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Do you see the hinge pin almost center picture? It's directly between the cap nuts holding the hinge to the lid/base. There's a tiny hole in the end of the hinge pin, that where the kotter pin goes. What type of cook are you doing? Are you using cocochar? Coco is harder to light than regular lump, but when lit it comes on up. If you're doing a lo/slo, I hope you haven't lit too much. Close the lid, vents open, you're not getting the draft effect. You'll also be surprised at how little lit coal it takes to heat this thing up, please realize these grills are way more insulated than you're used to. Rob

The kotter pin goes in the small hole at this end of the hinge pin. Yes, they're available at a hardware store very cheaply. Rob

That cotter pin should have been in place from the factory, contact Dennis and get another, or go to a local hardware store and get one, they're very cheap. If you find one in your parts box, it's likely for the top vent, there's a similar hole in the bottom of that shaft to prevent unscrewing inadvertently. If I remember right, it takes a bit more than one box of cocochar to fill the basket of a 32", the basket should be roughly full, to the top of the basket itself. For roughly 250° ish, bottom vent about 1/4"-1/3" open, top about 1/4 turn open, from the point you can just feel the gasket touch. I hope a 32" owner will chime in, or refer to your manual, as the deflector system is multi piece, all smaller grills are one piece. The stainless charcoal cover you're referring to I think is a drip pan, not a cover. If all else fails, call Dennis, I truly believe he enjoys helping with new owners in such matters. Heck, I think he truly enjoys helping in all matters, that's part of the package! Rob

What? No smoke?!?! Rob

Well, it's clear to me that you need a matching 23" so you can use the second rib rack. Rob

Wait to test it out?!?! What could possibly be more important?? Rob

Let the coco char fall randomly into your basket, don't place it. Rob

I have a home made version, best thing ever for deep frying. Rob

I have a home made version, best thing ever for deep frying. Rob

If restorations are something you enjoy, then maybe, just maybe consider it. It is definitely an RJ posk, and not a Komodo Kamado. That said, I agree, buy a KK. Rob

Wolfs and Vikings aren't Komodo Kamados, never will be. You have the single finest charcoal grill available coming to your door, and once you have it, the rest will be a distant memory Rob

I read your burn in post, and it appears that yours was fairly normal, and you did everything exactly right. After you do your patches, and one or two more hi heart cooks, it sounds like you'll be done with that part. There are folks on this forum that didn't even realize that tiles were lifted on their grills for several cooks, the tiles were in the back of the grill. Once spotted, he punctured the grout, the gas escaped, the tiles laid down and now there's no evidence of tile issues at all. If you have any questions, doubts, or concerns, ask away, we're all here to help, but always, feel free to call Dennis, he'll answer any questions you may have. Rob

Agree with Mac, welders gloves, or any gauntlet type heat resistant gloves will work. An option is Steven Raichlen's gloves, but I imagine there are plenty of less exspensive alternatives. Rob

There is NO comparison. Rob

It's not just kk's though, it's also a little nola hospitality!! Rob

This hole is simply for a kotter pin to prevent the cap from accidentally unscrewing all the way. Rob

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I had a XL bge before I had my bronze 23. When I was building my outdoor kitchen, the 23 was center stage, and the bge was getting a shelf to the side. During construction, I put the grills in place just to get an idea of the look, and guess what happened? A bronze 19" TT ended up where the egg was supposed to go. NO ONE can resist the POWER of the dark side!! Rob

If you want a lo/slo, nothing is easier that a butt. If you just want quick and simple, burgers of chicken parts are always a hit. Rob

Not a problem!! Rob

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Why do you feel the stoker is superior? I haven't used one, just curious. Rob

I'm the lone voice I guess, I love my cyberq. I haven't seen a stoker, but I've heard good things about them. Rob

If your grill hasn't shipped, you can probably add more charcoal to that order. I'm just saying this because the shipping for the coal is essentially free, whereas future orders will not be. Rob

Gorgeous!! Rob