As always, very informative unboxing, assembly and first use video. For those looking to master a Kamado Joe, James videos and channel is the place to get started to gain great confidence in using your KJ.
As a single mom who has boys that love grilled cheeseburgers, pizza, hotdogs and me..a nice ribeye, this video helped so much once I got help lifting it onto the base. Thank you for all your videos. They are extremely helpful!!
I just put together my first Kamado Joe and I can't think how much time and frustration I saved by watching this video and learning the toilet paper trick! Thanks!
I thought I found a good assembly video and then I found this one and it blew the other one away. Speaking specifically about putting the fire ring on. The toilet paper trick is a game changer!! Thank you!!! Broke my classic III in tonight with its first burn. Grilling tomorrow!!!
Thanks so much for this video. It was immensely helpful as I set up my first Kamado Joe Classic III. I knew exactly what to do and in what order. My only hiccup was thinking that because you and your wife put it on the stand that perhaps my wife and I could heft the shell around back of the house from our driveway where it was delivered. One quasi lift from her and we knew that wasn't happening. But I was able to quickly find a moving company that would do it quickly and pretty cheaply. I got it up to 350 and held it there for a bit after watching your technique in this and other videos. All that's left now is to go buy a chicken to spatchcock and dry brine for our first cook tomorrow. Thanks again
Thanks so much! Just got my Kamado Joe III. I cant imagine going through this put together with just the simple instructions they include. Thank you for the in depth informative video's !
Thanks James for the informative setup video. Just bought a Kamado Joe classic 3 from a great bbq store Masons place in Keswick and found this very handy for helping the setup go very smoothly. Cant wait to fire it up!
In this video, you talk about checking the bands before the grill gets too hot, and you are going to show a close-up of doing that, but it's not in this video. Is there another video where you do check the bands?
Just built mine after seeing a lot of your videos that motivated to buy one. This video is much more helpful than the manual - which isn't that bad but your videos are just better! 🎉
I have been watching several of your Kamado Joe videos and I have enjoyed them all. You have a passion and enthusiasm for this brand. Having said this, the thing that caught my attention is your shirt. I love it and all it’s color.
Thanks James, enjoyed your video. I'm getting my Classic III in about 3 weeks. Questions about your break in burn: 1. How long did you leave it on? At what temperature? 2. How did you turn it "off"? Just close the vents? 3. Why do you leave it closed for at least 24 hours after turning it off? Thanks Man, I can't wait to try some of your recipes!
congratulations on your new grill. an hour at 350-400 is plenty. I leave it sealed up for 24 hours as that helps the glue on the gaskets cure to reduce the risk of them falling off after some use. yes just close the bottom vent and then the top vent
My Classic III was delivered a couple of weeks ago. I have watched so many videos, I didn't have any issues setting it up, but when I saw this video posted I wanted to watch it to see if there was anything I missed. Lots of good information, and great tips for cooking with the a KJ. If you're thinking of buying one but are still on the fence, let me say that Kamado Joe is definitely the ceramic grill you want. Great quality, and lots of great videos here for ideas on using it and using it correctly.
Thank you for this... Helped a lot!! Am shocked that some people gave this a thumbs down! 🤔?... It's clear, well expressed and very informative. Thank you.
Just want to give some big thanks to you for all of the help and advice your channel has provided. I only received my long awaited Classic III today and I followed your guide from start to finish. Every thing went fine and I'm now sitting out the initial burn. My coals only lasted about 4 hours though, as I was using the Weber Premium Lumpwood Charcoal and not the Kamdo XL (which wasn't delivered with my bundle!). I wasn't really sure where the bottom air intake should've been set, but it was nice to watch the temps climb and hold steady. Thanks for creating such an informative and super clear guide for the Kamado!
This is a great video (as are all of them on this channel). I just got my first Kamado Joe yesterday (Classic III) and I followed this video step-by-step to set it up. Now I'm doing my first burn and can't wait to get started cooking. Thank you so much for putting all these videos together. If nothing else it's nice to watch something on TH-cam that's not baby shark or cocomelon for my toddler ;)
Thanks for the tutorial. Don’t have a Kamado Joe yet, but this is the model we’re interested in. We’re buildinga new home. When it’s complete, we’llbuy the Joe.
Congrats on the new house, and how awesome to already be thinking about your outdoor kitchen. Counter space is important as is lighting, if I did it again I would prioritize these features even more than the basic rain protection I have
James, I don't see anything wrong with the content or style of your videos. They are really helpful for those of us who own KJs. Keep up the good work!
Thanks James - it may just be a barbeque but your advice and step by step guidance for sure enables the novice with a Kamado to get it assembled right the first time - looking forward to using the Joe now and checking out your other videos. Greetings from the south of France !
Getting my grill in twenty minutes. Driver already called letting me know he’s on the way. Great video. Can’t wait to cook using some of your techniques.
Perfect vid! You saved my butt! Just got my Classic III and the toilet paper suggestion was a life saver!! Ordered the Meater from your site. Thanks of all you do!!
I just went in store today to pay for my Kamado Joe classic 3! If all goes as planned I'll have it delivered this Satuday! I have a vacuumed sealed rack of ribs I'll try out the 321 method with.
Ribs were the first thing I cooked on my new Classic III. The sloRoller did a great job. Best ribs I've every cooked, and it was just my first attempt.
Yay! Mine finally arrived today and I’m performing the burn-in after watching your vid. Can’t wait for its first assignment tomorrow, a rib eye! 😊. Thanks for all the great info. Keep it up!!
Awesome video. Thank you. I got my Joe Classic 3 right before Xmas and the weather is finally perfect for me to start my adventure cooking with this beast
That lighting video would be super useful too James - had to use lighter fluid in a grill when on vacation over the weekend and it just makes the meat smell. The most natural way to light must be the best.
Great video. Just got my grill assembled - the toilet paper trick is brilliant! Question: did I miss the part about the bands? I watched it twice and I still don’t know where the bands are or how to check them.
I was hoping your chapter on tightening bands had a little more detail perhaps you can do a quick video on that sometime because I think that would be extremely helpful. Otherwise, despite other people’s whining comments I think you did great and following exactly what your title says ... Unboxing, assembly, and first use. Ignore the overly negative folks with zero constructive feedback.
I went to get some Jealous Devil lump coal hoping my Joe Jr would get here soon and ended up with a classic 3. I can't pick it up till next week but I'm excited. Thanks for the videos.
Just discovered Kamado Joe and took delivery of a classic III today. Question, did I hear you say on a recent video that a burn-in is no longer required? Thanks! Excited to start cooking. Your videos give me a lot of confidence.
Good timing with everything, after almost a 3 month wait my classic 3 finally arrived last week. Hopefully I can get a first cook in this weekend. I did end up with a cracked heat deflector though...
Thanks for your amazing videos. How big was the box? I am getting my next month and want to make sure that it can get through the front door to make it through the back.
Great video! I am waiting to get mine and I will definitely come back to this video to follow your tips. Don't listen to all those negative comments. The people that wrote them are too dumb to tie their own shoes, so they are taking it out on you.
Great video and lots of good tips. I'm deciding between the KJ3 Classic or BigJoe. I only have to cook for a few most of the time but when I'm entertaining my concern is not having the real estate needed. Maybe do a video on what each can handle in terms of quantity of food (racks of ribs, lbs of pork, etc)? Or showing how to maximize space on the Classic 3?
Love your vids while waiting for it to arrive. Got mine last Friday and looks like it had some rough handling. Bottom of shell was cracked about 3" in 3 directions. Company was great and replacment arriving tomorrow. Cant wait to use it!
Congrats James! So does this qualify you as an unofficial Kamado Joe showroom? On lid removal, I removed my lid to get the kamado on the cart, I did not have much help. I did use the older method -tie wrapping the hinge in the closed position instead of using the "do hickey". I know thoroughly read instructions before starting, wheres the adventure in that?. So this does mean I finally got a Classic II. Thanks for the video guidance, it was great reassurance and info for my first cooks and set up.
Great walk through James! Always so well explained! Looking forward to seeing your first cook! I always like to get a tomahawk for the official break in! Cheers!
A buddy of mine just received his Kamdo Joe Classic 3 from the Atlanta Grilling Company. He sent me a text describing his issues with a difficult latch. The Atlanta Grilling Company said they would send him a new latch. I'm curious if you've ever heard of this issue. Mine works like a champ! I sent him your excellent assembly video for reference.
its easier to do this than to remove the assembly. I would also check and make sure the dome is aligned properly. If its not aligned a latch won't fix this. you need to lock the air hinge, loosen the bands, move the dome, re-tighten everything and continue on
Howdy. Just this afternoon I built my first kJ. I had to lift it a few times and used the arms the the side tables connect to. Have I likely damaged my bbq? I didn’t hear any cracking or anything. Cheers
Congrats, you may have avoided disaster if nothing happened. The arms are held on by screws embedded in the band. the band and the screws don't have the shear strength to support the weight of the joe, if it didn't snap and fall out of your hands then you're good but for next time i would lift it by the draft door and the back bottom of the hinge
Thanks for this video, this is great to avoid any mistakes while stetting up a new Kamado Joe. Due to your videos i was able to make the decision which Kamado to buy. Unfortunately in the Netherlands and Belgium there is no way to get your hands on a KJ classic 3! And nobody seems to know when it will be in stock again. This is so frustrating 🥴.
Hi James. I watched this video specifically to get tips on how to put those pesky ceramic plates back in my Kamado Joe Big Joe Series 2. Mission accomplished after help with the toilet paper trick. My son bought me a charcoal basket for Father’s Day which was supposed to fit the Big Joe 2. However once I installed it, the basket sits higher on the ceramic plate walls than yours did in this video. It sits a good 3” above where the grate would normally sit. Is this too high in your opinion? The base of the charcoal basket is about 16.75” across. The diameter of the Joe at grate level is about 12.5”. Pls help! Edgar Smith
are you able to use this Kamado Joe without the wheels and use as a standalone? I was debating to use this off the wheels and build an outdoor kitchen spot for it.
After a couple of months of use of my Kamado Joe Classic 3, I have to agree with James and not install the stainless steel whatchamacallit thingy in the bottom of the fire pit. As he notes, it just collects ash that can't be removed unless you take apart the entire assembly or use a shop vac (as I did) to suck the stuff out. If I have any gripe about the KMJ Classic 3, it's this superfluous bit of kit. Take James' advice and leave it out.
My kamado joe classic iii also came in one box. The cart was not assembled. Even worse it only came with 4 M6X6 screws, the manual shows it is supposed to come with 12. It also did not come with an adequate number of lock washers. Although i havent been able to put the cart together, it seems a lot cheaper in quality then it looks in the videos. I am a bit disappointed that not only did the cart come unassembled but they didnt provide me all the screws to put it together.
Very well done - really extremely helpful. As a newbie allow me a question concerning the Slow Roller setup on a Classic Joe III. After my first cook, I noticed marks of the D&C Rack inside the dome lid. Seems like the whole rack due to the elevated position caused by the Slow Roller has touched the dome. The lid was shutting flawlessly. Is there any further adjustment to be done or can it be left like this? Thanks, Chris
you can move your firebox around, might need to shift forward.... you can also move the base of the sloroller some, between these two minor adjustments you will be all set
Setting up KJCIII. The dome handle, hinge, etc are off center with the ash bin opening. Can this be realigned so the front is symmetrical? A bit pearly of loosing such in order to ropero y align. Do you have video demonstrating correction of improper alignment? Thanks
I have a fake complaint!! I got my classic 3 last Wednesday and this video wasn’t available yet. Also, I had to build my cart, it didn’t come assembled and in a separate box. My gaps in the firebox seem bigger than yours. I had to really space them equally or I might have had a gap. Is it possible the 5 pieces need to be in a 1-5 configuration? They seem to be the same size.
haha sorry Tom, I made it as soon as it arrived assuming lots of folks will be in a similar position. the gaps should just barley overlap on the bottom and will not cover properly on the top until you pull them out from the wall with the paper ... i also assembled the cart (just needs wheels). I like the locking wheels on the front
Thanks for this! My KJ3 shows up this week. You mentioned to do the first burn for a few hours and keep the lid shut for 24 hrs. Can I ask why to keep the lid shut? Another good video. Cannot wait to try the recipes!
Finally got my Classic III and followed your instructions for the initial burn in. So excited and I'm just burning charcoal. Looking for advice on smoking turkey breasts. I've been doing these for 30+ years on the old dome style smokers, having used electric, charcoal, and propane, adding wood chunks of course. One thing in common? They all had water pans. The meat was always moist with a great smoke taste. I, and my family/friends, can't wait to do the turkey breast on the KJ. Should I try to incorporate a water pan or water source, and if so how would you recommend. Thanks again for all of your video's and knowledge sharing!!!
@@SmokingDadBBQ Thanks for the advice. I actually couldn't wait any longer and did a turkey breast, which came out great! Used a drip pan, no water, and the slo roller. Thanks again for all of your insight and sharing!!
How long did you have to wait for the delivery ? After ten days ordering via KJ and no correspondence, I canceled the order and bought through Amazon two days ago. Yesterday the freight company called to set-up delivery. It was impossible to contact KJ in Georgia.
@smokingdadbbq the manual seems to show 2 nuts threading over each of the 8 bolts to put the cart together. But only 8 nuts were included. Is it just a weird picture showing sort of an "animation" of putting the nut on, so really just one per bolt?
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Must watch KJ videos:
KJ 101 (start here) - th-cam.com/video/x3nvkwmwuFw/w-d-xo.html
Top 10 KJ beginner mistakes - th-cam.com/video/gdcaOjQt_I0/w-d-xo.html
Dome alignment issue? - th-cam.com/video/qWM6mFkfnmI/w-d-xo.html
Top 5 KJ maintenance tips - th-cam.com/video/gphUQFW6uIo/w-d-xo.html
Don’t buy these accessories - th-cam.com/video/ORcbo6fTHmk/w-d-xo.html
Smoke wood secret - th-cam.com/video/2qtHrFjWY1U/w-d-xo.html
First 5 cooks for a new owner - th-cam.com/video/JA84ZvYL47Y/w-d-xo.html
As always, very informative unboxing, assembly and first use video. For those looking to master a Kamado Joe, James videos and channel is the place to get started to gain great confidence in using your KJ.
Well said! Thanks Scott
Smoking Dad BBQ You are welcome!
As a single mom who has boys that love grilled cheeseburgers, pizza, hotdogs and me..a nice ribeye, this video helped so much once I got help lifting it onto the base. Thank you for all your videos. They are extremely helpful!!
Glad it was helpful!
Your videos are lifesaving!!! We just purchased the Joe Classic III and I was feeling overwhelmed 😅 Thank you for all of your videos 😊
Good job 👏
I don’t know why so many grumpy rude people commented 🤦♂️
Woke up on the wrong side of the bed today it seems lol
I just put together my first Kamado Joe and I can't think how much time and frustration I saved by watching this video and learning the toilet paper trick! Thanks!
hahaha amen right? Glad it helped!
If I ever get a Kamado I'll have to come back to this video! Nice job James!
Glad you enjoyed it. Take care
I thought I found a good assembly video and then I found this one and it blew the other one away. Speaking specifically about putting the fire ring on. The toilet paper trick is a game changer!! Thank you!!! Broke my classic III in tonight with its first burn. Grilling tomorrow!!!
Thanks so much for this video. It was immensely helpful as I set up my first Kamado Joe Classic III. I knew exactly what to do and in what order. My only hiccup was thinking that because you and your wife put it on the stand that perhaps my wife and I could heft the shell around back of the house from our driveway where it was delivered. One quasi lift from her and we knew that wasn't happening. But I was able to quickly find a moving company that would do it quickly and pretty cheaply. I got it up to 350 and held it there for a bit after watching your technique in this and other videos. All that's left now is to go buy a chicken to spatchcock and dry brine for our first cook tomorrow. Thanks again
Thanks so much! Just got my Kamado Joe III. I cant imagine going through this put together with just the simple instructions they include. Thank you for the in depth informative video's !
I just assembled my first Kamado Joe with the step-by-step instructions in this video. The break-in burn is underway right now! Thank you!
Glad I could help!
I wish I had watched this before assembling my Joe!!!...Brilliant
thanks
Thanks James for the informative setup video. Just bought a Kamado Joe classic 3 from a great bbq store Masons place in Keswick and found this very handy for helping the setup go very smoothly. Cant wait to fire it up!
"I've never had one of my rings warp." Very good James. Very very good. :-)
Many thanks!
I FINALLY received my Big Joe III today, after ordering in NOVEMBER 2020....SIXTEEN MONTHS AGO! So excited!!
oh wow... i am cooking a brisket for a friend today who ordered the same time as you. he hasn't gotten his yet either
In this video, you talk about checking the bands before the grill gets too hot, and you are going to show a close-up of doing that, but it's not in this video. Is there another video where you do check the bands?
Just built mine after seeing a lot of your videos that motivated to buy one. This video is much more helpful than the manual - which isn't that bad but your videos are just better! 🎉
Just discovered Kamado Joe and found your video very interesting. Thank you from the Czech Republic
Awesome, thank you!
No joke, I got my Classic 3 today. Great timing
Congrats Alan
I have been watching several of your Kamado Joe videos and I have enjoyed them all. You have a passion and enthusiasm for this brand. Having said this, the thing that caught my attention is your shirt. I love it and all it’s color.
hahaha thanks mark
Yesterday I bought this kamado in Hungary. This video is very helpful, thank You.😉
You are welcome 😊
These instructions are outstanding. I just set my Joe up and it’s coming up to temp! Keep making videos, this is my favorite BBQ channel.
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank you so much for that toilet paper trick. I set mine up not knowing how to get them together. Your videos are always so informational.
Happy to help!
Thanks James, enjoyed your video. I'm getting my Classic III in about 3 weeks. Questions about your break in burn:
1. How long did you leave it on? At what temperature?
2. How did you turn it "off"? Just close the vents?
3. Why do you leave it closed for at least 24 hours after turning it off?
Thanks Man, I can't wait to try some of your recipes!
congratulations on your new grill. an hour at 350-400 is plenty. I leave it sealed up for 24 hours as that helps the glue on the gaskets cure to reduce the risk of them falling off after some use. yes just close the bottom vent and then the top vent
Thanks for asking these questions as I just received mine today and went back to watch this particular video. Thanks for the answer, SD!
My Classic III was delivered a couple of weeks ago. I have watched so many videos, I didn't have any issues setting it up, but when I saw this video posted I wanted to watch it to see if there was anything I missed. Lots of good information, and great tips for cooking with the a KJ. If you're thinking of buying one but are still on the fence, let me say that Kamado Joe is definitely the ceramic grill you want. Great quality, and lots of great videos here for ideas on using it and using it correctly.
Thanks for sharing! congratulations on the new grill Cody
Oh... nothing better than a classic! The cart on that is really nice! Take care James.
thanks Johnny
When I unboxed mine, the quality of the cart stood out immediately. Kamado Joe grills are worth every penny, IMO.
Just took delivery of my Big Joe III, the paper towel trick really did it! Now going to rewatch your videos again...for the third time?
haha congrats
hey that was a great tutorial especially the tip about the toilet paper to bring the things forward.Thanks from the UK Stuart
Glad it was helpful!
I just received my Joe Classic 3 I was forced to purchase thanks to you.
hahaha you’ll thank me later
Nice video; Your tip using the paper to prop the baffle was a life saver!!
Glad it helped
Just watched your video to install my FIRST kamado classic III. Huge fan already thanks a bunch!
Glad I could help!
I just ordered my Classic Friday 5-14 and will be delivered Monday 5-17. Can't wait.
congratulations
Thank you for this... Helped a lot!! Am shocked that some people gave this a thumbs down! 🤔?... It's clear, well expressed and very informative. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! Trolls be trolls lol
Just want to give some big thanks to you for all of the help and advice your channel has provided.
I only received my long awaited Classic III today and I followed your guide from start to finish. Every thing went fine and I'm now sitting out the initial burn. My coals only lasted about 4 hours though, as I was using the Weber Premium Lumpwood Charcoal and not the Kamdo XL (which wasn't delivered with my bundle!). I wasn't really sure where the bottom air intake should've been set, but it was nice to watch the temps climb and hold steady.
Thanks for creating such an informative and super clear guide for the Kamado!
Congrats Henry on the new Joe
Instead of an unlucky neighbor, it was an unlucky spouse 😂
haha #shewasnotimpressed
Please read the title before giving negative comments, well presented video did what the title said !!
Finally some common sense lol 😂, thanks
My Classic 3 arrives in about 11 days. My first Kamado style smoker. This was a great video. Thanks James.
Congrats. Enjoy it
This video is the reason I got the classic III. Thanks James!
thanks and congrats Todd
Thank you for this video. I just received my KJC III. This video was a life saver!
Glad it helped and enjoy the new KJ!
This is a great video (as are all of them on this channel). I just got my first Kamado Joe yesterday (Classic III) and I followed this video step-by-step to set it up. Now I'm doing my first burn and can't wait to get started cooking. Thank you so much for putting all these videos together. If nothing else it's nice to watch something on TH-cam that's not baby shark or cocomelon for my toddler ;)
Thanks for keeping the volume level on the music low. Great video!
thanks!
Thanks for the tutorial. Don’t have a Kamado Joe yet, but this is the model we’re interested in. We’re buildinga new home. When it’s complete, we’llbuy the Joe.
Congrats on the new house, and how awesome to already be thinking about your outdoor kitchen. Counter space is important as is lighting, if I did it again I would prioritize these features even more than the basic rain protection I have
You are the reason I got the Big Joe 3
James, I don't see anything wrong with the content or style of your videos. They are really helpful for those of us who own KJs. Keep up the good work!
Glad you like them! Trolls be trolls lol 😂
Thanks James - it may just be a barbeque but your advice and step by step guidance for sure enables the novice with a Kamado to get it assembled right the first time - looking forward to using the Joe now and checking out your other videos. Greetings from the south of France !
Greetings, glad the video was helpful!
Very informative unboxing. I just got my kamado today and I felt really confident with the steps with your help. Thanks!
Glad I could help!
That shirt is a classic 🤣 but seriously love the unboxing my man and how you break down the process. Cannot wait to see what you cook on that bad boy!
Appreciate it!! Thanks Matt
Getting my grill in twenty minutes. Driver already called letting me know he’s on the way. Great video. Can’t wait to cook using some of your techniques.
fantastic. Hope you enjoy
Perfect vid! You saved my butt! Just got my Classic III and the toilet paper suggestion was a life saver!! Ordered the Meater from your site. Thanks of all you do!!
congrats Tim
I just went in store today to pay for my Kamado Joe classic 3! If all goes as planned I'll have it delivered this Satuday!
I have a vacuumed sealed rack of ribs I'll try out the 321 method with.
amazing. I personally love the 2-1 method I used in this video but you can’t go wrong - th-cam.com/video/k3hLMNQCnE8/w-d-xo.html
Ribs were the first thing I cooked on my new Classic III. The sloRoller did a great job. Best ribs I've every cooked, and it was just my first attempt.
Yay! Mine finally arrived today and I’m performing the burn-in after watching your vid. Can’t wait for its first assignment tomorrow, a rib eye! 😊. Thanks for all the great info. Keep it up!!
Fantastic!
Great video! Much appreciated. Just got my classic 3 yesterday and will be doing this as soon as the rain stops :)
Have fun!
Awesome video. Thank you. I got my Joe Classic 3 right before Xmas and the weather is finally perfect for me to start my adventure cooking with this beast
Glad it helped! Congrats on your new joe
We expect to receive our KJ3 sometime this week. We will be referring to this vid for sure. Thanks, James!
thanks and congrats
Our Classic Joe 3 arrives next week, this video has been invaluable, thank you James
happy to help, and congrats
Great teacher, can’t wait to learn all that he teaches. Love your style.
Thanks so much!
That lighting video would be super useful too James - had to use lighter fluid in a grill when on vacation over the weekend and it just makes the meat smell. The most natural way to light must be the best.
Absolutely, will make it happen
Great video James - have just unpacked my new KJ-C3 can’t wait to fire it up!
Hope you enjoy it! Congrats
I am deciding between a classic 3 or big joe 3. Your videos are invaluable in helping with this decision. Thank you, Brian
Glad to help!
It’s like Christmas Day!!! Congrats on finally receiving your long awaited grill, James!!💃🏻🔥
Yes! Thank you!
Now I really want a Komodo Joe!
Cheers 🍻
Agreed. I would have never purchased a Kamado Joe without these videos.
Great video. Just got my grill assembled - the toilet paper trick is brilliant! Question: did I miss the part about the bands? I watched it twice and I still don’t know where the bands are or how to check them.
I was hoping your chapter on tightening bands had a little more detail perhaps you can do a quick video on that sometime because I think that would be extremely helpful. Otherwise, despite other people’s whining comments I think you did great and following exactly what your title says ... Unboxing, assembly, and first use. Ignore the overly negative folks with zero constructive feedback.
Houston Mccain again you are another example of another whiny online commenter and offer ZERO constructive feedback on even what supposedly was bad.
Great suggestion! There is a great deal of adjustability in the bands so lots to cover
I went to get some Jealous Devil lump coal hoping my Joe Jr would get here soon and ended up with a classic 3. I can't pick it up till next week but I'm excited. Thanks for the videos.
Right on. thanks for watching
I just picked one up today! Thanks for the video, can’t wait to put it together and get cooking 👊
Congrats. Hope you enjoy it!
Just got my KJ today! Super stoked and grateful for this channel. Good stuff :)
Rock on!
Congrats James on finally getting your grill! Im still waiting for my Big Joe III. Thanks for continuing to post such great videos!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your detail and methodical approach to these videos!
Glad you like them! Much appreciated Tim
Great video! My BJ3 is scheduled for delivery tomorrow. Can’t wait to tear into and get cooking.
Congratulations Scott... the process is the same, just heavier lol ... I used two people for the big joe to help lift and everything else was the same
Some really useful tips in setting up a new KJ, just need to get one now 😀. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Just discovered Kamado Joe and took delivery of a classic III today. Question, did I hear you say on a recent video that a burn-in is no longer required? Thanks! Excited to start cooking. Your videos give me a lot of confidence.
Good timing with everything, after almost a 3 month wait my classic 3 finally arrived last week. Hopefully I can get a first cook in this weekend. I did end up with a cracked heat deflector though...
Hope you enjoy it! Bummer on the plate
Someday I’ll get one. Thanks for the video. Always enjoy yours.
Thanks so much. News just dropped about a KJ kettle with the SloRoller built into the shape ... might be a more affordable starting point
Great video. May I ask how many racks of spareribs can you fit in the Classic Joe without using accessories? Thanks!
Have fun with your nice new grill 🍀😊
Thank you, I will. Cheers 🍻
Aren't these parts for adjusting/replacing the hinge? Nice to see you got your classic 3!
Yes they are, they lock the dome / airlift hinge so that it can be removed, the gasket can be replaced
Great video thanks. I have just purchased the classic II. Is there any reason why you didn’t fit the bottom grate?
the classic 3 doesnt come with it anymore as it has the basket only
Thanks for your amazing videos. How big was the box? I am getting my next month and want to make sure that it can get through the front door to make it through the back.
in the crate? no, assembled with the shelves down should be ok
Great video. Getting my Kamado Joe Classic III next week. Christmas in April!
Good choice! congratulations
@@SmokingDadBBQ Thanks. I'm looking forward to my first feast. I'm a Weber Smokey Mtn guy, so this is a new experience for me.
Great video! I am waiting to get mine and I will definitely come back to this video to follow your tips. Don't listen to all those negative comments. The people that wrote them are too dumb to tie their own shoes, so they are taking it out on you.
Thanks Chris... figured I woke a sleeping internet troll who has nothing better to do with their time
Just got a Joe. Your video was excellent. 💥💥💥
congratulations and Awesome! Thank you!
Great video and lots of good tips. I'm deciding between the KJ3 Classic or BigJoe. I only have to cook for a few most of the time but when I'm entertaining my concern is not having the real estate needed. Maybe do a video on what each can handle in terms of quantity of food (racks of ribs, lbs of pork, etc)? Or showing how to maximize space on the Classic 3?
The big Joe is my favourite if you can swing it. You won’t ever look back and wonder
Love your vids while waiting for it to arrive.
Got mine last Friday and looks like it had some rough handling. Bottom of shell was cracked about 3" in 3 directions.
Company was great and replacment arriving tomorrow. Cant wait to use it!
Enjoy it! sorry to hear your S&H company set you back, but hopefully back in business quickly
Congrats James! So does this qualify you as an unofficial Kamado Joe showroom? On lid removal, I removed my lid to get the kamado on the cart, I did not have much help. I did use the older method -tie wrapping the hinge in the closed position instead of using the "do hickey". I know thoroughly read instructions before starting, wheres the adventure in that?. So this does mean I finally got a Classic II. Thanks for the video guidance, it was great reassurance and info for my first cooks and set up.
congratulations on your new Joe
Great walk through James! Always so well explained! Looking forward to seeing your first cook! I always like to get a tomahawk for the official break in! Cheers!
Thanks 👍. and completely agree on the best break in cook
A buddy of mine just received his Kamdo Joe Classic 3 from the Atlanta Grilling Company. He sent me a text describing his issues with a difficult latch. The Atlanta Grilling Company said they would send him a new latch. I'm curious if you've ever heard of this issue. Mine works like a champ! I sent him your excellent assembly video for reference.
the latch can move left and right with the 4 nuts, the latch also has a hex screw to adjust it vertically. did he try any of the adjustments first?
its easier to do this than to remove the assembly. I would also check and make sure the dome is aligned properly. If its not aligned a latch won't fix this. you need to lock the air hinge, loosen the bands, move the dome, re-tighten everything and continue on
@@SmokingDadBBQ Thank you so much for the information. I will pass this along to Mike.
Giving this video a second watch while I set up my classic 3. What should I cook first on it? Anything that’s good for getting to know your Kamado?
i love chicken as a first cook as its just so surprising in how much more moist it is. SloRoller at 425f for about 45min
This was a super helpful video . Thank you so much.
cheers
Howdy.
Just this afternoon I built my first kJ.
I had to lift it a few times and used the arms the the side tables connect to.
Have I likely damaged my bbq? I didn’t hear any cracking or anything.
Cheers
Congrats, you may have avoided disaster if nothing happened. The arms are held on by screws embedded in the band. the band and the screws don't have the shear strength to support the weight of the joe, if it didn't snap and fall out of your hands then you're good but for next time i would lift it by the draft door and the back bottom of the hinge
Thanks for this video, this is great to avoid any mistakes while stetting up a new Kamado Joe.
Due to your videos i was able to make the decision which Kamado to buy. Unfortunately in the Netherlands and Belgium there is no way to get your hands on a KJ classic 3! And nobody seems to know when it will be in stock again. This is so frustrating 🥴.
yes they are sold out most places as they are getting snatched up quick
Hi James. I watched this video specifically to get tips on how to put those pesky ceramic plates back in my Kamado Joe Big Joe Series 2. Mission accomplished after help with the toilet paper trick. My son bought me a charcoal basket for Father’s Day which was supposed to fit the Big Joe 2. However once I installed it, the basket sits higher on the ceramic plate walls than yours did in this video. It sits a good 3” above where the grate would normally sit. Is this too high in your opinion? The base of the charcoal basket is about 16.75” across. The diameter of the Joe at grate level is about 12.5”. Pls help!
Edgar Smith
are you able to use this Kamado Joe without the wheels and use as a standalone? I was debating to use this off the wheels and build an outdoor kitchen spot for it.
After a couple of months of use of my Kamado Joe Classic 3, I have to agree with James and not install the stainless steel whatchamacallit thingy in the bottom of the fire pit. As he notes, it just collects ash that can't be removed unless you take apart the entire assembly or use a shop vac (as I did) to suck the stuff out.
If I have any gripe about the KMJ Classic 3, it's this superfluous bit of kit. Take James' advice and leave it out.
cheers
My kamado joe classic iii also came in one box. The cart was not assembled. Even worse it only came with 4 M6X6 screws, the manual shows it is supposed to come with 12. It also did not come with an adequate number of lock washers. Although i havent been able to put the cart together, it seems a lot cheaper in quality then it looks in the videos. I am a bit disappointed that not only did the cart come unassembled but they didnt provide me all the screws to put it together.
oh bummer. I did hear the cart now comes in the same box but haven’t heard about any hardware issues. hope they sort you out with the missing parts
Very well done - really extremely helpful. As a newbie allow me a question concerning the Slow Roller setup on a Classic Joe III. After my first cook, I noticed marks of the D&C Rack inside the dome lid. Seems like the whole rack due to the elevated position caused by the Slow Roller has touched the dome. The lid was shutting flawlessly. Is there any further adjustment to be done or can it be left like this? Thanks, Chris
you can move your firebox around, might need to shift forward.... you can also move the base of the sloroller some, between these two minor adjustments you will be all set
Setting up KJCIII. The dome handle, hinge, etc are off center with the ash bin opening. Can this be realigned so the front is symmetrical? A bit pearly of loosing such in order to ropero y align. Do you have video demonstrating correction of improper alignment? Thanks
I have a fake complaint!! I got my classic 3 last Wednesday and this video wasn’t available yet. Also, I had to build my cart, it didn’t come assembled and in a separate box.
My gaps in the firebox seem bigger than yours. I had to really space them equally or I might have had a gap. Is it possible the 5 pieces need to be in a 1-5 configuration? They seem to be the same size.
haha sorry Tom, I made it as soon as it arrived assuming lots of folks will be in a similar position. the gaps should just barley overlap on the bottom and will not cover properly on the top until you pull them out from the wall with the paper ... i also assembled the cart (just needs wheels). I like the locking wheels on the front
My Cart also came unassembled... Should not be to hard - hoping to lock rings on correctly.
Thanks for this! My KJ3 shows up this week. You mentioned to do the first burn for a few hours and keep the lid shut for 24 hrs. Can I ask why to keep the lid shut? Another good video. Cannot wait to try the recipes!
congrats. it just helps the gasket glue cure for a good seal
Finally got my Classic III and followed your instructions for the initial burn in. So excited and I'm just burning charcoal. Looking for advice on smoking turkey breasts. I've been doing these for 30+ years on the old dome style smokers, having used electric, charcoal, and propane, adding wood chunks of course. One thing in common? They all had water pans. The meat was always moist with a great smoke taste. I, and my family/friends, can't wait to do the turkey breast on the KJ. Should I try to incorporate a water pan or water source, and if so how would you recommend. Thanks again for all of your video's and knowledge sharing!!!
thank-you, cheers. no water in the pan, it holds enough moisture with the ceramic
@@SmokingDadBBQ Thanks for the advice. I actually couldn't wait any longer and did a turkey breast, which came out great! Used a drip pan, no water, and the slo roller. Thanks again for all of your insight and sharing!!
How long did you have to wait for the delivery ? After ten days ordering via KJ and no correspondence, I canceled the order and bought through Amazon two days ago. Yesterday the freight company called to set-up delivery. It was impossible to contact KJ in Georgia.
@smokingdadbbq the manual seems to show 2 nuts threading over each of the 8 bolts to put the cart together. But only 8 nuts were included. Is it just a weird picture showing sort of an "animation" of putting the nut on, so really just one per bolt?