New XL Purchase- Question on any recent innovations

The XL has gone through many changes over the years but nothing in the last 2 that I know about or future.

stlcharcoal said:

In the last year, not much.  Comes in a single box rather than two boxes.  The new band has the clips to hold the dome,  and a fatter handle.  There's a change on the horizon for the metal chimney cap and plate setter size.  I really wouldn't hold out.

Get a Smokeware cap and Woo2 with stone from Ceramic Grill Store.  Then never look back.

fourwinds said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

stlcharcoal said:

In the last year, not much.  Comes in a single box rather than two boxes.  The new band has the clips to hold the dome,  and a fatter handle.  There's a change on the horizon for the metal chimney cap and plate setter size.  I really wouldn't hold out.

Get a Smokeware cap and Woo2 with stone from Ceramic Grill Store.  Then never look back.

Am I being dense? I only see a XL Woo as being available with the stone for the XL egg. No mention of a Woo2. 

Think a 19" stone would work well instead of a 17.5" for low temp cooks? Less exposed meat real estate would be nice. 

Now that you mention it, I think it is just Woo for XL.  Its same thing.  I have 17.5" stone and I think 19" drip tray.  That works perfect and allows good airflow.

Best thing would be to call Tom at CGS.  He will get you set up perfect.  He does not over sell or pressure at all.

Why sell the large? I just got an XL to compliment my large and it's a fantastic set up. The XL is used mainly as a smoker or for bigger items and the large is used to grill up heaps of chicken/sausages etc. you can turn out massive amounts of food. We're gonna be the most popular house in the neighborhood next summer with that set up and the new pool!

SmokingPiney said: l

Shinier or newer doesn't always equal better. It's not like buying  a new cell phone. A new XL will perform quite well...proven material and design that delivers the goods. 

Take the plunge and have fun with it. It's an awesome cooker. You can always add all the aftermarket swag as you see fit. 

I hate my galaxy samsung s7 and would gladly take my old blackberry back.....

SSQUAL612 said:

chuckytheegghead said:

SSQUAL612 said:

I have an XL with Woo & ADJ Rig.   Platesetter will not work with Woo on XL.  I have both 17.5 & 19 Stones.  19 on Woo for large chunks of protein & 17.5 on Rig in dome for reverse sear steaks.  

I have the same set up and the plate setter works/fits with no issues on mine. 

Here's a previous thread from the Mfr of the Woo regarding XL and PS.  Sure you can make it fit, but not the most practical use of the Woo especially if you want to reverse sear some steaks at 250 then drop a cast iron grid on the woo just above the lump for a nice sear.   CGS does not recommend PS WOO on XL.  

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/comment/2178382/#Comment_2178382

I do see they have added that you can use the woo on top of the PS and Standard grid for raising a pizza stone in the dome.  

https://ceramicgrillstore.com/collections/big-green-egg-xl-accessories-by-ceramic-grill-store/products/xl-woo-bge

I agree that sure it’s not recommended but the previous comment was it would not fit. Personally, I don’t see how it would differ from the same setup in a large.  Taking the PS out of either Woo is cumbersome. 

I see they also updated their website. I’ll have to spend some time looking around. Also, in regards to the first link you posted, I wonder what the improvements to the XL are going to be. Did they ever tell us? Perhaps in another thread?

I would be happy to be a foster parent to your large and return it to you should you decide you need it!

I have an XL and would love to have a large to complement it and my 22 inch webber

SSQUAL612 said:

chuckytheegghead said:

I see they also updated their website. I’ll have to spend some time looking around. Also, in regards to the first link you posted, I wonder what the improvements to the XL are going to be. Did they ever tell us? Perhaps in another thread?

Nope...didn't see anything so I'll PM Tom and see if I can find out.  

@SSQUAL612, thanks for the heads-up.  Yes the ceramic grill store website has a new look. The site offers more flexibility for ya'll and more capability for us. It's been in the works for a long time.  We still have a few things to do on it, mostly the redirects. 

On the xl adjustable rig, we did one major improvement. The front section of the top ring is gone - opens up full access. It's similar to the large rig now. This minor but significant change makes multi-level grilling a breeze. see couple pics below. The top grid is 13.25x20, a big work area to grill or bbq.

The cool thing about the change is all xl adjustable rigs can be upgraded, so no one is loosing out. No nuts, bolts or swiveling to worry about. Just drop the rig/grid on and go. The top ring is 5/16 304 stainless and welded at five points. The mill runs the 304 stainless special for us - makes this upgrade possible. 

We need to work the upgrade into the website material. We hope to start that this week. It's make the xl egg a fantastic multi level grilling machine. 

t

SSQUAL612 said:

@tjvThanks Tom...yes, please keep us posted on how we can upgrade our current XL Adj Rigs.  I’m sure others are interested in the convenience it offers.

@tjv Tom...original text had error in address.  Please keep us posted how we can upgrade our XL ADJ RIGS.   Thanks