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w3ber

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Looking for a new cover for my SS Preformer?
« on: February 01, 2017, 04:08:45 AM »
I am looking for a new cover for my SS Performer. The new Weber covers seem to be of a lesser quality now, thought id ask fellow members what they are using to cover there SS Performer's. Amazon has the original 8701W (36 x 31 x 51 inches)  for $57.50 shipping $9.99 total $67.49 ::) https://www.amazon.com/Weber-8701-Premium-Grill-Performer/dp/B00004RBE7/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

This is a similar topic I found last posting on Oct 2014 http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/performer-cover-won't-fit-ss/

Has any one found anything new since October 2014?

Thanks



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Foster Dahlet

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Re: Looking for a new cover for my SS Preformer?
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2017, 07:12:22 AM »
I am looking for a new cover for my SS Performer. The new Weber covers seem to be of a lesser quality now, thought id ask fellow members what they are using to cover there SS Performer's. Amazon has the original 8701W (36 x 31 x 51 inches)  for $57.50 shipping $9.99 total $67.49 ::) https://www.amazon.com/Weber-8701-Premium-Grill-Performer/dp/B00004RBE7/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

This is a similar topic I found last posting on Oct 2014 http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/performer-cover-won't-fit-ss/

Has any one found anything new since October 2014?

Thanks

The one on Amazon is terrible.  Lasts 1 year. I just ordered this one last night. 

https://www.grillstuff.com/collections/weber-grill-covers/products/weber-performer-charcoal-grill-cover-2004-and-older

I am not sure about the quality yet, but others here have ordered it, which is how I found out about it.
I like my Kettles like my coffee....strong and black.

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WEBERNV

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Re: Looking for a new cover for my SS Preformer?
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2017, 07:19:02 AM »
I have the grillstuff.com cover and it is perfect, super heavy material and it fits great. I know there are some other members here with the same cover, and I am sure they will chime in with their opinions too.

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w3ber

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Re: Looking for a new cover for my SS Preformer?
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2017, 07:43:33 AM »
@Foster Dahlet @WEBERNV

Yes I did find that same cover @ grillstuff.com after posting this.
Thank you for posting your recommendations. Will wait a bit to see if there are any others.

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Bob BQ

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Re: Looking for a new cover for my SS Preformer?
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2017, 05:54:52 PM »
I would be surprised if you find a better cover than the grillstuff cover. It is top notch. Hands down the best SSP cover out there.
« Last Edit: February 01, 2017, 06:28:06 PM by Bob BQ »
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Foster Dahlet

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Re: Looking for a new cover for my SS Preformer?
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2017, 06:15:14 PM »
I would be surprised if you find a better cover than the grillstuff cover. It is top notch. Hands down the best SSP out there.

@Bob BQ, how long can I expect it to last?  My grill is always outdoors, North Georgia....so mild winters, extreme heat in the summer.  I ask, because I want to know if I should get a backup.  Finding covers for the SSP is getting increasingly difficult.
I like my Kettles like my coffee....strong and black.

2019 Black 26" OKP; 2015 Black 22" OKP; 2004 Black SJP; mid 70's Statesman; mid 70's Gourmet, 2017 Black CGA; 2000 Black GGA;

Bob BQ

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Re: Looking for a new cover for my SS Preformer?
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2017, 06:30:57 PM »
I would be surprised if you find a better cover than the grillstuff cover. It is top notch. Hands down the best SSP out there.

@Bob BQ, how long can I expect it to last?  My grill is always outdoors, North Georgia....so mild winters, extreme heat in the summer.  I ask, because I want to know if I should get a backup.  Finding covers for the SSP is getting increasingly difficult.

I can't say how long it will last, but mine has so far withstood both hot summer weather and freezing cold. No drying, cracking, ripping, stretching, shrinking, etc, so far. As @WEBERNV said, it is very heavy duty material.
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Kneab

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Re: Looking for a new cover for my SS Preformer?
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2017, 06:36:37 PM »
With this cover fit with the 2015 lid bale mod? I want to do that in the spring but still want to be able to cover it.

searching for 1 18" straight lip twist ash pan.

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Foster Dahlet

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Re: Looking for a new cover for my SS Preformer?
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2017, 06:43:03 PM »
With this cover fit with the 2015 lid bale mod? I want to do that in the spring but still want to be able to cover it.

searching for 1 18" straight lip twist ash pan.

@Kneab, check with @haeffb, who has a third party cover and the 2015 bale on his SSP.  I think it is the grillstuff cover, but I am not sure.
I like my Kettles like my coffee....strong and black.

2019 Black 26" OKP; 2015 Black 22" OKP; 2004 Black SJP; mid 70's Statesman; mid 70's Gourmet, 2017 Black CGA; 2000 Black GGA;

WEBERNV

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Re: Looking for a new cover for my SS Preformer?
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2017, 06:49:30 PM »
@kneab I dont have any first hand experience with the 2015 lid bale and this particular cover but I think another forum member has the new lid bale and reported that the cover fits with no issues. I can' t say enough good about this cover, I have had it through a whole Nevada summer and through this winter and it still lools as good as new.

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haeffb

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Re: Looking for a new cover for my SS Preformer?
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2017, 03:15:29 AM »
With this cover fit with the 2015 lid bale mod? I want to do that in the spring but still want to be able to cover it.

searching for 1 18" straight lip twist ash pan.

Yes, it works great with the new lid bale on my copper SSP.


w3ber

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Re: Looking for a new cover for my SS Preformer?
« Reply #11 on: February 02, 2017, 03:31:07 AM »
I really do appreciate all of your input I just placed an order with grillstuff.com

@Kneab @haeffb Ill definitely be checking out that bale mod = (more $$) ;)
Green SSP x2 DD DA / 22.5 Blk bowl, Red lid (Rescued) / Jumbo Joe / 18.5 N / / SJ100 / UDS 55 /\ Gas Weber Genesis Gold /\ Weber Fire Pit