Are budget charcoal grills like Royal Gourmet any good?

They're a common entry point. r/BBQ and r/grilling threads describe the Royal Gourmet CC1830-series as a functional starter that holds heat acceptably but suffers from thin metal, fluctuating temps and finicky offset-smoker performance. Verified-purchase reviewers at major retailers echo the 'good for the price, not built to last' framing.