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tcampbell
tcampbell Posts: 771
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From reading past post I know its one xxl out there and maybe more.Would the proud new owners please tell us your thoughts,pros and cons if any.Im thinking of one myself but would like feed back first. Thanks
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  • Thatgrimguy
    Thatgrimguy Posts: 4,729
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    @badinfluence
    XL, Small, Mini & Mini Max Green Egg, Shirley Fab Trailer, 6 gal and 2.5 gal Cajun Fryers, BlueStar 60" Range, 48" Lonestar Grillz Santa Maria, Alto Shaam 1200s, Gozney Dome, Gateway 55g Drum
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  • badinfluence
    badinfluence Posts: 1,774
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    It's big. Oh you probably want more then that. It cooks just as well as any egg and did not use as much lump as I wou)d have thought. It does take a full bag and then some to fill though. Temp control was easy at 250 do 14 hours. The bad is no one is planning any aftermarket for it. The stainless smoke cap works on it as the top vent is the same size as a med thru xl. Have not really had much time to use it with work and comp cooks and racing but most is about done for the season...well other then work.

    I say get it...one can never have too many eggs.
    1 XXL BGE,  1 LG BGE, 2 MED. BGE, 1 MINI BGE, 1 Peoria custom cooker Meat Monster.


    Clinton, Iowa
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  • tcampbell
    tcampbell Posts: 771
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    badinfluence said:
    It's big. Oh you probably want more then that. It cooks just as well as any egg and did not use as much lump as I wou)d have thought. It does take a full bag and then some to fill though. Temp control was easy at 250 do 14 hours. The bad is no one is planning any aftermarket for it. The stainless smoke cap works on it as the top vent is the same size as a med thru xl. Have not really had much time to use it with work and comp cooks and racing but most is about done for the season...well other then work. I say get it...one can never have too many eggs.
    <br/thanks .do u have plate setter if so how heavy is it .I guess just thinking the grill size is only about 5 inches bigger than xl and that don't seem like much but everyone comments on how big it is.Overall is it twice as big as xl.
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  • badinfluence
    badinfluence Posts: 1,774
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    The platesetter is probably 50 lbs or so so yeah its heavy. But remember I'm 5 foot 11 inches and weigh 140lbs so you might not think it's really that bad.

    2 xl eggs would give more cooking space but not the same cool kid on the block factor...lol
    1 XXL BGE,  1 LG BGE, 2 MED. BGE, 1 MINI BGE, 1 Peoria custom cooker Meat Monster.


    Clinton, Iowa
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  • tcampbell
    tcampbell Posts: 771
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    badinfluence said:
    The platesetter is probably 50 lbs or so so yeah its heavy. But remember I'm 5 foot 11 inches and weigh 140lbs so you might not think it's really that bad. 2 xl eggs would give more cooking space but not the same cool kid on the block factor...lol

    you must not eat much of your cooking to stay so small.lol
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  • badinfluence
    badinfluence Posts: 1,774
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    Problem is if i don't cook when I'm home i don't eat. The wife is a horrible cook. :(
    1 XXL BGE,  1 LG BGE, 2 MED. BGE, 1 MINI BGE, 1 Peoria custom cooker Meat Monster.


    Clinton, Iowa
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  • tcampbell
    tcampbell Posts: 771
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    One day when u get time roll that xxl up in front of your others and post a pic.I see u have side tables for all your eggs.Do u have them on xxl also.Thanks for all your time.
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  • badinfluence
    badinfluence Posts: 1,774
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    Yes i do have the side tables for the xxl. They were only 100.00 extra when i bought it so i figured well worth it.

    oh i forgot to mention. You would think with how big the dome is that it would be heavy to open...not so. They did a great job with the springs and i think it's easier to open then a xl.
    1 XXL BGE,  1 LG BGE, 2 MED. BGE, 1 MINI BGE, 1 Peoria custom cooker Meat Monster.


    Clinton, Iowa
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  • badinfluence
    badinfluence Posts: 1,774
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    @tcampbell‌ so did you get one?
    1 XXL BGE,  1 LG BGE, 2 MED. BGE, 1 MINI BGE, 1 Peoria custom cooker Meat Monster.


    Clinton, Iowa
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  • tcampbell
    tcampbell Posts: 771
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    No not yet trying to decide if t want to put it in a premeneat place.thinking about building a place for it out of stone.
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  • Grillin_beers
    Grillin_beers Posts: 1,345
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    Can I ask y'all a serious non-troll question? What are you planning on cooking on this thing? I can see professional caterers using them.
    1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC

    My dog thinks I'm a grilling god. 
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  • Crimsongator
    Crimsongator Posts: 5,797
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    That is an honest question. I don't see a need to own one personally. The XL suffices for all of my needs. When I have required more capacity it was for 10-15 butts. I am not sure the XXL has that kind of room
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  • badinfluence
    badinfluence Posts: 1,774
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    Serious answer. I had no NEED for the XXL it was a want and a want only. 10 to 15 shoulders would not fit and as far as for catering I don't see much use either as its to heavy to move to a location.
    1 XXL BGE,  1 LG BGE, 2 MED. BGE, 1 MINI BGE, 1 Peoria custom cooker Meat Monster.


    Clinton, Iowa
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  • tcampbell
    tcampbell Posts: 771
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    badinfluence said:
    Serious answer. I had no NEED for the XXL it was a want and a want only. 10 to 15 shoulders would not fit and as far as for catering I don't see much use either as its to heavy to move to a location.

    same here
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  • badinfluence
    badinfluence Posts: 1,774
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    @tcampbell‌ that's right is our money and we will waste it how we see fit. :))
    1 XXL BGE,  1 LG BGE, 2 MED. BGE, 1 MINI BGE, 1 Peoria custom cooker Meat Monster.


    Clinton, Iowa
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  • erniemcclain
    erniemcclain Posts: 505
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    We sell BGE's at work.  I agree that the XXL opens very easy.  We cooked on it at the Nebraska Cattleman's Ball in June.  Lots of grid room.  Might have that demo egg sold to a restaurant/bar.  They have it on a trial basis.

    Ernie McClain

    Scottsbluff, Nebraska

    (in the extreme western panhandle of NE)

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  • erniemcclain
    erniemcclain Posts: 505
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    @tcampbell, what state do you live in?  We have one demo that might be sold and also have one in the box.  Maybe we can make you a deal.

    Ernie McClain

    Scottsbluff, Nebraska

    (in the extreme western panhandle of NE)

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  • badinfluence
    badinfluence Posts: 1,774
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    How much for oit as a demo? I am always looking for another egg. :D
    1 XXL BGE,  1 LG BGE, 2 MED. BGE, 1 MINI BGE, 1 Peoria custom cooker Meat Monster.


    Clinton, Iowa
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  • erniemcclain
    erniemcclain Posts: 505
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    If I shouldn't be trying to sell them on this site.  I apologize.  Thought of that after I posted.

    Ernie McClain

    Scottsbluff, Nebraska

    (in the extreme western panhandle of NE)

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  • badinfluence
    badinfluence Posts: 1,774
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    I'm in iowa. Does that help? Oh yeah i also drive truck...
    hum could be a match made in heaven
    1 XXL BGE,  1 LG BGE, 2 MED. BGE, 1 MINI BGE, 1 Peoria custom cooker Meat Monster.


    Clinton, Iowa
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  • erniemcclain
    erniemcclain Posts: 505
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    Our office is located in Western Nebraska.

    Ernie McClain

    Scottsbluff, Nebraska

    (in the extreme western panhandle of NE)

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  • erniemcclain
    erniemcclain Posts: 505
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    So how in the world, or better yet, WHY in the world would a guy who drives truck for a living have 10 (soon to be 11) eggs?

    Ernie McClain

    Scottsbluff, Nebraska

    (in the extreme western panhandle of NE)

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  • Grillin_beers
    Grillin_beers Posts: 1,345
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    Sorry if I offended anyone. I would probably own an egg of every size given a chance. SWMBO is pretty frugal. I'm still going to buy a small first chance I get!
    1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC

    My dog thinks I'm a grilling god. 
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  • badinfluence
    badinfluence Posts: 1,774
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    erniemcclain said:

    So how in the world, or better yet, WHY in the world would a guy who drives truck for a living have 10 (soon to be 11) eggs?

    Taxes my freind. Oh I also cater on my off time
    1 XXL BGE,  1 LG BGE, 2 MED. BGE, 1 MINI BGE, 1 Peoria custom cooker Meat Monster.


    Clinton, Iowa
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  • Grillin_beers
    Grillin_beers Posts: 1,345
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    @badinfluence Fwiw I'm stupid jealous of your eggs. Other reasoned I thought it would be good for catering is that you could cook a lot of pulled pork at your location and then just transfer the pork. Obviously you would know since you actually cater. I hope to cater on the side one day. If you are ever hauling near Spartanburg SC let me know and we can egg together!
    1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC

    My dog thinks I'm a grilling god. 
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  • badinfluence
    badinfluence Posts: 1,774
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    @Grillin_beers‌ lol well I'm in Spartanburg every Friday right off ashville highway. Then I go back to Charlotte to load then depending on how traffic is back down 85 to 26. So there you have it small world eh.
    1 XXL BGE,  1 LG BGE, 2 MED. BGE, 1 MINI BGE, 1 Peoria custom cooker Meat Monster.


    Clinton, Iowa
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