Classic Accessories Veranda Water-Resistant 26.5 Inch Kettle BBQ Grill Cover

It is rare in today’s world of cheap offshore products to find something that is made better than expected and still sells for an affordable price. Actually, that is only partially true … even some so-called “luxury” brand products are now being made offshore and are made to the cheapest standards, yet they still sell for a luxury price.At the Amazon price of under twenty dollars I had low expectations for this grill cover. There were ones selling for much more and others with the famous brand name on them selling for about the same price. I was more interested in short-term protection for my shiny new kettle grill than I was in saving money … after all if it was a piece of junk I could buy another when necessary. I read the reviews of the famous brand and so many reviewers were making statements like “you would be just as well off using a plastic garbage bag”, but the photos and description of this cover from Classic Accessories somehow just looked better than average.And it is. As soon as I unpacked it from the box I could tell it is better. It feels heavy-duty and immediately looks better than anything I’ve seen in the stores (and some of them sell for more than twice the price). The cover is made of a heavy canvas-like cloth material backed with an equally heavy-grade rubberized weatherproofing. All of the seams are sewn evenly and look very strong. I placed the cover over my new Charbroil grill, which is a 22.5” model but because of its shape is larger than some other grills, and the fit is perfect … it looks like it is custom made. The length is exactly as illustrated by the manufacturer on this page, almost touching the top of the wheels.The cover has two heavy-duty handles to help remove it, sewn-in waterproof air vents and strong click-lock leg wraps, plus a tough locking drawstring. I live in a very brutal climate area, especially in summer, and I have come to learn what can survive the weather and what won’t. I predict I will still be using this cover 5 years, maybe 10 years down the road.And the cover’s color scheme is attractive. No longer am I hiding my grill in a far corner but I’m leaving it right in view in the corner of the patio where the desert sand color helps it blend in with the ambient surroundings.The seller’s description is one of the better ones I have seen at Amazon, complete with a handy measuring aid. Everything is exactly as represented and the cover easily earns 5-stars for its high quality and great value for the price.

UPDATE: This grill cover lasted a year and a half, still looking mostly new the whole time, until a freak heavy hailstorm like we haven't had in nearly 2 decades, took it out. The hail completely shredded the top of the grill cover rendering it useless. The fabric was very easy to tear just by picking at the holes, that it makes me wonder if the fabric weakened in the summer sun from the previous year.I would buy again for the right price, but not leave it outside if hail is predicted.**********************************Original Review:Very nice, waterproof, fits great, and looks decent too!

Unlike black covers, this beige and tan color fades very little. I've been using this line for years, so I am not talking off the top of my head. I have several types and shapes of grills, and this is my third purchase of the same color combo. Speaking of Classic Accessories in general: They are great value for the money, hold up for YEARS, are strong and hefty. This line has worthwhile, helpful, thoughtful features. Sizing information is exact.

I purchased this grill cover to go with a Weber One-Touch kettle grill I received for Christmas last year. With the grill, I also got a Weber Slide-Aside lid holder and Weber's premium grill cover. With the Slide-Aside accessory attached to the grill, I had a difficult time getting the Weber cover to fit. So now what? Check Amazon for an alternative cover, that's what! And I discovered this - a very nice grill cover that costs less than Weber's premium grill cover.This cover is made from strong, rubber-coated (interior), canvas-like fabric. It has sturdy stitching, a handle on each side, mesh vents so wind won't take your grill for a flight, plastic buckles to hold the cover to the grill, and an elastic drawstring with ball clasp to keep it snugly in place.So far, it has held up quite well. I was impressed that this cover comes with a five year warranty, so we will see if really holds up that long. At least I found a use for the Weber cover - to protect my grill-side table.Highly recommended.

Just got this yesterday so I'll withhold final judgment until it's lasted through at least one winter and one summer (update: still in great shape 18 months later. A bit faded from being exposed to direct sunlight, but that's to be expected.) It's made of a more pliable woven material than I've seen on other covers so it should resist cracking and tearing better. The shock cord and toggle around the bottom help to cinch it together around the legs, and there are two straps and fastex buckles to completely secure it against blowing off. It fits my 22" Weber kettle perfectly without being too snug. My grill is 20+ years old (and in great shape thanks to being covered the whole time), so it just has a simple pan between the three legs to catch the ash. It doesn't have the fancy ash collecter, or even the "one-touch" lever. In any event, the length of the cover is fine...it falls below the ash pan, and should be long enough for the newer models. I've read several reviews by people who are complaining that it doesn't fit their smoker or some other differently-sized grill and rated this product poorly. I'd ignore those reviews since this is clearly advertised as fitting a kettle grill, and the photos on the product page show the dimensions. There are several other sizes available if you need to cover something else. Water beads up and rolls off, but it hasn't sat through a soaking rainstorm yet. It's advertised as water repellent, but if you're concerned about it being absolutely waterproof, hit it with some silicone waterproofing spray.