Ryan Gardner
TVWBB Fan
Despite what you would think, the vinyl cover is not waterproof. Water leaks in through the seams in the cover and runs down the lid, entering the cooker where the lid meets the cooking section. Once inside, the water collects in the charcoal bowl.
It seems from the FAQ that the reason the vinyl cover lets water in is because of the seams. Has anyone tried using Seam-grip on it to seal the seams on it like you would on a tent?
Is the material itself waterproof - and just the seams that let water leak in? Seam grip is about $5 for a big tube of it, and it will definitely make the seams waterproof. It's not worth the effort, however, if the rest of the material still lets water in.