Wondering about an insulated UDS?

cjallen85 · 05-15-2012, 08:49 PM

I am planning on building a BBQ trailer. I want to incorporate three UDS onto the build. I was wondering if anyone has every insulated one before? Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks again everyone.

---k--- · 05-15-2012, 08:52 PM

People are going to tell you that you don't need it. I use a welding blanket. Just wrap and bungi cord. Nothing fancy, but top and bottom wrap would help even more. Works well in winter.

BigBobBQ · 05-15-2012, 10:13 PM

depends on the climate, I dont use any insulation here in Florida but in colder climates I think it would help keep the heat in and make it more efficient, imo.

Crazy Harry · 05-15-2012, 10:19 PM

I wrap a moving blanket around mine in the winter, It helps in the subzero weather

Jeep · 05-16-2012, 07:13 AM

I am planning on my first UDS build next month. While I have not been thinking about an insulated one for my first build I have been thinking that if you took a 30 gallon drum and dropped it inside of the 55 gallon drum then you could add insulation between the two. I was further thinking that I might just have to weld intake pipes between the inner and outer drum for the intakes down low. Then just weld on the ball valve on the intake and a removable cap for the other two intakes.

I have not put much more thought into than that... but I think that it might help up here in New England.

My only question would be what type of insulation to use between the two drums.

-Jeep

Bbq Bubba · 05-16-2012, 07:59 AM

Insulation not needed on a drum, just keep it out of the wind.

razrbakcrzy · 05-16-2012, 08:09 AM

It's Been done, I'm not sure who did it but it's been on here some where...?

gooose53 · 05-16-2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ---k---

People are going to tell you that you don't need it. I use a welding blanket. Just wrap and bungi cord. Nothing fancy, but top and bottom wrap would help even more. Works well in winter.

When it does get a little chilly here in the south I do the same. Works wonders!

Jeep · 05-16-2012, 09:18 AM

There are a lot of things that are not needed yet done anyway. My other Passion, my Jeeps, are a prime example. They are way overbuilt with things that are not needed.

If anyone feels the need to wrap a UDS with a welding blanket for what ever reason, then they are cooking on an insulated UDS.

So Yes, in some instances an insulated UDS is what is called for. It will be a fun build someday down the road.

-Jeep

rball5 · 05-16-2012, 10:50 AM

If they're going on a trailer, why not just build a box around the three drums? Wouldn't that insulate them enough?

cjallen85 · 05-16-2012, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rball5

If they're going on a trailer, why not just build a box around the three drums? Wouldn't that insulate them enough?

That is definately an idea. I will keep that in my mind. Thanks!

shakeandbake72 · 05-16-2012, 07:09 PM

This cart here looks awesome. The first thing I thought of when I saw it was, that would look great mounted to a trailer.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=133200

05-15-2012, 08:49 PM	#1
cjallen85 Got Wood. Join Date: 05-23-10 Location: Springfield,IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wondering about an insulated UDS? I am planning on building a BBQ trailer. I want to incorporate three UDS onto the build. I was wondering if anyone has every insulated one before? Any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks again everyone. __________________ UneekQ Springfield IL (22in Weber 70in Custom Offset Smoker)

05-15-2012, 08:52 PM	#2
---k--- is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-07-10 Location: Chicago, IL - West burbs Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	People are going to tell you that you don't need it. I use a welding blanket. Just wrap and bungi cord. Nothing fancy, but top and bottom wrap would help even more. Works well in winter. __________________ -Ryan Proudly Smoking on a UDS, PBC & Accidental Winner of the 2012 "Saucy" Throwdown.

05-15-2012, 10:13 PM	#3
BigBobBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-19-11 Location: Live Oak, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	depends on the climate, I dont use any insulation here in Florida but in colder climates I think it would help keep the heat in and make it more efficient, imo. __________________ Robert aka Big Bob. :typing: Home built 120 gallon stick burner on wheels, Master Built 7-in-1 vertical, Master Forge Charcoal grill, open pit, UDS,

05-15-2012, 10:19 PM	#4
Crazy Harry is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-08-09 Location: Deer Park, Wa Downloads: 4 Uploads: 3	I wrap a moving blanket around mine in the winter, It helps in the subzero weather __________________ No trees were harmed in presenting this post; however, a great number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. When all else fails just ask yourself, WWGALD???

05-16-2012, 07:59 AM	#6
Bbq Bubba somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: New Baltimore, Mi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Insulation not needed on a drum, just keep it out of the wind. __________________ Pitmaster @ Lockharts BBQ Beer Snob I cook the best brisket north of Dallas. Get over it. Northern midwest director for OBR www.operationbbqrelief.com

05-16-2012, 07:13 AM	#5
Jeep On the road to being a farker Join Date: 03-20-12 Location: NH, USA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I am planning on my first UDS build next month. While I have not been thinking about an insulated one for my first build I have been thinking that if you took a 30 gallon drum and dropped it inside of the 55 gallon drum then you could add insulation between the two. I was further thinking that I might just have to weld intake pipes between the inner and outer drum for the intakes down low. Then just weld on the ball valve on the intake and a removable cap for the other two intakes. I have not put much more thought into than that... but I think that it might help up here in New England. My only question would be what type of insulation to use between the two drums. -Jeep

05-16-2012, 08:09 AM	#7
razrbakcrzy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-13-11 Location: Fort Smith, Ar. Downloads: 5 Uploads: 1	It's Been done, I'm not sure who did it but it's been on here some where...? __________________ Jim Boston Current Smoker "The most reliable, easiest to make at home, Smoker "The UDS" W/ an Auber temp. Controller w/ 20CFM Blower. Future Smoker $5438.25 Total BYC Smoker!! Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem. Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985

05-16-2012, 09:18 AM	#9
Jeep On the road to being a farker Join Date: 03-20-12 Location: NH, USA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	There are a lot of things that are not needed yet done anyway. My other Passion, my Jeeps, are a prime example. They are way overbuilt with things that are not needed. If anyone feels the need to wrap a UDS with a welding blanket for what ever reason, then they are cooking on an insulated UDS. So Yes, in some instances an insulated UDS is what is called for. It will be a fun build someday down the road. -Jeep

05-16-2012, 10:50 AM	#10
rball5 Got Wood. Join Date: 04-23-12 Location: Galveston Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If they're going on a trailer, why not just build a box around the three drums? Wouldn't that insulate them enough?

05-16-2012, 07:09 PM	#12
shakeandbake72 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-02-12 Location: Charlottesville, VA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This cart here looks awesome. The first thing I thought of when I saw it was, that would look great mounted to a trailer. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=133200