Buying used Primo XL

[bbq_esq]

Someone selling Primo XL in what appears to be good shape for a very good price near me. It would be my first kamado style grill - anything in particular to look for when checking it out?

[Sweaty Paul]

Would make sure the the ceramic is in good condition. Make sure the gaskets are in good shape too.

That said, I love my Primo. It is my go-to for almost everything (except steaks, it's hard to pick between the Primo and the PK). I use the Primo for long and short cooks. It is wonderful and holds temps really well. Can't say enough good things about a Primo.

Sweaty Paul

[58limited]

Mainly, look for cracks in the ceramic and rust in the stand if it comes with one. If the gasket is bad it can be replaced so if the Primo is a really good price I wouldn't worry to much about that. If the price is not so good then I would use that as a negotiating point.

[STEbbq]

Look for cracks in ceramic and damage to the outside shell. The insides and removable parts are all replaceable but the outer shell integrity has to be good.

[LA Pork Butt]

When you consider the good price, remember that for a Kamado about half the price is the warranty which are usually not transferable.

[bbq_esq]

When you consider the good price, remember that for a Kamado about half the price is the warranty which are usually not transferable.

It's $500.

[58limited]

Good price

[LA Pork Butt]

If there are no parts that need to be replaced you have a super deal. Put the second $500 in a savings account in cause you need to replace a part in the future. The $1000 dollar total is still a bargain.

[bbq_esq]

Nothing appears to need immediate replacement. I may spend some money to replace some of the part with slight rust (casters, name plate on top) but that's purely vanity and honestly, with how close I am to the ocean, rust is just part of life.

[Oak Smoke]

I’m sold on kamados. If it’s not cracked the only other question would be the warranty. I had to use the warranty on my first Kamado Joe 3 times. Every time mine cracked was during a high temp burn out so I’ve learned to keep that below 800 F. My newer KJ has never needed warranty. I don’t think you’ll ever be sorry for getting a Primo.

[Brian_M]

I bought a Primo XL off of marketplace several years ago. It isn’t pretty. The hinge has some weakness or needs adjusting and I chose to replace the vents with newer models. The table is wobbly, even after I braced it up and turned it into a Frankenstein looking thing. With all that, it just cooks. A lot. For that price, you won’t be sorry.

[bbq_esq]

Grabbed it this morning - she is HEAVY. Guy knew he was giving it up for a song but was moving to a 55 and older community with no charcoal. Gave me tons of accessories, charcoal and some hickory chunks too. Looks to be in excellent condition. Some rust on the casters but we live near the ocean and everything rusts eventually. I still might see about replacing a few pieces to make it look as good as new but the cart and the body itself look perfect.

Possibly an older model as the top vent looks different than some recent videos I have seen. Will post pics when I get the first cook going, hopefully this weekend.

[Andrrr]

Congrats! I must admit I do have a little bit of envy. Even though I love my WSCG, I really like the oval layout of those.

[bbq_esq]

@sweatypaul the seller gave me a big bag of “the good lump charcoal” but I’ve been considering making the switch from my usual KBB or B&B. It just produces so much ash and I definitely like saving fuel from shorter cooks.

[Sweaty Paul]

bbq_esq I use briquettes in my PK and use lump in the Primo. I have a dealer near me that carries Jealous Devil products and I will say I really like their products a lot and would recommend them. In the past I used Cowboy Lump, however, I changed to Jealous Devil and really like it a lot and definitely prefer it to the Cowboy I have tried. Prices for me are better too!! :-)

[bbq_esq]

Not in action yet but here she is. Cart is a very nice touch. All hardware in good shape. Might replace those casters and possibly the nameplate if possible but it all rusts here so who cares. Looks like they just have changed the upper damper system at some point so not sure if anyone can date this thing?

[Carolyn]

Gee whiz, you got it with that cart plus extras for 5-hundo? A little rust on the caster locks is no biggie. Awesome find.

[Sweaty Paul]

Score!

[Purc]

She's a beaut Clark! ....I mean bbq_esq

[Oak Smoke]

Now go online and order a Smobot for it and you’ll be set for greatness. It’s a simple device and works incredibly well. I have one on each of my kamados and wouldn’t use anything else.

[Sweaty Paul]

+1 especially for long cooks!

[painter]

+2 on the smobot. What a great gizmo!

[PaynTrain]

For what it is worth in the BGE world, I have had every piece warranty replaced over the last 16years. Not sure about Primo, but BGE will only honor warranty repairs to the original buyer at the original selling store.

That smoker does look sexy AF, well done!

[Oak Smoke]

One of our wonderful members who has passed on EdF said he had built three BGE’s from cracked warranty parts. My first KJ had the bottom replaced twice and the dome once. I learned not to let them get too hot when doing a cleaning burn.

[bbq_esq]

Yeah I would not be expecting warranty support here.

[FireMan]

Whoa Nelly! A real beaut there! We wanna se whut yer made of on the next
3 weeks. Get cookin there buddy, we want food!

[bbq_esq]

I promise I’ll have something fired up soon. We are finally thawing out after the last blizzard. Going crazy - All work and no cooking with fire makes Jack a dull boy.

[bbq_esq]

First cook on the primo getting started. It’s high 30s here and it feels good after the last month. Doing some bavette carne asada for a nice easy first cook. More to come.

[bbq_esq]

Ok I knocked over that divider pretty fast so the kick ash basket bundle is on its way lol

also I underestimated my initial lump pour. Doing a lot of new stuff here. Having a good time