WSM 18 Cover

[Macktechie]

What is the best cover for WSM 18? I have been reading the stock cover doesn't hold up. I plan on storing it in my shed. I just like a little extra protection. Thanks!

[klflowers]

I just use the stock cover and it has worked well. Had it for several years now.

[Troutman]

Same here. There are a number of after market ones on Amazon fairly cheap. When the Weber one wears out buy a cheap replacement and so on.

[DanMancuso]

I use the stock cover too. I’ve found that most grill/smoker covers only last about 5-7 years outside. You’ll get more than that in your shed.

[ecowper]

I use a stock cover on my WSM. It stays outside year round and the cover has been just fine for 3 years now

[ecowper]

That’s near Seattle .... sun isn’t bad, but tons of rain, cold weather, frost, ice, some snow.

[Beefchop]

Stock cover. I've had mine for just about 10 years and it's getting pretty worn around the top. It held up pretty well until I moved to Louisiana four years ago and the heat/humidity have really taken a toll. Especially under direct sunlight and rain.

[SmokeyGator]

There is a BIG difference between full sun and in a shed. When people say "it didn’t hold up", you need to ask (or think about) what conditions the cover was exposed to.

I have a Weber cover for a fountain. Yea, it fell apart but it was exposed to full sun. So I got another cover and kept it in the shade. It is holding up just fine. A bit faded but it still works as a cover.

[Beefchop]

Agreed. Mine was in a garage for the first six years of its life, and things went south quickly once I moved it outdoors under direct sun and rain here in Louisiana. About 2 years of exposure was all it took. It's now back under cover but the damage has been done!

[ecowper]

Yep, mine is outdoors with the stock cover 24X7. But in Seattle area, that basically means in the shade ;-)

[MikeS-AK]

One of my WSM 18 was a find on craigslist, but without the cover.
I just use a large black trash bag for now. Just have to watch for water infiltrating.

[Spacecase]

Do you store yours with the middle stack upside down? That (with some type of a cover) usually keeps the rain out.

[MikeS-AK]

The inverted barrel works pretty good. Just keep an eye out for condensation.