Intro: Welcome from north DFW area

[rickd972]

New member; Primo XL and standard Weber Genesis.

Been quite happy with the kit; but the Primo is from 2004 (older style than what is sold today) with the lid Band giving me issues.

Looking to upgrade/replace the Primo and considering a Pellet. Many viable options it seems; though I would like one which I can run on planned weekends regardless of weather. I'm likely to purchase a higher end unit as the Primo has provided years of duty without fail.

I run a Flameboss on the primo to allow for me to do what I want during long cooks. My biggest concern with Pellet is the "what if we have bad weather"; specifically rain. I have looked at Yoders locally and appreciate their build; but the inside hopper lid seems doomed to allow water in. MAK looks promising though I don't think the wireless connection will match what I'm used to with the Flame Boss (like no IOS/Android App, no text for "offline", etc...). Things I have grown used to.

Have received much insight here on amazingribs.com...so joining to get others opinions.

anyone from the north DFW area with a MAK or 640 you'd like to discuss; let me know! Others ive not considered?

Thanks,
Rick

[HawkerXP]

Welcome to the Pit!

[58limited]

Welcome from SE Texas! I grew up in Plano.

[RonB]

Welcome to The Pit.

[mcook2201]

Greetings and welcome from North Carolina.

[WI Bubba]

Welcome from Wisconsin. Glad you could join us!

[swartzster]

Welcome from the Pacific Northwest. I have a Yoder and haven’t had any issues with rain getting in the hopper. I’ve never been to your area, but I can’t imagine that it rains more there than here

[rickd972]

Thanks. Yes I suppose you get more rain; though our "rains" often come with storms and water is as much horizontal as vertical! But good to know you do not have issues.

I've not gone back to look a second time, but is my memory correct that the outside of the hooper; the lid actually curves over the hopper; but the inside/pit side is just flat; no indentation or other gasket/seal?

[FireMan]

One thing you will find is there are tons of opinions available, I mean tons. As far as yer needs, I have nothin. Oh well. Welcome, eat good and have fun!

[Sid P]

Welcome from Chicagoland! It’s a great place to learn and hang out.

[Texas Larry]

Howdy from Wilson County, Texas!

[MBMorgan]

Welcome from Colorado ... (and once upon a time, from Plano) ...

[Santamarina]

Welcome from California!

[holehogg]

Greetings from South Africa.

[Draznnl]

Welcome from southwest Florida. I got a Yoder YS 640s a year ago. I've had no problem with rain getting in the hopper or other internal areas. My only complaints with the Yoder are the cart rusts and I'd like an easy way to empty the hopper to switch what type of pellets I'm burning. Good luck on your decision.

[DavidNorcross]

Welcome from Virginia!