Ironwood 885 Lid not sealing

[Tdeklavs1]

Have any of you had an issue with the lid not sealing on any of the Traegers? Mine is brand new a few months ago and one side I can visually see all they way into the Traeger and the other side I can't. Is this an issue? How do fix?

 

[Edwid]

Sounds like an issue, but mine seats perfectly on all edges. Check the hinges on top and ensure they are correctly mounted and screws tight. Its a pretty simple set up so if it isnt the hinges, it must be a bent barrel or door!

 

[jp9724]

Search this site, its a very common issue. Mine included. LONG STORY SHORT, Lavalok on AMAZON will seal your lid.
If you contact Traeger about it, they will send you hinges and then a lid and then if you really push a whole barrel. I stopped at the lid. Bout lavalocks cheaper alternate, sealed perfectly.

 

[TheeMike]

Search this site, its a very common issue. Mine included. LONG STORY SHORT, Lavalok on AMAZON will seal your lid.
If you contact Traeger about it, they will send you hinges and then a lid and then if you really push a whole barrel. I stopped at the lid. Bout lavalocks cheaper alternate, sealed perfectly.

Which Lavalock did you get? There are a lot of sizes.

 

[DarienJim]

On my Timberline 1300 I noticed smoke escaping a little around the drum door near the handle area and to each side. When it cooled off after a smoke and I cleaned it, I noticed when i put the lower rack in it stuck out just a little. I had to really slide the lower rack back in past the last 'catch'.

Might want to check that.

 

[jp9724]

Which Lavalock did you get? There are a lot of sizes.

This one I bought and works!

 

[fourboysBBQ]

I also used lava lock on my IW885 and have been very pleased with the results.