I've been grilling for over 50 yrs. The Chargriller 5050 is by far the best grill I have ever owned. I'm sorry I can't say the same for the cover. I've have owned the grill for two years and I will be purchasing cover #3. Between the squirrels and the sunshine they don't hold up. I plan to cover the Chargriller cover with a tarp during squirrel season (Jan and Feb) then treating the cover with some type of sunscreen protection in the summer.