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Kamado Joe
Classic Joe Series II
Model KJ-23RHC
An 18-inch ceramic charcoal grill and smoker with a cart, side shelves, and stainless steel grates.
Amazon
$1,499.00 · In stock
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Specifications
Based on published manufacturer specifications.
- Grill type
- Kamado
- Cooking area
- 250 sq in
- Diameter
- 18 in
- Body material
- Ceramic
- Built-in thermometer
- Yes
Pros & Limitations
Pros
- Stainless steel grates, an upgrade over the Classic Joe I's grate material
- Included cart and side shelves
- Ceramic construction for efficient heat retention
Limitations
- Priced notably higher than the Classic Joe I despite a similar 250 sq in cooking area — confirm what the Series II upgrade includes before choosing between them
- Independent reviews report the same top-vent gumming and customer-service turnaround issues documented across the Kamado Joe line
What Owners Say
Summarized from customer reviews and independent owner write-ups — see sources below.
Common praise
- Independent reviews highlight the stainless steel grate upgrade over the Classic Joe I as a genuine improvement, alongside the included cart and side shelves.
Common complaints
- Based on brand-level Kamado Joe research: the top vent can gum up after a few cooks, and warranty/parts turnaround is reported as slow by some owners
Overall owner sentiment
Fits the broader independent-review pattern for Kamado Joe: a well-regarded ceramic kamado experience with a grate-material upgrade over the Classic Joe I, alongside the brand-level top-vent maintenance and customer-service turnaround issues documented across the line.
Best For
Likely to suit cooks who specifically want the Series II's stainless steel grate upgrade over the Classic Joe I.
Watch-Outs
- –Compare this listing's price against the Classic Joe I carefully — the two share a similar cooking area, so confirm the Series II's specific upgrades justify the price difference for your use case
Facts last verified 9/27/2026.
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