kamado joe

uncledave · April 2012

I have a buddy who is thinking of getting a kamado joe ceramic grill instead of an egg. I am not familiar with the kamado grill. What are the pro's and cons. He has a 25 percent off coupon for nebraska furniture mart which has the kamados. Any input would be appreciated.

IrishDevl · April 2012

I don't know, but would bet quite a bit naked whiz reviewed them at some point.

odie91 · April 2012

I would try to find reviews on customer service, and what is the warranty policy. There are some other very good cookers out there, but the warranty service from BGE is one if the best.

hogsfan · April 2012

I've never owned one but read a ton about them. Everything I've read says they are very solid. If I was to summarize, I would say they basically took existing ideas and improved on them rather than coming up with a lot of new ideas.

MikeG · April 2012

This is a forum specifically for BGE brand cookers. For info on KJ you could head to some of the other bbq forums such as bbq brethren.com

KJ isn't nearly as ubiquitous as BGE so you won't find many references specific to that brand. I own a KJ and it's fine but I like to be a polite guest here so don't show pics of it and wouldn't have labeled the subject of this thread as you did.

uncledave · April 2012

I am a bge enthusiast. I am looking for ammo so I can convince him to buy an egg.

fishlessman · April 2012

its mostly customer support thru dealers in the area, bge is everywhere. what happens if his dealer shuts down, are there more options in the area. i just got a new base for my 7 year old small, my dealer doesnt sell bge anymore but there was another 14 miles down the road

BOWHUNR · April 2012

The Kamado Joe's are nice cookers but I wouldn't buy one from Nebraska Furniture Mart. I have had a couple run ins with them over other product warranties and trust their "tail-light" policy would be the same on the KJ's. Trust me, you will never get any "dealer" support out of NFM. If you can't convince him to go with a BGE have him go out to the H.U.B. (Helping U BBQ) store at 156th & Dodge. They sell KJ there along with a lot of other stuff like lump, smoking woods, etc. Big picture, tell him to buy a BGE and save his 25% off coupon for a new flat screen TV.

Mike

Shawn · April 2012

I own a Big Green Egg and a Kamado Joe! I love the Kamado Joe customer service way better! I find the nest is way better built and harder to tip!

Here's my Kamado Joe review:

http://hrmcreativebbq.blogspot.ca/2011/10/kamado-joe-ceramic-cookerbbq-review.html

Here's my big Green Egg review:

http://hrmcreativebbq.blogspot.ca/2011/11/big-green-egg-review.html

Also have a read of this:

http://www.greeneggers.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=1228331&catid=1

They are both good cookers and I love both of them and use each one on a regular basis! If I ever buy a nother one it would definatelly be a Kamado Joe again!

NightwingXP · April 2012

I agree with Bowhunr! I too have had issues with NFM and their warranties. They are not always willing to work with you on things. Tend to brush them off and pass the buck. the HUB store is great! Since they are a dealer they could help you with warranty issues right off the bat. Very friendly and great little store. Naked Whiz does have a very detailed piece on KJ cookers. I have read it. Check it out.

Shawn · April 2012

If you guys have issues with Nebraska Furniture Mart with warranty I would email Kamado Joe or call them and let them know about the issue! I guarrantee you they will address the issue promply and will give shit to dealer an if they don't comply they will pull there KJ's from there. They beleave in customer service big time which is a big priority over at Kamado Joe!

yumdinger · April 2012

WOW Shawn, read your review. No mesh screen on the bottom vent is an incredibly dangerous hazard. When I got my BGE I had to run out and manage the grill while getting the temp set. I was wearing some sandals (was going to say Thongs but thought better! haha). A spark lazily fell out of the lower vent BETWEEN MY TOES!!! Talk about a hot foot. Learned then and there the mesh vent is a very important and overlooked feature on BGE.

If anyone were planning on using their grill on a deck (not concrete), I suggest buying a grill with a mesh vent.

Side note: I do like the hinged grate for adding wood on KJ.

uncledave · April 2012

Thanks for all of the help. Nebraska Furniture Mart is not listed as a dealer. They are probably like a big box store. No warranty I am guessing.

tdbmd · April 2012

Agree with HUB, get the BGE and then all your "stuff" at HUB

lillil · June 2012

I own a Big Green Egg and a Kamado Joe! I love the Kamado Joe customer service way better! I find the nest is way better built and harder to tip!

Here's my Kamado Joe review:

http://hrmcreativebbq.blogspot.ca/2011/10/kamado-joe-ceramic-cookerbbq-review.html

Here's my big Green Egg review:

http://hrmcreativebbq.blogspot.ca/2011/11/big-green-egg-review.html

Also have a read of this:

http://www.greeneggers.com/index.php?option=com_simpleboard&func=view&id=1228331&catid=1

They are both good cookers and I love both of them and use each one on a regular basis! If I ever buy a nother one it would definatelly be a Kamado Joe again!

Shawn,

This is my first post. I am trying to decide between a Kamado Joe and BGE and found your reviews very helpful. Last week my wife and I visited an ACE hardware store where both brands and comparable models were on display basically next to each other. My wife who is petite lifted the lid on the KJ with ease (one-handed). She needed to muscle the BGE lid with two arms. I asked the salesperson whether there was something wrong with the BGE lid assembly. He said no and seemed pretty knowledgeable when I asked several other questions. I have not seen this lid lifting issue brought up in any of the posts comparing the two products. Could I have your input on this?

Lillil

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