Owners of a Classic Joe I, II or III who want OEM-matched protection should get the Kamado Joe Heavy-Duty Grill Cover (KJ-GC23BWFS), made for the Classic Joe 18-inch series. Its 3-layer 500D solution-dyed Air Texture Yarn fabric is heavier construction than anything else in this comparison, engineered for the temperature swings ceramic grills produce (rated from -35 degrees Fahrenheit cold up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit contact). The full-length cut covers the cart and side shelves rather than just the dome, which is the right structural choice for a kamado with exposed wooden side shelves that warp in rain.
- — 3-layer 500D solution-dyed Air Texture Yarn fabric is the heaviest construction in this comparison
- — Custom-fit dome cut for the Classic Joe ceramic shell with a fitted sleeve over the top vent
- — Rated to withstand contact temperatures from -35 degrees Fahrenheit up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
- — Pricey relative to a universal kamado cover from Char-Griller or a generic dome cover
- — Only fits 18-inch Classic Joe grills (Classic Joe I, II, III); the Big Joe needs the BJ-GC24BWFS variant
- — Long-term reviews include some reports of holes developing after three years of daily outdoor use