Char-Broil 2184714 Heavy Duty Water Smoker Cover Reviews

• Char-Broil 4184714 Heavy Duty Water Smoker Cover

  
  By A28DIJEW4RKOQM on 2005-09-21
  Did not expect much for 10 bucks... but give me a break, 2 weeks and the plastic streched and tore around the handle up on top of the smoker. I think a heavy duty trash bag is what this product is equivalent to.
  
  

• Inexpensive, adequate

  
  By A33775AIB1A664 on 2005-10-03
  NOTE: the Amazon description does not include dimensions. On the package it recommends that you measure first. It fits smokers that are 30" (76cm) across (perhaps including handles, not sure) and are 36" (91cm)vertically.
  
  It's a bit big for my standard-sized smoker (about 20" across), so it is unflattering to its graceful curves, but good enough to be useful.
  
  It is cheaply made, but looks like it will be suitable. I will update my report if it falls apart in use (like another reviewer said).
  
  UPDATE (summer 2008) after 3 years of moderate use, the plastic has broken through on top just by sitting on the unit over winter (i.e. I did not cause the damage through improper use).
  
  It is quite possible that a garbage bag would be enough to protect your grill. The main advantage here is that it fits a bit better, and has elastic to close the bottom a bit. It probably looks a bit better, if you care.
  
  

• smoker cover

  
  By A1J22PLY6XPU6 on 2006-08-14
  I was very disapointed with the smoker cover. It is made of a very THIN plastic that is simular to a medium guage garbage bag material. This type of cover needs to be able to be resistant to some heat, weather, and also some general scratching. Just taking the cover off requires real tender care or you will get a quick split in it. The company needs if necessary to charge more for the cover and make it more durable. Sincerely yours, Allen Vest III
  
  

• Char-Broil Water Smoker Cover

  
  By A2UFVKJKGW9GIR on 2005-08-12
  The cover is exactly what I needed to protect our smoker from the weather. It is strong and appears to be durable. I felt that the price was fair for this product.
  
  

• Cheap plastic ripped

  
  By A1W50SIT31XKD on 2005-11-12
  Don't waste your money (even just 10 bucks). The plastic is not rip-stop and tears very easily. I will now just use a big, heavy duty, black trash can liner - they are much stronger!
  
  
• Does the job so far
  By A1WYSC85NLNM4Z on 2007-06-14
  Well, I have seen a lot of reviews about this cover being thin which it is, but I do not consider that a negative although the calling it "heavy dute" as part of it's name is misleading.
  
  At this time as it is holding up to repeated wear and tear of taking it off and on well.
  
  I don't know if it would stand up to winters in Michigan, but I don't plan on testing that anyway and it protects well from rain, dust, bird droppings, etc.
  
  It does what it is supposed to do and was inexpensive, so I give it thumbs up.
  
  
• Char Broil Smoker Cover
  By A37ZOMFMD8YNV0 on 2006-03-09
  As far as I can tell, the cover is doing it's job. But it is too early to tell it's effectiveness regarding protecting the smoker. The spring/summer storms have not started yet. If the cover protects the grill through that weather, then upgrade my rating to a 5.
  
  
• Heavy Duty Cover
  By A9DQNRQOC0OF7 on 2006-07-05
  Someone mentioned that this is just a glorified trash bag. It is not. It is pretty durable and with careful use will last a long time.
  
  
• Cover serves its purpose
  By A2AN1A1XC0QN2 on 2006-11-10
  I am using the product for my Charbroil Grill Caddy. It is a decent fit. However, with the colder weather the material has become more stiff. We'll have to see how it weathers over the cold months.
  
  
• Patio Caddie Grill cover
  By AAT4BCDDB1BXI on 2007-09-03
  This cover is somewhat light.........hope it lasts. The product description makes it appear to be more heavy duty.
  The product arrived on time as scheduled.
  
  
• Don't try adding charcoal
  By A2TODK68E1N3JP on 2007-04-05
  The way this smoker is built, you can't add charcoal if the water tray is installed. Useless
  
  
• decent smoker cover
  By A1TFZZNBRU6SR on 2007-12-07
  This cover is medium-weight and fits the Meco bullitt-style smoker well. A decent cover for the price.
  
  
• not heavy duty but does the job
  By A334PUKSSQ7FXO on 2007-12-13
  The Char-Broil 4714 Heavy Duty Water Smoke cover works and does the job, but is not heavy duty material. It seems on the thin side, but covers the smoker and prevents the rain from getting in.
  
  
• smoker cover
  By A2FREATCHPSP3S on 2008-04-05
  The cover fits over my smoker & keeps the weather out. That's what I wanted when I ordered it & that's what it does when it is on the smoker. Everything works fine.
  
  
• Do not buy if you intend to use outside
  By A39YHJICX0BLH3 on 2008-04-11
  I got this for my brinkman smoker hoping I could leave it outside after each use. This worked for a few weeks and seemed fine. But I tore it like paper on a cold day when I went to remove it. Yes, I admit I bought this on PRICE (9.99 is very cheap) but I expected better even though I realize this was the cheapest price. I believe you unfortunately 'get what you pay for' with this product. Do not buy.
  
  

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