New Version of XL Big Green Egg

Johnsutton99 · September 2011

I have made the decision to purchase the XL BGE and would like to know if I should check to be sure the one I buy from my supplier is the newest version. I have heard that there have been changes made to the XL in the last couple of years, and I want to be sure I get the current model.

If so, what should I look for that will identify if it is the most current model?

Thanks to everyone for such GREAT ideas! This forum had a lot to do with me making the decision to become an egghead.

4Runner · September 2011

I would ask.....but you could also go on the BGE site and note the details/features so you know what to look for. However, these things last forever so unless there is some new feature not sure you would miss out on anything.

4Runner · September 2011

I did find this when they made a change to the XL last year.

http://www.eggheadforum.com/discussion/844363/anyone-seen-the-new-xl-egg-model/p1

Johnsutton99 · September 2011

I will do that. Thanks!

SmokeyPitt · September 2011

I think they did make some fairly significant changes to the design of the XL in the past couple of years. The old style has a "squatty" looking dome, and the newer style is rounded. I think you want to make sure not to get a squatty one

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MidloEgghead · September 2011

Yes, the dome is a little taller, and all of the newer nest have locking wheels.

Reverend BSB · September 2011

You should not have to worry about getting an old XL, unless your supplier has had them in the warehouse a long time. Just check the nest, make sure you get the nest with locking front casters. And spend the extra money and get a nest handler, it will make your life so much easier when you have to move it.

ChokeOnSmoke · September 2011

Everything you ever wanted to know about the differences between the two:
http://www.fredsmusicandbbq.com/category_s/533.htm

Crimsongator · September 2011

Choke on Smoke, those are both of the old style models with the short dome. The "guts" changed slightly and Fred did a review of it. There is a newer version with a taller dome that is more rounded and makes the profile taller.

llrickman · September 2011

just put nest handler on my large worth every penny

ChokeOnSmoke · September 2011

Choke on Smoke, those are both of the old style models with the short dome. The "guts" changed slightly and Fred did a review of it. There is a newer version with a taller dome that is more rounded and makes the profile taller.

My mistake, I never watched the video, I just assumed they did the insides and the taller dome at the same time.
I bought my XL last July with the new taller dome.

Johnsutton99 · September 2011

I just watched Fred's video and now have at least some idea of what to look for in the newer version. I tend to be a little suspicious of retailers trying to unload previous model years to make room for new. Thanks for everyones help.

New Version of XL Big Green Egg

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