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Grill Talk => Weber Kettle Forum => Topic started by: Bbqmiller on April 15, 2013, 01:52:23 PM

Title: Cover for Ranch Kettle
Post by: Bbqmiller on April 15, 2013, 01:52:23 PM
I wanted to get a good cover to help maintain the work I did getting my CL RK all cleaned up. After searching around the Internet, I took a chance on a cover that I thought would fit.

Before - tarp with bungee cord. Not desirable for long term use.
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i480/okmiller/53BA38DE-628A-4E96-BCD7-03E930C0379C-2117-000000AD023649AE.jpg)

After - looks like it was made for it.
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i480/okmiller/20996D2A-60B4-4C4A-B211-CA59902F444D-2117-000000AD064315F9.jpg)

Here is the site http://www.the-cover-store.com/.
They sell three different types of covers. I went with this one.
http://www.the-cover-store.com/item_detail.aspx?ItemCode=CSP15419GY3&CategoryCode=patio_table_covers
This is made for a round table, but the dimensions are close to the ranch.
It seems much better than the covers you get from weber. Has a drawstring and elastic band around the bottom. It also has some side vents. Should last longer than the Weber covers. It was $64 but I think it was worth it.
Thought others with a RK might like the info. I always keep my grills covered when not in use since we have a lot of trees in the backyard that drop stuff most of the year.
Title: Re: Cover for Ranch Kettle
Post by: pbe gummi bear on April 15, 2013, 05:03:39 PM
Very nice, Mike. I may have to snag one of those covers for mine!
Title: Re: Cover for Ranch Kettle
Post by: reillyranch on April 15, 2013, 08:19:05 PM
Very nice, big improvement over the tarp.
Title: Re: Cover for Ranch Kettle
Post by: pbe gummi bear on April 15, 2013, 09:19:54 PM
I was at the hardware store today and these looked promising. And they are $25 to boot!

Round fire pit cover, 44" dia x 20" h

http://www.osh.com/eng/product/orchard_44_round_fire_pit_cover/6079750

There's also something called a "Chat table cover" 54"dia x 21"h but it's not online.



Title: Re: Cover for Ranch Kettle
Post by: HankB on April 16, 2013, 01:00:37 PM
Nice!

I went to the cover store and requested that they make one to fit a mini-WSM.
Title: Re: Cover for Ranch Kettle
Post by: Bman on April 16, 2013, 01:17:44 PM
Quote from: HankB on April 16, 2013, 01:00:37 PM
I went to the cover store and requested that they make one to fit a mini-WSM.

Ha, I went there specifically looking for a mini-WSM cover.
I thought this looked promising, but couldn't find any specs nor where to order it.
http://www.the-cover-store.com/SearchByCategory.aspx?CategoryCode=other_covers

(http://www.the-cover-store.com/images/site/newdci/banners/othergrill.jpg)
Title: Re: Cover for Ranch Kettle
Post by: pbe gummi bear on April 16, 2013, 03:07:35 PM
Shouldn't the Brinkmann covers fit?

http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/cd/cd01df97-7f5a-4e29-a14b-9dde98690756_300.jpg

(http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/cd/cd01df97-7f5a-4e29-a14b-9dde98690756_300.jpg)
Title: Re: Cover for Ranch Kettle
Post by: HankB on April 16, 2013, 08:01:32 PM
Quote from: pbe gummi bear on April 16, 2013, 03:07:35 PM
Shouldn't the Brinkmann covers fit?

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-203077121/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053

That is worth looking at too.
Title: Re: Cover for Ranch Kettle
Post by: northwestkettle on June 22, 2016, 11:17:28 AM
@Bbqmiller Just wondering how your cover has held up after 3 years? and could you tell me what diameter it was you ordered the link just takes me to there website and docent actually show what size patio table cover thanks.
Title: Re: Cover for Ranch Kettle
Post by: Bbqmiller on June 22, 2016, 02:56:47 PM

Quote from: northwestkettle on June 22, 2016, 11:17:28 AM
@Bbqmiller Just wondering how your cover has held up after 3 years? and could you tell me what diameter it was you ordered the link just takes me to there website and docent actually show what size patio table cover thanks.

It was this one - http://www.the-cover-store.com/round-patio-table-cover-42-25-inch-ultima/?color=Tan

The ultima one - 63.99. It has held up nicely(except for problem below which wouldn't have happened if it fitted a bit looser). I would suggest getting the one with a larger diameter. (48 inch). The fit is pretty tight, and a couple of winters ago when we got a huge snow - like two feet, the weight must have put pressure on where the tube for the lid bale is and caused a small rip. I was missing the plastic cap on the tube). The rip hasn't gotten bigger. I will buy the 48 diameter by 25 inch next time I need one. Grill stays nice and dry, and the material is breathable I believe.