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Hi PVPAUL, Sharp looking grill in your profile pic! My girlfriend is from Appleton!. Okay, to your Question. The quick answer is YES. As you heard in the video, I did have a good long conversation with Dennis to get the latest information out to owners. Yes, Dennis does cure the refractory cement body to achieve a ~5% humidity level in the cement. As I mentioned, this is accomplished with kiln drying and weighing of materials before and after to quantify the moisture level. With all that, even in the latest grills, as I mentioned in the video, the humidity in the air can be absorbed by a grill, especially if the inside has not been "sealed" with the soot and residue from cooking in the grill. Recall the example I shared of the grill top and the spring. This is an example Dennis shared with me. I also mentioned that 2 things need to vent, even int he latest grills: Humidity and solvent in the acrylic jacket. Dennis now wraps the grills in plastic to reduce the humidity exposure during transit.

Hello fellow KK fans. I was going to publish a simple first burn in video showing the process I used to cure my 32" KK. Dennis and I touched base to make sure I had the latest information and to avoid some of the mis-information on You Tube about the KK. So after an hour long conversation, I had a couple of pages of notes and realized, this is more complicated than I realized. At the end of the day, the headline is, this is no big deal. ALL Kamados vent, this is the story specific to the KK. That said, I know we have lots of new owners coming into the obsession, this is helpful info. Thanks Dennis for taking the time to share this latest info. As always, happy to take comments to make sure I have the best info available. Please like, share, and comment. I'd like to grow the channel as a place to get helpful KK info.

Once I got my email it was maybe a week later I heard from the transporter to arrange drop off. Mine went from Cali to Indianapolis. It’s a fun process! You’re going to love it! Trying the rotisserie this weekend, and I’ll make a video of that too of course. Had a great conversation with Dennis this weekend and now reworking a couple of videos based on the latest information from him. Upcoming videos: - Venting explained (new, updated info) - My venting burn in - First 2 chicken rotis cook

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the obsession. I’m also a new 32” BB owner. I have a crushed granite walk that goes from the back alley (I live in downtown Indianapolis) to the patio. I had 2 sheets of plywood ready at delivery. Was prepared to uncrate and roll (leap frogging the plywood). But I lucked out, the driver had a powered pallet jack and took the crate to the back on the plywood leaving the crate in perfect position to roll the 32” KK from the crate onto the patio. Here’s a video I shot of the process, may help you prepare. I do think a ramp is a good idea, but no experience with that challenge.

You’re really going to enjoy it once delivered. I seriously enjoy just seeing it in the garden.

New video up, tour of the 32” Big Bad. Next video is the burn in. Some content for those of you with grills on a boat! Yes, I do see the Title Text Here, I was too lazy to fix it once the video rendered.

You got it. I know I was starved for KK content on You Tube as a prospective buyer. Now as an owner I can do something about it. Vids will be no frills, but hopefully informative and dialog starters. Thanks for the support here, I'm learning, luckily, the BGE experience is helping. I find the KK to be a very predictable performer.

The delivery guy was great. I followed the great advice in the detailed email I got from the Komodo Kamado team. I gave him a $20 tip and he was appreciative of that. We didn't have far to go, but his pallet jack made it easy work, and he certainly didn't have to take it back there. Best $20 I've ever spent.

Thanks all for the positive comments. @Jadeite I did record a video of my first burn in and venting. I think that's good content for new owners because even though its not a big deal, it sounds scary. I plan to continue recording vids of my experience. Please post questions, comments, it's all for the betterment of our little community. I do point back to the KomodoKamado.com website as this is THE place to learn more.

Just got my 32" last Thursday, May 6. It took a while with all the COVID/ shipping issues, but like all good things, it was worth the wait. Here's a video I shot of the uncrating process. https://youtu.be/1M2kTR8VP_g

I haven’t finalized the accessories yet, but was thinking teak to save some $$. This is a pricey habit.

Great tips and even a pun! If anyone has 32” accessories they want to pet with, bring it on! I know there are a few of us with new 32” on the way. I’ll be finalizing the accessories order with Dennis soon.

Well, after 2+ years of lurking and trying to find a used KK, I’d had enough of waiting and pulled the trigger on a 32”, deep blue pebble. I’m moving to a new home and this will hopefully arrive shortly after move in. I’m planning on getting the side tables, cover, pizza stone, rotis cradle and motor. Actually found a KK cold smoke RIG on EBay. Is there any place to buy and sell used KK accessories, online swap meet? Any advice welcomed!

Hello KK Fans. The 23" I was trying to haul myself has fallen through. Why not go for a 32BB! As Dennis said, its a beauty. So this is San Fran to Indianapolis. Shipper is the only option. A couple of questions. Does anyone have their crate or at least the bottom pallet part? I know from a previous post the box is a must, and I can build and ship that to San Fran, but not being able to secure it myself, a pallet bottom may help it get to me in one piece. If this doesn't work out, Dennis, I'm placing an order for the next boat. i'm tired of trying to figure out this logistics stuff. And you can bet I'll keep my crate for any future moves! Thanks all, this is a great resource.

This is exactly what I was hoping to get information wise. I kind of suspected as much. Yes I’m familiar with the box set up and can make one with the specs and pictures here. thanks all

I have found a KK 23" for sale in my region, about 300 miles away. Now I'm trying to figure out how to get it to me if I agree on price with the seller. For those that have experience, what shippers have you used? Did you provide the base/ box for the grill to sit on, or leave it to the shipper to secure the load? If I cant figure out a shipper, I may rent a truck and go that route if it comes to that. Thought I would ask those that have already figured this out. Thanks!

Not mine, but thought this group may have someone interested or lurking on the lookout to buy like I am. I’m not in the market for a 42, looking for a 23 or even the right 32. This was posted on the Big Green Egg Facebook page if you’re interested.

Is this still available? Unfortunately I am not local....

@Alohapiggy, I may do that if my patience runs out. I have an XL and MiniMax. Am hoping to gift the XL to my dad to bring him into the Kamado fold. MiniMax stays. I love that thing.

Agreed tony b. I see a few come up every year on CraigsList, no hurry here, so I'm starting my search knowing it may take months to find something. I use SearchTempest to search Craigslist nationally. Fingers crossed.

I've been lurking this forum for a couple of years now and have been admiring these fine cooking machines from afar for long enough! The penny jar is full so it's time to find a candidate. Since it is a penny jar fund, I'm looking for used vs new, maybe new someday! I'm based in Indianapolis, have been a BGE owner for 10 years and own 2 of those. Ready to upgrade. Looking for a 23 or 32. If anyone out there is considering a sale, please let me know. Good Cooking!

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That roast pork looks fantastic

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