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CGS XL adjustable rig vs Eggspander Multi Level Rack

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  • cookingdude555
    cookingdude555 Posts: 3,196
    I have the adjustable rig for the XL and L eggs, and have the eggspander in another large.  I find I like the eggspander in the large vs the adjustable rig in the large.  I am not sure if that is the same in the XL because the XL is an entirely different egg than the L.  Most of my cooks in the XL use the woo only from ceramic grill store, and I love that thing.
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  • speed51133
    speed51133 Posts: 691
    ANY other opinions? They are close to the same price
    XL BGE and Kamado Joe Jr.
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,227
    I don't own either option, but you should check this out.

    tjv who comments on this thread is Tom, the owner of the Ceramic Grill Store.  He is remarkably helpful if you call him and explain what you want to cook and how you use your egg - and he'll make a good suggestion on what you need.

    https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/comment/2456384#Comment_2456384


    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,759
    One has been around many years, designed and patented by a good dude and forum member here, and made in the U.S. with US 304 stainless steel.....all for a good price.

    The other is a knock-off made in China with cheap Chinese "stainless" steel, then put fancy green box for a higher price than the aforementioned.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4NqEFNgqV4
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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    CGS all the way. I have the AR, Woo and Spider for all my eggs. They just work and the quality is top notch. I've used the Eggspander at BGE events and while they're functional and do the job, I like my CGS gear better
    ~ John - Formerly known as ColtsFan  - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, Ardore Pizza Oven
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • speed51133
    speed51133 Posts: 691
    does the CGS one come in a nice box??? =)
    XL BGE and Kamado Joe Jr.
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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,759
    speed51133 said:
    does the CGS one come in a nice box??? =)
    Yep!  Very nice box, made in the US too.  Just brown, not green.
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  • speed51133
    speed51133 Posts: 691
     :D made the decision harder

    XL BGE and Kamado Joe Jr.
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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,316
    edited June 2020
    What do the "cross bars" do on the XL Adjustable Rig? The website is confusing me - "Use the Crossbars to position grids, stones, pans, skillets and such at each bracket setting. "

    Nevermind, there's a video on a different page that explains its function. 
    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,316
    edited June 2020
    One thing I like about Eggspander is the top grate has locking feet so you can slide it back to access the bottom cooking grate without it tipping over. Can you slide the top round grate on the XL Adjustable Rig? Or do you have to get the D-style grate instead if you want to reach under it?
    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,527
    CGS only. Plain and simple. One is thoughtfully thought out and the other is a copy and paste 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,368
    stlcharcoal said:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4NqEFNgqV4
    Thanks for posting that; I hadn't seen it before and I learned a few things.  

    “All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.”

                  - Mark Twain 

    Ogden, UT, USA


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  • JethroBodeen
    JethroBodeen Posts: 526
    Both my larges are outfitted with CGS. Do it again tomorrow for all the reasons already listed.
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    The eggspander is a knock off of the PSWOO from CGS. If you want an eggpander, I would get the PS WOO- Better steel. made in USA, cheaper
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • speed51133
    speed51133 Posts: 691
    edited June 2020
    I don't want a woo or eggspander. I am interested in the adjustable rack vs the green egg multi rack.

    Not only that, the CGS doesn't even make the PSWOO for the XL.
    XL BGE and Kamado Joe Jr.
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,583
    dont have the slide guide on my larges but if i were adding one today i would look into the slide guide as well

    love toms products but the web site is difficult for me to find things ;)

    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,316
    edited June 2020
    speed51133 said:
    I don't want a woo or eggspander. I am interested in the adjustable rack vs the green egg multi rack.

    Not only that, the CGS doesn't even make the PSWOO for the XL.


    That's unfortunate. The Pswoo Extender looks like the perfect 2nd level sliding grate option but it's not made for the XL as far as I can tell. Curious why that is is...


    FYI - the BGE Multi-Rack is called the "Eggspander". The BGE "Convegtor Basket" would be the Pswoo equivalent. 
    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
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  • JethroBodeen
    JethroBodeen Posts: 526
    The slide glide that @fishlessman posted is a real nice option for sliding that second level out if needed. Gottem for the larges and is pretty sweet.
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