Davidm Posted March 4 Report Share Posted March 4 Hello All. Been lurking around the forum for a year or so, but since I finally talked my wife into letting me get a KK I thought would join. I do have a delima though. 32" or 42"? Money IS a factor, but I intend for this to be the last ceramic style cooker I ever need to by so I'm willing to bite the bullet for the 42 if it's worth it. I've been cooking on a PrimoXL for about 10 years now. No need to sell me on Kamodo tyle cooking. I love it! I live in south Louisiana with high humidity (and more mosquitos than people), and all the metal parts on the Primo are falling apart. I can fix it, but I want a KK so am not going to. I love the shape of the Primo but always wanted something a bit bigger and higher quality. I'm also tired of replacing the firebox. On my third now. Probably 85% of my use would be grilling, the rest smoking. I use 2-zone cooking almost every time unless I'm smoking something large like a brisket. Cooler side for the meat, hotter side for our "snacks". So my question is; Do those of you that have the 32 ever wish you would have gone bigger? Probably not for smoking, but for more grilling area? Reverse question for the 42 owners. You ever thought that 42" monster is too big? Thanks, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted March 4 Report Share Posted March 4 I'm a former Primo user and loved the shape too. The KK is similar in shape so I don't think you will miss that and you certainly won't miss not having to replace the firebox. The other great news is that whatever you cook on the KK will taste even better, no kidding. I don't have a 32 let alone the 42 but if my ship were to come in I'd go for the 32 but that all depends upon the amount of food that you will be doing at a time. Whatever you decide I'm sure you are going to love cooking on the KK, it has been a wonderful experience for me. 👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidm Posted March 4 Author Report Share Posted March 4 Thanks MacKenzie. I think the 32 would suit me pretty well, just don't want to ever say "wish I would have got that 42". Saving $3k+ by getting the 32 would probably alleviate some of that though. Thanks again for the comment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekobo Posted March 4 Report Share Posted March 4 Welcome @Davidm. I suspect that, if you have a 42 itch, you should scratch it. That said, I grill in large quantities and have never found my 32 to be too small but that is because I am of the school that thinks you need at least two outdoor cookers so that you can work at different temps and/or use different techniques. My minimum set up would be a 32 and a 23 or a 32 and a good wood fired oven. Enjoy and take your time making your choice, it is one of the most fun parts of the KK journey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidm Posted March 5 Author Report Share Posted March 5 Thanks tekobo. I like your idea of a 32 and another type of cooker. Had not really considered that. Right tool for the right job kinda thing. I like it. I'll take your advice and take my time. I also have to fix my tractor so I can even move the thing into position, so have some time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C6Bill Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 BGE to PRIMO XL to BB32 here, the only thing I regret is not getting the 32 sooner. I went through more than a couple fireboxes in the Primo too. You won’t have that issue in a KK 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesehead_Griller Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 I have a 32" and don't regret the size at all. Even when cooking for larger groups it works so much better to have a separate grill versus trying to do everything on one. Go for the 32". Be sure to get the stainless side tables. The only MUST have accessory in my opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 Pizza stone is a very good add-on. Buying it later risks breakage in shipping solo. Plus, we tell all new buyers to load up the pallet with as much CocoChar and Coffee wood as possible. Only way to get it at a reasonable price without having to buy a full pallet. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidm Posted March 16 Author Report Share Posted March 16 Thanks for all the suggestions! Decided to go big or go home so pulled the trigger on a 42 this morning. Also got the SS side tables, rotisserie and baking/pizza stone. Now.... the wait. Picked one already on the boat though, so not too terribly long. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekobo Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 How exciting @Davidm! What colour, tile or pebble and when is your ship due in??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidm Posted March 20 Author Report Share Posted March 20 Yes! I never thought I would think about a grill every single day, but I do! It's cobalt blue tile. All I know is it has an ETA of end of March. I'm guessing that's when it hits the dock in the US. Not sure how long customs and overland shipping take from there. If I could track that ship I would! Every time I talk about it my wife just smiles and shakes her head. I'm like a 52 year old kid waiting on Christmas. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 Welcome to the Obsession! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidm Posted March 20 Author Report Share Posted March 20 Thanks @tony b! Wife and kids are excited as well. They are already thinking up names for the grill. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekobo Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 5 hours ago, Davidm said: If I could track that ship I would! You can! I got to the point where I could see my ship on the map en route to Southampton docks, past my bit of sea, so I cycled out to the sea front near my house in pitch darkness to see if I could see the ship with my KKs go by. I couldn't but it was all part of the fun. Get Dennis' folk to give you the ship's details and you can track it online. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekobo Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 5 hours ago, Davidm said: It's cobalt blue tile. P.S. Welcome to the right side of the tracks. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidm Posted March 21 Author Report Share Posted March 21 Thanks for the info @tekobo! I'll get with KK and see what tracking data they can give me. As for the tile vs pebble thing.... I'll wait until I have my KK to wade into that one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
