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1st Gen v. 2d Gen MiniMax: What’s the Difference?
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danguba78
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My lovely bride got me a MiniMax for Christmas. She picked it up this year from a dealer outside Chicago. Based on the size of the fire ring, I definitely got a first generation MiniMax; BGE apparently changed the size of the fire ring in 2015. (See discussion re fire ring size here: http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1201003/mini-max-fire-ring-change). Other than the fire ring, any other changes from the first generation to the second generation?
According to my wife, she didn’t get a deal and paid full rack rate for the MiniMax, so the dealer selling outdated inventory at full price is another issue.
According to my wife, she didn’t get a deal and paid full rack rate for the MiniMax, so the dealer selling outdated inventory at full price is another issue.
Bridgeport, Chicago, IL
XLBGE, MiniMax BGE
XLBGE, MiniMax BGE
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Chances are the dealer has and had no idea there was a change.
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The handle hardware on the carrier and PS but, these have been, in the past, made available along with the new style fire ring at N/C from HQ. So as to an outdated unit I'd respectfully disagree. Not to mention look at the most recent hinge change on the large and others. Most dealers don't have the luxury of being able to "eat" the old hinge to install the new without doing a RMA stock exchange. The beauty of a free market...whatever the market shall bear. It's not like they screwed you and misrepresented the product. Why shouldn't they sell at full price?LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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I have the old carrier handles as well, so this is definitely old stock/first generation. Based on another thread, there seems to be some variance in outcomes re what HQ will do. I’ll contact them today. They’ve generally been great in every experience I’ve ever had with them, and I hope they’ll make it right. I’ll report back.
Assuming the dealer knew of the redesign, we'll just have to agree to disagree about the propriety of selling 1G stock two years after 2G comes out, or who, as between the manufacturer, authorized dealer, or consumer, should bear the cost of a redesign and the problem of old stock.
Bridgeport, Chicago, IL
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I called HQ with mine and they sent me the new fire ring and the new hardware for the handle without any hassle
They were great!2 Xl's, MM and Forno Bello
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FWIW, we have not personally gotten any of the negative feedback associated with Gen1 MM’s. You will get the full benefit of the warranty I assume. If you do have an issue, it can easily be resolved. If. Good luck.
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danguba78 said:I’ll contact them today. They’ve generally been great in every experience I’ve ever had with them, and I hope they’ll make it right.
This is the right move. Give them a chance to make you happy. Then, if you're dissatisfied with their solution, explore alternatives.
XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA -
I like my 1st Gen. A bit taller height for the Woo and more space for lump.Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU StoveBGE ChimineaProsper, TX
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Hotch said:I like my 1st Gen. A bit taller height for the Woo and more space for lump.
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pgprescott said:Hotch said:I like my 1st Gen. A bit taller height for the Woo and more space for lump.
Having a bigger air gap meant that the grid temp and dome temp were much more closely aligned, thus making it the same as the other sizes.
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Stormbringer said:pgprescott said:Hotch said:I like my 1st Gen. A bit taller height for the Woo and more space for lump.
Having a bigger air gap meant that the grid temp and dome temp were much more closely aligned, thus making it the same as the other sizes. -
pgprescott said:Stormbringer said:pgprescott said:Hotch said:I like my 1st Gen. A bit taller height for the Woo and more space for lump.
Having a bigger air gap meant that the grid temp and dome temp were much more closely aligned, thus making it the same as the other sizes.
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johnnyp said:danguba78 said:I’ll contact them today. They’ve generally been great in every experience I’ve ever had with them, and I hope they’ll make it right.
This is the right move. Give them a chance to make you happy. Then, if you're dissatisfied with their solution, explore alternatives.
Bridgeport, Chicago, IL
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pgprescott said:FWIW, we have not personally gotten any of the negative feedback associated with Gen1 MM’s. You will get the full benefit of the warranty I assume. If you do have an issue, it can easily be resolved. If. Good luck.
1MBGE 2006, 1LBGE 2010, 1 Mini Max, Fathers Day 2015
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It probably would work but would be less than ideal .
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EGGjlmh said:pgprescott said:FWIW, we have not personally gotten any of the negative feedback associated with Gen1 MM’s. You will get the full benefit of the warranty I assume. If you do have an issue, it can easily be resolved. If. Good luck.
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Sounds good, thanks
1MBGE 2006, 1LBGE 2010, 1 Mini Max, Fathers Day 2015
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