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I have never had any success with Maple Leaf. Never. I have run through perhaps 15+ bags of M.L over time and not found a decent bag . Basques is a FAR superior Canadian product. The contriversal blue bag Royal oak is even better over all.

Id be on my way home with it if I lived that close...

Then why bring the comparison between the iKamand and FB up at all if your not prepared to speak on it? Perhaps you could provide a solid review of your use of the FB400 alone.

In what respect does it not work as well as the iKamand? Ability to hold a steady temperature or?

I have had lots of cooks go this way. More than Id like to admit. I usually abandon the use of my KJ for a week or 2 [out of frustration] if the cook goes real bad... I had a Broil King Keg before I got my Kamado Joe Classic. and I was more comfortable with overnight cooks on it. I have not fully learned to control my classic consistently yet. More practice required I guess.

I like them the best of all the new high end Pans. Too bad they only have 2 skillets at this time.

Cool pan. I am on the look out for one. Thanks!

What kind kind of oval pan are you using there?

I have a large Weston I bought maybe 7 years ago for $400 which seamed crazy at the time. It saw moderate use until my son took up hunting...In the last 2 years it has probably sealed 1000+ bags. Still works like new.

Good price.

So.... NO the X rack can not be used to form the gap between the heat deflectors and an added drip pan....correct? Can the X rack be used in this set up at all? In one post I believe Kamado Joe advised the purchaser to use the X rack to hold the deflectors in place. Placing a drip pan directly onto the hot heat deflectors can be less than ideal. Is this basket truly designed for the current segmented fire box or the the original fire box? Or?

Thanks for taking the time to make the video. Can the X Rack still be used to hold a drip pan above the heat diffusers with this system? Also is there a difference using this on units with the original fire box vs the segmented style?

How can the ash catcher cause the base to crack?

I have not found a Canadian dealer that can get their hands on one.

I couldn't agree more. I aim for 250-275 for these types of cooks and I am certain my results are considerably better than what I was getting a 225. More predictable cooking times too.