Likes Big Butts Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Got the Big Joe last weekend at Costco and it came with the rain cover that the box says is for the BJ. From what I've seen online it's supposed to basically go down to the wheels so you can cinch up the draw string. Mine won't do that and it seems like I have to pull the draw string super tight which is troublesome and it's still not very snug. It already blew off once (high winds but still, I've had it a week) and it doesn't seem to me to be made for its intended purpose. Am I missing something? Are there better options? My grill will remain outdoors and I'm trying to keep it protected. Thanks! satkizzle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoker08 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 From what I've read in previous posts the BJ covers don't fit tight and tend to blow off in wind. Most have either taken to bungee cords or not use it as I remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admckillip Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I love the quality of all KJ products except the cover. A trash bag would be just as effective - I got mine for 'free' at the Roadshow and I'm still disappointed. Unfortunately, IMO give up now and buy this... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R4J5DVG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pW8WybW0JQRVS It doesn't go all the way to the base but it's a dramatically better cover. Don't let the cover affect your opinion of other KJ products though, it is absolutely the exception, not the rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likes Big Butts Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Thanks, glad to know I'm not alone on this one. I'll look into that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaded Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I have a CoverMate for my BigJoe and it fits like a glove. I have the Ultima and it has a 7 year warranty but there are different options. http://www.the-cover-store.com/kamado-full-cover-139-elite/?color=Khaki&coverinfo=657 Likes Big Butts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likes Big Butts Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 2 minutes ago, chaded said: I have a CoverMate for my BigJoe and it fits like a glove. I have the Ultima and it has a 7 year warranty but there are different options. http://www.the-cover-store.com/kamado-full-cover-139-elite/?color=Khaki&coverinfo=657 Kind of like that one, may be my choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CakeM1x Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Complete junk. Throw it away. Man I hated that cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger Ben Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 bungee cords off ebay solve the problem but it is odd that it's such a useless object without them lol In2Fish and John421 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likes Big Butts Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 It really is a horrible cover, I can't figure out why they put it out there. My Akorn cover was at least form fitting and while not perfect it stayed on through just about all winds imaginable. I ended up ordering this guy, looks pretty solid. Thanks @chaded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BraddyMac Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Try...Qtensils KQX-044 Innerflow Series Ventilated Kamado Grill Cover, 44-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KB8P3KS/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_.vYXyb9QV9DNVIt's the one on the left (I didn't buckle the straps and it still never blows off)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschaaf Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I've never had the problem with it blowing off like so many have had, but I certainly wouldn't call it a 'rain' cover. It's a 'dust' cover, at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likes Big Butts Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 So seriously, this is what KJ should have put out. It goes down far enough and has loops to connect around 2 of the 4 legs of the cart. It makes the KJ cover look like a fancy garbage bag that's really just too big. Unfortunately the snow storm came through before I got it to really test it out but I'm sure I'll get plenty of opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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