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By the time Memorial Day weekend lands in West Virginia, most of us have already pulled the smoker out from under the deck tarp and given it a hard look. The covers are usually faded, the grates have spots of rust where moisture sat all winter, and somebody in the family is asking why the pellet hopper smells like a basement. That first weekend back on the smoker is when you find out what needs replacing before the real cookouts hit full speed.

This week’s WV Finds column is a Pit Boss-heavy one. The brand has discounts running across the accessory line right now, with covers and replacement parts both sitting between 20 and 50 percent off. I noticed the hopper extension and the Legacy H1 control board are at the deepest cuts of the bunch, which makes sense ahead of grilling season when the company wants those parts moving. A few aftermarket brands like QuliMetal, YAOAWE, and Arcedo are mixed in for the spots where the factory replacements aren’t worth the markup.

Heavy on covers and replacement parts this week, with cookware and a couple of pellet picks rounding out the list. If you’ve been scanning other garden deals on the site, this is the densest cluster of grill accessory markdowns I’ve seen this spring.

What are the best Pit Boss grill covers on sale right now?

The strongest cover deals this week are sized for the PBK24 kamado and the Lexington line. Fit matters more than the discount with grill covers, because a baggy cover collects rainwater and a tight one rips at the seams.

Pit Boss PBK24 Grill Cover

This is the cover sized for the 24-inch PBK24 kamado-style cooker, running 50 by 26 by 26 inches. Heavy fabric with a fitted shape, which is what you want when the cover has to live through wet West Virginia springs. I’d grab this one if you’ve been wrapping yours in a tarp and using bungee cords to keep the wind from peeling it off.

  • 50 x 26 x 26 inches
  • Fits PBK24 kamado
  • Heavy duty fabric

Arcedo Pit Boss Cover

If your Pit Boss is a Lexington 500, Lexington 540, Pro 600, or Tailgater, this Arcedo cover does the job and runs cheaper than the branded version. The fabric is heavy and waterproof, with sealed seams that hold up better than most aftermarket covers I’ve checked. Arcedo isn’t a household name, but the cover is a top-60 bestseller in its category for a reason.

  • Fits Lexington 500/540, Pro 600, Tailgater
  • Heavy duty waterproof
  • Sealed seams

Which Pit Boss replacement parts are worth grabbing?

Replacement parts are the deepest-discount category this week. The hopper extension and Legacy H1 control board both sit near half off, and the aftermarket grates and power cord cost less than the factory equivalents.

Pit Boss Hopper Extension

The hopper extension doubles your pellet capacity, which matters on long brisket cooks where you don’t want to be refilling at 3 a.m. It fits the Austin XL and a few other compatible Pit Boss models, so check your model number before you order. Half off the regular price is the biggest discount in this week’s batch.

  • Doubles pellet capacity
  • Fits Austin XL and compatible models
  • Steel construction

Pit Boss Legacy H1 Control Board

This is the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth control board for Pit Boss Legacy H1 grills. If your old controller went south or your grill predates the app integration, swapping the board is a fix that takes about 15 minutes with a screwdriver. Almost half off is a real discount for a part this specific, and these don’t tend to go on sale often.

  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
  • Fits Legacy H1 grills
  • DIY swap

QuliMetal Cooking Grates

These are porcelain-enamel-coated replacement grates for the Pit Boss Pro Series Elite 6-Series vertical smoker. Five-pack, sized at 22.2 by 13 inches. QuliMetal makes solid aftermarket parts and these cost less than two factory replacements would, which matters when grates start rusting through after a few seasons of heavy use.

  • Porcelain enamel coated
  • 22.2 x 13 inches
  • 5-pack replacement

YAOAWE Power Cord Kit

A 6-foot replacement power cord that fits Pit Boss, Traeger, Camp Chef, and Z-Grill pellet smokers. The factory cord is short, which is annoying when the outlet is on the wrong side of the patio. I keep one of these in the shed because the cord is usually the first thing to fail on an older pellet grill.

  • 6 foot length
  • Fits Pit Boss, Traeger, Camp Chef, Z-Grill
  • ELE203/KIT0089 replacement

What cooking tools belong with a Pit Boss?

The cookware and tool deals this week are smaller dollar discounts but real ones. The marinade injector and cast iron griddle are the items I’d put in a cart without thinking twice.

Pit Boss Griddle Spatulas

Large spatulas designed for the Pit Boss Ultimate Griddle. Stainless heads with the soft-touch handle, sized for real flat-top cooking instead of the toy spatulas that ship with most griddles. Not life-changing, but the factory tools wear out fast and these hold up.

  • Large size
  • Stainless steel
  • Soft-touch grip

Pit Boss Marinade Injector

Stainless steel marinade injector with multiple needle attachments. Pork butts and turkeys get a lot better when you inject the brine instead of letting it sit overnight in a bag. The bestseller rank on this one is in the top 10 for its category, and at this price there’s no reason to keep using a cheap plastic one.

  • Stainless steel
  • Multiple needle attachments
  • Top 10 bestseller

Pit Boss 3-Piece Tool Set

Spatula, tongs, and a meat fork in stainless with soft-touch grips. The set is fine. Nothing about it stands out compared to a generic set from the grilling aisle, but if you want everything matching your smoker, the discount makes that easy.

  • Spatula, tongs, meat fork
  • Stainless steel
  • Soft-touch handles

Pit Boss Cast Iron Griddle

A 10 by 20 inch cast iron griddle that drops into the grates of most Pit Boss pellet smokers and gives you a flat surface for smash burgers, breakfast, or vegetables. Cast iron holds heat better than the stamped-steel alternatives and gets that crust on a burger that a regular grate can’t. Pre-seasoned out of the box, though I’d add another coat before the first cook.

  • 10 by 20 inches
  • Cast iron
  • Pre-seasoned

Are Pit Boss pellets and pizza stones worth the upgrade?

Both of these are repeat-purchase items for anyone who already owns the smoker. Apple pellets are the most flexible blend for pork, poultry, and fish, and the pizza stone is the cheapest way to add a new cooking style to the grill.

Pit Boss Apple Blend Pellets

A 40-pound bag of Pit Boss apple blend hardwood pellets. Apple runs lighter and sweeter than hickory or mesquite, which is what you want for pork, poultry, and most fish. This is the cheapest per-pound pellet price I’ve tracked this spring, and the bag is all-natural hardwood with no fillers that gum up the burn pot.

  • 40 lb bag
  • Apple wood blend
  • 100% natural hardwood

Pit Boss 15" Pizza Stone

A 15-inch ceramic pizza stone sized for Pit Boss grills. The bestseller rank here is top 10 in its category. If you’ve never thrown a pizza on a pellet smoker, the smoke flavor on the crust is genuinely good, and the stone holds the heat distribution you need to cook it through properly. Limited time deal on this one.

  • 15 inch diameter
  • Ceramic
  • Fits Pit Boss grills

Frequently asked questions

How do I know which Pit Boss grill cover fits my model?

Every Pit Boss cover is sized for specific models, so check the model number on your grill’s nameplate before ordering. The PBK24 cover fits the 24-inch kamado, the 800 Series deluxe cover fits the 820 and 850, and the Lexington line has its own size. Measuring your grill yourself is the safest backup check.

Are aftermarket replacement parts safe to use on a Pit Boss?

Yes, as long as the part is sized for your specific model. Brands like QuliMetal and YAOAWE make grates and power cords built to factory specs at lower prices than the branded equivalents. They don’t void anything the original warranty wouldn’t have covered anyway.

What kind of wood pellets work best in a Pit Boss?

Pit Boss is rated for food-grade hardwood pellets from any brand, not just the house label. Apple, hickory, and oak blends are the most flexible across different proteins. Avoid pellets that list binders or fillers, because they leave ash buildup that clogs the burn pot.

How long should a Pit Boss pellet grill cover last?

A heavy-duty cover usually runs two to three years in the West Virginia climate before the seams start to give. Polyester with a polyurethane backing holds up best against humidity and UV. Tarp wrapping works in a pinch but tears within a season.

Is the Pit Boss hopper extension worth installing?

If you smoke overnight or run long brisket cooks, yes. Doubling the pellet capacity means you sleep through the night without an alarm to refill. For weekend ribs or weeknight burgers, the stock hopper is enough.

Discounts this week run from 17 percent on the cast iron griddle up to 50 percent on the hopper extension. Covers all sit in the 18 to 40 percent range, which is the typical band outside of full-on holiday events. Nothing in this batch looked like an inflated-original-price stunt, the pricing history on the bestseller-ranked items checked out clean.

The standout I’d buy myself is the Pit Boss hopper extension at half off. If you smoke briskets or pork butts overnight, doubling your pellet capacity is the single accessory that changes the experience the most. The marinade injector is the other one I’d grab without hesitation, because the price is low enough that there’s no reason to keep using a cheap plastic injector. I’d skip the 3-piece tool set unless you already own the matching griddle, because a generic stainless set from the grilling aisle does the same job for less.

Memorial Day weekend usually pulls a few more pellet brands into the discount mix, so if you don’t see your blend here, check back in a week. The control board and the hopper extension are the parts that move fastest when they go on sale, so don’t sit on those if you’ve been planning the swap.