Depending on the grill you own, it may be easily damaged. Some have easily bent legs and weak wheels. The aluminum of many gas grills is somewhat brittle and can break.
If you can, try to disassemble the grill, making notes as required so you can easily reassemble it. If you cannot do this, then try to pack it so that minimal weight is placed on it.
Separate fuel containers and other prohibited materials from the grill itself before loading. Propane tanks and other fuel sources are commonly refused by carriers — check your specific carrier's do-not-ship list rather than assuming. Clean and cool the grill thoroughly so your other items don't end up covered in soot or residue.
Helpful Hints
- The inside of a cleaned, cooled grill can hold a few small, light, unbreakable items (hoses, plastic pots, etc.) to make use of otherwise wasted space — but it isn't general-purpose storage, so don't use it as a catch-all for unrelated cargo, and keep fuel and anything flammable well away from it.
- Many grills have loose parts inside that will move around if tipped or bounced. Check the interior of the grill and secure any items that might otherwise be damaged by this movement.