Gator Pit Owners - Page 2

Greg60525 · 07-28-2012, 04:52 PM

I have the Budget Mobile Smoker (BMS), which is there smallest trailer pit. I had them put some mods on it. I just use wood in it, but have been thinking of trying lump just to compare flavor and ease of use. Pulled that pit all the way from Houston to Chicago! I really like it...............I compete with it too.

Ritch is a good guy.........he really takes the time with you.

sdpike · 07-29-2012, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Greg60525

I have the Budget Mobile Smoker (BMS), which is there smallest trailer pit. I had them put some mods on it. I just use wood in it, but have been thinking of trying lump just to compare flavor and ease of use. Pulled that pit all the way from Houston to Chicago! I really like it...............I compete with it too.

Ritch is a good guy.........he really takes the time with you.

Let us know how it goes with the lump. I strictly use wood. Show us a picture of your pit

Homebrewed Q · 07-29-2012, 08:18 AM

Gator is definitely on the short list for when I do eventually get a trailer mounted stick burner. Very fortunate to have some great pit builders down here in my neck of the woods. Good looking pit, keep us updated on your cooks!

N2Q · 07-29-2012, 08:33 AM

Nice looking pit! It's purely cosmetic but I really like the looks of your square firebox vs the cylinder shape they normally do . I also see you are preheating a stick over the firebox. How well does that work having the expanded metal on top of it?

Randall the Red · 07-29-2012, 08:37 AM

Wondering if they are available in Canada

superdan · 07-29-2012, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Randall the Red

Wondering if they are available in Canada

He ships them all over the world... Call him up and he will tell you all about it.

armor · 07-29-2012, 08:49 AM

Nice pit! I have an "Entertainer" and love it. Cooked for 125 yesterday and she handled the job easily. Rich does build a quality pit. Enjoy.

sdpike · 07-29-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by N2Q

Nice looking pit! It's purely cosmetic but I really like the looks of your square firebox vs the cylinder shape they normally do . I also see you are preheating a stick over the firebox. How well does that work having the expanded metal on top of it?

Actually it's round firebox. Preheating the wood works great, always lights right away.

Greg60525 · 07-29-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sdpike

Let us know how it goes with the lump. I strictly use wood. Show us a picture of your pit

Here you go (Kingsford is just for starting the wood):

sdpike · 07-30-2012, 06:40 AM

Very nice!! I also like the set up for keeping it under cover.

big brother smoke · 07-30-2012, 09:03 AM

Nice weapons, fellas!

Big Ron · 07-30-2012, 09:30 AM

I do not own a Gator, but I do personally know Ritch. Great guy and he has built a great company. I own and support Pits BY JJ, but feel it is important to show support to BBQ brothers.

Igotgas · 07-30-2012, 09:53 AM

Here is my 2448 AKA "Holy Smokees"

Here it is loaded up on Saturday for my little ones Bday

Mine was not bought from Ritch, I found it on CL about 6 months ago. It was on the side of a restaurant being neglected. The previous owner said it was too hard to cook on and he was just using it like a charcoal bbq. Except the clown was dumping the coal on the tuning plates instead of using the charcoal grate.

After some extensive refurbishing and clean up. I added some things to it that Ritch puts on the new ones and this is the result. I still need to paint it but I figure I can do that anytime. On a side note, I emailed Ritch when I first got it regarding its age. Ritch got right back to me and also sent me all new decals and a Gator emblem for it. He was really willing to help me , even though I didnt buy it from him.

Kevin_Texas · 07-30-2012, 04:28 PM

I am on my 3rd Gator and just love them... You cannot go wrong with the work Rich does... Here is a pic of my latest..

Mark M · 07-30-2012, 05:56 PM

All great rigs, guys. Chad, that was a nice find. I'm sure it cooks just as good as the day it rolled out of Ritch's shop. Really cool seeing all the different styles of cookers. Thanks.

07-28-2012, 04:52 PM	#16
Greg60525 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 03-08-09 Location: LaGrange Highlands, Illinois	I have the Budget Mobile Smoker (BMS), which is there smallest trailer pit. I had them put some mods on it. I just use wood in it, but have been thinking of trying lump just to compare flavor and ease of use. Pulled that pit all the way from Houston to Chicago! I really like it...............I compete with it too. Ritch is a good guy.........he really takes the time with you. __________________ Greg

07-29-2012, 08:18 AM	#18
Homebrewed Q Take a breath! Join Date: 11-10-10 Location: Shenandoah, TX	Gator is definitely on the short list for when I do eventually get a trailer mounted stick burner. Very fortunate to have some great pit builders down here in my neck of the woods. Good looking pit, keep us updated on your cooks! __________________ BWS Fatboy, Weber OTG 22.5, Weber OTS 18.5, Weber Performer, Weber Genesis SE-410.

07-29-2012, 08:49 AM	#22
armor is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-26-08 Location: Virginia	Nice pit! I have an "Entertainer" and love it. Cooked for 125 yesterday and she handled the job easily. Rich does build a quality pit. Enjoy. __________________ Mike Risk is the price you pay for opportunity. SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!

07-30-2012, 06:40 AM	#25
sdpike On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-25-12 Location: Groton, MA	Very nice!! I also like the set up for keeping it under cover. __________________ Always thinking about what to smoke next Gator Pit Offset46X24 Pit Boss Kamado 24 26.75 OTG 330 Weber Gas

07-30-2012, 09:03 AM	#26
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA	Nice weapons, fellas! __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS Powered by the West Coast Offense: Big Poppa Smokers and Simply Marvelous BBQ - "Walk with Us" My weapons: Humphrey's Smokers

07-29-2012, 08:33 AM	#19
N2Q On the road to being a farker Join Date: 04-30-12 Location: The Lonestar State	Nice looking pit! It's purely cosmetic but I really like the looks of your square firebox vs the cylinder shape they normally do . I also see you are preheating a stick over the firebox. How well does that work having the expanded metal on top of it?

07-29-2012, 08:37 AM	#20
Randall the Red Found some matches. Join Date: 10-08-11 Location: Toronto	Wondering if they are available in Canada

07-30-2012, 09:30 AM	#27
Big Ron Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-12-09 Location: Houston TX	I do not own a Gator, but I do personally know Ritch. Great guy and he has built a great company. I own and support Pits BY JJ, but feel it is important to show support to BBQ brothers. __________________ Big Ron's Rub: Just Rub It On! [url]www.bigronswebsite.com[/url] Trailer [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQxbfOx_MOE[/url] Patio Smoker [url]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV7lqPKVzTI[/url]

07-30-2012, 09:53 AM	#28
Igotgas is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-14-10 Location: Orangevale California	Here is my 2448 AKA "Holy Smokees" Here it is loaded up on Saturday for my little ones Bday Mine was not bought from Ritch, I found it on CL about 6 months ago. It was on the side of a restaurant being neglected. The previous owner said it was too hard to cook on and he was just using it like a charcoal bbq. Except the clown was dumping the coal on the tuning plates instead of using the charcoal grate. After some extensive refurbishing and clean up. I added some things to it that Ritch puts on the new ones and this is the result. I still need to paint it but I figure I can do that anytime. On a side note, I emailed Ritch when I first got it regarding its age. Ritch got right back to me and also sent me all new decals and a Gator emblem for it. He was really willing to help me , even though I didnt buy it from him. __________________ [CENTER]Chad [/CENTER] [CENTER]Gator Pit (Holy Smokees)[/CENTER] [CENTER]Custom built Propane Offset Smoker[/CENTER] [CENTER]Rescued Red MasterTouch - 1998[/CENTER] [CENTER]Smoky Joe - 1984 (My Little Girls)[/CENTER] [CENTER]Ranch Kettle X2- 2008 With Brother Marty Leach's Handles and 1991 CL find.[/CENTER] [CENTER]SS Weber Performer X 2 [/CENTER]

07-30-2012, 05:56 PM	#30
Mark M Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-14-10 Location: Los Angeles, CA	All great rigs, guys. Chad, that was a nice find. I'm sure it cooks just as good as the day it rolled out of Ritch's shop. Really cool seeing all the different styles of cookers. Thanks.