UDS cover

[aris]

What do you use - that doesn't cost silly money

[keith157]

From the size of a "standard" UDS I'd suggest a cheap tarpaulin/groundsheet wrapped around them to protect them. I've seen those large roadside sand/ballast delivery bags used, secured with cord or bungee straps.

[aris]

Hmm, thanks. That is perhaps an idea - can sew up a tarpaulin on the UDS to get the right shape.

I've tried regular BBQ covers, but they tend to be too short. I'm open to any other ideas too.

[stretchie_]

Let it rust, it's called a UDS for a reason...

Or maybe I'm just lazy.. Yeah, that's it, I'm lazy

[aris]

That's an idea too But I do find that water finds a way to ingress into the UDS - which is a bit uncool.

[keith157]

Got to agree with you there aris, the coal basket on the ProQ is ever so slighty orange, nothing that a good burn won't cure though. Instead of sewing the cover try pop-rivets with the backing washer so it doesn't pull through. I made a cover for another hobby not for a bbq, that way more years ago than I care to remember, if you fold the seams properly it works quite well. Or you can use a good rubber solution glue and stck a backing strip to the inside of the seam. Granted, not elegant but quicker and less stressful than getting the sewing awl out or explaining why the sewing machine is now a paperweight

[CyderPig]

Hi Aris
Use a green recycling bag like the ones you get for garden refuse etc.
Si

[BigG]

Agree with Si, a look round garden centre is worth a first plan, I got two huge green garden refuse sacks, double them up one inside other for extra strength and will cover it perfect.

[aris]

I googled these sacks - they are basically a tarpaulin in a 'sack' shape, with handles. I'll take a closer look at one at a garden centre. Thanks.