Adjustable Rig from CGS....

chuckytheegghead

boatcapt said:

Looks like this front bar issue has been addressed and the new AR's are being shipped without the front bar.  Am I correct on this?  Thinking of upgrading to a XL and want to make sure of this before I do.  Thanks!

Pretty sure you are correct. However, if it does come with the front bar it’s my understanding that it’s like a 2 beer project to remove it. 

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boatcapt said:

Looks like this front bar issue has been addressed and the new AR's are being shipped without the front bar.  Am I correct on this?  Thinking of upgrading to a XL and want to make sure of this before I do.  Thanks!

Correct, the newest XL Rig version does not have the upper front bar. You are good. And you will love the XL BGE.

DoubleEgger

chuckytheegghead said: it’s my understanding that it’s like a 2 beer project to remove it. 

If you are shotgunning them! 

DMW

boatcapt said:

Looks like this front bar issue has been addressed and the new AR's are being shipped without the front bar.  Am I correct on this?  Thinking of upgrading to a XL and want to make sure of this before I do.  Thanks!

Here's a pic from a cook I did this past weekend on the XL AR I got back in December. You can see the upper ring does not go all the way around.

jdkeithbge

I have the previous XL AR version with the top bar all the way around. After seeing this photo I'm very intrigued about @chuckytheegghead 's 2 beer solution.  I very rarely use the middle settings, this looks like it makes those much more accessible and useful.  Also, I'm not opposed to shotgunning.

SteveWPBFL

I’ve had the AR for five years and use it 95% of the time. What can the Woo do that the AR can’t?

HoustonEgger

I have the AR for my XL and love it - I got the AR/Woo combo (1 x XL Woo Adjustable Rig Combo - XL Woo Ring - XL Adjustable Rig - 17.5 Round Ceramic Stone - 20 Round Stainless Grid / 16x20 Oval Stainless Grid - XL Slide Guide w/Crossbar & 18 Round Stainless Drip Pan (sku: XAR-Woo & Rig-BO-3))

I use it nearly every time I use the egg - certainly use the Woo & stone instead of a plate setter (don't have one of those for the XL and don't see a need). I also have made raised grids in the past with bolts & washers but those don't maximize the real estate like the AR does. 

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SteveWPBFL said:

I’ve had the AR for five years and use it 95% of the time. What can the Woo do that the AR can’t?

Cook Raised Direct with the standard 24" grid.

HoustonEgger

SteveWPBFL said:

I’ve had the AR for five years and use it 95% of the time. What can the Woo do that the AR can’t?

Use it with a pizza stone and you won't need a plate setter

tjv

How easy the xl rig makes bbq cooks in the xl egg is the #1 comment we get back from folks on why they like the xl rig. 

https://youtu.be/WW0X9AEMbVA

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JRWhitee

I love my AR R&B, I use it all the time.

boatcapt

Anyone use the D-grid on top instead of the full 20" grid?  I was thinking if you were doing a two level cook full of say wings or burgers, the D-grid would be more convenient to access the bottom level.

blind99

@JRWhitee did you buy any other pieces to use with the R and B setup? 

JRWhitee

blind99 said:

@JRWhitee did you buy any other pieces to use with the R and B setup? 

I have the oval stone the grid extender and the woo as well

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boatcapt said:

Anyone use the D-grid on top instead of the full 20" grid?  I was thinking if you were doing a two level cook full of say wings or burgers, the D-grid would be more convenient to access the bottom level.

Yes, perfect use of d-grid as you describe. Great when you want to roast and sear and not have to adjust your setup at all.