Char Griller Grand Champ XD - Fixes & Mods

I've had this Grand Champ since Christmas and found a couple things I wasn't pleased with, so I took matters into my own hands.
/ @kellersgrillzebo
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[@efrembrown10]

Love the video ..I have one what I did with mine is flip the grate upside down to make a baffle about 1 inch from firebox side and goe even temperature across the grill

[@KellersGrillzebo]

I did that too, just recently. Maybe I don't have it far enough away from the firebox, because now, my stack side is a little hotter than the firebox side. Only about 10°, but it DID even the temps out! Thanks for your comment!

[@hardtruth2039]

Thanks for the video. I looking hard at getting a grand champ. I’ve cooked on big green eggs and pellets grills for 30 years. Now that I’m retired and have the time I’d like to learn offset cooking. This seems like the best deal for $550.

[@KellersGrillzebo]

I went back and forth between the Grand Champ XD and the Okie Joe Longhorn reverse flow and finally decided on this because of the second rack. I think you'll like it! Word of warning; it'll help if you have an extra set of hands to get that firebox on....

[@hardtruth2039]

@@KellersGrillzebo thanks

[@PaulieDetmurds]

Looks good to me! I just enjoy hearing you talk about what you are doing!

[@KellersGrillzebo]

Thank you, sir! I appreciate that!

[@PoorGuyOutdoor]

I’ve thought about doing this. My wife got me a MeatStick for Christmas so I’ll hold off for now. Looking forward to the next episode to see how it works out. Thank you sir.

[@KellersGrillzebo]

I have the Inkbird, so I'm still tethered! Lol

[@PoorGuyOutdoor]

@@KellersGrillzebo I gotcha. I have like an off brand similar to the ink bird I’ve been using for the last five years. Works fine. We’ll see how long the MeatStick lasts.

[@KellersGrillzebo]

I'm interested in finding out how it works for you, too!

[@hardtruth2039]

Did you buy the 3” diameter m8 threaded gauges or the 1/2” thread.

[@KellersGrillzebo]

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