Got a crack in heatilator ws-22. Top side, I did put stainless pot for water on it for a few years. Sucks, but may welderup and not worry about it. Or get a Princess .....
I wouldn’t discourage anyone from getting a blaze king. I have the king model and it’s the best money I ever spent. I do agree if you were so inclined to fix it drill the ends grind a nice groove in it and welder solid.