Vision Kamado Owners Thread - Available @ Costco

[Tony L]

We grill in any weather.

Fawk , that reminds me of when I was a young fellow and renting a basement apt. and only had one of those cheapo charcoal BBQ's and it was pouring rain outside. I hauled the BBQ into the small porch ( 4x4 ) and lit the coals with the usual amount of lighter fluid. Wonder I didn't burn the house down. As it was, I ended up painting the porch on the QT to hide the black from the smoke.

[NASH]

We grill in any weather.

Fawk , that reminds me of when I was a young fellow and renting a basement apt. and only had one of those cheapo charcoal BBQ's and it was pouring rain outside. I hauled the BBQ into the small porch ( 4x4 ) and lit the coals with the usual amount of lighter fluid. Wonder I didn't burn the house down. As it was, I ended up painting the porch on the QT to hide the black from the smoke.

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[jeffsmith]

So what's everyone using for a heat deflector setup on these grills? I see Shane is using the Kamado Joe deflector. Are the rest of you just tossing a pizza stone on the lower rack?

[LeafMan66_67]

So what's everyone using for a heat deflector setup on these grills? I see Shane is using the Kamado Joe deflector. Are the rest of you just tossing a pizza stone on the lower rack?

I have a couple of fire bricks on the lower grate for smaller items. For the larger items (pork, ribs) I've used the pizza stone on the bottom rack with a drip pan. I find these to be a temporary solution, since I'm going to want to use both grates. I'm leaning toward either the Classic Joe deflector or the adjustable rig spider combo from the Ceramic Grill Store.

Adjustable Rig Spider Combo

The Adjustable Rig Spider (ARS) Combo is a simple to use “multi-tasking” platform. Combine the ARS Combo with grids, stones, pans and such to grill, barbeque, bake or Dutch oven on one or more levels. The ARS Combo is easy to set-up, will not hinder airflow, weighs less than five pounds and can live in your cooker. Plus, it is fabricated from 304 Grade Stainless Steel, passivated for improved durability and proudly made in the USA.

Following are some of the more popular set-ups using the Adjustable Rig Spider Combo in the Vision Classic Grill. Feel free to check out the Large Adjustable Rig and Spider narratives in our BGE Categories for more specific information, as the respective Rig and Spider have very similar set-ups and uses.

Measurement(s): We recommend you take a couple of quick measurements in your Classic Vision Grill before ordering. Measure the inside diameter of the fire bowl. Take the measurement across the top of the fire bowl. Measure across multiple spots. The inside diameter measurements should not be smaller than 16" or large than 16.5".

The Adjustable Rig Spider Combo is pictured below. The Combo includes: Large Adjustable Rig with a pair of Crossbars, Spider, 13" x 17.5" Oval Stainless Grid, 13" Round Ceramic Stone and Stainless Round Drip Pan. The Adjustable Rig and Spider are welded together, creating a one piece unit. The Spider's legs help keep the Rig positioned atop the fire bowl. Also, when using the ARS Combo, it is not possible to position a grid directly on the fire bowl.

Grilling: Grilling on the ARS is a quick set-up. Set the ARS on top of the Vision's fire bowl, place the grid atop the Rig and start grilling. A couple of benefits of the set-up are: (1) access to the lump is easy; and (2) the cooking grid is raised near the center of the dome for more consistent temperatures. As a comparison, a grid atop the Rig is 2 inches higher in the dome than the top grid on the Vision two grid set-up. For two grids, simply position the Rig's Oval Grid on the Rig Crossbars. Note: unlike the Vision 2-grid set-up, there are no leg obstructions when using the Oval Grid in a two grid set-up.

Barbequing: Barbequing on the ARS is as convenient as grilling. Simply add the 13" Round Ceramic Stone and Stainless Drip Pan on the Spider or Rig Crossbars. The best time to add the 13" Stone is right after lighting the lump. For one grid cooks, we recommend setting the Stone and Drip Pan on the Rig Crossbars, either the lower or middle notches on the Rig. Having the pieces on the Crossbars opens up the cooker for '"maximum" heat circulation. For big two grid cooks, chances are the 13" Stone and Drip Pan will need to sit on the Spider.

[jeffsmith]

Thanks Derek. I'd been looking at that ARS from CGS and had been considering just grabbing the spider, stone and drip pan. I think I'm leaning toward the ARS though as it seems to offer a lot more options and I'd likely kick myself if I just went with the spider. Seems that the KJ heat diffuser is sold out most places at the moment, so I'll likely put in an order with CGS before long.

[canuck]

Just curious, have any of you guys ever added a little bit of wood to your Kamado when searing a steak?

[NASH]

Just curious, have any of you guys ever added a little bit of wood to your Kamado when searing a steak?

The Vision Kamado? Nope. But I've added it to my Primo Kamado

A waste of wood when searing a steak, you'll get bad smoke, mostly poisonous shite on your steak.

Get into the reverse sear, aka Finney method of cooking steaks then you can smoke them all you want, or you could cold smoke them ahead of time, preferably the day before

[LeafMan66_67]

Just curious, have any of you guys ever added a little bit of wood to your Kamado when searing a steak?

Like Nash said - when searing, you're not going to get the nice smoke from a chunk of wood - just a quick burn, flame and not so great results.

[canuck]

Helpful as always gents, thanks!

[ethier.sc]

Quick question to other owners. Have you noticed if your fire bowl has split in line with the heat expansion line? When cleaning it today I noticed that mine had split straight through.



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[Jimmy]

Split fire bowl is common and not something to be worried about. I've yet to clean mine, so I couldn't tell you if it's split or not.

[ethier.sc]

I figured as much. Thanks

[LeafMan66_67]

When cleaning it today I noticed that mine had split straight through.

You have to clean these things?

Seriously though, keep an eye on it to ensure the fire bowl doesn't end up in two pieces. I've read on other forums that Vision is pretty good for warranty service on that stuff.

[mr x]

That crack is by design. Should be good for life now.

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[TimG]

Do it. I've had mine for a year now and it seems to be standing up great. It's still like new (minus the side tables that I neglected to properly maintain), and you can't beat the price.

So I just tried to oil my side tables last night (mineral oil). It just beaded up and I'm not sure any of it was absorbed. Maybe they already have some sort of 'coating' and this needs to 'dry out' over time before I need to oil them?

Also, are you guys covering yours with the included cover all the time? I've never heard a conclusive answer to the 'should cover or not cover' dilemma for grills and BBQs stored outside?

Tim

[LeafMan66_67]

I've been covering mine. My gasser and my WSM are also covered. No issues that I can see.

[jeffsmith]

I've been covering mine. My gasser and my WSM are also covered. No issues that I can see.

I cover mine as well. I've had my Weber gas covered every night since I bought it and it looks brand new still. Figured it couldn't hurt to do the same with the Kamado.

[NASH]

There's a pretty active forum for the Vision Kamado users, y'all might want to check in there for the dirt:

http://kamadoguru.com/viewforum.php?f=41" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[LeafMan66_67]

There's a pretty active forum for the Vision Kamado users, y'all might want to check in there for the dirt:

http://kamadoguru.com/viewforum.php?f=41" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Yep - good group for all things kamado.

[jeffsmith]

There's a pretty active forum for the Vision Kamado users, y'all might want to check in there for the dirt:

http://kamadoguru.com/viewforum.php?f=41" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Yep - good group for all things kamado.

Agreed.

[mr x]

Anybody coming down this way soon that can deliver a komodo? I'm not sure I'll survive at the cottage without one now lol.

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[canuck]

With each time I cook on this I'm loving more and more! I smoked some bacon earlier today (from about 11:00-2:00). I closed both vents after I was finished. By the time that supper rolled around at 5:30 I went to light the Kamado again and noticed that it was still about 200F inside. I re-opened both vents and within 10 mins or so it was back up to 425F. I love this fucking thing!!

[LeafMan66_67]

I figured as much. Thanks

FWIW - mine has the same split. Laurie from Vision said keep an eye on it. Don't lift the firebowl out. If it breaks in two, they will replace.

[jeffsmith]

I figured as much. Thanks

FWIW - mine has the same split. Laurie from Vision said keep an eye on it. Don't lift the firebowl out. If it breaks in two, they will replace.

I cleaned out the ash from my Kamado yesterday and have the same split as well.

[ethier.sc]

I figured as much. Thanks

FWIW - mine has the same split. Laurie from Vision said keep an eye on it. Don't lift the firebowl out. If it breaks in two, they will replace.

Awesome....good to know.