LSS Mods Masterbuilt gravity 560, 800 and 1050. Full install and review!

I test LSS Mods accessories for the Masterbuilt gravity 560, 800 and 1050 grills. This is a full install and review of all the stainless accessories the company offers.
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[@brad_neal]

Luke should send you a whole truckload of his accessories after that review. If I had a Masterbuilt, I'd buy every one of those mod's after seeing the way you present things. Great job as always!

[@TKCL]

Glad you enjoyed it.... Updates coming soon

[@TheViewer315]

That's exactly what I did. This guy is good

[@michaelchapin1976]

All those mods cost $600 and likely wont affect the taste of the food at all. So i dont think they would be worth it.

[@smokingwithunclerick477]

…and because of this video, I’ve purchased the 1050 from my local Home Depot for $898 and had to have the mods for $463 but it’s going to be better than anything I could find for $1400. Thanks for the video.

[@TKCL]

Still using mine weekly and loving it. It's made cooking fun.

[@waltb1790]

Just ordered the Elite Mod Package for the 800 model. Thank you for a great review and thanks to LSS Mods for the great products.

[@TKCL]

Cook on mine two to three times a week, and still enjoying all the mods.

[@georgewillard8102]

This was a great presentation of the mods!! The firebox mod is up for me this weekend! Thanks man!

[@TKCL]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ashleyhaines4590]

Just fitted mods thanks to you, Andrew. Excellent, made the fitting so easy. Top man

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@shep7794]

Excellent video. Fantastic level of description and actual fitting and placement of mods. I watch your videos and went straight to LSS and bought the mods for the 1050 happy with the knowledge that I knew what I was buying and exactly how to fit them. Thank you 👍🏼👌🏼

[@TKCL]

Glag you enjoyed the content

[@pampilgrim2274]

Hi, Andrew! Another well researched and professional demonstration. I appreciate all your hard work. You are helping a lot of people through your channel.

[@TKCL]

I appreciate your watching.

[@wberger]

Andrew, I think you do a really good job of reviewing products... Very thorough and thoughtful. Well done my friend.

[@TKCL]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mikeoreilly4020]

Spectacular video! Your knowledge and intelligence absolutely shines thorough with these reviews of the products. I don't have a Masterbuilt, nor do I intend to buy one (I already have 5 pits on my back patio), but a great review is a pleasure to watch.

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@alexanastasiou2024]

My Masterbuilt 560 is getting delivered on Saturday. I'm so excited, but now I have to buy ALL these mods. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@TKCL]

Enjoy it!

[@mikerichard-FOPA3]

Andrew another professional review, you always make them interesting. Thank You!

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@abmeizfj]

Hey Luke, I recently purchased MB 800 and have been watching different videos. I came across your site and watched the LSS modes. Well I purchased the Pit Master Pro and I just got finished installing everything. I can’t wait to see how everything works. Thanks for the informative video it made my install so easy. I’m looking forward to seeing some of your other videos. Thanks Again!

[@TKCL]

I'm not Luke, just a guy who installed his mods he sent me. They are still working great for me, enjoy them.

[@cme596]

I bought the mods before the 1050 arrived and wow install was quick and easy....Great video.

[@TKCL]

Great to hear!

[@hrlee2381]

Another excellent review. That stainless makes the grill look really nice and should make your life easier.

[@TKCL]

It sure does, doing more cooking tonight.

[@tejastrojan]

Great review sir! I just installed all the mods you talked about in this vid on my 900. Thanks for your vid. Much appreciated.

[@TKCL]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@reganprince2042]

Awesome and informative video! I like the manifold cover/drip pan mod too!

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@scottrothschild8287]

That’s a ton of stuff made for the rig , I don’t know what the cost is but man … production should include these features for sure ! It’s a good thing the guy making these is spot on , they all make sense .

[@rongray4847]

Another great review Andrew. I am waiting for a good buy on that smoker. I will keep these accessories in mind if I purchase this unit. Thanks. 🌞🇨🇦

[@TKCL]

They go on sale often I hear.

[@Zinman17]

Great video and indispensably helpful when installing my LSS kit. Thank you!

[@TKCL]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheMatrixxandRhodesShow]

I just got my gravity 800. I have done one cook and loved it, but i ordered LSS Mods from Luke today. Can't wait to get it.

[@TKCL]

Still enjoying mine, I use it all the time.

[@melrow3697]

Wow! I can't like this video enough. Awesome job...thanks!

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@mjrchiphazord8891]

Definitely worth the time and money installed my fire box protector almost a year ago

[@TKCL]

Any bowing or buckling of the new firebox?

[@mjrchiphazord8891]

@@TKCL it has nothing a little stained from the smoke and fire but solid as it was the day I put it in your going to be exceptionally happy. I also feel that the fire burns slower and more consistent if you can believe that. One of the best purchases I have made.

[@TKCL]

Great to hear

[@Itsaint69]

Thank you!!! I will 100% be grabbing me these mods!! :)

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching, still loving mine.

[@ryanzynda5114]

That smoker comes in really handy in your outdoor kitchen. 🤠

[@TKCL]

Yes it does

[@MrDdcnorris]

The 1050 is on sale in store at home depot for $500. Great vid and products! I can save my old 800 and mod my new 1050! Genius!

[@TKCL]

Thats a killer deal! I'd be all over that.

[@GeekboyNC]

On my 560, the hinges are on the side next to the top of the smoker rather than in the back. The hopper cover still worked. I was worried a bit at first, but it worked out. The drip pan holder and the larger cooking grate were definitely worth it.

[@TKCL]

I've been enjoying my upgrades.

[@paulgardnerjr3775]

I went hog wild and got them all, and love each one of them. I just purchased the Super Sear Manifold and Base Kit which looks to get rid of the hot spot near the hopper and now I will have the ability to sear meat.

[@TKCL]

Nice, I still love my grill and mods.

[@patrikgibbons7560]

I own a 1050 and just got my mods from LSS this week!

[@TKCL]

Enjoy! I still absolutely love my smoker and mods.

[@TedFlamm]

Excellent video and presentation. My favorites are the firebox mod and the manifold mod although I like them all. I was told about these from the person that recommended the gril to me so I wanted to watch your video.

[@TKCL]

I really enjoy these mods.

[@nickpiscopo5]

I could smell that grate when you pulled it out! great video!

[@ifger]

Can't wait to see the whole suite in action. Perfectly covers the gripes I had! Lets see some local chiclen wings/thighs or a big meal-prep for the week!

[@TKCL]

I've been randomly recording as I cook. 60 wings last Friday, thick cut pork chops tonight ect. So far everything is working as designed. A couple of things working better than I had hoped for.

[@robertjason6885]

Love to see a Boston Butt and burgers. Are the reverse side of the grates for grilling?

[@TKCL]

One side is thin for smoke, the other side is thick for contact and searing.

[@robertjason6885]

@@TKCL Do you also have the 800? If so, besides grill space, are there any improvements or differences ni counting the griddle option and back vent?

[@Falcon-xk6lb]

Excellent video! Very professional quality instructions. Thanks.

[@TKCL]

Thanks for watching!

[@orlandomarrufo6523]

Great Video. Thank You. The fire box mod is first.

[@TKCL]

Update, my firebox mod has warped but it still usable and protecting the grill.

[@JEDIJackCurenton]

I got a 1050 display model at HD for 1/2 price 3 weeks ago. All my LSS Mods came in this weekend and today I installed them. Firebox, lid cover, manifold shield ash box grate... seasoning now for the 1st time to prep to cook in a few days. Installing firebox was easy since everything is new. Your demo got me to buy the LSS Mods. Also got a Larger middle rack. My 1st smoker was a little red bullet.... used it weekly and Thanksgiving turkey was done in it for 15 years! Graduated to a 6 burner JennAir($2500 retail... paid $500 scratch'n dent special) . I've rebuilt it 3 times in the past 20 years... still using... wanted to get back into smoking... with the upgrades, the MB1050 should fit the bill..😅😅😅

[@TKCL]

You mad out great! Enjoy that smoker!

[@zulucharlie5244]

Great video and material, very informative and useful, thank you very much.

[@TKCL]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jefmccurdy]

Great video, thank you! Really helped me install my mods.

[@TKCL]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@pjjt4396]

Awesome video, HNY from Australia! I bought the mods from Luke @ LSS based on this and your advice and instructions made it a breeze. A piece of advice to all tho, make sure the heat shield on the back (facing the smoker) sits OUTSIDE of the hopper when you reinstall, not inside the top lip, or you'll have a very wobbly heat shield that won't screw back in and forces you to do the reinstall job twice! Love your videos mate!

[@TKCL]

Love my mods.

[@robertstokes8814]

Great video helping me make my decision and buy the masterbuilt 800 Just needing to see cooking with wood And the using the pizza oven thank you

[@TKCL]

Glad I could help

[@JohnAllmond-zd7ur]

Man that was some very useful information didn’t know they had mods for this grill I use mine at least twice a week and have rusted out where the fire is will have to definitely look into these mods from LSS thanks for the info and I have subscribed so I can watch more

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@ghulsbrink72]

Great job. Well done. Definitely interested in your opinion after using the upgrades

[@TKCL]

I still highly recommend them, I cook 2-3 times a week on this grill. Smoking ribs right now! The big center rack is a must, but I prefer keeping the top rack small and factory. Love the drip shield and the ash box grate is wonderful for getting extra wood chunks going for smoke.

[@klg642002]

Great reviews man, great job!!!

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@ronniemartin817]

Good job on the research 👏 👍

[@PcItalian]

LSS mods are 100% worth it, and I had them on my 800 before I sold it to upgrade to an Assassin Gravity Fed smoker.

[@TKCL]

Never heard of that smoker, now I'm interested.

[@joebufford2972]

I think probably all the mods if I was going to totally upgrade and I would put the fire box mod in first before first fire. And the two big greats I think they would be great for your bacon wrapped dove. You could put so many birds on those and smoke them. Hopefully we can see that and of course I would drool on camera. Thank you!

[@TKCL]

We put 60 wings on one of those racks the other night 😍

[@Tripring2000]

Pretty cool mods! Looking to get a 800 soon.

[@TKCL]

I absolutely love mine, really do. Just cooked on it again tonight.

[@jeriholdren1780]

Great ideas it seems!

[@TKCL]

So far so good

[@chrisnash2154]

Bought my 1050 a few years ago when they first came out and bought Luke’s fire box and manifold hood. The firebox liner may not rust, but it did bow, inward. Despite the somewhat unsightly appearance on the inside of the hopper, this bowing has not affected cooking in any way. I suppose there’s no way to get around dealing with that heat. The hopper lid liner looks nice, but I don’t see how that is going to stop the creosote collection under the lid. Unfortunately, I think this is the trade-off of cooking with charcoal and I’m willing to live with that. The manifold hood helps with the cleaning process because I can scrape off grease from it rather than the manifold, but I still had the problem of grease dripping down into the bottom of the grill causing grease fires. What he didn’t have two years ago were the holders to sit a drip pan or pans under the grates. Now this will be a game changer to battle grease fires! Another upgrade I haven’t heard you talk about is a higher grade temperature probe on the door. I like the addition of this probe, but to be honest I don’t look at it that much. I rely on the temperature setting on the controller and my remotes more. I know you have your Blackstone griddle, but Masterbuilt now offers a griddle for these grills. Perhaps you can talk Masterbuilt into providing you one to do a review on it.

[@TKCL]

The theory on the hopper lid is the gasses that rise cause some sort of reaction with the painted metal and increase rust out or wear. The stainless is supposed to eliminate that. Whether that's true or not, I can tell you that I no longer see any leaking at the lid now, where as before I always seen some smoke exiting.

[@jeremiahs45]

Nice mods for the smoker Andrew. Hope they work well for you.

[@TKCL]

So far they are great!

[@CBRENTD]

FL Cracker here - loved this video, liked and subscribed!

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching, Brisket video coming later in the week.

[@ZJMK605]

Another great video. Subscribed and liked!

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@GeneralRock114]

Great video!! So, the smart thing to do for a person thinking about getting a smoker would be to order mods and install while assembling the smoker????

[@TKCL]

Yes for sure, cleaner and easier.

[@phillipcheng962]

This is a great intro; love it, thank you ! I'd first get the manifold cover & drip pan brackets, btw,which size drip pan do you use?

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching, it's a huge pack from Costco. I'll have to measure the size. By the way, the ash pan grate is one of my favorite mods for cheap. Creates great smoke.

[@glensmith8000]

Glen Smith , Andrew, excellent video. I just purchased my Masterbuilt 800 and knew i need the mods up front, so I just purchased the full kit like you installed and know i am going to love these mods since im installing them before i even use my 800 for the first time. I do feel like they need a mod for the upper chamber where the charcoal is sitting because I noticed your grill had signs of extreme heat as well. It would be sweet to make sure the top end is covered like the bottom end is with the mod. The only negative i can see in the grill itself is the cheaply stamp fire grate. Consumers would be happier if the fire grate was thicker stainless because the factory grate is not going to last as long as it should.. . . your thoughts?

[@TKCL]

Mine is still doing well, they do offer a aftermarket grate I believe. As for the heat in the upper chamber. That's just creasote and not much heat up there. The upper lid seal in the kit helps with that heat as well.

[@jeriholdren1780]

OMG Ruger is getting huge!

[@TKCL]

Yes he is

[@JunkyardTavern]

Andrew you really did an awesome review on this. I was looking into getting this smoker/grill, but I did forsee some of these problems, hence what led me to this video. Huge shout out to Luke! @lssmods But as I think about this I'm really disappointed in Masterbuilt for not addressing clients concerns, such as the fire box. This leads me to the conclusion that if they are not concerned about their client's needs then why should I even give them my hard earned money?

[@TKCL]

Sadly that's the reality of build cheap to sell cheap. Everyone seems focused on cost more than quality, forcing big companies to build to a lower standard.

[@emaildavidlehman]

Andrew, not sure if you watch Mad Scientist BBQ’s channel, but it’s really well done. Today he made what’s called pork wings and they look amazing! I’d love to see you smoke some!

[@TKCL]

I'll have to check it out.

[@abouth9560]

The damper has its place. If you plan to cold smoke anything in this smoker, the vent is too large and does not allow the smoke to penetrate the protein in the chamber evenly. I use a smoke tube and DO NOT run the smoker while cold smoking, mainly use it as an enclosed chamber to cold smoke in. The damper does wonders to keep that heavy smoldering smoke in the chamber and get an even cold smoke.

[@ShaneZettelmier]

Pretty cool. I probably would’ve tried to put foil over the bottom of the grill but this is pretty cool can we can just put a drip pan in which also gives you the option to recover those drippings. Throw some veggies in there or use it for brazing but you keep those drippings for gravy or whatever. Being that the heat box is on the side it’ll be nice if you found foil tray that would just fill the whole thing basically like having a cookie sheet or some thing on there. It might slow your heat exchanger inside but if you keep it closed on a slow cook it shouldn’t matter. The water box option was pretty cool too. These are some pretty cool upgrades.

[@TKCL]

Yes very thought out

[@ShaneZettelmier]

@@TKCL I was thinking about it last night, instead of having a little feet that you can put a drip pan on I would just make a drip tray with feet kind of like a deeper cookie sheet where you can just remove the grills put the whole thing in and out of there at once without setting up all the little feet and make a grill it just lays on top of it that sits a little lower over the drip tray kind of like they have on the upper grills just lay one on top instead of the big thick grills for your slow briskets and pork butts they’re gonna drip a lot of fat. And when you’re done you can just yank those two pieces out Empty your drip tray and hose it all off. That would be easier than pulling out the foil drip pan and picking up those four little legs because it would just be two pieces. You could also use that as a brazing pan. lol. Great, now I’m hungry 😂

[@TKCL]

Keep in mind the feet once installed never have to be touched again, just put a fresh pan on top.

[@ShaneZettelmier]

@@TKCL yeah but they’ll probably get moved around and if you pull it out to clean it and you’ve got a pull it out to dump the drip trays. I’m guessing after pulling it in and out he’ll probably slide around a little. I was just thinking if it was all one piece you could just pop it out and dump your drippings and hose the whole thing off and then it only have to clean the bottom if it got past the drip tray. I think the damper might be kind of cool. I was wondering if you put a smoking insulated blanket over the top where the exhaust would come out, the newer pellet smokers in this don’t really have a chimney they just kind of let it go through the back I guess. I’ve also always wondered on these since the charcoal sits above the firebox how does it keep the rest of the charcoal from igniting?

[@TKCL]

Because air can't flow up, I'm assuming lack of flow and oxygen in the hopper just keeps the bottom side of the charcoal lit as air enters the cooking chamber.

[@dalethaxton9862]

Thank you for the video! I wish i would have saw this before I got my grill. I am in the process of getting another one. Question do you griddle plate?

[@TKCL]

We have a 36 inch Blackstone for our griddle.

[@et7245]

Great video!!!

[@TKCL]

Glad you liked it!

[@robertkittrell9554]

I got some of them mods on mine I see a few there they come up with but do you awesome man I love your channel

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@jkugler1776]

Thanks for this

[@jkugler1776]

Try the griddles out!

[@ronboerjan6101]

Great video, love the mods, what about the safety switches, are you having any issues with them going bad from long cooks or high heats, if so is there a mod to prevent them from not working or are you just replacing?

[@TKCL]

Zero issues and I have used this a lot. They sell replacements for cheap on Amazon, I'll just replace if I have any issues.

[@georgecoffman377]

That new rack looks just like mine in my Holland

[@5150cash]

Dang talk about a super charging a BBQer 🤘🏽🇺🇸..... I didn't know they made so many mods for them

[@TKCL]

Not all are needed, but they do add to the experience.

[@warcraft8226]

thanks

[@mastercook62]

Brilliant video, so much helpful information bud. Just need to see if I can get any of these mods in the UK?

[@TKCL]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@robertjason6885]

Thanks!

[@robertjason6885]

Awesome vid. I'm presently a WSM guy + Weber Spirit II. I believe I could do burgers AND slow cooks on the 560. Seems adding some of these items from Luke...especially those that improve safety, durability, and cleanliness make the MB a viable choice. I love lump coal/post oak/cherry cooking, so I believe I may have found MY perfect smoker/grill. Love your channel, happy to subscribe. BTW. One your brisket cook, sharing the info it was your first brisket was a very humble thing to do. This video is so great as a visual help for us less than stellar assembly-folk! And.....maybe Luke might allow folks a 10% discount using your link? GB, RJ.

[@TKCL]

Thank you very much! I was never sold on pellet smokers, but when I seen this smoker could use, lump, burkettes, and real wood.... I was sold!

[@allent555]

Wow a great video! Would suggust LSS make a drip pan if they dont already.

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@HowRay]

Manifold cover & catch-pan supports; Fire Box mod. Two favorites I think. So Andrew, how has your MasterBuilt held up over the past year or so.?? I'm ordering one of the portables, but I'm thinking about replacing my big smoker. Thanks for everything you do...

[@TKCL]

It's been awesome, zero issues. One mention is the firebox mod has warped, probably due to 700 degree pizza cooks I do. Grill still works with it, but I'd be curious if the buckle would interfere with larger lump charcoal.

[@HowRay]

@@TKCL Thanks brother... The firebox mod is a potential issue I guess. I understand that LSS warns about "no guarantees" or something like that on the Forebox Mod. I wonder if there is a "fix" for it....???

[@sneakyblackdog]

Informative video

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@davehein7466]

I ordered the 'fan protector' slide, and the manifold cover.......... The one thing I also did, was drill a 1/4" hole on the 'hot side' of the manifold. I added a 1" x 1/4" dia bolt, w/ nuts, to raise the 'hot end' of the manifold cover, up 1"......... The channel of the LSS mod, helps liquids flow towards the grease trap.

[@2a_TX_Duramax]

@TKCL would it be possible for you to measure the distance between the middle rack and the bottom grates for me with the LSS middle rack installed, I've seen videos on the 1050 that look like they have about 6 in of clearance between the bottom grate and the middle and Im wondering if it's the same on the 800.

[@ssmith10pn]

Loaded mine up with a combination of LSS and Klotz mods before I ever lit a fire in it.

[@TKCL]

Smart choice, makes install easy and clean.

[@Nate_Squared]

I’ve experienced some pretty bad grease fires with my grill. That baffle cover looks imperative.

[@TKCL]

Me too! It really helps a lot!

[@jimmiller82]

Now that you've had these mods a few months what is your opinion on that grate lift for wood chunks? I just got my mod package today and am going to be installing them in the next couple days. Thanks.

[@TKCL]

Still loving those mods, and the grate Lift is a must have.

[@robertkittrell9554]

Dude you are awesome

[@jayare722]

I couldn't help but notice that protector you have on your grill handle. Do you happen to have a link on where to obtain one. I recently purchased the same grill and I'm very interested in that modification. Excellent content with the other modifications. I am definitely looking into a few already and I have yet to put the grill together.

[@TKCL]

I bought mine from Costco and it comes with the handle, different wheels and cooking racks.

[@jayare722]

@@TKCL oh nice! Here I thought it was aftermarket modifications 😅

[@The812ryan]

Do some deer jerky on the big racks. Bet it would be awesome.

[@TKCL]

It would be, I've always used a dehydrator.

[@billybrown1979]

like the video. if i'am right they need to cure the metal or harden the metal. be bless and love.

[@TKCL]

Not sure to be honest

[@downbess3964]

All of it is worth it if you want your grill better in protected if you don’t want keep your grill like it is to each is own be me I want to get the most oust my 1050

[@dbrittain3515]

My firebox mod warped so bad I have to cut it out it’s useless. Keeps the charcoal from feeding properly.

[@deano641]

Costco (AU) has the Series 800 for AUD 1199 (USD 767)

[@TKCL]

That's our standard non sale price. End of summer here they get discounted heavily.

[@pfll9755]

Hi Is that fire box can be install when the smoker is new or before useing the smoker.

[@TKCL]

Yes, that's the best time to install it.

[@kirkside78]

I wonder if several of these mods will be in the new XT

[@TKCL]

Not sure

[@mrhankey20]

I am a year into my gravity smoker and I've already seen my firebox wear out. I've seen a few pieces of the rock material fall into my ash pan. Do you think the firebox mod is still an option to install or is it too late?

[@TKCL]

Hard to say, depends on how warped it is. My firebox mod has warped, but it's still fully intact and working.

[@theyumacademy1177]

Looking at different mods for this. How do the Klotes Mods compare?

[@TKCL]

Never tried theirs, so I can't say.

[@allanbest510]

Great Video! do you have any idea if installing these mods will void any warranties on the smoker?

[@TKCL]

No idea to be honest, I can't see any if them doing that. That all can easily be taken out other than the firebox mod. I won't use the smoker anymore without a couple of these mods, I love them.

[@allanbest510]

@The Kelley's Country Life favorites? The extra big racks, hopper lid attachment, and the manifold drip cover really have me intrigued. I just purchased my 800 and it is supposed to arrive tomorrow, so excited!

[@TKCL]

My favorites and must haves are 1 big center rack, the drip shield and the ash pan grate for elevated smoking wood. I still like the other upgrades as well, but that's where I would start again.

[@leroymontano9080]

Ninja wood fire 🔥7 in one smoker and grill and more ,no more big ass smokers.

[@TKCL]

Won't work for me, huge rack of ribs, cooking for multiple people ect. I cooked 16 steaks the other day for a group of 14 people.

[@opiegh3]

Just saw this grill yesterday and thinking about buying rather than a gas grill. Should I?

[@TKCL]

You get flavor with this one

[@joelf5413]

All great info! I bought the 560 last November and now just pulling it out of storage to fire up. But seeing so many logical mods, it makes me think the unit is a poorly designed product? Tell me I am wrong! I have seen a damper that is a slide type of open and close. That one seems more practical than the damper you show from LSS, have you seen that one?

[@TKCL]

If you got a good deal on the 560 I'd stay with it.

[@joelf5413]

@@TKCL Brother I'm never leaving Masterbuilt, I learned a Pit Boss lesson and am glad to be home. I am looking for the Damper Mod that has the sliding control. Do you know who makes that Mod? It looked very efficient.

[@TKCL]

@@joelf5413 I've not seen the slider, Im only familiar with the LSS mods one shown here.

[@joelf5413]

@@TKCL I have found the Mod. Here is the link klotesmods.com/products/560-rear-vent-slide This damper mod seems to be very efficient. They are charging $75, but the savings in charcoal will more than pay for it! And it does not get in the way of opening and closing the grill lid! Take a look and give me your opinion on it?

[@ababoy4228]

Luke should patent all these before Masterbuilt comes for him

[@TKCL]

Naaa, masterbuilt is more focused on price competition with other brands. Hard to offer thick stainless for an affordable price and or package.

[@smokingwithunclerick477]

Just installed all my mods, but of a chore but it’s done. My question is the top pull slide! Does that not go back in? Mine is hitting something.

[@TKCL]

Not sure what you mean by top pull slide?

[@smokingwithunclerick477]

There are two vent pull out slides, one on the firebox and the other that allows the heat thru to the grill. My top bar will not slide back in.

[@TKCL]

Ahhh I see, the top plate is factory correct? I had to grind a tiny bit off of the top of mine when I first got my grill. It was barely rubbing and hanging up. They made those dampers a bit too large. The one that came in my kit with holes in it fits fine.

[@johnrobinson3537]

any recommendations for a griddle mod for the 800 or 1050 like the 560 has?

[@TKCL]

I have not seen the mod, we have a 36 inch blackstone we use for our griddle.

[@denmorin]

Hopefully LSS jumps on the XT right away should it need any modifications.

[@TKCL]

I've been curious about the XT.

[@billsalsbery2296]

@The Kelleys Country Life, i am debating between the 800 and 1050, what are your thoughts? Budget is not a huge issue. We are empty nesters but cook for kids, grandkids etc. Thanks

[@TKCL]

If constantly cooking for groups, get the 1050. I find the 800 adequate for two and the occasional larger crowd. With the large LSS mods center rack I can fit quite a bit of food.

[@billsalsbery2296]

@@TKCL Thanks. Your second video just on the 800 talked me into it. Bought the full mod package as well. Should have it within a week or so. Now i just need to learn how to grill. Thanks for the advice.

[@TKCL]

A lot of excellent cooking videos on KZbin.

[@MyTowerofpower]

Can anyone recommend any mod to the manifold to block the direct heat to make the bottom rack (grill grate) less hot so the bottom grill grate can be utilized to pack more meat in the smoker?

[@TKCL]

Yes, the manifold mod shown in this video supports a drip pan on top. Between the mod a d the pan it acts as a heat deflector.

[@raymondcampbell9500]

Hi Andrew how has the masterbuilt working after you have had it for a while,just about to purchase..thanks Ray

[@TKCL]

I've had zero issues, I use it a couple of times a week at a minimum. I still really love the convenience of this grill.

[@javiervigil2511]

18:04 you can also put in some beans and let that meat flavor them.

[@dhruvmalik6]

If you put those LSS mods mod to put drip tray, would that affect the seating quality since the tray would be blocking the direct fire?

[@TKCL]

No, it vents out the side, not the top. The tray only covers the top.

[@dhruvmalik6]

@@TKCL there was a typo , I wanted to know about the searing quality, because the drip tray blocks direct access to meat.

[@TKCL]

I've personally never found this to sear well, even at extremely high temperature. Direct coals is the best way in my opinion.

[@sychochef6666]

I have a 560 had it for a year now and the problem is it's running hot. I set it for 250 and goes to 270 to 280 . The the oven thermometer i have inside says 250 . Would you have any idea to what is causing this?

[@TKCL]

Try cleaning the factory probe, they gum up and throw off the readings.