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Our 6 month old Maine Coon kitten decided the space under the 16KK makes an excellent observation post:

I had to look up Lancelot Link. A little after my time as a kid...

We had been out of town for a week so decided on pork chops for relatively easy dinner. Monster rib chops were available so I used a Jamaican dry jerk rub along with roasted brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy. The cast iron pan is a 12" Lodge, for comparison:

@tekobo, I completely understand @Sharky’s distraction. Good edit, @Poochie.

@Troble, very good looking dinner!

Beautiful, indeed. We raised black Angus cattle for a long time until finally long-distance farming became too much. We now just lease part to a neighbor (and watch his cattle graze).

In the description the seller cites the komodo kamado web site, not the RJ site. "Refer to eBay Return policy- eBay Return policy - opens in a new tab or window for more details. You are covered by the eBay Money Back Guarantee- eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new tab or window if you receive an item that is not as described in the listing." Komodo Kamada Grill Smoker Oven, 23” Ultimate https://komodokamado.com/collections/23-ultimate

Saw this thread was re-actived last night and immediately had to make one. Still smiling.

It looks like a 19" Hi-Cap Tall. Those dimensions are similar to what you describe: 23" outside width; 19.3" inside width at the top of the base section.

I made a temporary ash scoop by cutting off the bottom of a square-sided 52 ounce plastic juice bottle at a 45° angle. Works great. Still using it after 6 years...

You may have already done or considered these suggestions, so ignore if you have. You might visually check the dome alignment while you are assessing / working on the issue. Several threads describe this process in the Owner's Section, Use and Maintenance. As for the gasket, I have had success using the paper test method described by @Paswesley from a conversation with Dennis. Generally, it is the following: Dennis’ idea involves using strips of paper, perhaps 20 pound (0.004”) copy paper, about 3 inches wide by 8 inches long. Open the lid fully and lay the strips along the rim of the base, with the long axis of the paper strip straddling the rim side to side. Do this in the areas where leaks are suspected to be occurring. Close the lid to position 2 (fully latched). Then, gently attempt to pull out each strip in turn. If a strip will not move, then fine. If the strip pulls out, does it move easily or barely? If the strip pulled out easily, then use successively thicker paper strips (or add additional strips of the same paper thickness) until they remain snug when pulled. This will show how thickly the additional bead of gasket maker needs to be laid. Once the thickness needed has been determined, gently pry up the D ring in the area that needs adjustment. Lay down a bead of gasket maker of the same thickness as the paper strip/strips. Wait ten to 15 minutes and then put the lid in position 1 for about an hour, then lock down on position 2 overnight. Perform this procedure everywhere a leak may be occurring. In the past, Dennis has recommended Permatex 27037 Optimum Black gasket maker for this purpose.

no pain, no gain, @tony b 😁

It is always worth listening to @Syzygies.

@tekobo and @Basher do a lot (at least it seems a lot to me) of dry aging with dedicated aging cabinets.

Pull the trigger with confidence, @Poochie. Lloyd pizza pans are the best!

Really good news!

@tony b, I know about the midwest weather! I just pulled the ribs off and shut down the KK yesterday afternoon when the rain started. Within 30 minutes, the sleet had begun and fortunately, by then, the KK exterior was cool enough for the cover to be replaced. Sleet was followed by snow, although not as much as you received. Ribs turned out great but, no photos; didn't happen...

Spring forward, Fall back...

So terrific you were able to obtain your KK this way! My 23 is the same color and tile; it's a great cooker. You'll be very happy with yours.

I agree with @Poochie about the pavers. Please consider using the plywood method. It works very well. Best of luck.

Good job! You're going to love it.

Looking good, @Troble!

No photos; didn't happen... 😉

Hand truck / refrigerator dolly is the way to go from what you described. Since it is out of the crate, use moving blankets and straps to lock it to the hand truck.

Beautiful! Now cook something!