CVW Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I see Bobby Brennan said on the KJ forum these will ship late April. Will the cookers be shipping with them then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben S Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 You might get faster answers by emailing Meghan or bobby. I have seen the same posts you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyscalzo Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 They will only be sold as an optional accessory. No Kamado Joes will be shipped with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charcoal Addict Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 They will only be sold as an optional accessory. No Kamado Joes will be shipped with them. That makes more sense since not every user needs one granted many KJ owners will want one. Especially considering that it is weatherproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamado Joe Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Andy is correct. The BBQ Wizard can run off batteries or DC Power and the batteries in the controller are rechargeable. We decided to include the batteries for both the controller and the fan and also the DC Chargers / rechargers......The cost went up to where we could not simply add to every unit without making the unit unaffordable. TKOBBQ, ronman79, deity6667 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronman79 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Andy is correct. The BBQ Wizard can run off batteries or DC Power and the batteries in the controller are rechargeable. We decided to include the batteries for both the controller and the fan and also the DC Chargers / rechargers......The cost went up to where we could not simply add to every unit without making the unit unaffordable.Bobby, are there final pics and prices I can see? I'm interested. Also, I guess it would mount at the lower vent, right? That might help with my loose slide... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Andy is correct. The BBQ Wizard can run off batteries or DC Power and the batteries in the controller are rechargeable. We decided to include the batteries for both the controller and the fan and also the DC Chargers / rechargers......The cost went up to where we could not simply add to every unit without making the unit unaffordable.Bobby, are there final pics and prices I can see? I'm interested. Also, I guess it would mount at the lower vent, right? That might help with my loose slide... Loose slide can be a good thing, IMHO. What trouble is it creating for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronman79 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I've had great experiences with my Joe with the exception that it's not sealing as tightly as I've heard. It's the new '14 model with the perforated slide behind the solid one now gone (replaced with perforated ash tray). There's slack there, and it seems to be sucking air. I had one day of still slightly burning coals after completely shutting down the top and bottom vents the night before... What could be the advantage, in your opinion Dub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyscalzo Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 (edited) Andy is correct. The BBQ Wizard can run off batteries or DC Power and the batteries in the controller are rechargeable. We decided to include the batteries for both the controller and the fan and also the DC Chargers / rechargers......The cost went up to where we could not simply add to every unit without making the unit unaffordable. Bobby, are there final pics and prices I can see? I'm interested. Also, I guess it would mount at the lower vent, right? That might help with my loose slide... It won't be professionally photographed until it is ready for production Ron, but this will give you a good idea of what it looks like. There are two main components: The fan goes into the bottom vent and the controller mounts in the dome thermometer hole. It will sell for $229.99. You may find it for less once it comes out, but I'm not positive on that. Edited March 16, 2014 by andyscalzo ronman79 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charcoal Addict Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I've had great experiences with my Joe with the exception that it's not sealing as tightly as I've heard. It's the new '14 model with the perforated slide behind the solid one now gone (replaced with perforated ash tray). There's slack there, and it seems to be sucking air. I had one day of still slightly burning coals after completely shutting down the top and bottom vents the night before... What could be the advantage, in your opinion Dub? Roman, if there's an issue with your slide it can be replaced. The bottom vent can be changed out. Are you still under warranty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronman79 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Andy is correct. The BBQ Wizard can run off batteries or DC Power and the batteries in the controller are rechargeable. We decided to include the batteries for both the controller and the fan and also the DC Chargers / rechargers......The cost went up to where we could not simply add to every unit without making the unit unaffordable.Bobby, are there final pics and prices I can see? I'm interested. Also, I guess it would mount at the lower vent, right? That might help with my loose slide... It won't be professionally photographed until it is ready for production Ron, but this will give you a good idea of what it looks like. There are two main components: The fan goes into the bottom vent and the controller mounts in the dome thermometer hole. It will sell for $229.00. Andy, if it's a truly quality system, as I'm sure it is, that would be a good price! Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronman79 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Had it for about three weeks. I'm waiting to see if it tends to work itself out. Don't want to have something done if it isn't needed. I've heard they'll seal better after a few cooks. But still, that shouldn't have been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charcoal Addict Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Had it for about three weeks. I'm waiting to see if it tends to work itself out. Don't want to have something done if it isn't needed. I've heard they'll seal better after a few cooks. But still, that shouldn't have been. You might have one of the new units without the ash screen slider. My Joes both have ash screens sliders on them. The ash screen vent makes the seal on the bottom vent very tight. Granted I never use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronman79 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 That's what I'm saying. It's not there, but the grooves must be the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamado Joe Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 @ronman79 - the grooves that the bottom door slides in was narrowed because now there is only one door instead of two. It may be the case that you have one of the original housings (designed for two doors). Just a possibility. It is a simple enough fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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