Very sturdy outer material, looks great initially but will unfortunately fade to a worn out looking grey color after a few seasons. After a few years, inside layer peel offs (not because of BBQ heat, maybe due to frost forming between the BBQ cover and the metal top, making it stick in winter time?), which makes it a bit less water proof. It is still in one piece, covers the BBQ, and its handles are still solidly attached. My BBQ looks fantastic, but this cover will definitely need a replacement and, at this price, it should last longer.
I bought the Imperial XLS and was very happy with it. I wasn't so happy to find that it collects rainwater, which then washes grease into the drawers. No problem - I'll just buy the Broil King cover (at the premium Broil King price). The cover started out looking good and getting the job done. After a couple of seasons it faded to a dirty gray. I don't consider that to be a major problem. What I DO consider to be a major problem is when the cover tears like paper when you life it by the handles, especially when I religiously let the grill cool down before I cover it. This shouldn't be happening to a cover that I could have made by a local boat shop more cheaply.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from broilkingbbq.comBy Meagan , Customer Support, August 31, 2016
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14 months old, the handle came off. Not where the stitches are but right after them. Only one has broken. Only half was torn at one time, when I grabbed it, it ripped like paper.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from broilkingbbq.comBy Meagan , Customer Support, August 19, 2016
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Bought the cover over a year ago. Looks great and fits nice. However the fabric on the handles have completely deteriorated from being outside (i guess) in the sun and elements. One handle has completely broken off the cover and the other handle is not far behind as it is close to breaking off as well.
I would definitely recommend this cover but the manufacturer would need to fix the deficiency with the handles.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from broilkingbbq.comBy Meagan , Customer Support, July 25, 2016
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Took a chance, but still allows rain water through
on July 13, 2016
Posted by: adil
from Ottawa, ON, Canada
I read the previous reviews about the rain water but thought I would still give this cover a chance - unfortunately, after purchasing this cover, I found that mine too was not water proof and allowed rain water to pool on the grill. I could not definitively tell if it was getting through the seams or just through the fabric. Would not recommend.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from broilkingbbq.comBy Meagan , Customer Support, July 15, 2016
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I received my Sovereign XL 3 years ago along with the BBQ cover. The cover is durable, worth the money but my straps are broken. The material for the straps wear our quickly and Broil King should review this with their manufacturer. If I had to recommend I would suggest using at own risk.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from broilkingbbq.comBy Meagan , Customer Support, July 11, 2016
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