I like others purchased the optional plate that fits under the Charcoal basket for easy clean-up. The problem was that while pulling the basket out, you still had a chance to spill all the ashes back into the drum. So came up with this idea which is cheap and has past several cook outs. I took a bolt, 2 washers and a lock nut and attached it to the basket grate. The excess bolt extends down to the opening of the slot which keeps the plate locked on the basket. 
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very clever. I just bought the pan and it has worked well. I was thinking of a way to keep the pan from coming off. I was going to safety wire the two together. I am betting that your method works longer -
Great idea!!!!Comment
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I am still a pick-up and dump type of a PBC owner. Call me old fashioned. But this certainly would be a clear option. Nice DIY action going on here!Comment
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Do you slide the bolt back and forth when you want to take the plate off? Knock on wood, I have not had the plate come off while pulling it out. I do like to take it off to scrape out some of the grease and ash that sticks after a cook after I dump the ash.Comment
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I use foil because my thought was the pan would/could come off too easy. Thanks for sharing your mod.Comment
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