Challenger Cart Protection

Mattman3969

I believe you will need the nest so you can create an air gap between SS and the ceramics. I think I remember @Tspud1 saying they recommended this setup for his carts  

lightningque

You definitely want to use the table nest.  here is mine, note the granite on top also under the minimax.   My cart is 5-6 years old, finish is still excellent. but I keep it clean and wiped down.  These carts are expensive but damn good quality. 

dstearn

I have the Torch 54 for my XL on a nest sitting in my cart. Even though it is sitting on metal they recommended a nest for an air gap. As for the top mine is a copper color that I try to avoid anything hot on it. It can scratch so you need to be careful with it. I was looking a stainless as an alternative but even that can scratch plus it gets very hot during the summer. I have a small cheap table that I use to place my hot items on when needed.

MasterC

My wife bought the bge island, made by challenger, three years ago and the top still looks new. I run my Mini Max on it without any problems and have set my eggspander with the platesetter on while changing setup. I have not put the platesetter directly onto it. That goes on the sliding shelf and out of the way.