CGW 2 Tier Swing Rack or KAB for next accessory purchase?

KAB. Good product used for every cook & unique as in you can't rig something up that does the same thing, Vs Lots of inexpensive options for extra grill space.

The large doesn't have bad breathing problems, so a High-Que grate or a KAB is more of a nice to have addition ... either one will improved the airflow, but it's a problem that doesn't need to be solved.  Ask yourself what type of personality you are?  If you want improved airflow and you're OCD about order, then a KAB is a good choice.  If you are more of the stir and dump type of personality, then the High-Que grate is a more inexpensive choice.

If you have a plate setter and don't have the PSWoo2, then I'd push you towards that as a first purchase.  The PSWoo2 integrates the plate setter and grill into a single unit that can be added or removed during the cook.  Very handy to add smoke wood or lump during the cook. 

The PSWoo also makes raised direct cooking a piece of cake.  No more cobbled up supports to raise the grill.  When doing a reverse sear on steaks, I remove the PSWoo2 and grill with the steaks still on-board ... dual handles so no chance of dumping those expensive cuts of meat.  Set the unit aside, turn the temp up - a spider and lower grill is in place - and three minutes later the steaks are being moved back to the egg for a quick sear.

Now, for the extra grill space ... buy a $7 Weber grill grate, some stainless steel bolts, nuts, and washers and make a second rack level with those.  Or, the same Weber grill grate and some fire bricks also work great for very little money.

save up for the adjustable rig and dont look back. KAB not needed, CGW has some bad reviews with customer service issues here

Cookbook_Chip said:

With a KAB, do you continue to use the firebox grate, or do you remove it?

I removed my stock grate, others still use it.  If you remove it you will see a difference in temp control because more air is getting to your coals so it has a slight learning curve to it.

PSWOO2, WOO2 Extender, and 16" Sliding D Grid. You won't be sorry....

I was thinking of asking for the PSwoo2 w/ ceramic stone and drip pan for my XL.  I would like the AR with it, but I have a back up Plate Setter when my current cracked one brakes and I have an homemade raised grid.  I want the woo2 to use with my wok.

SoCalTim said:

I have a Swing Grate - I don't use it anymore. Period. What a waste of freakin hard earned $$. Should have went AR from the get go. I'm not gonna even get into customer service ...

+1

SoCalTim said:

The plate setter sits inside, it allows you to pull everything (food, cooking grate and setter) without touching the hot setter if you need to add lump or wood. Pretty ingenious if you were to ask me.

What he said.

Adjustable Rig from ceramic grill store over swing rack. Only get KAB if you need to rove the hot lump or something. If only for better airflow, the high que is half the price

gmac said:

SoCalTim said:

The plate setter sits inside, it allows you to pull everything (food, cooking grate and setter) without touching the hot setter if you need to add lump or wood. Pretty ingenious if you were to ask me.

OK, that makes sense.  I just couldn't figure it out from the picture at CGS.

I believe that is just for the Large.  CGS told me that the plate setter for the XL won't sit in the woo2 I believe.  The AR/Woo2 combo basically replaces the need for the Plate Setter.  If you buy the combo for the XL you save about $100 over buying each pieces by themselves, but I already have a raised grid system, but the AR looks very handy to use and take in and out.  Tough choice for me, I want the combo, but should just get the Woo2.

@Jeepster47... Will the KAB still work with all that CGS stuff?

Thanks @swordsmn. Looks like I'll be putting together a wish list from CGS for father's day!

@Jeepster47... appreciate it.

All what fits your cooking style. I love my swing rack. Never had an issue with it or dealing with CGW.