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Custom Hopper Extension for the LG800 Elite
« on: March 13, 2018, 10:02:03 PM »

Was a bit upset after I bought my LG800 Elite that they don't make a hopper extension for it. Wasn't a deal breaker as I love the grill. I think Louisiana dropped the ball when they made this unit with a smaller hopper & no hopper extension. Folks at Louisiana were quick to point out that I wouldn't need one, (Then why do they make one for for everything else) I guess they are not familiar with overnight cooks in a cold Wisconsin winter.
A Louisiana Dealer from South Dakota reached out to me, He also has a fab shop & have made their own custom Hopper extension for the LG800. I got it in the mail yesterday! I will sleep much better knowing I won't run out of pellets & they will stay dry!



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Re: Custom Hopper Extension for the LG800 Elite
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2018, 08:02:09 AM »
Nice addition!!!!
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Re: Custom Hopper Extension for the LG800 Elite
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2018, 11:16:52 AM »
It holds about an additional 15lbs?
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Re: Custom Hopper Extension for the LG800 Elite
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2018, 05:29:36 PM »
Quote from: Bentley  on March 14, 2018, 11:16:52 AM
It holds about an additional 15lbs?

I'm guessing all of that. Its bigger than the hopper which holds 12 lbs. I'm a happy Guy!  :)
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Re: Custom Hopper Extension for the LG800 Elite
« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2018, 08:06:23 PM »
So when you are cooking at a low temp, it burns about one pound per hour. You only check your cook every 12 hours?
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Re: Custom Hopper Extension for the LG800 Elite
« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2018, 05:34:20 PM »
Quote from: garysam on April 07, 2018, 08:06:23 PM
So when you are cooking at a low temp, it burns about one pound per hour. You only check your cook every 12 hours?

A lot depends on the ambient temps. I live in Central Wisconsin. When I do overnight cooks in the dead of winter I want to be sure I have enough pellets to finish the job without losing any sleep.
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Re: Custom Hopper Extension for the LG800 Elite
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2018, 11:35:52 PM »
If anyone inquires with the maker, I would be interested in a 2/3rd the height size, hopper extension.  About to the top of where the open lid is in other pics.  I saw another post where someone was going to reach out. If you learn anything or ask about a short version, please post.  Thanks.
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Re: Custom Hopper Extension for the LG800 Elite
« Reply #7 on: April 19, 2018, 02:51:04 PM »
I actually just ordered one from that company with those dimensions. They asked how big, and sent me a few pics of one they just fabricated, which is right around the height you were looking for. Should be at the house sometime next week.


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Re: Custom Hopper Extension for the LG800 Elite
« Reply #8 on: April 19, 2018, 05:42:07 PM »
Quote from: nigilcv on April 19, 2018, 02:51:04 PM
I actually just ordered one from that company with those dimensions. They asked how big, and sent me a few pics of one they just fabricated, which is right around the height you were looking for. Should be at the house sometime next week.


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Send a pic when you get it installed please. 
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Re: Custom Hopper Extension for the LG800 Elite
« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2018, 10:52:25 AM »
Finally arrived, fits perfectly! The cover still fits, looks funny but fits.



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Re: Custom Hopper Extension for the LG800 Elite
« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2018, 08:41:20 PM »
Very fine!  How is the pit performing? 
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Re: Custom Hopper Extension for the LG800 Elite
« Reply #11 on: May 20, 2018, 08:48:55 AM »
Temps have held steady for slow cooks, once I went to lumberjack pellets the consumption went down a bit as well.


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Re: Custom Hopper Extension for the LG800 Elite
« Reply #12 on: May 20, 2018, 10:24:27 AM »
Glad you were able to find an extension. Not sure why LG can’t just make the hoppers a little bigger to begin with.
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Re: Custom Hopper Extension for the LG800 Elite
« Reply #13 on: May 21, 2018, 02:15:10 PM »
Nice looking.  Looks total factory.  :cool:
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Re: Custom Hopper Extension for the LG800 Elite
« Reply #14 on: May 21, 2018, 03:16:34 PM »
The fabricator does a very professional job!
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