I've been overdoing it lately, but have always planned to acquire a 26er. I've read up and done a fair amount trying to accurately search the forums for insight on the wobbly leg issue. I've got a friend that was going to donate me one... but I went and took a look, and it is in such bad shape that I'll pass. Significant rust outside, including holes in the bowl, and a pretty significant perpetual tilt from wobbly leg syndrome. Just too much of a project. Primarily, the holes in the kettle make it a non-starter.
I am about to go buy one of these new... particularly because the warranty seems to make sense for this particular model.
I've read posts that say "simply don't move it"... which I won't be able to do. I store my grills in the garage, and roll them out to the driveway for use. While it is a fairly smooth transition, there is a little concrete bump/lip at the garage (nothing major, but it is there). So, there will be rolling and moving, with a little bump, every time.
I've read about using pipe (or dowels) inside. I've seen the carts and such that have been created... and I probably won't bother to build until/unless I have some failure. (Like the idea of the smallest footprint possible.)
I'm going to buy new, and perhaps I'll simply hope for the best (and keep my warranty info handy).
Perhaps the new spring loaded legs make a difference? I don't see that as too likely of a solution... considering many of the failures seem related to the weld points on the leg receptacles, or the receptacles themselves.
Anyone have any great ideas for pre-emptive reinforcement? I'm toying with the idea of somehow spanning the legs with something solid, and joining all three together for an more inflexible and unified tripod? I don't necessarily want it to be unsightly... but I'd rather have functional and "no worry" use.
Thoughts? Thanks in advance.
Topic: How to PREVENT 26er wobbly-leg syndrome? Going to buy a new one. (Read 3068 times)