Yesterday, I posted asking if anyone here thought my wife and i could move this big joe into my truck for transport after purchasing it on Marketplace for $500. The resounding answer was, not just “no”, but “Hell no”. After much deliberation, I reduced it down to its smallest components and loaded it up in the truck bed and back seat. Overall, the process went really smooth and there was almost no stress. The only issues with this grill appear to be the fire box base being broken in half and the hinge may have a slight issue. It was dark, so it was hard to inspect it too close, but I’ll know more when I get it back together tonight. Either way, it came with a cast iron grate and a “gently used” soap stone. I dont appear to have an accessory rack either, so I’ll be placing an amazon order tonight to get that coming along with a proper ash bucket and a charcoal basket.
southernmissTTT
Great job. I saw your original post and saw you got plenty of good advice so I didn’t comment. I wondered how it would go.
I moved a big joe about a year ago and knew what it took for 3-4 strong males. I knew there was no way you and your wife (or nearly any 2 people) could lift it and walk with it without destroying it.
Deurmat
Should have secured the hinge.
mofo75ca
I got a charcoal basket and removed the bottom plate that is cracked in half. The airflow is much better, you don’t need it.
panchango
If I would have seen your post, I would have said heck yeah. My original Joe Classic was brought home in the back of my Honda Fit. A truck would be more than adequate. Great job.
jeeves585
Legos prepared us for this day.
My daughter “bought” me mine for Christmas years ago and I picked it up in my van. We were house sitting over holiday so that’s where I brought it. Returning it home was a chore but doable.
I’d buy another today if I saw it for sale for that price. Where there is a will there is a way.
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Yesterday, I posted asking if anyone here thought my wife and i could move this big joe into my truck for transport after purchasing it on Marketplace for $500. The resounding answer was, not just “no”, but “Hell no”. After much deliberation, I reduced it down to its smallest components and loaded it up in the truck bed and back seat. Overall, the process went really smooth and there was almost no stress. The only issues with this grill appear to be the fire box base being broken in half and the hinge may have a slight issue. It was dark, so it was hard to inspect it too close, but I’ll know more when I get it back together tonight. Either way, it came with a cast iron grate and a “gently used” soap stone. I dont appear to have an accessory rack either, so I’ll be placing an amazon order tonight to get that coming along with a proper ash bucket and a charcoal basket.
Great job. I saw your original post and saw you got plenty of good advice so I didn’t comment. I wondered how it would go.
I moved a big joe about a year ago and knew what it took for 3-4 strong males. I knew there was no way you and your wife (or nearly any 2 people) could lift it and walk with it without destroying it.
Should have secured the hinge.
I got a charcoal basket and removed the bottom plate that is cracked in half. The airflow is much better, you don’t need it.
If I would have seen your post, I would have said heck yeah. My original Joe Classic was brought home in the back of my Honda Fit. A truck would be more than adequate. Great job.
Legos prepared us for this day.
My daughter “bought” me mine for Christmas years ago and I picked it up in my van. We were house sitting over holiday so that’s where I brought it. Returning it home was a chore but doable.
I’d buy another today if I saw it for sale for that price. Where there is a will there is a way.
I was a neigh sayer, congrats!