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Kamado Joe
Big Joe Series I
Model BJ24RH
A 24-inch ceramic charcoal grill and smoker with a cart, side shelves, and stainless steel grates.
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$1,499.99 · In stock
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Specifications
Based on published manufacturer specifications.
- Grill type
- Kamado
- Cooking area
- 450 sq in
- Diameter
- 24 in
- Body material
- Ceramic
- Built-in thermometer
- Yes
Pros & Limitations
Pros
- 450 square inches of ceramic-kamado cooking space, larger than Kamado Joe's Classic line
- Stainless steel grates and an included cart with side shelves
- Ceramic construction retains heat efficiently for long, low-and-slow cooks
Limitations
- Premium price reflects the ceramic construction and larger size
- Independent reviews report the top vent ("kontrol tower") can gum up after a few cooks and needs periodic burn-outs to clear
- Some owners report warranty/customer-service response times of up to five days, with replacement parts taking up to three weeks
What Owners Say
Summarized from customer reviews and independent owner write-ups — see sources below.
Common praise
- Independent reviews praise the larger 450 sq in cooking area (bigger than Kamado Joe's Classic line), stainless steel grates, and the included cart with side shelves.
Common complaints
- Independent reviews report the top vent can become gummed up after two or three cooks (requiring a hot burn-out to clear), lid latch/hinge adjustments over time, and slow warranty/parts turnaround from customer service
Overall owner sentiment
Kamado Joe is a well-regarded premium ceramic kamado brand, but independent reviews consistently flag top-vent maintenance and customer-service response time as real, repeated friction points rather than isolated complaints.
Best For
Likely to suit serious backyard cooks who want maximum ceramic-kamado cooking area and are willing to do periodic top-vent maintenance.
Watch-Outs
- –Budget for periodic top-vent burn-outs to prevent gumming, per independent reviews
- –Don't expect fast warranty turnaround if something goes wrong — reviews report response times up to several days and parts shipping taking weeks
Facts last verified 9/27/2026.
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