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Whats it worth?

ryantt
ryantt Posts: 2,545
in Off Topic

1 XL BGE Rutland gasket, side table, nest, smokeware cap and riser. 20 inch kiln shelf, ps, smobot, ash tool, and grid lifter. North east Ohio


selling because even with the counter weight I am unable to lift the lid. I must admit defeat and move on....this is a very sad day and realization for me. Have 2 more upcoming surgeries, and have been told I’m probably done with my ability to lift over 10lbs from now on.

XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,115

    Turn it over to Chef Norah, you are still her Champion


    Get well soon

    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • bubbajack
    bubbajack Posts: 1,132

    All I can say "that is a bummer".......Cook on brother!

    I drink cheap beer so I can afford good bourbon.

    Salisbury, NC...... XL,Lx3,Mx2,S, MM, Mini BGE, FireDisc x2. Blackstone 22", Offset smoker, weber kettle 22"


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  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,545
    https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/comment/2420242#Comment_2420242

    She has claimed the classic kJ and kJ jr. She has a hard time with the xl and wants me to get her a Humphrey’s pint or battle box

    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • cookingdude555
    cookingdude555 Posts: 3,196

    Probably $1000. List it and see what happens. You going classic 2,3, or big joe 2?

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  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,545
    https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/comment/2420247#Comment_2420247

    You may be right, about just holding on to it. I just wanted a gage of what it may bring. Norah struggles with the lid but not with the KJ Classic so she prefers to use that.

    Also if it was worth enough I could use that as a partial payment for her Pint or battle box

    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,545
    https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/comment/2420260#Comment_2420260

    Probably a battle box or pint from Humphrey’s for Norah

    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,132

    don't the new kJ's have the counterbalanced domes? I thought I saw you could even leave it half way open and it would stay. If I understand that correctly, that may be a good option for you.


    I sold a large with Adjustable Rig and Cyber Q for $800 if that gives you any help. I think $1000 is probably the number for you as mentioned above.

    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,018
    https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/comment/2420247#Comment_2420247

    Good advice! Instead of renting something if he has a simple fish weighting scale that will work! Several years ago I had a similiar weight restriction after rotator cuff surgery.

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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,075

    Saddened to see the decision which awaits. You do what is best for you.

    I have owned an XL for years, and it will be a difficult decision to ever let it go. It is my favorite cooking device I own.

    I am hopjng you will recover, and when you do, the XL

    You can always sell it later.

    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831

    You might take a look at the Char Griller Akorn line. I have the Akorn Jr (14" grid), but they make larger ones too. They're triple walled steel, not ceramic so not as heavy. Mine does a great job, very similar to an egg cook. Honestly, I've never lifted the dome on one of the large ones, but it might be worth a look. My Jr weighs just 40 lbs, less than a Mini, FWIW. I'll bet you could use that one if not the larger model.

    Their 20" grid model weighs just 97 lb with nest and "egg-mates". Cost on their website is $329.

    Would love to see you out there cooking with the real chef in the family! =)

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,545

    @Carolina Q that’s a good idea. I miss cooking, Norah Grace is going to setup her KJ Jr for me to use tomorrow on some pork chops.

    I will find an option that aliens me to get back to cooking, it’s the one of the two thing that relaxes me. It’s been a rough several months, but I know that I can find an option and get back to cooking. Norah Grace really wants a bigger cooker and a friend was going to help me build one, but with everything that’s gone on he’s out of time. He races every weekend and that’s stated. I will get her a nice cooker that she can use and even her old dad can help with.


    Anyone out here here have a Weber Summit charcoal.

    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,132
    https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/comment/2420297#Comment_2420297

    There are several Summmit owners on here. @lit is one of the newest. That is a badass cooker. And priced accordingly

    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 20,495

    No matter your descision, good luck brother. Its just a grill, do what is best for you (because it will be the best for Norah too)

    Maybe your purpose in life is only to serve as an example for others? - LPL


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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,158

    I have no idea what the counter weight is, but I googled and came up with this Spring assist post, probably irrelevant but trying to help. Best of luck, you are a lucky man with such a great family.

    https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/211118/new-xl-spring-assist-pics

    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025

    The Akorn is a good replacement.... @travisstrick loves his. Good luck to you.

    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,545
    https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/comment/2420349#Comment_2420349

    Friend built an A Frame That connects to the handle with a pulley system that has weight on it to help raise the lid.

    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • JethroVA
    JethroVA Posts: 1,251
    edited March 2019

    Don't give up! Perhaps you can, as Matt Damon's character said in the Martian, "science the shjt out of it". Pulleys and counter weight, engine hoist, I don't know... send pictures from various angles and we'll crowdsource a solution for you. Let's butt kick this problem!

    Richmond and Mathews County, VA. Large BGE, Weber gas, little Weber charcoal. Vintage ManGrates. Little reddish portable kamado that shall remain nameless here.  Very Extremely Stable Genius. 
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  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,545

    @JethroVA my wife called at 430am from work and told me not to sell it. suggested that we change out the springs and see if that helps. Perhaps a stronger spring will decrease the effort required to lift the dome.

    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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  • MNEggerandStuff
    MNEggerandStuff Posts: 239

    I'd setup a cable pully system before id sell it.

    Any chance you have a buddy that can weld? 

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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,960
    edited March 2019
    https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/comment/2420379#Comment_2420379

    You really ought to check out that new KJ with that new lift design. If you can’t open the KJ, then you need to reassess and have a powered hoist installed. You’ll never get an XL below 10lbs to open in my opinion.

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  • ryantt
    ryantt Posts: 2,545

    @DoubleEgger talked with Bobby at KJ this morning, I’m going to try to get my hands on a Big Joe 3 sometime. I hate to say it but the egg is probably not going to work.


    My BIL talked to me today and if I end up getting the KJ then I’ll let him have it.

    He is going to come over one of these evening and take a look at the band system and take it to work to see if he can do something with it. He works at an aerospace company and thinks perhaps they can come up with something to make it work for me.

    XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 


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