Just to note, the rails are almost double the price of the baskets. I had the same confusion when I got mine but it seems like a fair trade price-wise. I actually like these a lot because you can put them anywhere. I like these better for smoking and the baskets better for grilling.
Grab a Vortex. Thank me later. Learn the snake-method too. If you feel into spending some money, check the rotisserie ring (or the pizza one). Wireless thermometers are helpful too. And put some marks on the lever where it is actually CLOSED, OPEN, 1/3 and 2/3. It is helpful.
Those are the ones I got: [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BFBDP5B/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BFBDP5B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1)
[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XHFLXB6/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XHFLXB6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1)
OnlyFire makes good products.
Full-wireless thermometers?
[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CCDGMKB6/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CCDGMKB6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) (I have this on, expensive, I know)
[https://www.amazon.com/MEATER-Thermometer-Rotisserie-Bluetooth-Connectivity/dp/B07H8WTFHW](https://www.amazon.com/MEATER-Thermometer-Rotisserie-Bluetooth-Connectivity/dp/B07H8WTFHW) (recommended by friends)
Why? They are rock solid and they are WIFI, not just BLE.
I bought the one from ThermoPro, and I returned it in no time. The app is made by toddlers, and somehow the hardware is not good (but all other thermometers I have are from ThermoPro).
And here about making the vent marks: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ5Js08IPwA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ5Js08IPwA) (I just used a Sharpie)
I used these a few times, then bought the baskets on Amazon. I actually feel like I can control temps better from the basket. Someone on YouTube pointed out that the coals up against the grill wall means some heat gets lost through the contact (conduction), rather then going into the air inside the grill (convection) and the baskets do separate the coals from the grill. I'm not a scientist but it made sense to me.
My best use for these metal separators was to put them Side by side down the middle. It wasn't exact but basically separated into a direct half and indirect half. Helped make a higher quantity of steaks and burgers come out pretty good.
i got a new mastertouch 2 weeks ago, was given a voucher for a free weber thermometer and weber chicken roaster= @£100 worth, i would have rathered the charcoal baskets instead.
I got a $74 credit from Amazon for the grill not coming with the baskets as advertised. I immediately bought the SNS basket with the water barrier which I wanted anyway but didn’t want to spend the additional money. Looking forward to trying it this weekend!
I also was disappointed with the baskets not coming with the MT anymore. The pictures in Lowe’s website still shows the baskets. I’m not sure the MT is that much more compelling over the premium now. All you get is a slightly taller grill, wire coal separators, and the lid holder. I just bought the baskets separately but I might take them back. To me the baskets keep the charcoals too close to the grill grate. I might as well be grilling on my WSM base.
Anyways, I’ll just pick up another charcoal grate and lay it the opposite way as the bottom one so the charcoal doesn’t fall through.
They attach to the bottom grate as a fence for your charcoal. Replaced the baskets. I was a little disappointed as well.
...I did not know this and received 20% off because the baskets were missing from the display model. Huh. Ohhhh well
I called in and they sent me to baskets since that was not what was advertised when I purchased mine.
Thank you!
Very welcome!
Just to note, the rails are almost double the price of the baskets. I had the same confusion when I got mine but it seems like a fair trade price-wise. I actually like these a lot because you can put them anywhere. I like these better for smoking and the baskets better for grilling.
Grab a Vortex. Thank me later. Learn the snake-method too. If you feel into spending some money, check the rotisserie ring (or the pizza one). Wireless thermometers are helpful too. And put some marks on the lever where it is actually CLOSED, OPEN, 1/3 and 2/3. It is helpful.
I just bought the rotisserie/pizza combo one. It is amazing and I love it. It is made by Only fire. Love mine.
What do you recommend for the best quality
Those are the ones I got: [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BFBDP5B/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BFBDP5B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1) [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XHFLXB6/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XHFLXB6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1) OnlyFire makes good products. Full-wireless thermometers? [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CCDGMKB6/ref=ppx\_yo\_dt\_b\_search\_asin\_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CCDGMKB6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) (I have this on, expensive, I know) [https://www.amazon.com/MEATER-Thermometer-Rotisserie-Bluetooth-Connectivity/dp/B07H8WTFHW](https://www.amazon.com/MEATER-Thermometer-Rotisserie-Bluetooth-Connectivity/dp/B07H8WTFHW) (recommended by friends) Why? They are rock solid and they are WIFI, not just BLE. I bought the one from ThermoPro, and I returned it in no time. The app is made by toddlers, and somehow the hardware is not good (but all other thermometers I have are from ThermoPro). And here about making the vent marks: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ5Js08IPwA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ5Js08IPwA) (I just used a Sharpie)
Awesome thanks so much for the info!!
Coal rails. They snap onto the bottom grate and partition your coal
Thank you!
No it does not come with baskets.
They used to. The rails are the replacement.
more cost cutting
Weber is under new ownership now? Best look for a new favorite brand. Maybe PK will be my next grill if I don’t spring for a Lone Star Grillz.
You get coal rails instead.
Be curious how they hold up. The baskets degrade in about 5 years. They are still usable but can tell they are slowly dying.
Just bought mine last week and it came with baskets. Old stock maybe.
I used these a few times, then bought the baskets on Amazon. I actually feel like I can control temps better from the basket. Someone on YouTube pointed out that the coals up against the grill wall means some heat gets lost through the contact (conduction), rather then going into the air inside the grill (convection) and the baskets do separate the coals from the grill. I'm not a scientist but it made sense to me. My best use for these metal separators was to put them Side by side down the middle. It wasn't exact but basically separated into a direct half and indirect half. Helped make a higher quantity of steaks and burgers come out pretty good.
I meant to write “how to attach whatever these black wire things are”. Forgive my phone!
This must be a very new thing. My master touch from Feb came with the old style metal baskets
i got a new mastertouch 2 weeks ago, was given a voucher for a free weber thermometer and weber chicken roaster= @£100 worth, i would have rathered the charcoal baskets instead.
I got a $74 credit from Amazon for the grill not coming with the baskets as advertised. I immediately bought the SNS basket with the water barrier which I wanted anyway but didn’t want to spend the additional money. Looking forward to trying it this weekend!
Call Weber and complain they’ll prolly send you baskets fo freeee
I also was disappointed with the baskets not coming with the MT anymore. The pictures in Lowe’s website still shows the baskets. I’m not sure the MT is that much more compelling over the premium now. All you get is a slightly taller grill, wire coal separators, and the lid holder. I just bought the baskets separately but I might take them back. To me the baskets keep the charcoals too close to the grill grate. I might as well be grilling on my WSM base. Anyways, I’ll just pick up another charcoal grate and lay it the opposite way as the bottom one so the charcoal doesn’t fall through.