Balin Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 I've been a long time lurker and wanted thank all the previous posters for the knowledge I have gleaned from this forum. My Kamado Joe Classic gets delivered tomorrow! Lowe's had the Classic I on sale which was $600 cheaper than the Classic II. I am moving over from an Akorn that rusted out this winter, and am concerned about the loss of grill space. I am having a burger day on Sunday for Mother's Day and hope to fit 10-12 burgers on it. Am concerned over nothing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 You're right on the edge of the Classics capacity unless you have the second rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balin Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 Thanks Tex, I will pick up the extender rack prior to Sunday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grill seeker Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Depending on how you pat out the burgers, You should be good. I prefer an 80/20 mix for burgers, so putting that many on any grill that size will cause some flare ups. The extended rack will help, but it seems you will be constantly moving burgers around, and likely take as long as doing 2 rounds of 6-8 burgers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balin Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 Hmm, yeah by the time you get 5-6 people through the condiment line and down to eat the second set would be ready. daninpd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balin Posted May 10, 2019 Author Share Posted May 10, 2019 My Classic 1 arrived Tuesday evening and got the beast up on the deck and put together that night. I was nicely surprised that it shipped with the Classic II firebox so I guess I got a Classic 1.3, lol. I just need to change the chimney and gasket and then it will be a Classic II without the improved hinge!! I did a quick cure that night, got it running at 350 for a couple of hours. Made sausage for lunch and chicken souvlaki tonight. Even though my old Akorn had a 20 inch grill the souvlaki fit better on the Classic with an 18 inch grill maybe because of the dome? I also have more indirect cooking surface on the classic. I compared the heat deflectors and its about a half inch wider diameter on the KJ deflector compared to the Akorn. I was worried about my choice of size of KJ but I didn't want to shell out for a Big Joe and now I am glad I chose the Classic!! Now what to cook for tomorrow?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Wagon Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Smart choice on the Classic, regardless of which version or somewhere in between Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn3 Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 I have the original 2014 Classic 1 in Black. I see no need whatsoever to get a newer model. In fact I prefer the bullet proof cast iron daisy wheel vent. I am stil on my original felt gasket. I would like to get the KJ charcoal basket for it but I cant seem to locate one anywhere in Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balin Posted May 11, 2019 Author Share Posted May 11, 2019 I just ordered the basket from Atlanta Grill company but they do not deliver to Canada. I am having it shipped to my brother in law in North Carolina for him to bring up next time he visits. If I cannot wait he said he'd mail it to me which will cost a bit more! And I should add, I am really happy with my Classic. I am not changing vents or gaskets anytime soon. Though the newer vent might come in handy in the winter. @glenn3 How do you find the classic performs on those cold January nights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKOBBQ Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Welcome to the Guru, congrats on your new kamado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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