{"product_id":"kamado-grill-mover-kit-chariot","title":"CGS Chariot - Ceramic Grill Mover","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHow We Move Heavy Kamado Grills\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eMoving a heavy ceramic kamado grill is no small job—especially when installing a \u003cstrong\u003eKamado Joe, Big Green Egg, or other full-size and oversized kamado grill\u003c\/strong\u003e into a table or outdoor kitchen cutout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe learned that firsthand years ago delivering ceramic grills across Dallas-Fort Worth. After trying nearly every method imaginable, we developed the \u003cstrong\u003eCGS Chariot\u003c\/strong\u003e as a faster, and significantly easier way to lift and carry the odd-shaped kamados.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff4f2; border-left: 4px solid #ff2a00; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 24px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Return Policy Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to the custom-cut nature of the Chariot kit, all sales are \u003cstrong\u003enon-returnable\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please verify that you select the correct Chariot size for your grill model before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; width: 100%; max-width: 800px; margin: 24px 0 32px; background-color: #000; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/8HOse5qebkU?rel=0\" title=\"How to move a heavy kamado grill with the CGS Chariot\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've used the Chariot for our own installs and offered it to customers doing self-installs. The customer response has been remarkably consistent: \u003cstrong\u003eit makes moving a heavy kamado much easier.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLocal to Dallas-Fort Worth? Rent a Chariot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you only need the Chariot for a one-time grill move or installation, we also \u003cstrong\u003erent Chariots locally at our Denton TX store\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two-day rental is just \u003cstrong\u003e$25\u003c\/strong\u003e. We collect a \u003cstrong\u003e$100 refundable deposit\u003c\/strong\u003e when you pick up the Chariot, then refund \u003cstrong\u003e$75 when it's returned within two days.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eDo I Really Need a Chariot?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile that is ultimately your decision, \u003cstrong\u003ewe will not lift or move a round kamado with an 18-inch or larger cooking grid without one.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy ceramic grills are bulky, difficult to grip, and expensive to repair or replace if accidentally dropped or damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith very few exceptions, such as the Kamado Joe Konnected series, ceramic grills feature \u003cstrong\u003eno dedicated lifting handles\u003c\/strong\u003e. The dome handle, hinge assembly, metal bands, and side-shelf brackets are not intended to serve as lifting points for the full weight of the grill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Can Happen If You Lift by the Bands or Handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLifting a kamado by its hardware subjects the band and hinge assembly to vertical shear forces it was not designed to carry. How that stress affects the grill depends partly on whether the band assembly uses \u003cstrong\u003elocating pins\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are locating pins?\u003c\/strong\u003e Some kamado grills use small metal pins built into the band assembly that sit in corresponding holes or recesses very near edge. Kamado Joe and some older Big Green Egg models use this type of band system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe locating pins help position the bands, but they are not lifting points. If the grill is lifted by the handle, bands, hinge, or side-shelf brackets, a large amount of the grill's weight can be transferred into the band assembly, placing \u003cstrong\u003eunnecessary pressure on the ceramic around those small pin locations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat can create several serious problems:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBands Slipping on the Ceramics:\u003c\/strong\u003e On grills without locating pins, the bands rely primarily on clamping pressure around the smooth ceramic shell. Lifting by the bands or dome handle can cause a band to shift or slide out of position, potentially allowing the dome or base to separate from the band assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBand and Hinge Misalignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Even if the bands remain in place, excessive lifting pressure can flex, twist, or shift the hinge and band geometry. Once misaligned, properly aligning the dome and base—and maintaining a consistent gasket seal—can become difficult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic Damage Around Locating Pins:\u003c\/strong\u003e On grills that use locating pins, including Kamado Joe models and some older Big Green Eggs, lifting forces can become concentrated where those pins contact the ceramic. Excessive stress can chip, crack, or break the ceramic around the pin location and, in severe cases, require replacement of the affected ceramic component.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eWhat Comes in the Chariot Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chariot kit supplies the key custom-made components required to assemble the mover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Custom Cut-to-Shape Wooden Support Braces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contoured to fit the side profile of your specific kamado size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Heavy-Duty Threaded Steel Rods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete with the necessary nuts and washers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Screws:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used to securely fasten the contoured braces to your 2x4 carrying arms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/6648\/files\/Chariot1_480x480.jpg?v=1588516209\" alt=\"CGS Chariot kamado grill mover kit with wood support braces and threaded rods\" style=\"max-width: 600px; width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 4px; display: block;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded Specialty Drill Bits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe include the essential drill and driver bits needed to assemble the Chariot:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilot drill bit for the mounting screw holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhillips-head driver bit for installing the screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpade bit for drilling the threaded-rod pass-through holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Supply: Two Standard 2x4 Lumber Arms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need to source one basic item locally: \u003cstrong\u003etwo standard 8-foot 2x4 wood studs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pick up two straight, clean 2x4s from your local lumberyard or home improvement store. Avoid studs with large knots, as those can create weak points. Most folks trim the studs to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5- to 6-foot overall lengths\u003c\/strong\u003e for easier handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy don't we include the 2x4s?\u003c\/em\u003e Shipping 8-foot lumber creates substantial oversize carrier charges. Buying two 2x4s locally costs far less and keeps the Chariot kit economical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTools you supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e A saw, drill, tape measure, and pencil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChariot Build Video\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Chariot kit also includes access to our \u003cstrong\u003estep-by-step video build guide and instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once built, the Chariot can be stored for future grill moves, outdoor kitchen projects, upgrades, or helping out a friend or neighbor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eInstalling a Kamado Joe into an Outdoor Kitchen?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKamado Joe Classic and Big Joe grills are among the most common kamados we move with the Chariot. Watch the video below to see how we lower a heavy Kamado Joe into an outdoor kitchen cutout using the Chariot setup and the original Kamado Joe shipping box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; width: 100%; max-width: 800px; margin: 24px 0 32px; background-color: #000; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/mTtHxLPdXTM\" title=\"Installing a Kamado Joe into an outdoor kitchen using the CGS Chariot\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.8em; opacity: 0.75; margin-top: 32px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKamado Joe Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic Grill Store is an independent company and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Kamado Joe. Kamado Joe, Classic Joe, Big Joe, and Konnected Joe are trademarks of 26North Partners. 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