2013 Weber Jumbo Joe Review

BBQ Bros · 11-11-2012, 02:06 PM

I've seen a few guys talking about these but haven't really seen many pictures and/or videos yet, so since I picked one up the other day I thought I'd provide a quick video review of it in case anyone's interested in seeing a review before picking one up. Towards the end of the video I show it next to a Smokey Joe Silver so you can see the size comparison.

Weber Jumbo Joe Review - YouTube

MisterChrister · 11-11-2012, 02:20 PM

Thanks for taking the time to do this! I've been mulling over getting one, they look pretty cool! BTW, feel free to mail me your lime green SJ, I wouldn't want it feeling neglected just sitting around!

caseydog · 11-11-2012, 02:55 PM

I've spent the last two years trying to get a SJP. I finally get one, and Weber brings them back again. Farkers.

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BBQ Bros · 11-11-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterChrister

Thanks for taking the time to do this! I've been mulling over getting one, they look pretty cool! BTW, feel free to mail me your lime green SJ, I wouldn't want it feeling neglected just sitting around!

LOL! Actually, if you want one for yourself, this is the place I got my lime from. $50. http://www.uline.com/BL_7316/Grills

mbshop · 11-11-2012, 05:23 PM

is it just me or is that new one a bit smaller than the older sjp ?
cuz mine is big.

thirdeye · 11-11-2012, 05:23 PM

I've been waiting to see one of the next generation ones in person, my SJP came up missing in action number of years ago. I'm getting one for fishing trips and for nostalgia.

Charcoal basket mod is on the horizon....

TravelingJ · 11-11-2012, 08:40 PM

I didn't realize these were out! I just bought the 18" Silver a few weeks ago, good thing I haven't opened it, the one you reviewed is perfect for our RV! Thank you very much for the video.

Toast · 11-11-2012, 08:55 PM

Thanks for the review BBQBro! Santa has something on the list now. ;D

Bebe · 11-11-2012, 11:50 PM

Thanks!
Got it!

Untraceable · 11-12-2012, 08:50 AM

Thanks for the first look.

gtr · 11-12-2012, 09:39 AM

Time to try to convince Missus Claus I need an early Xmas gift. We're traveling for Thanksgiving - this would be perfect to take with us.

BBQ Bros · 11-12-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by gtr

Time to try to convince Missus Claus I need an early Xmas gift. We're traveling for Thanksgiving - this would be perfect to take with us.

LOL, yeah, I was considering waiting for Mrs. Claus to hook me up with it, but I just couldn't wait b/c we're traveling a good bit before Christmas and I wanted to go ahead and get it added to my arsenal :)

gtr · 11-12-2012, 10:10 AM

^^^Yeah, I may have to make an executive decision on this one as well.

stl-rich · 11-12-2012, 10:22 AM

Will the 18" grates from a Gold or Silver fit the new JJ?

Untraceable · 11-12-2012, 01:11 PM

Im kind of up in the air. My brother has a beater 22 weber that is awesome to bring places and not have to worry about babying but still have all the benis of a full sized weber. now I just wish I knew how it would compare to the 18 sj. Ive seen 18.5 kettles and they seem just fine for the majority of grillin' and these look like they would travel like a dream.

11-11-2012, 02:20 PM	#2
MisterChrister is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-28-12 Location: Richland Center, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for taking the time to do this! I've been mulling over getting one, they look pretty cool! BTW, feel free to mail me your lime green SJ, I wouldn't want it feeling neglected just sitting around! __________________ '69 Redhead 2X Stainless Performers TS Performer Mystery Blue OTG Simpsons SJ SJG WGA A "few" others

11-11-2012, 02:55 PM	#3
caseydog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Dallas, TX Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I've spent the last two years trying to get a SJP. I finally get one, and Weber brings them back again. Farkers. CD __________________ 1995 Red Weber 22.5 Master's Touch with Cajun Bandit Rotisserie mod, 18.5 WSM with iQue 110, 18.5 OTG, Copper Smokey Joe Gold with Mini-WSM mod, Black Smokey Joe Platinum (Jumbo Joe) IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller. From hero to ZERO in just one week! Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?

11-11-2012, 05:23 PM	#5
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	is it just me or is that new one a bit smaller than the older sjp ? cuz mine is big. __________________ george spam, can't live without it

11-11-2012, 05:23 PM	#6
thirdeye Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-14-06 Location: At home on the range in Wyoming Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I've been waiting to see one of the next generation ones in person, my SJP came up missing in action number of years ago. I'm getting one for fishing trips and for nostalgia. Charcoal basket mod is on the horizon.... __________________ ~thirdeye~ I Play With Fire and Smoke *KCBS - CBJ* Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smokers, Big Chiefs, Weber Smokey Joe "Custom Tall Boy" Oil Patch Horizontal Visit my Cookin' Site by clicking HERE Barbecue is not rocket surgery

11-11-2012, 08:55 PM	#8
Toast Babbling Farker Join Date: 03-17-12 Location: Shreveport, LA Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the review BBQBro! Santa has something on the list now. ;D __________________ Cooking Equipment: Weber WSM Weber Spirit S-320 Charbroil Oilless Turkey Fryer Weber GA Wife LuzziAnn 1956 model. Maverick ET-732 Superfast LSU Purple Thermapen

11-11-2012, 08:40 PM	#7
TravelingJ Got Wood. Join Date: 09-07-12 Location: Traveling Somewhere.. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I didn't realize these were out! I just bought the 18" Silver a few weeks ago, good thing I haven't opened it, the one you reviewed is perfect for our RV! Thank you very much for the video.

11-11-2012, 11:50 PM	#9
Bebe On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-12-12 Location: Brooklyn Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks! Got it! __________________ WSM x2, OTG x3, WSJ x3, mini-WSM, Peformer, TEC and Napoleon gaser. *There are 10 kinds of people in this world: those who understand binary, and those who don't.*

11-12-2012, 08:50 AM	#10
Untraceable is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-19-11 Location: mn Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the first look.

11-12-2012, 09:39 AM	#11
gtr Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Time to try to convince Missus Claus I need an early Xmas gift. We're traveling for Thanksgiving - this would be perfect to take with us. __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Jumbo Old Smokey, Pig Hibachi, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. Golden Goose Egg - Got 2 in the nest baby! SPFP Mayzie's keeping an eye out for you! WTFWGALD?

11-12-2012, 10:10 AM	#13
gtr Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	^^^Yeah, I may have to make an executive decision on this one as well. __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Jumbo Old Smokey, Pig Hibachi, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. Golden Goose Egg - Got 2 in the nest baby! SPFP Mayzie's keeping an eye out for you! WTFWGALD?

11-12-2012, 10:22 AM	#14
stl-rich Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-10-10 Location: saint louis, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Will the 18" grates from a Gold or Silver fit the new JJ?

11-12-2012, 01:11 PM	#15
Untraceable is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-19-11 Location: mn Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Im kind of up in the air. My brother has a beater 22 weber that is awesome to bring places and not have to worry about babying but still have all the benis of a full sized weber. now I just wish I knew how it would compare to the 18 sj. Ive seen 18.5 kettles and they seem just fine for the majority of grillin' and these look like they would travel like a dream.