Platinum Performer hood mod

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Im on the fence on buying a Platinum Performer to go along with my built in charcoal grill (it isn't really designed for indirect cooking) , but i cant get past the obtrusive hood placement when its in that "hood holder". It really seems to get in the way looking at the photos. I know i'd feel like i'm being hen pecked by the hood every time i grilled. Anyone else feel this way? More importantly, Any modifications to make it less obtrusive?
 
I picked up a performer a few months ago and have used it a lot since. To me, the lid really does not get in the way at all. It slides over to the side, I am standing in the front using tongs.
I don't see any problems with it, but I suppose you could put the lid hook they make and use it.

The gas light on the performer is well worth it
 
A simple solution is to get three bricks and place them on your patio/deck. Then take the lid off (if it's in your way for a given cook) and place it on the bricks.

I use this method for my performer lid, wsm lid, and craycort grates when i need them out of the way.
 
Scott C. said:
If you are left handed, it will be bothersome.
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I'm a lefty, doesn't bother me at all... though there are times I wonder why they didn't just make it go back at maybe a 45* angle or something. Then again I'm 6'2 so that may be an issue for shorter people lol.
 
I'm right handed, 6'2" and it often bothers me. When it does, I just set it on the ground. I would like to see a better way of just hooking it to the side
 
I don't like the holder, and removed it. I used 3 1/4 X 20 pan head screws and nuts to fill the holes. I use a piece of cardboard on the ground, and just set it down when I open her up.
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I'm thinking of putting the charcoal baskets so they aren't under the forward most hole, and using it as a convenient place to run my probes.
:cool:Call it Form and Function:cool:
 
~Mark~ said:
I don't like the holder, and removed it. I used 3 1/4 X 20 pan head screws and nuts to fill the holes. I use a piece of cardboard on the ground, and just set it down when I open her up.
ry%3D480

I'm thinking of putting the charcoal baskets so they aren't under the forward most hole, and using it as a convenient place to run my probes.
:cool:Call it Form and Function:cool:
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Same here except without the cardboard.
 
Scott C. said:
That doesn't seem to tilt the lid out of the way any further than the stocker?
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That photo is deceiving,while not leaving a perfectly clear opening it does lean the lid back more than the stock one.
If some-one wants to post a pic of the Performer with the lid open, I'll see if I can find one of mine for comparison.

Tim
 
I find the lid holder a little bit of a nuisance and usually put the lid on the patio on a couple of bricks. But the other features of the performer far out weigh that problem IMHO.
 
Here's an example with it open, and before buying one I pictured myself standing in front of the grill itself, but in reality I stand where the table is and don't find the cover to be in the way at all.

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Chris Nauman said:
Here's an example with it open, and before buying one I pictured myself standing in front of the grill itself, but in reality I stand where the table is and don't find the cover to be in the way at all.

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I just got a Smokey Joe, and was wondering if I could use it on my performer top. Yep, I guess so!
You have the same performer I do. by the way, nice looking ribs.
 
Ok here's a few shots, not the best angle but should give you an idea.
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Seeing that it's out of stock and the price has jumped, you could always just hang it by the handle after removing that lid bale.
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Tim
 
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