firehouse17 Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Newbie here. I just purchased one after a lifetime of Weber charcoal, I have been converted! Very nice quality and I only paid $819 at Al Grace Appliance in Rockford IL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeramicChef Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 firehouse - glad you found us and congrats on the Keg. It's a fine kamado. Please stop by the Introductions section and properly introduce yourself. Thanks. We look forward to your posts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 This would be on my shortlist if and when I'm ever in the market for a new kamado. Just not having to worry about cracked fire boxes and chips and Humpy-Dumptying it would sure be an added benefit. CeramicChef 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Firehouse, is that rockford's everyday price, or was it a sale? I live in a no man's land where green eggs are my only option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddiecalder Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share Posted July 12, 2015 So any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firehouse17 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Firehouse, is that rockford's everyday price, or was it a sale? I live in a no man's land where green eggs are my only option. MattM, I cannot be sure on the price. It was stickered in the store as $899. I did buy it along with a fridge, but you could always give them a call and just say you heard about that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firehouse17 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 firehouse - glad you found us and congrats on the Keg. It's a fine kamado. Please stop by the Introductions section and properly introduce yourself. Thanks. We look forward to your posts! Thank you Sir, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaxxQ Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 This looks like the perfect travel Kamado/Keg, I am really close to buying one, I have a KJ Jr. and Vision Classic M that I bring camping but this one has a hitch adapter for easy transport and that it is all metal so you don't have to worry about breaking the ceramics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddiecalder Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 Is that hitch set up sage for the highway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookingfor8 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Is that hitch set up sage for the highway? Absolutely. I take mine camping and tailgating. Very safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddiecalder Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 How low of a temp can you hold with the BK5000? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Pointer Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 How is temperature control with this new model? I have the old one and I remember there was a significant learning curve in controlling the temperature. I ended up hammering the lower plate to get a better seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterRegan Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 anyone have any experience attaching a flameboss or smartfire type controller to the BKK5000? Sadly most of the temp controllers look like they're not compatible with the lower daisywheel. I see there's probably enough space to the top right of the wheel to install an adaptor (on the flat face of the ash drawer) but i'd rather not be drilling holes in things already!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaggy Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Mine leaks air really bad around the ash drawer. I'll be talking to Broil King today, but I'm on the verge of giving them a 1 star review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesta80 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 On 2/12/2018 at 11:24 AM, PeterRegan said: anyone have any experience attaching a flameboss or smartfire type controller to the BKK5000? Sadly most of the temp controllers look like they're not compatible with the lower daisywheel. I see there's probably enough space to the top right of the wheel to install an adaptor (on the flat face of the ash drawer) but i'd rather not be drilling holes in things already!! Hey Peter... BBQ Guru offer an adapter for the Keg 5000.... I bought the adapter the other day to see how it fits, looks like you have to remove the daisy wheel centre screw to mount the adapter - So not sure if it will be easy to take on/off (switch between controller and manual operation) Hadn’t bought the controller yet, not sure if I wanted the basic model or the cyberq... Lucky I held off as it looks like they are releasing a new controller - Not sure if I want to be a ‘tester’ of a new device - but they look pretty cool! I assume only bbq guru fans work with this adapter - it is 35mm diameter for the fan connection.. Flame boss fan has a square connection, but smart fire might work if you know the diameter of the fan outlet.. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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