Cleaning out a UDS?

kevine · Mar 5, 2013

I know, I know...I'll have to re-season. The only reason I ask is it's been at least a few months since I've used my UDS. (been using my mini-UDS) I know there's a decent coating of grease and some drippings in there. It's been in my garage, out of the elements.

Before I use it again, other than hitting the grates with my weed burner, should I either clean it out, or remove the temp gauges temporarily, and hit the inside with the weed burner too? There's no weird odor or smell, just old smoke, but was curious.

And I accept all forms of verbal punishment for not using it for so long...been busy purchasing/restoring my new '84 Toyota Landcruiser!!! Been waiting a long time to buy an older 4x4.

el_matt · Mar 5, 2013

If there's no mold, or odd smells coming out of it, no reason to clean it. I only clean mine if I spill something inside. Even then its really no more than turning it on its side, and hosing out the spill. I did pressure wash mine, using hot water, after my neighbor cooked salmon. It had a horrible smell, and I'll never again let seafood touch my UDS.

Matt

Garyclaw · Mar 5, 2013

If there's no mold, load it and lite it.

Have fun with the 4x4. If I remember right, those were cool looking buggys.

flyingbassman5 · Mar 5, 2013

To "clean" mine, and this is with all my pits, I just light a load of charcoal in them and let the temps run wide open. Let it go for an hour or two and it will burn any bit of "old" out of it.

J-Rod · Mar 5, 2013

I agree no reason to clean it if it ain't got mold, but if you want just lay her on her side and hose her out... wait- are we still talking smokers here?:wink:

Bludawg · Mar 5, 2013

You need to totally disassemble that thing and burn it out for 6 hrs. reassemble, repaint & re-season.

markdtn · Mar 5, 2013

Agree with above. If there is no mold, just light it up and cook.

kevine · Mar 5, 2013

Thanks for the votes of confidence. Gives me a good reason to run a load of charcoal on high temp in it...

SkinnyVinny · Mar 5, 2013

A bit off topic,

I'm pretty sure I cleaned mine well out before winter. Stored it on my deck with a pretty solid cover. We got alot of snow this year, and am worried about moisture.

If there is mold, what should one do? Can I just wipe what i can with some shop towels, load up the basket with charcoal, and let er rip with all vents open?

kevine · Mar 5, 2013

If there's mold, I'll clean it out with a pressure washer, hit it good with a weed burner and run a hot load of coals in it. I would not mess with mold

Toney Marconi · Mar 5, 2013

Pics of LandCruiser?

ChiefBrock · Mar 5, 2013

another Land Cruiser guy...nice. SORRY for the hijack up front but could not resist...LOL

here are pics of my 84 Land Cruiser....original paint and interior...new suspension, tires, window tint...and some other things but mostly stock. Bought by my Aunt in Colorado...sold to my father then sold to me few years ago.

and my 08FJC I sold to get the LX470....pic was on Engineer Pass in Colorado I think.

my daily driver is a 2000 LX470

and picture of a recent cook...to keep it on track

Spare Ribs and wings...both dusted with Simply Marvelous Sweet and Spicy rub....spritzed with mix of apple cider vinegar and Makers Mark.

Hoss · Mar 5, 2013

Clean burn,let it ride.

Hoss · Mar 5, 2013

ChiefBrock said:
another Land Cruiser guy...nice. SORRY for the hijack up front but could not resist...LOL

here are pics of my 84 Land Cruiser....original paint and interior...new suspension, tires, window tint...and some other things but mostly stock. Bought by my Aunt in Colorado...sold to my father then sold to me few years ago.

and my 08FJC I sold to get the LX470....pic was on Engineer Pass in Colorado I think.

my daily driver is a 2000 LX470

and picture of a recent cook...to keep it on track Spare Ribs and wings...both dusted with Simply Marvelous Sweet and Spicy rub....spritzed with mix of apple cider vinegar and Makers Mark.

I like the blue one best.

kevine · Mar 6, 2013

Ha ha. Very nice LC

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