Summerset Deluxe Freestanding Cover for the 42 inch Quest: coverage from hood to wheels
The Summerset Deluxe Freestanding Cover for the 42 inch Quest 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 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. A grill built into an island takes the shorter built in cover instead. Quest grills ship with this cover in the box, so this is the replacement or the spare. It is for the biggest Quest, where no generic tarp comes close to fitting. Have the smaller Quest? See the Summerset Deluxe Freestanding Cover for the 36 inch Quest. The Summerset Deluxe Freestanding Cover for the 42 inch Quest ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
FAQ
What does it take to cover a 42-inch cart grill?
The 42-inch Quest is the biggest freestanding station in the Quest line, and the CARTCOV-QST42D is scaled to match – a long, wide pattern that clears the broad hood and drops over the full cart. Undersized covers simply will not seat on a grill this size, so the dedicated fit matters more here than anywhere.
Will it fit a built-in 42-inch grill?
No – this is the freestanding pattern, cut to wrap a cart from hood to lower cabinet. On an island install the extra material would bunch on the countertop and trap water in the folds. Built-in heads take a short-cap cover designed for that job instead.
Is this the cover that came with the Quest bundle?
The 42-inch Quest ships fully equipped, cover included, and this is that cover sold on its own. Owners typically order one as a replacement after years of sun exposure, or to keep a spare on hand – the fitted 42-inch pattern is not something a generic tarp can substitute.
Should I worry about rust under a waterproof cover?
Rust under covers comes from covering wet metal, not from the cover itself. Dry the Quest 42 after storms, cover it cool, and air it out now and then. Flannel-lined PVC over dry stainless is about the least corrosive environment an outdoor grill can live in.
Can the Quest 42 winter outdoors under this cover?
Yes – that is standard practice for big cart grills. Clean and dry the grill, close the tank valve and disconnect per your manual, seat the cover, and brush heavy snow off the top when it piles up. Come spring, a covered propane grill needs minutes of prep, not a restoration weekend.
How heavy-duty is the material really?
This is thick, commercial-feel PVC – fully waterproof, UV-stabilized against sun rot, with flannel bonded inside to protect the finish it rides on. Spread over a 42-inch cart it has noticeable weight, which is also what keeps it planted when the wind gusts.
What if the cover fails years from now?
It is backed by Summerset’s Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty, described as industry-leading protection for the life of the product. On the flagship-size Quest that is worth having, because repeatedly replacing oversize covers is exactly the cost this one is built to end.