Weber Smokey Mountain 22.5" Cover Frustration

Unfathomable Bastid · Dec 9, 2019

Hey Brethren,

WSM 22.5" folks out there. Do any of you have the same frustration I have with respect to the grill cover being too tight? For us northern climates, the cold weather shrinks and frankly -- it was difficult to use even on warm days. You should see me fighting with this thing after every cook. It's obnoxious. :mmph:

Do any of you use a third party cover you like -- preferably one that fits the WSM much more comfortably?

16Adams · Dec 9, 2019

Although I no longer have a WSM, I have owned three. I used to contemplate buying a drawstring military duffle bag or a heavy duty draw string laundry bag. Covers I had were either to tight or blow off.

Good luck

DRMSMKER · Dec 9, 2019

I have something similar to this on a drum smoker, so I assume if you use it for your wsm it will be a little looser fitting and basically just slide on and off. Mines pretty stiff too so it's very easy to get on and off.
https://www.amazon.com/UNICOOK-Waterproof-Smoker-Kettle-Char-Broil/dp/B01F8V2VIE/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=drum+smoker+cover&qid=1575905070&sr=8-3

68pointbuck · Dec 9, 2019

Surprisingly, my cover slides on relatively easily, and stays in place well... even with our Kansas winds. I typically struggle with covers, but I have been happy with the Weber cover. We don't get the winters yall get in Michigan... but even in our colder months I haven't had issues.

Stlsportster · Dec 9, 2019

Terrible known issue with the WSM. Send it to me and buy a Hunsaker.

smoke ninja · Dec 9, 2019

sometimes I feel covers do more harm then good, holding moisture in.

my Weber grill has been left uncovered for 10 years and looks great

morningwoodbbq · Dec 9, 2019

Unfathomable Bastid said:
Hey Brethren,

WSM 22.5" folks out there. Do any of you have the same frustration I have with respect to the grill cover being too tight? For us northern climates, the cold weather shrinks and frankly -- it was difficult to use even on warm days. You should see me fighting with this thing after every cook. It's obnoxious. :mmph:

Do any of you use a third party cover you like -- preferably one that fits the WSM much more comfortably?

I swear at my 18" WSM cover all the time.

SweetHeatBBQnSC · Dec 9, 2019

i live in a warmer climate, but my cover has never given me any issues

Dustin Dorsey · Dec 9, 2019

They redesigned the WSM cover a few years back and I picked up one for my 22.5. It's a little bit more loose than the old one and it's a thinner material. I find it doesn't get as stiff in the cold weather and it breathes better letting any moisture that got in, out. You might give it a shot depending on if you have the older cover or not.

Unfathomable Bastid · Dec 9, 2019

Dustin Dorsey said:
They redesigned the WSM cover a few years back and I picked up one for my 22.5. It's a little bit more loose than the old one and it's a thinner material. I find it doesn't get as stiff in the cold weather and it breathes better letting any moisture that got in, out. You might give it a shot depending on if you have the older cover or not.

That's interesting, Dustin. I didn't realize they redesigned it. I'll give it a shot.

Thank you!

pjtexas1 · Dec 9, 2019

Unfathomable Bastid said:
That's interesting, Dustin. I didn't realize they redesigned it. I'll give it a shot.

Thank you!

My old cover literally shattered in the cold Texas winter. The new style is a softer material and should not shrink or harden.

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Smokin D@wg@77 · Dec 9, 2019

Mine even got the hinge on lid , sticks out 2 inches ....lil tight getting on , but all good

Stingerhook · Dec 9, 2019

I've been using these.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HCNEX6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Raider18 · Dec 9, 2019

I just bought a new WSM last month and the Weber comes on and off very easily.

SmittyJonz · Dec 9, 2019

Try a shed.?

rstewart · Dec 9, 2019

I have this one and really like it. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F8V2VIE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

KevinInStL · Dec 9, 2019

I have a cover for my kettle from this company and it's very nice and fits great. Seems much nicer than the Weber one from what I've seen.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UQQOC8/ref=psdc_12759051_t3_B00R4J5I7K

The reviews report that this one fits the 22" WSM well.

morningwoodbbq · Dec 9, 2019

pjtexas1 said:
My old cover literally shattered in the cold Texas winter. The new style is a softer material and should not shrink or harden.

Interesting. I think my cover is the original one. 10 years outside in New England weather. It’s a battle every time.

Beef · Dec 9, 2019

I found that my weber 26 cover is very very tight and stiff as a board this time of year.
As smoke ninja said, it also holds in moisture, so I am using it over my UDS now, which fills with water if not covered appropriately.

Cheers neighbor

Hoss · Dec 9, 2019

I try to use mine enough that it does not need a cover.Sometimes that does not work out.When water starts seeping out of the bottom vents,I dump it in the flower bed and start over.

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