The Chairmaker Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 I dont know, to be honest. Looking at the specs, the Classic 2 is 15Kg heavier than the 1. I wonder if they changed the body shape or thickness? If the bodies are identical and the AMP firebox and D&C system are now included in the Classic 1, then the Classic 2 looks way over-priced. It might be worth posting on Kamadoguru.com. Joe Setzler knows everything there is to know about KJ products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamG Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 27 minutes ago, SamP said: Yeah, I think they've changed the firebox as they were having to replace under warranty. So as I see it the differences between 1 and 2 are: The hinge - this was never an issue for me on the pitboss I had. The felt - this could be replaced to the upgraded version when it needs replacing The vent - this is the main issue, but a replacement looks to be £75 Is there anything else im not thinking about for the classic 1? The top vent could be replaced, Although there is a nice work around to stop the old version from shutting everytime its opened. Basically just line up the 2 screws with the handle/front and the hinge/back of the lid.👍 I had planned to replace my Monolith top vent with the new Kamado Joe top vent a couple of years ago after getting it...this workaround works well enough until it eventually rusts (made from cast iron) and then I will replace it. I think you covered everything to my knowledge👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamG Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 30 minutes ago, The Chairmaker said: Looking at the specs, the Classic 2 is 15Kg heavier than the 1. I wonder if they changed the body shape or thickness? Seems like it to me. I cant imagine the new hinge adding that much extra weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chairmaker Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 (edited) Ive asked over on Kamadoguru and a bloke reckons that the ceramics are the same. Based on that, the OP's offer looks pretty good, as long as the seller confirms that it has the later firebox and the D&C system. Make sure its not an older one found at the back of the warehouse!. Building the bundle might save a few more quid. The kontrol tower is £70, a Joetisserie is £279 and a classic 1 bundle from Birstalls (with a cover, charcoal and delivery) is £899. That.s a total of £1250 with £250 in your back pocket for other bits and bobs. https://www.birstall.co.uk/products/kamado-joe-ceramic-classic-joe-cover-bundle-.html Edited May 11, 2021 by The Chairmaker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Price Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 @The Chairmaker Looks like I will have to do some more digging on that bundle offer. thanks again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dl8860 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 (edited) @Craig Price Kamado Joe classic 2 is £1,199 right now on amazon. Can even do 12 monthly payments of 99.95, that's interest free. Edited May 14, 2021 by dl8860 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamG Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, dl8860 said: @Craig Price Kamado Joe classic 2 is £1,199 right now on amazon. Can even do 12 monthly payments of 99.95, that's interest free. That 12 payment option is a great deal, better than getting just 12 months of a top tier tv package from sky/virgin/bt etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dl8860 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 43 minutes ago, AdamG said: That 12 payment option is a great deal, better than getting just 12 months of a top tier tv package from sky/virgin/bt etc. Don't forget we have to pay for the meat too 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chairmaker Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 51 minutes ago, dl8860 said: @Craig Price Kamado Joe classic 2 is £1,199 right now on amazon. Can even do 12 monthly payments of 99.95, that's interest free. Bloody good deal that. At that price it's not worth buying the older Classic 1 and adding the Kontrol tower. It also seems that Classics are now shipping with the metal shelves (was a £120 upgrade) too. I know that the Big Joe ll that I had delivered this week had the metal shelves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dl8860 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Worth mentioning too that I've seen it this price before, so it's possible it's only a temporary price drop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chairmaker Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 @Craig Price How did you get on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Price Posted May 21, 2021 Author Share Posted May 21, 2021 11 hours ago, The Chairmaker said: @Craig Price How did you get on? Big fat bullet got bitten on Monday this week. bundle at QuBox and managed to squeeze a couple of extras Monolith Classic Pro Series 2.0 with cart in brick red Monolith Cover Pizza Stone 2 x bags Fuel Pair of Feuermeister Gloves Monolith Mono Lighter £1482 Delivery hopefully on or before 21st June, just got to get a shift on with the garden makeover, new patio, decking and build as I go BBQ shack now 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamG Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Thats were i got my Monolith from👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dl8860 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Awesome, enjoy it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chairmaker Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Nicely. Enjoy it.👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skagg2000 Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 5 hours ago, Craig Price said: Big fat bullet got bitten on Monday this week. bundle at QuBox and managed to squeeze a couple of extras Monolith Classic Pro Series 2.0 with cart in brick red Monolith Cover Pizza Stone 2 x bags Fuel Pair of Feuermeister Gloves Monolith Mono Lighter £1482 Delivery hopefully on or before 21st June, just got to get a shift on with the garden makeover, new patio, decking and build as I go BBQ shack now The only thing missing is a bottle of chilled beer, enjoy. Cheers n Gone Nick 5 hours ago, Craig Price said: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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