BBQ Trailer/ Truck

woodhappens · 01-14-2013, 09:12 AM

Good day, I am working on a trailer/ Box van for catering/ Competion unit. Looking to do this smoker here.
http://www.cookshack.com/store/Smoke...k-Model-FEC120

Anyone have issues with this smoker? I do not want a pellet but have to have NSF no matter what have to pass inspetion.

Thanks for your time and energy on this matter.
Joe

Hombrerana · 01-20-2013, 10:23 AM

Hey Joe - I'm in a similar situation, setting up a food truck out here in the Peoples Republic of Western Washington....

I looked at the Fast Eddies and while I like the idea, the width of the unit and the need to access the firebox from the side are deal breakers. I may have narrowed it down to the Ole' Hickory CTO.

http://www.olehickorypits.com/PitMod...ri%20Oven.aspx

As it will be inside the truck I like that it uses gas rather than electricity and will not need it's own separate flu as they would require here for any "solid fuel appliance" (which the FECs are as they use pellets as the heat source). On the other hand, you can also use it as a stick burner for competition.

The_Kapn · 01-20-2013, 10:29 AM

The FEC 120 must be operated under a hood if it is inside due to the exhaust.
Makes it pricey unless you are doing a large hood already.

FEC 100 can be vented directly through a wall (like mine) or through the roof.

Beyond that, don't know what to suggest since you do not want pellets anyway.

Good Luck

TIM

BigBellyBBQ · 01-23-2013, 05:29 AM

I use southern pride...all nsf....and I cook while rolling down the road..they have a smaller unit also..I have Sp 500 and 700 and are real work horses...

TailGateJoecom · 01-24-2013, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBellyBBQ

I use southern pride...all nsf....and I cook while rolling down the road..they have a smaller unit also..I have Sp 500 and 700 and are real work horses...

Wait..... with a SP you can actually have the thing cooking WHILE you are driving? Am I reading that right?

BigBellyBBQ · 01-25-2013, 10:37 AM

yep...I have an on board gen set..or a long extension cord..
Joe....I have not been too happy with some of the new Bills coaches until I see what you guys hired...What the heck is the matter with the Bills and Jets?? Glad we know our job...

01-14-2013, 09:12 AM	#1
woodhappens Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 01-08-12 Location: chicago Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	BBQ Trailer/ Truck Good day, I am working on a trailer/ Box van for catering/ Competion unit. Looking to do this smoker here. http://www.cookshack.com/store/Smoke...k-Model-FEC120 Anyone have issues with this smoker? I do not want a pellet but have to have NSF no matter what have to pass inspetion. Thanks for your time and energy on this matter. Joe

01-20-2013, 10:23 AM	#2
Hombrerana Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match. Join Date: 09-20-12 Location: Kirkland, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hey Joe - I'm in a similar situation, setting up a food truck out here in the Peoples Republic of Western Washington.... I looked at the Fast Eddies and while I like the idea, the width of the unit and the need to access the firebox from the side are deal breakers. I may have narrowed it down to the Ole' Hickory CTO. http://www.olehickorypits.com/PitMod...ri%20Oven.aspx As it will be inside the truck I like that it uses gas rather than electricity and will not need it's own separate flu as they would require here for any "solid fuel appliance" (which the FECs are as they use pellets as the heat source). On the other hand, you can also use it as a stick burner for competition. __________________ "Anything worth doing is worth overdoing; moderation is for cowards." - T & S

01-20-2013, 10:29 AM	#3
The_Kapn Moderator Emeritus Join Date: 04-08-04 Location: Marianna, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The FEC 120 must be operated under a hood if it is inside due to the exhaust. Makes it pricey unless you are doing a large hood already. FEC 100 can be vented directly through a wall (like mine) or through the roof. Beyond that, don't know what to suggest since you do not want pellets anyway. Good Luck TIM __________________ "Flirtin' with Disaster" BBQ Team (RETIRED) FBA and KCBS Cook and Judge. Former owner of a WSM, a Smokey Joe, a Charbroil Commercial gasser (junk), and the legendary "StudeDera". Now cooking with a FEC100, a Traeger Lil' Tex, and a Fast Eddy PG500 Proud Pellet guy cooking on real wood.

01-23-2013, 05:29 AM	#4
BigBellyBBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-15-08 Location: Lake View, New York Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I use southern pride...all nsf....and I cook while rolling down the road..they have a smaller unit also..I have Sp 500 and 700 and are real work horses... __________________ TwinTech Pro Double, Backwoods Fat Boy, TwinTech Hawg Kooker, FE 400, SP SPK 700, Empty check book and understanding wife...sometimes..

01-25-2013, 10:37 AM	#6
BigBellyBBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 11-15-08 Location: Lake View, New York Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	yep...I have an on board gen set..or a long extension cord.. Joe....I have not been too happy with some of the new Bills coaches until I see what you guys hired...What the heck is the matter with the Bills and Jets?? Glad we know our job... __________________ TwinTech Pro Double, Backwoods Fat Boy, TwinTech Hawg Kooker, FE 400, SP SPK 700, Empty check book and understanding wife...sometimes..