How hard is it to convert a smoker to reverse flow. Looking at one that has a warmer above the firebox and appears to be made from a propane tank. I am looking at moving the smokestack and adding a heatplate.
That is what i was thinking. If a brother had done it easily in the past i was going to consider it, I will probably wait and build my own or find what i want.
I have a horizontal offset that I refurbished recently. The idea of reverse flow intrigues me too, but from what I have learned since I joined here is the Bandera is better design than the horizontal, even if you do reverse flow. I agree with Weiser. If you really want a project that is a challenge just so you can say you did it, go for it. Otherwise enjoy the Bandera. I'd like to try one myself.That is what i was thinking. If a brother had done it easily in the past i was going to consider it, I will probably wait and build my own or find what i want.
A larger one might be worth it if the price is right. It should be easier to tune than a small one too.The one i was looking at moding is a custom built out of a large propane tank. Looks like a lang, but isn't reverse flow. Cooking grate is 30x48. It is mounted on a trailer. I wouldn't worry about converting a smaller one. If i could get this one for a good price and just add the plate, move the stack, and tune, it would be good. DOn;t think i could get it for that good a proce though.
What I know about them it prolly wouldnt be all that hard some cuttting and welding
We should be in THomaston. Don;t think the team is going to Barnesville, so i may be looking for a team to cook with. Should know in the next week or two.Chris,
Years ago me and a buddy built an offset(250 gal propane tank). Didn't like the way it cooked. So we made a "u" shaped plate and slid it in place. It seemed to work better...more even temps. It should not be too hard to do.
You gonna make to Thomaston or Barnesville in April?