OTG 18.5s discontinued?

[Mickey M]

Why can't I find an 18.5 OTG anywhere? I did a search here to no avail on this question.

Thanks

 

[Mickey M]

It appears as if 18 people have looked at this and no one has answered.

So I guess 19 of us don't don't know?

 

[Bob Correll]

Patience is a virtue.
TVWBB has a lot of members, but not too many visiting at one time.
I'm sure you will have an answer soon.

 

[Charlie L]

I know this isn't the answer to your question but Upgrading an OTS to OTG is an easy job and parts are widely available online.

 

[John Christensen]

The 18.5 OTG was discontinued a few years back. As Charlie said you can add an ash catcher to an OTS easily.

 

[Chris Allingham]

2012 was the last year for the 18.5" OTG.

By the way, names are changing for 2015...OTS is now Original Kettle and OTG is now Original Kettle Premium.

 

[Mickey M]

Thanks for that info, fellas.

So what is necessary for an OTS to OTG conversion? Just the catcher and the foldable grate?

 

[TOM BAUER]

Please keep me informed on the conversion, I have a 18.5 silver I'd like to convert.

 

[Frankie C]

I made one for my daughter last summer. It’s on a wood deck so they wanted a little extra protection.

Ash catcher
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00G6P6XYA/tvwb-20

hinged grate
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000XXW8HW/tvwb-20

 

[Troy D]

Where are you located? I have a brand new one in MD that I'm not using.

 

[Mickey M]

Where are you located? I have a brand new one in MD that I'm not using.

Hi Troy,

I sent you a PM, or at least I think I did. I'm kinda new here.

Thanks

 

[~Mark~]

I just did this last summer.

It took less than 20 minutes. It would have gone faster, but the darn legs didn't want to come off.

I also got the charcoal rails. I like making poppers and bacon wrapped pineapple indirect on the 18.5
Lastly I got the replacement handle that holds my tongs.
I use it a lot more than I thought I would have.

 

[Hector]

^^^Nice!

By the way, names are changing for 2015...OTS is now Original Kettle and OTG is now Original Kettle Premium.

What? that's lame!