid….

Steak!…..

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12 Comments

  1. I've had my 545 since shortly after they were released. I actually like it way more than I thought I would. I've had both the masterbuilt and char griller gravity Feds as well.
    This smoker/grill is the most solid consistent temp holding unit I've ever had, slow and low for 10+ hours or hot and fast for minutes it holds temps solid.
    The size works well for our family of 3 and when we occasionally have guests.

    The ash catcher was definitely over looked and one of my main gripes. The charcoal I've just got it down to know how many chunks I'll need for a cook.
    The autoignite, it's gimmicky, I don't use it I just start the fire starter with a lighter.
    The app is great.

    All and all I don't miss the problematic char griller 980 I sold after buying this, don't miss the Masterbuilt gravity fed either.
    When feeding large parties, which is only maybe once or twice a year, I use my good old trusty reverse flow or this and my Weber Genesis

  6. Great summary review Tom. I was thinking I could live with the drawbacks until you pointed out the grill gate real estate. It's right in front of us when you do the videos, but it never seemed to compute in the past. All they really did is moved the charcoal hopper inside on this model and took up valuable grilling space. The cast iron griddle lid is nice, but you've shown how you can simply use an aftermarket griddle.

  9. I had an idea for the ash can modification. Cut a hole (2-3" in diameter) and make a cover for that hole that pivots open using a bolt. With that you could open the hole to empty most of the ash with actually pulling out the ash can. This could also be done if needed during a cook if necessary using a second small metal catch can. Anyway, great video Tom!

  11. Great review Tom.

    Masterbuilt needs to stop overthinking changes. $500 for that is a joke. They should focus down on what works like the gravity models and simply improve the build quality/features.

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