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Started by austin87, March 12, 2015, 05:04:58 PM

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austin87

March 12, 2015, 05:04:58 PM
Saw the post on the Green Master Touch - http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/green-master-touch-in-the-us/

It looks like there may also be Jumbo Joes that are taller and possible even 22".... http://c929377.r77.cf2.rackcdn.com/58449_091214.pdf (assembly guide)



Has anyone seen this? Not sure what the point of Jumbo Joe with legs would be vs a regular 18" kettle.

addicted-to-smoke

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March 12, 2015, 05:17:45 PM
That was mentioned here a few months ago, it's exclusive to Wal-Mart for a year. Looks like what they've been calling the "Compact" in the Euro market. It's made to a lower price point but can't be as versatile as a regular 22.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Weber-Jumbo-Joe-22-Premium-Charcoal-Grill/39649584
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mrbill

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March 12, 2015, 07:05:12 PM
Quote from: addicted-to-smoke on March 12, 2015, 05:17:45 PM
That was mentioned here a few months ago, it's exclusive to Wal-Mart for a year. Looks like what they've been calling the "Compact" in the Euro market. It's made to a lower price point but can't be as versatile as a regular 22.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Weber-Jumbo-Joe-22-Premium-Charcoal-Grill/39649584

if I remember correctly, one of our aussie members said it's been for sale there for a bit and for us "yanks"  to stay away as the materials were of lower quality and not made in the states.
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Hogsy

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March 12, 2015, 10:14:22 PM
Yes we've had the Compact for sale here since 2000. Cheap Chinese made crap....my advice is to steer clear of this model
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austin87

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March 12, 2015, 10:17:17 PM
Thanks all - good to know!

addicted-to-smoke

#5
March 13, 2015, 03:45:46 AM
What's curious is that it's gonna consume the same amount of space as a regular 22.5" model, so you're saving a chunk of money for a crappier grill. This isn't Weber's first compromised design, but at least the others have had other attributes such as portability.

The entry point is also the exit point for a lot of people, so perhaps this is just Weber's slice of that pie. Hard to say no to big retailers.
It's the iconic symbol for the backyard. It's family/friends, food and fun. What more do you need to feel everything [is] going to be all right. As long as we can still have a BBQ in our backyard, the world seems a bit of a better place. At least for that moment. -reillyranch

BluesDaddy

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March 14, 2015, 12:35:28 PM
Hard to believe Weber would squander their good rep on a crap product. Maybe they view it as an entry vehicle to get folks to pony up for the big boys or just a way to compete with the cheaper Kingsford and other low end "kettle" style cookers. Better to hunt yard sales and find a real one on the cheap. I bought a OTS 22" at a yard sale three or four years ago that my SIL now has along side the 22" OTG I got him for his first Father's Day in their first house.
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