Weber Jumbo Joe

prodano · 02-03-2013, 07:44 PM

Does anybody else have a Weber Jumbo Joe? All I have to say is wow, very impressive! I have a few other grills including a 22.5" Weber kettle, Weber smokey joe, 18.5" WSM, and a gasser, but decided the Jumbo Joe may be a nice addition and versatile. It is the perfect option when you don't have a lot of people to cook for but would like to have the option to grill indirect. It is also nice that it is portable. Only used it one time so far, but am very pleased!

Freddy j · 02-03-2013, 07:53 PM

How is the airflow with the lid on? It's a problem in the smokey joe line. Did they solve this with the jumbo?

prodano · 02-03-2013, 08:31 PM

Not sure yet. I have had that problem with the smokey joe as well. I'm putting my faith in Webers R&D that they fixed the air flow problem. My cook today was indirect with one charcoal basket full, wings and country style ribs turned out good with no problems so far.

gtr · 02-03-2013, 10:40 PM

I got one and have only cooked on it a couple tims. Worked great, but I haven't tried any long cooks or anything indirect on it yet - I'll be interested in seeing how that goes.

mbshop · 02-03-2013, 11:36 PM

welllll, as you guys know, they did put the vent back into the bottom of the bowl
so i assume the high heat issue would not be a problem.
so for long runs you might again have to use the can/bowl mod
so that the vents don't plug up with ash. but the oval holes might prevent that issue.
up to you to tell us as you cook further.

DMSinTexas · 03-02-2013, 02:48 PM

I have the Jumbo and have done over a dozen different cooks on the guy. I love it.

Low and slow is no problem on this guy. I strongly suggest shelling out another 18 bucks and getting the hinged grate down at Home Depot. It makes 6 hour cooks much easier.

If you get the hinged grate you can invert the original grate and use it as a second cooking surface. I was able to grill 20 chicken thighs with indirect heat that way.

Richard_ · 03-02-2013, 02:53 PM

can/bowl mod ? what is that ?

gtr · 03-02-2013, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard_

can/bowl mod ? what is that ?

If I'm not mistaken, that's in reference to when you take a SS dog dish, and drill holes in the sides (I did 4) in order to raise the venting above where ash collects - you put the bowl upside down over the intake vent. People have had problems with ash choking up the bottom vents, so when you use the bowl to raise the level of the vent holes, this mitigates that problem. I hope I explained that in a way that makes sense!

Richard_ · 03-02-2013, 03:04 PM

thanks , I will have to try that

mbshop · 03-02-2013, 03:50 PM

yea, bowl, which i havn't been able to find or a can of some sort that will fit over the vent but just high enough to fit under the coal grate. differant sizes for the jj and the sj of course.

RW · 03-02-2013, 04:57 PM

I love mine. Squeezed 7 rib-eyes on it for one cook and enough freshly caught fish fillets to feed six while on vacation.

charrederhead · 08-02-2013, 02:38 PM

Just wondering if any other Brethern has bought a JJ in the past 6 months or if any of the above owners have more to say about theirs.

RW · 08-02-2013, 07:13 PM

I took ours to the coast on a winter vacation, and it was a workhorse. I used it for freshly caught fish twice, ABTs and rib-eyes. With strategic placement, I managed to cook all seven rib-eyes at one time, and all turned out -- two on early for medium and five on later for medium rarel. It's a great portable grill that's big enough for more than two people.

Churrasqueiro Bob · 08-02-2013, 08:05 PM

I'd like to hear from any recent purchasers to see if Weber has improved the quality control on the JJ.

GC8 · 08-02-2013, 11:23 PM

What are people paying for the JJ? There's one locally (brand new) on Craigslist for $75...what do you think?

02-03-2013, 07:44 PM	#1
prodano On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-25-07 Location: Oro Valley, AZ	Weber Jumbo Joe Does anybody else have a Weber Jumbo Joe? All I have to say is wow, very impressive! I have a few other grills including a 22.5" Weber kettle, Weber smokey joe, 18.5" WSM, and a gasser, but decided the Jumbo Joe may be a nice addition and versatile. It is the perfect option when you don't have a lot of people to cook for but would like to have the option to grill indirect. It is also nice that it is portable. Only used it one time so far, but am very pleased! __________________ Kamado Joe Classic II, WSM 22, Weber Spirit E-310, Weber Q120

02-03-2013, 08:31 PM	#3
prodano On the road to being a farker Join Date: 08-25-07 Location: Oro Valley, AZ	Not sure yet. I have had that problem with the smokey joe as well. I'm putting my faith in Webers R&D that they fixed the air flow problem. My cook today was indirect with one charcoal basket full, wings and country style ribs turned out good with no problems so far. __________________ Kamado Joe Classic II, WSM 22, Weber Spirit E-310, Weber Q120

02-03-2013, 10:40 PM	#4
gtr somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA	I got one and have only cooked on it a couple tims. Worked great, but I haven't tried any long cooks or anything indirect on it yet - I'll be interested in seeing how that goes. __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Spitjack XB85, 22.5 WSM, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, WRK, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Kanka Grill, 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. "Relax, it's only BBQ." - Bigmista, 2013 "Don't worry about playing a lot of notes. Just find one pretty one." - Miles Davis Avatar by my son! WTFWGALD?

02-03-2013, 11:36 PM	#5
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca	welllll, as you guys know, they did put the vent back into the bottom of the bowl so i assume the high heat issue would not be a problem. so for long runs you might again have to use the can/bowl mod so that the vents don't plug up with ash. but the oval holes might prevent that issue. up to you to tell us as you cook further. __________________ george spam, can't live without it

03-02-2013, 03:50 PM	#10
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca	yea, bowl, which i havn't been able to find or a can of some sort that will fit over the vent but just high enough to fit under the coal grate. differant sizes for the jj and the sj of course. __________________ george spam, can't live without it

02-03-2013, 07:53 PM	#2
Freddy j is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-22-12 Location: Boston	How is the airflow with the lid on? It's a problem in the smokey joe line. Did they solve this with the jumbo?

03-02-2013, 02:48 PM	#6
DMSinTexas On the road to being a farker Join Date: 11-12-11 Location: Baton Rouge, LA	I have the Jumbo and have done over a dozen different cooks on the guy. I love it. Low and slow is no problem on this guy. I strongly suggest shelling out another 18 bucks and getting the hinged grate down at Home Depot. It makes 6 hour cooks much easier. If you get the hinged grate you can invert the original grate and use it as a second cooking surface. I was able to grill 20 chicken thighs with indirect heat that way.

03-02-2013, 02:53 PM	#7
Richard_ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-17-08 Location: Dallas Or.	can/bowl mod ? what is that ?

03-02-2013, 03:04 PM	#9
Richard_ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-17-08 Location: Dallas Or.	thanks , I will have to try that

03-02-2013, 04:57 PM	#11
RW Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-13-12 Location: Texas Hill Country	Re: Weber Jumbo Joe I love mine. Squeezed 7 rib-eyes on it for one cook and enough freshly caught fish fillets to feed six while on vacation. __________________ Weber Performer / 18.5 WSM / mini WSM / Primo XL / #14 Old Smokey / Weber Jumbo Joe

08-02-2013, 02:38 PM	#12
charrederhead Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-29-12 Location: Litchfield County, CT Name/Nickname : Pete	Just wondering if any other Brethern has bought a JJ in the past 6 months or if any of the above owners have more to say about theirs. __________________ hopelessly, helplessly, happily addicted to a shipload of Webers

08-02-2013, 07:13 PM	#13
RW Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-13-12 Location: Texas Hill Country	I took ours to the coast on a winter vacation, and it was a workhorse. I used it for freshly caught fish twice, ABTs and rib-eyes. With strategic placement, I managed to cook all seven rib-eyes at one time, and all turned out -- two on early for medium and five on later for medium rarel. It's a great portable grill that's big enough for more than two people. __________________ Weber Performer / 18.5 WSM / mini WSM / Primo XL / #14 Old Smokey / Weber Jumbo Joe

08-02-2013, 08:05 PM	#14
Churrasqueiro Bob Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-14-11 Location: Boston, MA	I'd like to hear from any recent purchasers to see if Weber has improved the quality control on the JJ.

08-02-2013, 11:23 PM	#15
GC8 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-17-13 Location: Champlin, MN	What are people paying for the JJ? There's one locally (brand new) on Craigslist for $75...what do you think?