Another Nube

noglej

First time posting - brand new XL Egg.   Delivered yesterday and already 21 lbs of pork butt on it.    Had the dealer put it together (free), but am never convinced everything is correct when I don't do it (and sometimes when I do!)   

There is an an eighth of an inch overhang in the back where the hinges are.   Is that normal?   I particularly notice because some smoke comes out in that area while smoking the butts.   Dealer forgot to include instructions, CD manual, etc., so no way to look up (but I will get them).   Does the egg also come with a wrench, or is that self provided.

Thanks so much.  I look forward to participating more in the forum.  Challenger table on order. 

hondabbq

I think I am one of the fortunate ones that has never had an issue with base and the top lining up and I am going on 2 years which included a complete disassemble to load in to my challenger cart, and a gasket redo.

You will love your challenger cart.

hondabbq

My egg family.

dstearn

noglej said:

First time posting - brand new XL Egg.   Delivered yesterday and already 21 lbs of pork butt on it.    Had the dealer put it together (free), but am never convinced everything is correct when I don't do it (and sometimes when I do!)   

There is an an eighth of an inch overhang in the back where the hinges are.   Is that normal?   I particularly notice because some smoke comes out in that area while smoking the butts.   Dealer forgot to include instructions, CD manual, etc., so no way to look up (but I will get them).   Does the egg also come with a wrench, or is that self provided.

Thanks so much.  I look forward to participating more in the forum.  Challenger table on order. 

You should contact you dealer to realign the dome. I had the same issue when BGE sent out a serviceman to replace my defective dome under warranty. Once he realigned it there was no longer any smoke out of the back.

jcaspary

Welcome to the fun!!!  There is no wrench with the Egg it is self provided.  The lid can be adjusted.  I have put a few together and if you loosen the hinge bolts adjustments can be made and then tighten up.  Looking forward to pics on the pork butt.

tulocay

Welcome

noglej

Thanks all!  I will readjust after pork butt done and load up some pics.   Figured I get some basic experience before the Flame Pro comes.  

Hope to have pizza for the kids tonight - depending on when butt actually finishes.  Might be late night pizza!  

DoctorMojo

Welcome! Enjoy!!

lousubcap

Welcome aboard and enjoy the journey. +1 with letting your dealer know of the mis-alignment, especially since it causes an air-gap.

gridlock

Welcome! I'm only a few weeks in myself, I aiso have a XLBGE and love it. Mine came assembled which was nice but it didn't came with nothing but a yellow sheet of paper.So I called the mothership and they told me I could find everything online,which was true and the help from all these great people I've learned a lot. Good luck and stay cooking my friend.

cook861

welcome we like pictures and yes the you tube is your friend

GeorgeS

Welcome to the looney bin! Lots of great people here with tons of experience! Just let your significant other know now that you have become addicted to the site and apologize in advance for any conversations that have to be started over again because your head was buried in your phone or computer! She may tell you it was buried else where depending on her mood!! All kidding aside enjoy your egg addiction!

THEBuckeye

Welcome to the Dark Side never to return again

NPHuskerFL

Enjoy the Challenger table. Your egg will love its new home. Welcome to the addiction! B-)

johnmitchell

Welcome and Enjoy..Look forward to seeing your cooks..

:-c

noglej

Thanks again everyone.   Yep the dealer confirmed that the new units come with no paperwork or CD's.   Go to the Internet!    (Glad I was already there).   Told dealer about misalignment, as expected (and reasonable) told it likely happened while riding around in the delivery truck.   No problem, sounds like an easy fix. 

Dealer sells A LOT of eggs, so I suspect that they usually do it right.   They even lent me a XL nest to use while I wait for the Challenger table to be manufactured (8 weeks).  

NPHuskerFL

@noglej‌ sounds like you've got a solid dealer especially if they "lent" a nest until ya get your table. Nice! :-bd

DonWW

Welcome to the circus.  I watched the CD when I took delivery of my egg.  Compared to what you will find on this forum and other internet resources, you are not missing anything.  I am the Egger that I am because of what I have garnered from the folks who post on this forum. 

NPHuskerFL

CD? :-? Never even seen such "DVD". oh no I'm doomed. >:)

noglej

I promised pictures.   Not too bad for the first time out!   Thanks for everyone's help!