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Kamado Joe Classic Joe Series II 18-inch Ceramic Charcoal Grill and Smoker with Cart, Side Shelves, Stainless Steel Grates and 250 Cooking Square Inches in Red, Model KJ-23RHC $999
Kamado Joe Classic Joe Series II 18-inch Ceramic Charcoal Grill and Smoker with Cart, Side Shelves, Stainless Steel Grates and 250 Cooking Square Inches in Red, Model KJ-23RHC $999
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I remember looking into this, and I went with the Classic 1.
The Classic 2 has the mesh gasket, air lift hinge, and Kontrol tower which the Classic 1 does not have.
There is no after market air lift hinge. The dome of the Classic series is not that heavy. If possible, have the people whom you would allow to open and close your Kamado Joe test out the Classic 1. If they can lift the dome just fine, it's not that big of a deal.
Smokeware makes a stainless steel vent cap that can be viewed as a direct upgrade to the Kontrol Tower. The paint of the Kontrol Tower can chip over time.
KJ1 has a felt gasket instead of the oven style mesh gasket. You can replace the felt gasket with mesh gasket when the felt gasket fails.
In my opinion, if you can wait for the KJ Classic 1 sale, you should get that or go bigger. The cost difference between the two is not worth the several hundred dollars as long as you can lift up the dome without any assistance.
By the way, BGE warranty is not transferable so it's YMMV.
Yes Walmart had sales on and off last year. Got my Big Joe and couldn't be happier. Kamado isn't discontinuing the original series far as we know, so waiting makes sense unless you've got $ to burn. Most of the upgrades can be had aftermarket and honestly won't affect the taste of your food.
Yes Walmart had sales on and off last year. Got my Big Joe and couldn't be happier. Kamado isn't discontinuing the original series far as we know, so waiting makes sense unless you've got $ to burn. Most of the upgrades can be had aftermarket and honestly won't affect the taste of your food.
What time of the year did you buy? I like the air lift hinge and ash basket. My Pit Boss doesn't have those features.
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The Classic 2 has the mesh gasket, air lift hinge, and Kontrol tower which the Classic 1 does not have.
There is no after market air lift hinge. The dome of the Classic series is not that heavy. If possible, have the people whom you would allow to open and close your Kamado Joe test out the Classic 1. If they can lift the dome just fine, it's not that big of a deal.
Smokeware makes a stainless steel vent cap that can be viewed as a direct upgrade to the Kontrol Tower. The paint of the Kontrol Tower can chip over time.
KJ1 has a felt gasket instead of the oven style mesh gasket. You can replace the felt gasket with mesh gasket when the felt gasket fails.
In my opinion, if you can wait for the KJ Classic 1 sale, you should get that or go bigger. The cost difference between the two is not worth the several hundred dollars as long as you can lift up the dome without any assistance.
By the way, BGE warranty is not transferable so it's YMMV.
edit: looks like it's online only, no in store
edit: looks like it's online only, no in store
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