Was shopping in wally world and was in the outdoor section and came across a Jumbo Joe. When i got it home i put it together, the handle came separate from the lid ??? so bolted it on, put the legs on, the bail and the grates. I like this grill!
The funny thing is the Wife says oh we don't have that one yet 8)
(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s368/1911Ron/Grills/Jumbo01.jpg)
(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s368/1911Ron/Grills/Jumbo02.jpg)
(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s368/1911Ron/Grills/Jumbo03.jpg)
I haven't been a big supporter of it, but I did see one in the hardware store a while back and it seemed alright. I like the new bottom ash system better than the sweepers. I should I invented it.
Nice pick-up. I havent had the opportunity to see on in person. Isnt the bottom just an regular damper?
Quote from: G on January 14, 2013, 05:20:05 PM
Nice pick-up. I havent had the opportunity to see on in person. Isnt the bottom just an regular damper?
I'm curious about the dampeners being on the bottom. Why didn't Weber do to this what they did to the SJG, use side vents?
Thing I was wondering about on these, if it says 18", are the parts (grates) interchangeable wth an 18-1/2" kettle ?
Is there a little extra play in the size?
What is the new bottom ash sweeper on this all about? I haven't heard of this yet. I assumed it was a standard vent damper similiar to the SJS? Fill me in...
Quote from: ramsfan on January 14, 2013, 06:05:54 PM
What is the new bottom ash sweeper on this all about? I haven't heard of this yet. I assumed it was a standard vent damper similiar to the SJS? Fill me in...
The bottom holes are more oval giving it better airflow than the sjp had. It's just a lot more shallow, but I am quite sure the top grate is that of a regular 18.5 because they used the same design as the bowl from the compact kettle.
I had one of the older models. It got many workouts at our tailgates.
What's the difference between the old JJ's and the outrider??
I was wondering if the grates interchanged or not, have not had a chance to check.
Quote from: Hogsy on January 15, 2013, 10:32:09 AM
What's the difference between the old JJ's and the outrider??
I don't think the Jumbo Joe came with the lid lock like the Platinum and Outrider did.
Ok I'm having a brain fart here, what is the Outrider? ??? Pics?
Quote from: Duke on January 15, 2013, 02:41:04 PM
Quote from: Hogsy on January 15, 2013, 10:32:09 AM
What's the difference between the old JJ's and the outrider??
I don't think the Jumbo Joe came with the lid lock like the Platinum and Outrider did.
Whats the diff between a Jumbo Joe and Smokey JOe Platinum? Not really anything from what I know. My red JJ has the lid lock.
You are right Jeff. Mine was a Jumbo Joe. I have seen owned a couple without the lid lock though. Here's my old Red Outrider. Crate & Barrel sold them.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=red%20jumbo%20joe&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CDcQrAIoAjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftvwbb.com%2Fshowthread.php%3F18287-Red-Jumbo-Joe-Outrider&ei=3xL2ULzvMOigiQLzy4GICg&usg=AFQjCNHsCtlyWaOOLWYCxt0hYhmq1ZRK5g
That is one PRETTY Outrider! I think I'm in love. :o
Here's another.
(http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/4320/redjj.jpg) (http://img62.imageshack.us/i/redjj.jpg/)
I think the only difference was that the JJ had wood handles and the SJP had plastic.
No, it's just another picture I had in my stash. 8)
Quote from: Duke on January 15, 2013, 07:51:09 PM
No, it's just another picture I had in my stash. 8)
Still Jealous! :P
Just tested the fit of a 18.5 grate on the JJ and it fits like it was made for it :)
My red JJ would not accept a regular 18.5" cooking grate. The regular one had a slightly smaller diameter. The one for the JJ is slightly larger to fit in that lip in the bowl.
You saw new ones with no lid lock? How did they hole the side vents on. I would say if you saw some used ones with no lid bale that they were just lost and someone screwed the vents on with nuts and bolts because they were too dumb to figure out how to build it....
Quote from: zavod44 on January 16, 2013, 05:20:54 PM
You saw new ones with no lid lock? How did they hole the side vents on. I would say if you saw some used ones with no lid bale that they were just lost and someone screwed the vents on with nuts and bolts because they were too dumb to figure out how to build it....
That's a possibility, but I had two like that. Used of course. You might be right except I have heard of this several times before. I think they may have made a few that way. One of the I recall buying was pristine and barely touched. :-\
The first one I got was missing, But it still had the holes for the bale. Are there JJ's with no holes for the lid bale?
Quote from: zavod44 on January 16, 2013, 07:13:49 PM
The first one I got was missing, But it still had the holes for the bale. Are there JJ's with no holes for the lid bale?
On the side dampers the lid lock inserts into them to hold them in place. On the bale in the back it inserts in the same place as the back leg. No extra holes. The model I am speaking of doesn't include the bale to hold the lid that the bale clips into. It also doesn't come with the lid lock. I hope this makes sense, because I am getting confused myself. ::)