Derry Bryson
TVWBB Member
I'm not real clear on this mod, but does the middle section and top of the wsm just fit on this grill replacing the bottom section of the wsm without mods? I found one used for $50, but it's 2 hrs away.
Weber 18 1/2-inch One-Touch Platinum mod questions
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I'm not real clear on this mod, but does the middle section and top of the wsm just fit on this grill replacing the bottom section of the wsm without mods? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Yes
OK $50.00 and 2 hrs one way? + gas = buy a new one and save some $$$$$.
I'm not real clear on this mod, but does the middle section and top of the wsm just fit on this grill replacing the bottom section of the wsm without mods? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Yes
Gregg Howington
New member
Yes it does, but you will want to add air intakes as the ash pan will clog if left unattened on longer cooks or just clear it every couple of hours.This will servre as your temp control as well so dont leave it open, all you need is about a 1/4" or less.
Derry Bryson
TVWBB Member
I'm assuming you are saying I'm right about the mod working the way I think (i.e. being a no-brainer where I just stack my wsm on the one-touch platinum), but that the cost plus gas is too much? Where can I buy the 18 1/2" one-touch platinum cheaper?
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I'm assuming you are saying I'm right about the mod working the way I think (i.e. being a no-brainer where I just stack my wsm on the one-touch platinum), but that the cost plus gas is too much? Where can I buy the 18 1/2" one-touch platinum cheaper? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Yes it fits right into the kettle bottom. Well mind you, my Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 at best, gets 15mpg if I drive like a senior person on Sunday, which isn't going to happen any time soon, it's more like 10-12 mpg.
You prob are better off than I in the mpg department, so it might pay you to drive for it. Not sure what they go for new at HD, prob $119.00 would be my guess.
I'm assuming you are saying I'm right about the mod working the way I think (i.e. being a no-brainer where I just stack my wsm on the one-touch platinum), but that the cost plus gas is too much? Where can I buy the 18 1/2" one-touch platinum cheaper? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Yes it fits right into the kettle bottom. Well mind you, my Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 at best, gets 15mpg if I drive like a senior person on Sunday, which isn't going to happen any time soon, it's more like 10-12 mpg.
Derry Bryson
TVWBB Member
Where could I get one for $119?
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Where could I get one for $119? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Well what I meant to say was get in the car, truck, or walk and get that grill cause they don't make that one anymore. I miss read your post. I thought you were talking about the 18.5" Gold, my bad.
Where could I get one for $119? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Well what I meant to say was get in the car, truck, or walk and get that grill cause they don't make that one anymore. I miss read your post. I thought you were talking about the 18.5" Gold, my bad.
Derry Bryson
TVWBB Member
Thanks for the info guys. I bought it and will pick it up Saturday. Even if I don't end up using it with the WSM, I'll have a nice grill.
Brad Brockman
New member
I see that alot of people seem to do this. What is the benefit? Is it just to have a side table? Why would you want you WSM on a kettle base?
Rich Langer
TVWBB Guru
I don't like bending over - so I put my WSM middle and top on a 18" OTS base - I also put the coal ring and grate in the kettle.
finally nabbed a 18.5 OTP
.. its a little beat up but i cleaned it up and threw the WSM 2/3s on top... cant wait to try it out...
any tips on operating procedure that might change with this mod... i think working the ash cleaner back and forth every hr or so was suggest to prevent clogging? any others?
any tips on operating procedure that might change with this mod... i think working the ash cleaner back and forth every hr or so was suggest to prevent clogging? any others?