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Old 12-24-2008, 10:26 AM   #1
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Default $1500.00 Budget, what smoker to get???

Ok, some of you know that I am selling my big rig, as a matter of fact I've already sold it. The guy is picking up the rig on next Wednesday.

I have conceeded to sell it but I am still going to have a decent smoker come hell or high water. SO, that brings me to the ultimate question. If you had $1500.00 to spend on any smoker(s) with any configuration what would it be?

Im considering even having a stainless steel UDS made but I'm still not sure....

I don't want a "mobile unit" however I do want to take it with me when I want to, like local comps and show off days and what not.


Here is what I'm thinking....

An Extra Large, Big Green Egg or one as big as I can find and a beefed up UDS. (Fire bricks and double stacked grates and all of that)

I have a stainless steel propane grill for doing some stuff but I rarely use it.

So let's hear ir guys and gals, what do y'all recommend?
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Old 12-24-2008, 10:42 AM   #2
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Have you looked at the Primo XL. I don't own one just looking into Primo Vs. Big green egg.
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Old 12-24-2008, 10:50 AM   #3
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I have an xl BGE that I built a cart to take it with me to comps. They are great, but if looking for BBQ at home, consider the large BGE. For me, the flatter dome on the XL and closer fire box makes it more difficult than the large.

That said, I would keep an eye out for a used Stump's or other insulated upright. I love the ease and capacity of the uprights. The Ceramic's are great, but they lack capacity. Then I built a UDS to play with too.

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Old 12-24-2008, 11:08 AM   #4
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Im considering even having a stainless steel UDS made but I'm still not sure....


Stainless Pool Filter UDS style. I'm amazed by the low fuel consumption.


and a small SpiceWine?


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Old 12-24-2008, 11:11 AM   #5
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I'll let you have this one for $1,500 http://www.lonestarcustompits.com/smoker/grill.html
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Old 12-24-2008, 11:12 AM   #6
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An XL Egg would be very nice, but it is very heavy. A large and a medium may be a better combination. Also, you should take a look at the 22" WSM. You could buy two of those and still have money left over for meat.

Also, if you can stretch a little beyond $1,500 you can get a small Spicewine (the extra would be for shipping). Nice cooker for home use and in conjunction with a kettle or WSM for comps.
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Old 12-24-2008, 11:29 AM   #7
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I love my Backwoods Smoker (Party). Base price is under $1,500. You can outfit it with options (stainless, guru, etc.), but the base model is a mighty fine smoker.

You might even find a used one (I think somebody on the BWS website is offering a used Fatboy for $1,500....and I know of lots of folks that compete on the circuit(s) with BWS Fatboys.


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Old 12-24-2008, 11:35 AM   #8
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I agree you should look at a Primo Oval, but I would never move mine without an enclosed trailer and some way to super secure it.
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Old 12-24-2008, 11:39 AM   #9
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I second TN_BBQ, I love my party. Best investment I've made so far on my BBQ journey.
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Old 12-24-2008, 11:50 AM   #10
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I love my insulated cabinet smoker:

Here's a link to a used Backwoods Fatboy:
http://www.backwoods-smoker.com/forums.htm/viewtopic.php?t=2253

2 year OLD FATBOY for sale ,great shape kept out of weather, cleaned after every cook.1500.00 if stand and casters needed add 75.00 can be reached @662-808-5656 joe
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Old 12-24-2008, 11:51 AM   #11
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Ok, some of you know that I am selling my big rig, as a matter of fact I've already sold it. The guy is picking up the rig on next Wednesday.

I have conceeded to sell it but I am still going to have a decent smoker come hell or high water. SO, that brings me to the ultimate question. If you had $1500.00 to spend on any smoker(s) with any configuration what would it be?

Im considering even having a stainless steel UDS made but I'm still not sure....

I don't want a "mobile unit" however I do want to take it with me when I want to, like local comps and show off days and what not.


Here is what I'm thinking....

An Extra Large, Big Green Egg or one as big as I can find and a beefed up UDS. (Fire bricks and double stacked grates and all of that)

I have a stainless steel propane grill for doing some stuff but I rarely use it.

So let's hear ir guys and gals, what do y'all recommend?

I have 2 Big Drum Smokers and I would love to have a stainless drum, and if you are considering having someone make one.....why not go right to the source? The BDS source that is. Rocky's are 16 gage 304 stainless. It will last longer than one lifetime.

All that said, I like ceramics too. They are not as user friendly when moving around from place to place, but a lot of comp teams do it. I have Eggs and have no complaints with them. They are fantastic winter cookers and really do it all. I'm fascinated with the Primo Oval because of the features and room.
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Old 12-24-2008, 12:10 PM   #12
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Well, how about a Bandera?

Do the gasket mod, baffle mod, add some firebrick to the firebox and smoke chamber, add some drain holes and you have one kick ash smoker...

I thought the 'dera was out of production, now that I know they are available again, I have a friend that wants one really badly... I might just clue him in to where to get them now...
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Old 12-24-2008, 01:31 PM   #13
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I'll let you have this one for $1,500 http://www.lonestarcustompits.com/smoker/grill.html
I really like that pit...
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I really like that pit...
Thanks, we built one like it for brethern member "dmprantz" I liked it so much that I had my guys build one for me.
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... I had my guys build one for me.
I have got to get me some "guys".
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