This is a quick video about the modifications I did on my Pit Boss K24 Costco Kamado to ensure it functions like a Kamado should. hope it's helpful. Thanks.
super video. I purchaced an used Vision S Series Kamado. I'm in the process of doing the same things you taught in this video. Any air leaks make it impossable to cool down your Kamado if you overshoot your target tmep. Thank you for the vid.
Gosh, man. Thank you for showing this to us. I am planning on getting one of those Kamado Joe's. Our Costco only has the red ones in Houston, Texas. Once my foot gets better, it's in a fracture boot now. I plan to go pick one of these up, but I hear it's 300 pounds or so; thus, you gotta have help assembling it. But, be nice to make it as temperature-stable as you have done. Good job. I would have had to figure out all of this by myself. Dont' know if I could have done it, without guidance like yours.
I dont know if you will run into the same issues with a kamado joe. They have a better chimney and bottom vent. I believe they also use a different gasket. In turn, they cost about double the pit boss.
Thanks for sharing the video very informative. The main reason I was watching it I was interested in how you rectified the hinge on the lid I find the bolts were loosening all the time and very wobbly. When I would tighten them up it would set the lid to one side and it wouldn't close properly.
Yes, that was my problem. I have had no issues for over two years since adding the two nuts with longer bolts. A tip: do one bolt at a time, so you don't disconnect the hinge during the swap.
I got the same grill from Costco, never had any of these issues. Going on 6 months with mine. Also, beware if you ever have any cracks occur in the ceramic you’ve pretty much completely voided your warranty. Not criticizing, just people should beware before making any modifications that the manufacture will use to get themselves out of any warranty issues.
The only real mod is the tightening of the air intake. You could easily use felt to tighten the air gaps. No warranty issues with anything else. The chimney vent is the stock chimney, just replaced as mine was damaged.
That grate system came with the kamado or you buy it separately ? Would like to have one of those to be able to rise and lower my grates. Thanks in advance 😊
It was purchased online at ceramicgrillstore.com they have a bunch of addons for all different types of Kamados. I purchased the adjustable rig system and the spider stone bundle. Makes a huge difference as it gets the meat further from the stone and causing less burning on the bottom of the meat at higher heat.
Thanks for this! I am really curious about the rack system you have in this grill. Is it what comes with the grill or did you purchase elsewhere? It looks similar to the KJ D&C system. Can you offer some details about what you have?
I was curious i have the Louisiana same kamado. What type of gasket did yours come with i had the nylon on the body and the high temp felt on the dome.. i know my dome is leaking as well but i was gonna add an extra layer of gasket on the dome to seal that. And i do know my ash door is loose. I agree a bead of silicone and hammering the guide a lil will cure that. But i think the manufacturs dome will be ok with an extra layer of gasket.
Mine had a high temp felt on both top and bottom but it was quite thin. I replaced it with the thickest could order. Seems to have done the trick. Also, depending on hinge, some adjustments can be made to allow the lid sit better and tighter.
I like the longer bolt and double nut. Anybody have a fix for the lid alignment? Mine has been offset over a half inch off since I got it. Original top was cracked so CostMore pulled a lid off another. Its like the springs pull the lid back. Dealt with it for years but always fought keeping under 237ish. Now the Gasket needs replacing but really want the lid to align. Too heavy and expensive to replace the whole thing!
I did remove my lid when I changed the bolts. In hindsight I wouldn't have done it. I would have done a bolt at a time. I did have a little bit of realignment issues once I replaced the lid but I just tweaked the bolts on the back and the sides and I eventually got it to sit properly again. It was a pain in the butt but there are a few videos on how to do the adjustments. I would not dare take mine apart again to try to film it.
@@natural7098 I just noticed the reply I bought the Louisiana grill. 3 months ago I love the grill . The only downside to these grills is the limited amount of accessories. But for the price point this is a great deal.
It wasn't bad when I first bought it, other then the bottom door being a touch loose. It was only an issue on really long cooks. By making these few adjustments though, it did make things much easier.
Great video, great explanations. Thankyou
super video. I purchaced an used Vision S Series Kamado. I'm in the process of doing the same things you taught in this video. Any air leaks make it impossable to cool down your Kamado if you overshoot your target tmep. Thank you for the vid.
thank you so much you solve my problem with the hinge.
Gosh, man. Thank you for showing this to us. I am planning on getting one of those Kamado Joe's. Our Costco only has the red ones in Houston, Texas. Once my foot gets better, it's in a fracture boot now. I plan to go pick one of these up, but I hear it's 300 pounds or so; thus, you gotta have help assembling it. But, be nice to make it as temperature-stable as you have done. Good job. I would have had to figure out all of this by myself. Dont' know if I could have done it, without guidance like yours.
You're welcome. You'll love it.
I dont know if you will run into the same issues with a kamado joe. They have a better chimney and bottom vent. I believe they also use a different gasket. In turn, they cost about double the pit boss.
The Kamado I seen at Costco was the Louisiana 24 which has high temp gasket on the bowl and lid.
Thanks for sharing the video very informative. The main reason I was watching it I was interested in how you rectified the hinge on the lid I find the bolts were loosening all the time and very wobbly. When I would tighten them up it would set the lid to one side and it wouldn't close properly.
Yes, that was my problem. I have had no issues for over two years since adding the two nuts with longer bolts. A tip: do one bolt at a time, so you don't disconnect the hinge during the swap.
I got the same grill from Costco, never had any of these issues. Going on 6 months with mine. Also, beware if you ever have any cracks occur in the ceramic you’ve pretty much completely voided your warranty. Not criticizing, just people should beware before making any modifications that the manufacture will use to get themselves out of any warranty issues.
The only real mod is the tightening of the air intake. You could easily use felt to tighten the air gaps. No warranty issues with anything else. The chimney vent is the stock chimney, just replaced as mine was damaged.
That grate system came with the kamado or you buy it separately ? Would like to have one of those to be able to rise and lower my grates. Thanks in advance 😊
It was purchased online at ceramicgrillstore.com they have a bunch of addons for all different types of Kamados. I purchased the adjustable rig system and the spider stone bundle. Makes a huge difference as it gets the meat further from the stone and causing less burning on the bottom of the meat at higher heat.
Many thanks for this.
Thanks for this! I am really curious about the rack system you have in this grill. Is it what comes with the grill or did you purchase elsewhere? It looks similar to the KJ D&C system. Can you offer some details about what you have?
I purchased it online. ceramicgrillstore.com
Just have look. They have a couple different options. I bought the rig and two half stones.
Very informative! Can you provide the link that you used to purchase the top vent? Thank you!
www.amazon.ca/dp/B077GK17QH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_dnw6FbT6FQ3M1
It was on Amazon.ca. KAMaster was thr brand.
I was curious i have the Louisiana same kamado. What type of gasket did yours come with i had the nylon on the body and the high temp felt on the dome.. i know my dome is leaking as well but i was gonna add an extra layer of gasket on the dome to seal that. And i do know my ash door is loose. I agree a bead of silicone and hammering the guide a lil will cure that. But i think the manufacturs dome will be ok with an extra layer of gasket.
Mine had a high temp felt on both top and bottom but it was quite thin. I replaced it with the thickest could order. Seems to have done the trick. Also, depending on hinge, some adjustments can be made to allow the lid sit better and tighter.
Where did you get the Nomx gasket? Are you now able to hold 275 for a low and slow coo?
I purchased it from Amazon as well. Yes. No issues now what so ever.
Did you remove the dome to replace the gasket? If so is there any videos on how to remove the top?
No I did not remove it to replace the gasket.
I like the longer bolt and double nut. Anybody have a fix for the lid alignment? Mine has been offset over a half inch off since I got it. Original top was cracked so CostMore pulled a lid off another. Its like the springs pull the lid back. Dealt with it for years but always fought keeping under 237ish. Now the Gasket needs replacing but really want the lid to align. Too heavy and expensive to replace the whole thing!
I did remove my lid when I changed the bolts. In hindsight I wouldn't have done it. I would have done a bolt at a time. I did have a little bit of realignment issues once I replaced the lid but I just tweaked the bolts on the back and the sides and I eventually got it to sit properly again. It was a pain in the butt but there are a few videos on how to do the adjustments. I would not dare take mine apart again to try to film it.
@@natural7098 thanks!
Is it worth buying?
I’m looking at this, the Kamado Joe and the Grilla Grill Kong.
I think it is worth the money. You probably have more quality control in the more expensive brands, but the material is the same.
Hi there, and chance you can add the link for the top vent from amazon please
The link is in one of the comments from early on. I can no longer find it on amazon.ca
What’s is that rack you have inside the grill I can’t find a good one
This one was purchased from the ceramic grill store. Only in the USA. I had someone pick it up for me. ceramicgrillstore.com
How long habe you had the kamado
I've had it for 4 years now. It's held up great. I would recommend.
@@natural7098 I just noticed the reply I bought the Louisiana grill. 3 months ago I love the grill . The only downside to these grills is the limited amount of accessories. But for the price point this is a great deal.
@@noahkraft6453 there are not a lot if accessories for it. You can find some good options at "THE Ceramic Geill Store.
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It’d sure be nice if they just sold an air tight Kamado. 🤦🏽♂️
It wasn't bad when I first bought it, other then the bottom door being a touch loose. It was only an issue on really long cooks. By making these few adjustments though, it did make things much easier.
@@natural7098 I hear you. It’s just disappointing. I had to mod mine up too.