Challenger Table just delivered

GatorConch

Came over from the dark side of Primo and joined the Egghead Nation!  No more built-in for me, the next move and my Egg and table come with me!

feef706

Welcome, nice looking setup, which primo did you have, my brother in law has the oval XL and it is a nice setup. Any reason you chose the egg over another primo?

DoubleEgger

Welcome.

Jeepster47

Looks good.  Do check out one thing though.  When you have a cook going, open the bottom doors and check out the temperature of the shelf on which the egg is setting ... be careful that you don't burn yourself.  At the very least, it will help you decide what to/not to store in the bottom cabinet.  The reason I mention it is that I flinched and added a table nest to my Challenger/egg combination.

GatorConch

Thanks for the heads up.  I'll check it out 

GatorConch

feef606, had the XL and liked the oval shape but seems that the Egg is easier to get up to temp.  In less than 3 years the metal trim, nuts, bolts were rusted.

feef706

GatorConch said:

feef606, had the XL and liked the oval shape but seems that the Egg is easier to get up to temp.  In less than 3 years the metal trim, nuts, bolts were rusted.

My brother in law is on his 3rd firebox in about the same amount of time but he uses it probably 5 times a week. I like the versatility of the oval with the divider but can't afford that kind of machine. I'm pretty sure you'll be happy with the egg, keep us posted on cooks.

pgprescott

Jeepster47 said:

Looks good.  Do check out one thing though.  When you have a cook going, open the bottom doors and check out the temperature of the shelf on which the egg is setting ... be careful that you don't burn yourself.  At the very least, it will help you decide what to/not to store in the bottom cabinet.  The reason I mention it is that I flinched and added a table nest to my Challenger/egg combination.

We provide a table nest with every challenger cart we sell. I'm a believer in the air gap. I don't want someone not using the table nest on a cart we sell. They say you don't need one, hogwash. 

Jeepster47

pgprescott said:

We provide a table nest with every challenger cart we sell. I'm a believer in the air gap. I don't want someone not using the table nest on a cart we sell. They say you don't need one, hogwash. 

@pgprescott ... that's a cool idea ... takes the "do I really want to spend the money" thought process out of the equation.  I was lucky enough to attend a fest where they had a large peculating along in a Challenger Cart.  I checked it out and decided to add a table nest to my order.

You have a trailer hitch cart in your shop don't you?  If so, look at the "D-seal" around the egg opening.  That seal (or one like it) will fit around the standard cart to fill up the increased gap made by adding a table nest.  Jada, at Challenger, worked with me to add it to my order.

bluebird66

Nice cart.

1move

I am always curious what people pay for these carts? The ones sold at our local shop are insanely expensive

Tspud1

$1325   http://www.outdoorkitchenequip.com/store/EGT6/A4A85F80-782C-42E2-A140-EF0B7A3767FE?category=Products

NPHuskerFL

Welcome. $ is only $ you can't take it to the grave. Enjoy the table and all the meals to come with family and friends.  

hondabbq

I paid $873 plus $150 shipping to North Dakota where I picked it up to bring into Canada. I have the exact same table but in Grey.

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1155446/challenger-cart-arrived-home-safe#latest

Tspud1

hondabbq said:

I paid $873 plus $150 shipping to North Dakota where I picked it up to bring into Canada. I have the exact same table but in Grey.

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1155446/challenger-cart-arrived-home-safe#latest

That's a two year old price, I doubt it still sells for that at a dealer. You did get a good deal

Jeepster47

@Tspud1 ... a price close to that might still be available.  In talking to the factory, I found out that if you live miles and miles from a dealer, they will sell directly to you ... at a reduced price.  If you have a dealer nearby, then they push you to buy through the dealer.

hondabbq

Tspud1 said:

hondabbq said:

I paid $873 plus $150 shipping to North Dakota where I picked it up to bring into Canada. I have the exact same table but in Grey.

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1155446/challenger-cart-arrived-home-safe#latest

That's a two year old price, I doubt it still sells for that at a dealer. You did get a good deal

Your right it is 2 years old. At the time they were going for $1300-1500 that other guys were posting on this forum.
Im sure the differences would still be relevant.