Rotisserie on a UDS

Garrett · 11-13-2012, 02:06 PM

After repairing the lid from it getting blown off when I was baking the paint on a few weeks ago, I found this Masterforge rotisserie on a clearance sale at Lowes for $17. Took about 20 minutes to install it. I had to try it out. Got some white beans in the crock pot and plan to make white chili.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1352837072.056833.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1352837103.425173.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1352837125.878748.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1352837174.573201.jpg

1911Ron · 11-13-2012, 02:10 PM

I like it very nice! Could i bother you for more info on the install ?

Garrett · 11-13-2012, 02:21 PM

I have two racks in mine. I didn't want to make notch in the top of the barrel even tho it would be easier to place it and remove it. So I measured the spit rod and made my holes 1/8" larger, 3" down from top of barrel. Took a few minutes to make sure the rod was dead center of holes before mounting the brackets that hold it in place. May not be the best way but I didn't want to notch it and mess with the lid sealing.

Garrett · 11-13-2012, 02:24 PM

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Hope this helps.

polishdon · 11-13-2012, 02:36 PM

With no way to remove the spit rod without sliding it out, how'd ya get that bird out of there??

Wh1skey6 · 11-13-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by polishdon

With no way to remove the spit rod without sliding it out, how'd ya get that bird out of there??

On some you can actually undo the brackets that hold the food to the spit rod. Or he could pull it until the end is INSIDE the UDS, then slide the chicken off.

Skidder · 11-13-2012, 02:57 PM

I just used my Weber rotisserie and sealed the rim with foil.

polishdon · 11-13-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Wh1skey6

On some you can actually undo the brackets that hold the food to the spit rod. Or he could pull it until the end is INSIDE the UDS, then slide the chicken off.

I understand that, just seems like a pain in the rear.

swamprb · 11-13-2012, 06:08 PM

The problem I have with hard mounting a rotisserie on a drum is that you will find it a bitch to deal with.
With a ring you can lift the whole setup off instead of standing over a flaming charcoal basket trying to wrestle that bird off the spit or trying to thread the rod with meats on and likely dumping them into the barrel. There is no way a Rib-O-Lator will be of any use in that setup.
It looks like you are cooking with an indirect setup, which is blasphemy IMHO. Let us know how it works out for you!

but thats just me

Garrett · 11-13-2012, 06:50 PM

It actually worked out pretty good. I removed the handle and slid the other end out of the motor and was able lift to that side up and removed it with no problems.

11-13-2012, 02:06 PM	#1
Garrett Take a breath! Join Date: 10-03-12 Location: Gastonia North Carolina Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Rotisserie on a UDS After repairing the lid from it getting blown off when I was baking the paint on a few weeks ago, I found this Masterforge rotisserie on a clearance sale at Lowes for $17. Took about 20 minutes to install it. I had to try it out. Got some white beans in the crock pot and plan to make white chili.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1352837072.056833.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1352837103.425173.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1352837125.878748.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1352837174.573201.jpg __________________ My arsenal, Stumps Clone, Two Modified offsets, open pit with grate and rotisserie,UDS, and a free to me Weber One Touch Silver 18.5" kettle

11-13-2012, 02:10 PM	#2
1911Ron is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 04-09-12 Location: Ft. Mudge, Az Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I like it very nice! Could i bother you for more info on the install ? __________________ It all started with a Redhead! 22" Redhead OTS 22" Blue OTS22" Grey 3 wheeler, Ethel (62-63) 18" Grey 3 wheeler18" Black OTS X2 18" Black Jumbo Joe,Mini-WSM,Smokey Joe 22" Blue Platinum OTP,22" Black OTG (on sale for $99) British Racing Green Thermapen More grilling stuff than what i know what to do with

11-13-2012, 02:21 PM	#3
Garrett Take a breath! Join Date: 10-03-12 Location: Gastonia North Carolina Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have two racks in mine. I didn't want to make notch in the top of the barrel even tho it would be easier to place it and remove it. So I measured the spit rod and made my holes 1/8" larger, 3" down from top of barrel. Took a few minutes to make sure the rod was dead center of holes before mounting the brackets that hold it in place. May not be the best way but I didn't want to notch it and mess with the lid sealing. __________________ My arsenal, Stumps Clone, Two Modified offsets, open pit with grate and rotisserie,UDS, and a free to me Weber One Touch Silver 18.5" kettle

11-13-2012, 02:24 PM	#4
Garrett Take a breath! Join Date: 10-03-12 Location: Gastonia North Carolina Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	ImageUploadedByTapatalk1352838207.133102.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1352838225.815077.jpg Hope this helps. __________________ My arsenal, Stumps Clone, Two Modified offsets, open pit with grate and rotisserie,UDS, and a free to me Weber One Touch Silver 18.5" kettle

11-13-2012, 02:36 PM	#5
polishdon Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-07-09 Location: Buffalo, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	With no way to remove the spit rod without sliding it out, how'd ya get that bird out of there?? __________________ WSM; OTS; DPP Trailer Clone, Wood Fired Double Kettle Pizza Cooker

11-13-2012, 02:57 PM	#7
Skidder Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-02-08 Location: Westfield,Ma. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just used my Weber rotisserie and sealed the rim with foil.

11-13-2012, 06:08 PM	#9
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The problem I have with hard mounting a rotisserie on a drum is that you will find it a bitch to deal with. With a ring you can lift the whole setup off instead of standing over a flaming charcoal basket trying to wrestle that bird off the spit or trying to thread the rod with meats on and likely dumping them into the barrel. There is no way a Rib-O-Lator will be of any use in that setup. It looks like you are cooking with an indirect setup, which is blasphemy IMHO. Let us know how it works out for you! but thats just me __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

11-13-2012, 06:50 PM	#10
Garrett Take a breath! Join Date: 10-03-12 Location: Gastonia North Carolina Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It actually worked out pretty good. I removed the handle and slid the other end out of the motor and was able lift to that side up and removed it with no problems. __________________ My arsenal, Stumps Clone, Two Modified offsets, open pit with grate and rotisserie,UDS, and a free to me Weber One Touch Silver 18.5" kettle