Did I pick the BEST? Big Green Egg vs Kamado Joe (newest models) ... which is BEST?
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- Опубликовано: 3 июл 2024
- I've purchased Big Green Egg & Kamado Joe grills and used them for YEARS to make this Big Green Egg VS Kamado Joe head to head with the Large Big Green Egg and the Kamado Joe Classic Series 3.
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00:00 - Intro, which is the best Kamado
03:00 - Big green egg vs Kamado Joe pricing
05:55 - Review of the newest Big green egg
13:19 - Review of the newest Kamado joe
19:35 - Warranty, BGE vs. KJ
22:39 - Which is the best?
Brisket taste test video - • I Can PROVE That A Kam...
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I've got a KJ warranty story for you, James. I received my Classic I back in August of 2011. This grill was given to me at no charge for helping them demo grills that summer outside of the store on Saturday mornings. So I didn't have a receipt but I managed to register my grill on their website at the time. A year later I filed a warranty claim for the thermometer and Bobby Brennan (founder of KJ) himself replied to the email, as KJ was still relatively small. Fast forward to a couple of weeks ago and I decide it's time to replace the cracked firebox I've been using for a couple of years. I contact KJ but they can't find me in their system. Not surprising since they've changed ownership since then and mine was a special case. They asked if I had the receipt, but since it was gifted by the dealer, I didn't. I asked the representative if an email approving the warranty claim from Bobby back in 2012 would suffice as proof of original ownership. They asked me to forward the old email over and they'd check with their supervisor. The next morning I had an email stating they would honor the warranty and I got my tracking number late last week. Assuming everything arrives correctly this week, I would consider this to be exemplary customer service and support. My current firebox is the original that came with the grill so it's the old design. I got 6 tracking numbers from KJ so it looks like I'm being upgraded to the "petal" design.
fantastic
I've been dealing with KJ in the UK for a masterbuilt warranty claim and they have been absolutely fantastic
And your honest reviews are the reason I feel in love with this channel.
thanks so much Steven
Thank you for this review. I love how objective you are and the input you give. Always to the point, exact and never boring. Very helpful. Thank you very much for your enthusiasm and diligence!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video James. I love that idea of the split brisket side by side cook comparison. I look forward to that video!
Thanks 👍
Great comparision! I've really been loving my KJ and it's bc of this channel that I got mine and have not regretted it for a single sec almost a year later
I can't wait to see the cooking comparison!
As usual, another fantastic video. Honestly one of the best RUclips channels for clear concise information. I really love the Joe. I think its great for BGE to have serious competition. That said, Ive spent so much money in the BGE ecosystem that I could never justify switching.
Thanks again! I agree when you’re already set for accessories it makes no sense to switch
I was shopping for a BGE when I came across your original comparison video and was introduced to KJ. Two KJ later and a third for a friend, and I’m still glad I found your comparison prior to my original purchase. It saved me a lot of money and grill envy.
thanks
Again a very balanced view of both cookers. BTW after doing my 6 month maintenance you suggested. I found my thermometer on the dome was broken and I could not adjust. Stayed at 250 degrees no matter what I did, noticed that difference when I got and used my Meater probes. I reached out to warranty as you mentioned above on line, was resolved in under 2 hours with them shipping me a new thermometer. Thank you again for your wealth of knowledge, so we can keep firing it up.
fantastic. i had that happen once too
Another great video James. I like the chapter divisions, especially on the 101 videos, because it makes it easy to review just the info you need. I also wanted to mention that, when it comes ro taste and texture, I find /here is something about the Primo XL. I have had several conversations with enthusiasts that agree. I don't know what it is, but between the Primo XL and the Bog Joe 2 with the Slo Roller, the XL takes it every time. Thanks again, and keep firing it up.
that would be a good head to head. will see if I can buy one at a discount to do it. otherwise it’s too expensive to buy a couple k grill for $50-$100 in RUclips revenue on a popular video
Great job on your content 👍
I've watched a bunch of your videos recently and just now ordered a Classic Joe III. Thanks for all the info. Super excited!
You won't be sorry! Enjoy :)
Congrats
Excellent review thank you
Thanks cheers
Awesome video James, very honest comparison
thanks
I bought a classic joe 2 with the upgrades ( stone, basket, roller) because of this channel . A great investment , love it.
Hi James thanks for the honest review very well done. I was wondering when we were going to be introduced to the green egg in some of your previous videos.
I had a problem with the upper band on my CIII moving when I opened and closed the lid. It had started making a crunching sound and I could see small bits of ceramics drop out with every move. I asked the local dealer here in Norway what do to and also asked in an online forum. The forum advised me on tightening the band, which resolved the problem. In the mean time the dealer forwarded my question to KJ, which offered to ship me a replacement base. I told them it was fixed and I probably didn't need it, but they shipped it anyway. I guess I will swap it out at one point since it takes up a lot of space in the basement and use the old base as a gigantic plant pot out on the deck complimenting the grill that is always there!
This is what I've been waiting for.
Very timely sir! I’ve been watching your videos for the last year or so and finally pulled the trigger on the classic 3 yesterday! What ended up selling me the most; Slow roller, ash clean up, firebox, and storage. But I am interested in your next video comparing the most important feature perhaps, the taste! Looking forward to it.
Right on! looking forward to that too
In the US at least, Costco is now offering a $350 shop card promotion credit on the KJ Classic II grill. $1150 initial cost and includes a grill cover. Love your channel!
Last year I went through the struggle of deciding which one to purchase, the egg or the joe. After many RUclips videos and online forums, I went back into my local dealer, and talked to a super nice employee (to this day still remembers me when I walk in) and sold me on the egg. Mainly due to the no hassle warranty. They delivered it, setup the table, took their time reviewing everything, giving tips, etc. At the end of the day I think I would've been happier with the results either way. Plus the accessories you can find cheaper online or even use some of the joe's accessories on the egg.
Awsome vidéo james 👍👍👍
Can't wait to see your vidéo comparing 2 brisket 🔥🔥🔥
You and me both!
Good stuff here. Just received my first KJ, a junior and am definitely looking at one of the larger Joe’s as well. I am hoping you’ll be doing a demo/review of your latest Series 1 Big Joe.
Nice and clear explanation
Thank you so much 🙂
Nice video. I have a Chargriller Akorn that I have had about 3 years now, fantastic kamado grill. I've only added the ceramic heat deflector (for indirect cooks) and a bluetooth temp sensor but absolutely love the cast iron grates and the 2nd level cooking grate. Using a kamado grill takes a little getting used to but once you learn how to control the temp they are fantastic, regardless of the brand. Keep the videos coming!
I have the same grill and you're right it is a great grill! I just got a Big Joe gen 1 and it's incredible. Takes longer to heat up than the Akorn :)
Thanks so much for the comparison. An idea for the future besides splitting a brisket and doing a blind taste test between the two Kamados.... do the same thing with your Kamado Joe and the new stick burner.
I chose the BGE only based on price! I really wanted the KJ. I love your videos keep them coming! You have helped me grow and not make a lot of errors that most beginners would make thanks so much!
Awesome! Thank you!
@@SmokingDadBBQ KJ have lost their mind with the new pricing of the KJ3. I was looking at the KJ 3 but chose the Weber Kamado due to the price.
I am definitely going to buy a set of the half moon BGE deflectors. This will give better coverage than the platesetter, and I’ll be able to mimic your double-indirect, finally!
Another great video
I appreciate that
James a vey nice and thorough job. Can’t wait to see the cook comparison.
I figure Kamado Joe will see this video so this comment is really for them. I LOVE THE HANDLES ON MY TWO KJ’s. Wood my look good or whatever at first but in my experience, eventually it will have to be sanded, revarnished, or rots to pieces. Love the composite!!
yes that’s 100% personal taste / preference vs performance
Great review
thanks
As an owner of a hand-me-down 2010 BGE I'm really interested to see the results of your upcoming cooks comparing the KJ to the BGE. One thing I am curious about is there any potentiantial interchangeability of the parts between the brands? Does the KJ "petal" firebox design work in a large BGE? Slo-roller? Considering you have both brands at your disposal, it would be kinda cool to see what I could do to my BGE to freshen it up utilizing some of the KJ innovations. Either way, red, green, blue or whatever color the komodo...this is my favorite BBQ channel! Thanks James!
Your comparison was both
revealing & refreshing.
Just never wanted to exercise, lifting 💪
BGE lid, so KJ2 has been great investment. Looking forward to the adventure of accessories & replacing time spent in kitchen. ~ Thanx ~
Right on!
Finally, someone who gives his opinion! Although I really dislike the colour, I do prefer the innovation as well. Thank you a lot
Hi James, thanks for your informative videos. I am new to KJ and BGE, never heard of them until 1 week ago. I have watched about 6 videos of yours in the past week, and feel suitably impressed to get the KJ D&C grill from our local Hardware store in Australia (Bunnings). Keep up the great videos.
thanks!
I just paused the video at the 3 minute mark so I can go grab a coffee and some breakfast, this is gonna be awesome!
cheers
I love the comparison videos! I’ve been tempted by the KJ accessories and updates, but in my opinion the Primo oval design is unbeatable. Would love to see a video talking about Primo!
Yes please review Primo Oval!!!
I have the Primoxl400 and love it. Made in the USA as well. I think it’s the only ceramic cooker made here at home.
I will see if i can find one ... hopefully without buying another just for this purpose lol as ad revenue sometimes doesnt cover the cost of a brisket let alone the grill
@@SmokingDadBBQ (chanting) do it! Do it! Do it!
Funny what happens when there is competition. Still love my XL BGE--but my accessories are ceramic grill store Kamado Joe, Joetessire and basket are the best ones so far, and the kick ash can/basket are a must.
Thanks to your video I just purchased the Big Joe II 24” .....👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸
Right on! congratulations
I chose my BGE XL because it's made in Mexico and the KJ is made in China. I'm sure they both work great but that was a firm decision point for me.
i get the stigma but recognize that the electronic devices we all use to watch these things are made in China so unless there is a fact performance wise i sorta think those two locations are neutral for my decision making
Super helpful, ya hey der, thanks!
Happy to help!
I own both an XLarge BGE and a Kamado Joe 3 big Joe. Like you I started out with the BGE and loved it. I eventually purchased a KJ Big Joe 3 due to the Slow roller and other inovative features.
I really love the KJ! I recently fired up the XL BGE for some Tomahawk steaks. The Steaks turned out fantastic, but the whole time I was wishing I had the Big Joe fired up. You cannot go wrong with eithe one, but in my experience the KJ warranty experience has been nothing short of amazing. I received an entire new lower due to some minor imperfections on the inside of the unit. One email and a couple of pictures and they shipped me out an entire lower half of the grill. KJ Gasket and hinge... I agree with you. I will always like my BGE but I Love my KJ! I enjoy your the Great Videos!
Great to hear!
From a consumer perspective, it’s great to see a company pushed to improve. I still think BGE has plenty of room for updating to reach KJ, but at least they have realized they can’t continue to rest on their name alone in the current market. I DO wish KJ had a rubber or silicone finger protector for the daisy wheel. 😁 Thanks James!
have not watched this thru yet but already I like the two compartments for coals that the Kamado has! I have been considering this type of grill but the way I grill is to sear over high heat then move to indirect heat to finish cooking and it works very well for me, I also like to cook some items fully on indirect heat but get the smoke from the coals ,as far as I understand the big green egg just has one big dish for the coals and not any really nice way to keep it to one side, I am sure this can be worked around but I liked that accessory I saw just now! I am settling in now for the rest of the video!
There are accessories for the egg to make it comparable including after market ash baskets like ones made from kick ash basket. At the time of recording it’s more expensive to get an egg to like for like accessory wise
Today I set up my Big Joe II, will wait for the next weekend to fire it up. It is your fault that I bought it ;) I already love looking at it! The BGE was my favorite until I saw your first video, now I‘m glad that I chose the Kamado Joe
congrats on the new grill
Great vid. Would love to see a kj3 vs a vision.
That would be cool!
I think we owe a great thanks to Kamado Joe for their innovations. I would love to see a video about using Kamado Joe accessories on a BGE like to SloRoller and the DoJoe. What works or doesn’t. And what tweaks would need to be done. They advertise them as compatible but they don’t just work out of the box. Would love to see your take.
Great suggestion! The JoeTisserie doesnt fit as well with the new hinge as the old one but it can be used. The DoJoe can not be used. The divide and conquer racks are interchangeable
@@SmokingDadBBQ DoJoe can’t be used for large or XL BGE? I wonder why Kamado Joe says it can?
So in europe where I live joe classic starts at €1000 up to big Joe €3000. Way more expensive then us. Many people barely can afford the classic 1. I got the C1 as a gift from my wife. I have to say, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the base model compared to a green egg. Love the divide and conquer system. I bought a cast iron grill and a charcoal basket and it's absolutely complete now. Love it.
Great review of the two. I have an older Green Egg that I have updated over the years to bring it up to current level. I have also added a number of KJ parts to my Green Egg. Will the KJ Divide and conquer fit on a Green Egg with Sloroller? I guessing the food will taste the same if you do the exact same thing to the cook. I throw chips in the bottom door like you put in the ash pan and that does add a lot more smoke. I also use a number of cast iron plates for heat defectors too. Thanks Keith
Great video!! I'm in the market for a new Kamado and have been debating between the BGE and KJ. Originally I was convinced I was going to get a BGE. However, after extensive research and seeking out opinions on those have owned the two, I've switched gears and decided KJ is the way to go.
you cant go wrong looking at the best 2 on the market.... its close but i think the kj is the better value / design still
Sorry to mention I have a KJ classic 3 cooker, and I love it. As does my family when I cook.
That is awesome!
I’ve had my Kamado joe big joe 3 for about 2 years and love it. I’ve never used a big green egg so I compare, but what I can speak of is the Kamado joe warranty and customer service. My dome cracked where the control tower is attached, I contacted Kamado joe through the chat, I uploaded a couple pictures and within 10 min start to finish they told me a new dome was ordered, no charge. About a month later the main bolt on my airlift hinge broke making it inoperable (they have since changed the design). Again I contacted them through chat, uploaded a couple pictures and within 10 minutes had a new airlift hinge ordered and on the way, again free of charge. I will always recommend a product with outstanding customer service. I’ve had the same customer service with vitamix blenders, so if you need a good blender I highly recommend.
they are pretty remarkable at service
Well done comparison, KJ turns out to be a much better value. Looking forward for your A/B comparison smoking a brisket. Your hack of being able to
add would chunks in the ash tray in the KJ, I think will make a significant difference during a long cook. Can't wait to see.
Thanks... to keep it fair i just tossed wood into the egg and hoped for the best
@@SmokingDadBBQ it does work.
Excellent video as always James! It looks like the former leader has become the follower! Well done Kamado Joe!!
Thank you very much!
I'd love a KJ to add to my weber propane (from 2008 still in excellent shape) & smaller weber jumbo joe (that I use more often then I thought I would) and miss my old BGE I owned years and years ago. Unfortunately other priorities come first before I even entertain a Big Joe SIII but Kamado Joe will be my preference when the time comes. I would prefer those wooden handles as well. Excellent comparison !!
thanks so much
You described perfectly how I made the decision to buy a Kamado Joe. Business gets filled. Y disrupters whose innovations take a market by storm the. Settle into business as usual only to find an upstart who competes first on price then on innovation. The originator often finds themselves playing catch up as competitors innovate wildly. Glock saw the saw trajectory as BGE. Love your videos and channel. I refer it all the time.
thanks Mark
Would LOVES you to do a series on the char grilled akorn. There’s a pretty large community of akorn owners
Would love to see you compare a cook on big joe 3 with a Weber summit Kamado.
They'll probably be quite similar I guess.
After this comparison, I'm also curious to know the cooking results of a KJ vs a Komodo Kamado. I'd really like to see your opinion on that.
I’ve been team KJ from the jump but am looking to add a BGE to my lineup … for science of course 😜so these comparison videos are 👌
next is the brisket blind taste test
I think the KJ classic 3 is a no brainer in value over the BGE large. I would be interested in seeing your take on the BGE XL or 2XL vs the Big Joe 3 as the jump from a large BGE to the XL is about $400 usd and the jump from the classic 3 to Big joe 3 is closer to the $1k usd mark. Love the videos and comparisons!
the xl and the series 2 big joe is the better compare as they are the same dimensions but you get some of the Kj features like the hinge or the gasket
I think red looks better :-) I used to see the BGE at various hardware stores, usually as I was window shopping somewhere with my wife. I saw the price vs. a Weber and I just couldn't justify the huge price. What sold me on the KJ was a certain southern Canadian who showed me how the KJ can be a smoker and hot-and-fast grill. The KJ assortment of goodies that come in the box pretty much let you do it all. I have a Smokeware cap coming for my Big Joe -- I really dislike the KJ top because it gets gummed up so easily. I have the Smokeware cap for my Jr. and really like it. BTW, I love the metal shelves for the reasons you cited. Wood shelves look nice but the practicality factor is very low.
100% agree
I happened to be able to get a local special edition in black which I even prefer over red. ;)
The top vent is a pain indeed, but thanks to the perfect customer service I received a replacement within days after the warranty claim.
Cheers from Germany.
James.....the greatest cooker of all time the KOMODO KAMADO. Had mine going on seven years and cannot say enough great things about it other than price prohibitive mostly.
Some of your videos convinced me two years ago that KJ was a better value than BGE. I have a classic 1 that I love for the last two years. Gonna get a big joe one day !
Right on
Would love you to do a review of the Monolith grills. Not sure if they are easy to get in Canada though...
Hi James, great video on comparing both BGE and KJ. Both are great kamados, from your review of these products and your 101 videos, I had very much considered getting a kamado from Kamado Joe. However, a friend of my picked up a Kamado from a on-site work place because the owner didn't want it anymore as they are moving out of the country. So he decided to "donated" the grill to me because he didn't know how to use and doesn't have any place for it. The Kamado is from Vision Grill and I have seen review that it very comparable to both BGE and KJ. As you mentioned about your upcoming video on comparing brisket on both BGE & KJ, would you be able to do a three way comparison between BGE, KJ & Vision Grill as these are very similar ceramic cookers?
It would be nice if you would exchange some accessories of the bge in the kj & vice versa (do they fit/does work). As well, I would of love to see if you could do a Frankenstein by putting the green ceramic parts on the kj hinge and ring. I love the Red Color but i find the green nicer to match in a home. Thank you.
the new hinge doesn’t close on the JoeTisserie like the old one could and the DoJoe does not fit at all. the JoeTisserie with an air leak can be used
the divide and conquer and egg spander are interchangeable
James!! Finally got my la adorable, unfortunately in Mexico we cant get KJ, so I got into team green. You should make a cook with the BGE with the sloroller considering it fits de LBGE, and you have it temporarily. Im debating if itll be worth it to add the sloroller to the BGE.
I would like a comparison between your usual Kamadoe Joes and the Weber Summit Kamado. I have the last one and I must admit that it does everything I want from a kamado-style BBQ.
Great suggestion! will try and get one
I have a question about the egg. Could you create a double indirect setup using both the half moon deflector plates and the conveggtor at the same time? Might you have to use the top half of the eggcessory rack to place the meat, so it has a little space between itself and the conveggtor, or would/could you just have it right on top of the grates that are above the second deflector? Maybe even stacking the half moon grates under the full time grate, to keep it further from the top?
Asking ... for a friend with a BGE.... ;)
I am currently debating between the BJ1 and the BJ3. The price savings is so great on the series1, but feel I’ll regret not getting the 3.
I have two taste test videos coming up between the series 1 and 3 which will help
BJ1 ftw. The little upgrades are nice to have but don’t really impact cooking for the extra money.
I just orderd a Kamado Joe classic II it arives in a few day's :)
congrats
I have had BGE for well over a decade now. Although BGE itself has been slow and expensive with accessories stuff like the woo ring have better purpose and functionality than either the KJ or eggspander stuff. All for a lot less money. At this point I could sell my eggs for significantly more than I paid (My large still has the 4” handle). They are just as up to date as the series III and the new stuff from BGE YEARS before they were available from either OEM.
I'm team green. Having my egg now for quiet a bit, this will be the forth season. Have it like the one your having, build a bar around so was good it came without a nest ;). Just about the cracks, my egg is build within a bar and never moves. It also doesn't have any cracks. So maybe you had more bad luck, mine also got a bit of space around so maybe as your mentioned at the Joe that the little space around makes the difference. (By the way if you have an older model you can buy an upgrade package to make your egg like the new models)
Not sure how this works for the Joe but what I do with my thermometer is when I'm sitting away from my BBQ I turn the thermometer so the dial should point up for being the right temperature
Great vid as always. Can’t wait for the KJ vs BGE blind head to head. Would like to see a blind taste test slow roller vs no slow roller to see if those Harvard claims are true.
Full disclosure, I have a BGE up at the cottage and a Pit boss pellet smoker at home but all your videos are tempting me to get a KJ.
Do you use a gas grill for anything in your universe?
I am doing this with the Big joe 1 vs 3 to test first the sloroller then my double indirect
I can’t attest to the bge but I own both a kj big joe 3 and another named brand large kamado. The kj is by far superior when it comes to temp stability. It blows my mind every cook how stable it is even during 8 to 12 hour cooks and I am no bbq wizard at all. The big joe does the hard work to perfection. Almost mine stood outside in sun, rain and snow for a long time no. Wipe it off and it looks brand new again. Great weather resistance
good point about temp control, agree 100%
Thanks for the review, James. I've had a Big Joe for about 6 years now and wouldn't part with it for anything. I have a question -- I noticed your Divide & Conquer rack has 3 levels in the video -- is that standard rack? Mine only has 2 levels, but is the gen before the Slo Roller became available. I just ordered a Slo Roller, but I can't find any D&C rack that has the 3 levels like yours. I'm really interested in the double indirect approach. Any suggestions? Great channel!
Kamado joe has an exclusive dealer partnership with a store in Australia and I’ve had bad experiences mostly due to waiting over a year for crucial parts.
Such a great video. Been on the fence between the two companies. Just curious I’m not sure if there is enough vertical height, but would the Slo-roller fit in the large or XL BGE?
The slo roller fits in my XL BGE
Awesome! I know there are a lot of these videos out there already. But there haven’t been many the last few years! I wouldn’t be upset if the bbq channels kept coming out with these comparisons yearly!
There was enough new on the Egg to justify a rematch
James, what about comparing the KJ big Joe grill to the Primo XL grill ?
-James from VA
Any difference in quality of ceramic as a overall product
I have purchased a VisionGrill 5 years ago and don't regret one penny of it. Would i upgrade to a Kamado Joe? (As long as my V.G. lives... no 👎 ) None of the less, your channel is a delight to watch 😀
love all kamados, thats awesome
How would you say the hinge mechanism on the BGE compares to the KJ? I know the airlift hinge can be "lifted by a child", but ... if for example, the hinge on a KJ3 can accomodate 95% of the weight of the dome, and the hinge on a KJ only accomodates 10% of the weight of the dome, where would you say the BGE lands?
I don't particular like the way KJ handles waranty though.
I always have to make a photo of the grill, the receipt of the grill, and then wait for an answer.
If I would have a login with KJ, then I would only need to upload a photo of the failing part.
good suggestion
Do you think both should be as efficient as one another?
I have been watching your videos for a long time but was not ready to buy a kamado until now. I am wondering if you have any experience or thoughts about the Blaze kamado? I know it is a little smaller and made from cast aluminum but it seems it gets really good reviews.
I am ordering the Big Joe 3, what is the advantage to purchasing the soap stone? Why can't I just use my half moon deflector plates?
I just scored a big green egg brand new but the inside ceramic fire ring holder cracked and broke a piece about 1/4 of it which I have the piece. How should I repair? Cement?
Love the review but I’m still on Team Red!! Just need to get a Big Joe!
nothing would tempt me back to green as there wasn't any advantage, but the delta in taste alone is not as large as the marketing materials would lead you to believe. the performance on the bottom was significant
@@SmokingDadBBQ I didn’t think so either but companies will try to differentiate themselves some how. For me, I like the aesthetics of the KJ and the accessories. It really allows you to do various types of cooking all in one unit. Wished they came up with a safe and cool way to use the KJ to deep fry but it’s not absolutely necessary.
I have a Kamado Joe in Australia. thier warranty must go via the importer which in my experience has been basically impossible. My Joe came chipped and I just wanted some paint to cover it up, however it has proven to be a bridge to far.
that said the joe still cooks amazing and I am using it every week
hmm interesting, hadn't heard that about Australia warranty being different
@@SmokingDadBBQ me either. The lifetime warranty was a compelling reason for my purchase.
I am sure ultimately any major issues would be addressed however I can foresee it might be a bigger hassle in australia than elsewhere.
In Australia the kjoe's classics are $1299, $2299 and $3299 for the 1, 2 and 3, for the large bge you're paying $2199 with a cart or $1899 without a cart... Not sure why anyone would go bge over kjoe series 1 when it costs almost $1000 more and is on par at best
How about using some of the joe accessories with the bge while you have it? Which can work on both?
If you had a fully loaded bge xl: eggspander with half moon stones and grates, wok, eggmates tables, cast iron half moon, kick ash basket, kick ash bucket and divider, reggulator and rain cap, daisy wheel, smokeware cap, etc... would you sell it and upgrade to the big joe 3 for about $1000 usd difference? Is the sloroller that good?
As an owner of a fairly new XL BGE, I'm going to call the brisket challenge in advance. I have the EGGspander, and it is possible to add wood mid cook as you can lift the entire cooking apparatus out and drop in more wood, however I can't find a way to use the plate setter and additional ceramic plates for a "double indirect", which is clearly your preference. That and there's no slow roller option either. I think the Joe will edge it.
Hi James first of all I really appreciate all your video’s, just a general question when you fire up a Kamado Joe no matter what model when you install the deflector plate did it never cracked due to sudden temperature increase? Keep up the good work cheers Joey👍👍
no i have not broken one (knock on wood).. most break from people dropping them into the lowest position which is what cracks them
Do you have a video of where you put the paper behind to prop up the base? That’s the one thing I hate when cleaning it completely out. I’ve got a big joe series 2.
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I have had great KJ warranty experiences for my classic 1 and i am not the original owner.
outstanding
I personally don’t have the slow roller and don’t need it for my classic 2 I think the egg is just as good now and because they’ve introduced the divide and conquer now and the egg is available everywhere in Colorado and Joe is not other than Lowes (hit and miss)I’d go Green Egg next time.
i have a taste test coming out soon comparing my series 1 no sloroller to 3 with it
Competition is a good thing. It breeds innovation. If not for KJ and the other ceramic grills out there, BGE wouldn't have made any changes. That lack of innovation is precisely the reason I got a KJ about 5 years ago instead of a BGE.