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  • chuckytheegghead
    chuckytheegghead Posts: 1,201
    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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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    edited January 2018
    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.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,151
    chuckytheegghead said: it’s my understanding that it’s like a 2 beer project to remove it. 
    If you are shotgunning them! 
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    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.

    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • jdkeithbge
    jdkeithbge Posts: 310
    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.
    XL BGE, CGS AR & spider, 36" SS Blackstone, SMOBOT - Flower Mound, TX
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  • SteveWPBFL
    SteveWPBFL Posts: 1,327
    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?
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  • HoustonEgger
    HoustonEgger Posts: 616
    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. 
    Formerly of Houston, TX - Now Located in Bastrop, TX
    I work in the 'que business now (since 2017)

    6 Eggs: (1) XL, (2) Large, (1) Small, (1) Minimax & (1) Mini - Egging since 2007
    Also recently gained: (1) Gas Thing (came with the house), (1) 36" Blackstone Griddle & (1) Pitts & Spitts Pellet Smoker
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    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.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • HoustonEgger
    HoustonEgger Posts: 616
    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
    Formerly of Houston, TX - Now Located in Bastrop, TX
    I work in the 'que business now (since 2017)

    6 Eggs: (1) XL, (2) Large, (1) Small, (1) Minimax & (1) Mini - Egging since 2007
    Also recently gained: (1) Gas Thing (came with the house), (1) 36" Blackstone Griddle & (1) Pitts & Spitts Pellet Smoker
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  • tjv
    tjv Posts: 3,846
    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

    t

    www.ceramicgrillstore.com ACGP, Inc.
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    I love my AR R&B, I use it all the time.
                                                                
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    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • boatcapt
    boatcapt Posts: 10
    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.
    Large Egg
    SS Smokeware Cap
    CGS Adjustable Rig
    CGS Spider
    Flame Boss 200
    Mini Max
    CGS Mini Max Woo
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  • blind99
    blind99 Posts: 4,974
    @JRWhitee did you buy any other pieces to use with the R and B setup? 
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    edited January 2018
    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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    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    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.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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