cover for XL

PeteG

Can anybody recommend a replacement for my XL cover that I am about to set afire in anger for being of incredibly poor quality, overly stiff, and prone to fly off in moderate winds? I can't believe how much I spent on this garbage. Searched the archives, but all the threads for XL covers were very old

ColbyLang

I have the factory BGE cover for my XL. Bought it from my dealer. My XL is in a nest, never had an issue with it having any of the problems you’ve mentioned 

DoubleEgger

Depending on where you live, the cover may be doing more harm than good. In GA, they just trap humidity and are havens for wasp nests. After my last wasp incident, I’ll never own another cover. 

PeteG

ColbyLang said:

I have the factory BGE cover for my XL. Bought it from my dealer. My XL is in a nest, never had an issue with it having any of the problems you’ve mentioned 

Thanks, Colby. I don't know what would make our covers any different. Mine is so stiff that it will stand up on its own, and that makes it pretty difficult to put on the egg, especially when it gets wrinkled up by being blown off and sailing through my yard. Also, after one season of gentle use it had holes worn in it from the supports for the EggMate shelves. Does your cover get exposed to heavy weather? Maybe that's the difference?

PeteG

DoubleEgger said:

Depending on where you live, the cover may be doing more harm than good. In GA, they just trap humidity and are havens for wasp nests. After my last wasp incident, I’ll never own another cover. 

No problem with wasp nests so far, and I use my egg enough [even in our crazy Chicago winters!] that moisture doesn't get a chance to accumulate for too long. Thanks!

Carolina Q

Have you tried it without a cover? I bought one and probably used it half a dozen times. Takes so long for the egg to cool down, I forget to use the cover.

The only thing I cover is my Blackstone. Not sure it needs it as it's stainless and well seasoned steel. The egg definitely doesn't need a cover. Mine is 10 years old and as I said, almost never covered. Sometimes, I don't even close the lid! 

PeteG

Carolina Q said:

Have you tried it without a cover? I bought one and probably used it half a dozen times. Takes so long for the egg to cool down, I forget to use the cover.

The only thing I cover is my Blackstone. Not sure it needs it as it's stainless and well seasoned steel. The egg definitely doesn't need a cover. Mine is 10 years old and as I said, almost never covered. Sometimes, I don't even close the lid! 

A cover is a must here in Chicago where road salts permeate the air in the winter. If I  didn't keep it covered all the metal parts would corrode.

DoubleEgger

PeteG said:

Carolina Q said:

Have you tried it without a cover? I bought one and probably used it half a dozen times. Takes so long for the egg to cool down, I forget to use the cover.

The only thing I cover is my Blackstone. Not sure it needs it as it's stainless and well seasoned steel. The egg definitely doesn't need a cover. Mine is 10 years old and as I said, almost never covered. Sometimes, I don't even close the lid! 

A cover is a must here in Chicago where road salts permeate the air in the winter. If I  didn't keep it covered all the metal parts would corrode.

I’d take the bands off and hit them with some Rust Reformer. They’ll never rust. 

Carolina Q

DoubleEgger said:

PeteG said:

Carolina Q said:

Have you tried it without a cover? I bought one and probably used it half a dozen times. Takes so long for the egg to cool down, I forget to use the cover.

The only thing I cover is my Blackstone. Not sure it needs it as it's stainless and well seasoned steel. The egg definitely doesn't need a cover. Mine is 10 years old and as I said, almost never covered. Sometimes, I don't even close the lid! 

A cover is a must here in Chicago where road salts permeate the air in the winter. If I  didn't keep it covered all the metal parts would corrode.

I’d take the bands off and hit them with some Rust Reformer. They’ll never rust. 

Or POR-15. I suspect that's the same thing, just more expensive. 

I'm in Connecticut and while it doesn't get as cold as Chicago, we usually have plenty of snow. And they do treat the roads (sand/salt). The only sign of egg rust is the hardware that holds my egg mates. Oh, and the springs a little. After 10 years.

Photo Egg

I have this for my XL and it has held up better than the BGE cover I used years ago.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R4J5DVG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

cookingdude555

In a nest, table?  How is your egg configured?  I buy the gas grill covers at Costco, they are $29 and really good quality.  I have multiple eggs, so I put 2-3 eggs under them at a time.  When covered, it just looks like a gas grill is under it.  I have a large egg next to a 4 foot stainless table and the cover fits over the large in the nest and the table at the same time.

buzd504

When my egg was in a wood table, I kept it covered to protect the wood.  Eventually it rotted at the "ankles" (where the casters were attached) - the only part that was still exposed to the weather.

I got a stainless table after that and haven't covered it since.

PeteG

Photo Egg said:

I have this for my XL and it has held up better than the BGE cover I used years ago.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00R4J5DVG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thank you, Photo Egg. This is a possible solution. I do wish it were full-length, though.

PeteG

cookingdude555 said:

In a nest, table?  How is your egg configured?  I buy the gas grill covers at Costco, they are $29 and really good quality.  I have multiple eggs, so I put 2-3 eggs under them at a time.  When covered, it just looks like a gas grill is under it.  I have a large egg next to a 4 foot stainless table and the cover fits over the large in the nest and the table at the same time.

XL in a nest, so a gas grill cover wouldn't be the correct shape. Thanks!

ColbyLang

PeteG said:

ColbyLang said:

I have the factory BGE cover for my XL. Bought it from my dealer. My XL is in a nest, never had an issue with it having any of the problems you’ve mentioned 

Thanks, Colby. I don't know what would make our covers any different. Mine is so stiff that it will stand up on its own, and that makes it pretty difficult to put on the egg, especially when it gets wrinkled up by being blown off and sailing through my yard. Also, after one season of gentle use it had holes worn in it from the supports for the EggMate shelves. Does your cover get exposed to heavy weather? Maybe that's the difference?

No, mine lives under a covered patio. It’s 20’ minimum from roof line when stored

Cornholio

DoubleEgger said:

Depending on where you live, the cover may be doing more harm than good. In GA, they just trap humidity and are havens for wasp nests. After my last wasp incident, I’ll never own another cover. 

Spiders here in So Cal, the cover becomes an all inclusive resort for them.  I have a nice thick cover with a felt liner that my wife bought from the dealer I got my egg at years ago (they have them made locally).  It was great while we lived at the beach to prevent the bands and side table hardware from rusting but once we moved to the foothills it just became a spider haven.  No more need for a cover where I am at now, guess it just depends on location. 

ceramic_cooker

I have one from covermate.com that is specifically made for the XL. It is 7-8 years old and still looks like new.

MO_Eggin

Check out the cover store (https://www.the-cover-store.com/grill-covers/shop-by-grill-brand/big-green-egg-grill-covers).  I have 3 from them - 1 large in nest, 1 large on table and one MM on table (which is the same size as the L on table).  They have a strap / buckle on the bottom (2 on full size, 1 on dome cover) to secure to the nest or handle; we can get a lot of wind in CO and I haven't had a problem with the cover remaining secure.  

pgprescott

I’m still using my original green colored BGE cover idk how old? 15 years or so. Pretty good imo. 

Photo Egg

pgprescott said:

I’m still using my original green colored BGE cover idk how old? 15 years or so. Pretty good imo. 

The issue with saying "BGE Cover" is you have no idea what that cover is. How many different BGE covers for the large has BGE put their name on in the last 15 years? I have seen some really nice models and some really thin, poorly made covers. 

aphill30

i have this brand...but a bigger version for my table. ive been extremely pleased with it so far

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079M1JL73/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzTFZBWUdZT1BLNDk5JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzg3NTM0MzRQWElZUlVJT0VRSSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDkxMDIwMkJLMjRWVVBWRlBIQSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbDImYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

pgprescott

Photo Egg said:

pgprescott said:

I’m still using my original green colored BGE cover idk how old? 15 years or so. Pretty good imo. 

The issue with saying "BGE Cover" is you have no idea what that cover is. How many different BGE covers for the large has BGE put their name on in the last 15 years? I have seen some really nice models and some really thin, poorly made covers. 

I’d say a few. I’ve never seen a real poorly made model. There were some 10 years ago (guess) that were lighter weight. I think that run was short lived though. Mine is the old laminated vinyl type. Lots of people used to gripe about them. Pretty darn heavy duty. The newer ones are more of a nylon type which is pretty common in the industry. I see a fair amount of covers in the industry and the BGE ones are in the top
tier for sure. You're never going to please everyone. Too many differing opinions on what is “good”. 
The OP complains about the cover being too stiff. Many would say that’s a great indicator of a heavy duty cover. IDK? He’s obviously not happy with it and will get something else. I wish him all the best in finding it.