The cover is meant to be used with the flaps open, but it will be good to save the grill with the flaps down or close, so it doesn't. take to much space, in that case the cover fits too big. Great that is water resistant so we'll never worry that it rains.
The cover does fit the model only when the side tables oar for storage folded up... nobody stores the Grill with open side tables. The cover is thought as a replacement for the cover I bought the grill with which fits the grill with closed side tables... that cover model is not available anymore
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from weber.comBy Weber Grills, Weber Grills, September 25, 2018
Hi! Thanks for taking the time to provide your feedback. We are sorry to hear your disappointment with your cover and we have reached out to you via email to go over all the cover options for your grill. Thanks!
I bought this during rainy, windy spring. Kept the grill dry and fit like a dream. Especially like the velcro straps for extra security during wind storms.