Abstract: A packaging system for a pre-assembled barbeque grill having a grill housing that is collapsed relative to spaced legs, includes a shipping carton surrounding the collapsed grill housing and associated leg supports. Within the carton, end pads are positioned at opposite ends of the leg supports between the leg supports and the carton. The end pads include associated cushion elements, integral with or separate from the end pads, which extend both longitudinally and laterally beyond the leg supports. The cushioned elements are constructed to absorb shock in all directions when the carton is moved, tipped over or dropped. The end pads include associated partitions and grill component holding areas for separating and holding various grill components used with the pre-assembled barbeque grill.

Abstract: A gas barbeque grill is constructed in a pre-assembled condition and positioned in a shipping carton. A liquid propane (LP) tank is also positioned in the shipping carton at one end. Following purchase, the tank is removed from the shipping carton, without removing the grill, for filling prior to arrival at the user's home. The pre-assembled grill is thereafter removed from the shipping carton for set-up at the user's home including attachment of the filled tank to the grill for immediate operation of the grill, after set-up of same. The grill is removed from the shipping carton by placing spaced leg supports for the grill on a supporting surface and lifting the shipping carton up and away from the grill. Leg supports preferably constitute four spaced leg supports arranged in a rectangular pattern for supporting the grill. The grill is pivotally mounted proximate an upper end of two spaced leg supports along one side of and within the rectangular pattern of four spaced leg supports.