Luscombe
Well-known member
I will be purchasing either an RT700 or RT590 in November. I am on the bubble about which model.
The RT700 has more acreage than my wife & I really need. Shoot, we could probably get by with the RT340 since there are only two of us.
We do have the kids and grandkids over frequently, that means six of us. We also frequently have friends over and sometimes groups of 6-8, up to 10-12 at holidays. My son has the RT700 so I naturally thought that would work for us too. After cruising this forum section it seems like the 590 would be more than enough for us. I have never seen one up close and would like to visit someone who owns a 590 and lives within 100 miles or so of Madison.
Any Wisconsin RT590 owners out there I could chat with or meet in person?
I know the 700 has a larger area, optional front shelf and optional smokebox. The smokebox is not a feature I desire and don't think even having the capability to add it is necessary. The front shelf on the 590 is an easy mod and I would do that myself. Based upon some posts here, there looks like sufficient grill space with the shelf to cook for 10-12 people. I have a small and large BGE and use both frequently for simultaneous cooking at different temps. I have never run out of room on them. I have had to be creative in stacking grills and meats but they have high domes.
It would be great to be able to meet up with someone near me to see how the 590 is working for them. Yes, I do grill/smoke all winter so either one would get a winter insulated cover; stock for 900 or welding blanket for the 590.
Thanks in advance!
Feedback appreciated.
The RT700 has more acreage than my wife & I really need. Shoot, we could probably get by with the RT340 since there are only two of us.
We do have the kids and grandkids over frequently, that means six of us. We also frequently have friends over and sometimes groups of 6-8, up to 10-12 at holidays. My son has the RT700 so I naturally thought that would work for us too. After cruising this forum section it seems like the 590 would be more than enough for us. I have never seen one up close and would like to visit someone who owns a 590 and lives within 100 miles or so of Madison.
Any Wisconsin RT590 owners out there I could chat with or meet in person?
I know the 700 has a larger area, optional front shelf and optional smokebox. The smokebox is not a feature I desire and don't think even having the capability to add it is necessary. The front shelf on the 590 is an easy mod and I would do that myself. Based upon some posts here, there looks like sufficient grill space with the shelf to cook for 10-12 people. I have a small and large BGE and use both frequently for simultaneous cooking at different temps. I have never run out of room on them. I have had to be creative in stacking grills and meats but they have high domes.
It would be great to be able to meet up with someone near me to see how the 590 is working for them. Yes, I do grill/smoke all winter so either one would get a winter insulated cover; stock for 900 or welding blanket for the 590.
Thanks in advance!
Feedback appreciated.