Summerset Deluxe Freestanding Cover for 40 inch Grills: covers the hood, shelves, and cart
The Summerset Deluxe Freestanding Cover for 40 inch Grills is a fitted cover. Freestanding means it drops all the way down over the cart, so it covers the grill head, the side shelves, the doors, and the wheels. It fits Summerset 40 inch grills on a cart, the biggest carts in the line. It is PVC, a thick vinyl that is waterproof and treated so the sun does not fade it. A soft flannel lining inside means it never scratches the steel, and Summerset backs it with a lifetime warranty.
Put it on when the grill is cool and dry, and it keeps rain, sprinkler spray, pollen, and grime off the stainless steel between cooks. It suits a coastal patio, where salt air is the hardest thing stainless steel faces. A grill built into an island takes the shorter built in cover instead. Have a smaller cart? See the Summerset Deluxe Freestanding Cover for 32 inch Grills. The Summerset Deluxe Freestanding Cover for 40 inch Grills ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
FAQ
What does the CARTCOV-40D fit?
It fits Summerset 40-inch grills in freestanding cart configuration – the largest carts in the line – so the pattern has the footprint to clear the wide hood, both side shelves, and the cabinet below. That includes propane grill models with the tank stowed inside the cart, which appreciate a dry compartment.
Why does cover size matter this much?
A cover that is too small will not seat over a 40-inch hood, and one cut oversized flaps in wind, chafing the corners it touches. Summerset patterns this one to its own 40-inch carts, so it hangs close without straining – on a grill this large, the fit is the feature.
We are near the coast – will this help with salt air?
Salt spray is the harshest thing outdoor stainless faces, and a 40-inch grill is a lot of surface to defend. This waterproof PVC cover blocks direct salt deposit between cooks, which slows tea-staining dramatically. Pair it with a monthly freshwater rinse and wipe-down and coastal grills stay presentable for years.
Does a big cover like this breathe?
PVC itself does not breathe, which is why technique matters: cover the grill only when cool and dry, and let air under it on fair days. The generous drop of the 40-inch pattern also means it is not sealed tight to the cart – airflow at the base keeps humidity from stagnating.
How do I winterize a 40-inch cart grill?
Deep-clean the grates, empty grease trays, shut off and disconnect fuel per your manual, and roll the cart clear of falling ice if you can. Dry everything, then fit this cover for the season. A cart this size winters outside just fine – protected, it wakes up in spring needing only a wipe.
What is the build quality of the cover?
It is the Deluxe series: thick PVC shell that is 100 percent water-resistant, UV treatment so summer sun does not chalk or crack it, and a flannel underside that will not scuff the broad 40-inch hood. It is noticeably heavier in hand than the vinyl covers sold in hardware aisles.
Is it really a lifetime warranty on a cover?
Yes – the Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty is stated on this cover just as on Summerset grills, which tells you how they expect the material to hold up. For the owner of a 40-inch flagship cart, it removes the recurring cost of replacing worn covers entirely.