Product Description

Heavy-duty vinyl cover protects Genesis E and S series gas grills.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #115 in Lawn & Patio
• Brand: Weber
• Model: 7553
• Released on: 2008-02-09
• Dimensions: 4.00 pounds

Features

• Heavy-duty protective grill cover made of durable vinyl
• Designed to fit Weber Genesis E and S series gas grills
• Slips on easily; fitted center and long sides keep it securely in place
• Reduces exposure to outdoor elements; sleek look with Weber logo
• Measures 30 by 60 by about 50 inches

Amazon.com Product Description
Designed to fit Weber Genesis E and S series gas grills, this heavy-duty protective cover keeps the grill clean, dry, and looking like new by reducing its exposure to outdoor elements like wind, rain, snow, dust, and dirt. The cover slips on easily, and its fitted center and long sides keep it securely in place. Made of durable vinyl, the unit not only performs well year after year, but it also offers a sleek-looking appearance, complete with the Weber logo, that will nicely compliment any outdoor decor. The full-length grill cover measures 30 by 60 by about 50 inches.

Customer Reviews

Manufacturer's error in photo presentation
I don't understand the ventilation design on the Weber Genesis cover, Model 7553. The 2 side vents do little, if anything, to protect rain from entering the grill and water collects on the side tables, draining into the cabinet below the grill. I believe that defeats the purpose of having a grill cover! Granted, vents are needed to prevent condensation issues. A more strategic placement of the grill cover vents would be far better.

When I purchased my new Weber Genesis S320 grill (from Home Depot) I also purchased the grill cover, Model #7553. When I open the box I immediately noticed the material's high quality and it was a perfect fit on the grill. However, a few days later it rained quite hard. The following day when I pulled off the cover both side tables had large water puddles on them.

I went on Amazon which had the cover listed through a third party. I was pleased to see on the box picture that it didn't have side vents (The dark slot-looking items are Velcro straps). So I purchased the cover and received it in a timely fashion from the vendor. However, as I pulled the cover out of the box (which had the same photo - no side vents shown) my excitement turned to dismay. It had side vents and no rear vent. This cover is useless with the side vents so I returned it. The fault is misleading product presentation from the manufacturer (Weber) and not the fault of the Amazon vendor. I hope to find (and purchase) a generic cover which is properly engineered.

NEW DESIGN - No Vents!
I just received this from Amazon (not a third-party reseller) last week, and am happy to report that Weber has listened to their customers and stopped with the vents.

This cover is form-fit for my Weber Genesis S-320, and other Genesis 300 series grills. It looks great, and the velcro straps (which are now placed where the vents are pictured) keeps it from blowing off my grill. The material is quite dense, and the quality of the stitching is very good.

Having seen some of the cheaper covers that aren't much more than tarp stitched in the shape of a grill, I was happy to spend a few bucks more. It isn't cheap, but you get something high quality that makes your grill look nice even when it isn't being used.

I used to own the Weber 7552 Cover, which I had on my old Genesis Silver B, and after three years, the thing still looked nice when I sold it, without so much as a loose stitch (though it did have the wonky vent over the handle). This cover feels like it's even higher quality. Totally worth it, as far as I'm concerned.

Update: I've added three pictures of the grill cover I received. Take a look!

Don't bother - get the Veranda (large size).
Get the "Classic® Veranda Cart BBQ Cover" instead. The "large" size fits the Genesis fine and the vents on the Veranda cover are protected by flaps. And, the price on the Veranda is better. (I don't work for them, but I did buy their cover.)