talisker63 Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Hi I am about 700 yards back from the beach with houses between me and the sea. Question is the use of a cover essential? I tend to BBQ every week usually 2 to 3 times and I wouldn't like to have to remove a cover and remember to put it back on later each time I use the KK Will the stainless parts rust easier if left out in the rain. Will anything else deteriorate? Weather in Melbourne is like California similar to SFO If cover is considered an essential item where do I find this "Jonnyboy" character Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisLinkletter Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Re: Cover essential? I recommend covering the grills.. All of the materials are fine out in the elements. The 304 stainless won't rust if kept clean an uncontaminated. But UV will eventually fade everything. When you see the build quality you will probably want to cover it just like you would not park a quality car or motorcycle outdoors. This will get it looking factory fresh much longer. It's pretty much just dropping the cover over the grill.. Nothing to adjust or futze with. Johnnyboy is here on the forum and his contact information is in the KK loaded introductory Email I send you in the accessory area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Re: Cover essential? I recommend a cover. I use covers on both my KK's. I live in live oak adn pine country where i get a ton of pollen every year. The covers ensure i don't get the grils covered wiht pollen and other droppings from the oaks and pines. Being that you are so close to the ocean, I highly recommend a cover, you wantt o ensure the sea salt in theair doesn't layer up on the grill. I put my cover on after the grill gets cool. Of course you'll be cleaning the outside of the grill periodically. You can find John on the forum, seach for his user name or posts or IM him, he'll be in contact quickly. HIs work is meticulous, i had him make covers for our bar, pool table and BBQ cart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Re: Cover essential? Not a bad idea.. but I have never used a cover. I like to see my investment. Ralph stays clean and shiny. (Cleaner posted elsewhere on site) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisLinkletter Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 Re: Cover essential? I'm pretty sure that I'll be including a cover with all KK's sold in the near future.. Really makes sense in areas where it freezes.. Too many nooks and crannies for water to fill and then expand when it freezes.. after all this same action takes down granite mountains.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcnich Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Re: Cover essential? I recommend a cover also, just to keep any " stuff " off of it, you put your Lamborghini in the garage dont you? Johnny does a great job, his e-mail is "coverworks @ hotmail . com" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Re: Cover essential? I recommend a cover also' date=' just to keep any " stuff " off of it, you put your Lamborghini in the garage dont you? Johnny does a great job, his e-mail is "coverworks @ hotmail.com"[/quote'] No. My Velocity is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemonkey Posted April 5, 2012 Report Share Posted April 5, 2012 Re: Cover essential? I recommend a cover also' date=' just to keep any " stuff " off of it, you put your Lamborghini in the garage dont you? Johnny does a great job, his e-mail is "coverworks @ hotmail .com"[/quote'] No. My Velocity is there. My sofa and television are in mine...plus my beer fridge, a big fan, and a pole for the dancing girls Of course, none of that is true, but it's a BBQ forum. When you guys start comparing your Lamborghini, Bentleys, and 3rd or 4th houses, someones gotta put the redneck back into the BBQ. I guess I'll be the token redneck . But hey, if your Ferrari gets stuck in the dirt while your up in the woods harvesting some smoke wood, let me know. I've got this giant Jeep that would absolutely come get you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primeats Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 Re: Cover essential? I'll join you FM with my jeep, and a Benelli Super Black Eagle to keep the critters at bay(or in the skillet or KK)! Probably a rod and reel too!You Never Know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcnich Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 Re: Cover essential? Ha Ha Firemonkey, i was just kidding about the Lambo, i did see one once!! And also i have cut split and loaded some cherry and hickory and loaded it in my 85 Oldsmobile 98, and its paid for too! I have not seen a recipe on here for squirrel or rabbit, i have harvested some of those from the midwest farmlands. Thanks for the fun post Firemonkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 Re: Cover essential? Does this mean I have to admit I don't own a Velocity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcnich Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 Re: Cover essential? Yes..... sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 Re: Cover essential? Oh well... I always wanted to. Can I keep my "Red Bull Mini" there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5698k Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Re: Cover essential? Has there been any more thought to including covers with the grills? I really like Johns covers, but lately the demand has had him backed up quite a bit. Personally, I would be glad to pay extra for covers for my purchases. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Re: Cover essential? My cover from John arrived yesterday, a week sooner than he schedule making it for me. Just in time, too! We had 6" of snow today and my KK is snug as bug in a rug on the deck in its new cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
