Porch on Trailer or no porch.

alwaysgolf · 03-26-2013, 06:17 PM

My buddy and I are in the process of starting a vending/catering trailer. We would like some opinions on whether or not it is better to have the smoker mounted on a porch trailer or tow it seperately with another vehicle. Looking at a 16ft box with a 6ft porch and a 8ft porch with a 18ft box. The larger is slightly out of our price range. Trailer is complete with fridge, freezer, range/oven, griddle, fryer.

I think it is best to have it on one trailer and it frees up the other truck to maybe haul a second cargo trailer when needed with supplies.

Opinions welcomed

cpw · 03-26-2013, 09:05 PM

My un-informed opinion is this: If your tow vehicle can handle the weight of the extra length plus the smoker or 2 that you'd put on there, then definitely go with a porch. That way, ideally you'll never have to worry about towing another trailer or smoker or putting up tents or any of that. Plus, since some health departments require screened enclosures for food prep, the porch would be relatively easy to screen in.

BigBellyBBQ · 03-27-2013, 03:41 AM

set up for one vehicle...never rely on that extra help or 2nd vehicle..for real big events then 2nd truck / cooker will be needed....but keep main operation simple..for one person to set up / tear down. ... .unless going BIG

Cayman1 · 03-27-2013, 05:38 AM

I was always curious about all that weight so far back, behind the axles and whether it would cause the trailer to be prone to fishtailing and swaying. Extremebbqtrailers.com sells the ones with porch so you might check their site in that regard.

jaxbbq · 03-27-2013, 08:31 AM

Depending on your health/licensing agency you may need to put your smoker on the porch. Here is how mine is set up.
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JimmyDAL · 03-27-2013, 05:54 PM

Sweet! Is that a Southern Pride?

alwaysgolf · 03-27-2013, 10:34 PM

Thanks for the replies, definitely want to go the porch route. But may have to go smaller trailer, due to budget concerns, (AKA Wife< LOL). So, may have to lose the freezer and possibly griddle.
Will be using a SPX 300 but not mounted through the wall.

BigBellyBBQ · 03-28-2013, 12:38 AM

give the trailer builder your weights of equipment and basic location, they will ballence axle location my sp weights 1,800 and sits behind the axle..

jaxbbq · 03-28-2013, 10:28 AM

JimmyDAL- it is a FEC500 No gas assist only pellets

cynfulsmokersbbq · 03-28-2013, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaxbbq

Depending on your health/licensing agency you may need to put your smoker on the porch. Here is how mine is set up.
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Very nice rig.

What is that Kubota?

jaxbbq · 03-30-2013, 04:38 PM

yes it is 11KW with 100 gal fuel tank. Uses about .8 gal per hour at full load.

03-26-2013, 06:17 PM	#1
alwaysgolf Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 01-29-13 Location: Central Texas	Porch on Trailer or no porch. My buddy and I are in the process of starting a vending/catering trailer. We would like some opinions on whether or not it is better to have the smoker mounted on a porch trailer or tow it seperately with another vehicle. Looking at a 16ft box with a 6ft porch and a 8ft porch with a 18ft box. The larger is slightly out of our price range. Trailer is complete with fridge, freezer, range/oven, griddle, fryer. I think it is best to have it on one trailer and it frees up the other truck to maybe haul a second cargo trailer when needed with supplies. Opinions welcomed

03-26-2013, 09:05 PM	#2
cpw Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-28-11 Location: Savannah, Georgia Name/Nickname : Chad	My un-informed opinion is this: If your tow vehicle can handle the weight of the extra length plus the smoker or 2 that you'd put on there, then definitely go with a porch. That way, ideally you'll never have to worry about towing another trailer or smoker or putting up tents or any of that. Plus, since some health departments require screened enclosures for food prep, the porch would be relatively easy to screen in. __________________ ________________ [COLOR=Orange]Outlaw 2860 Porch Model[/COLOR] Lang 84 Deluxe Yoder YS640 Savannah, GA [URL="http://www.facebook.com/yesdearbbq"]Yes, Dear BBQ on Facebook[/URL] Proudly sponsored by Royal Oak Charcoal and [URL="https://www.atlantabbqstore.com/"]The Atlanta BBQ store[/URL]

03-27-2013, 03:41 AM	#3
BigBellyBBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-15-08 Location: Lake View, New York	set up for one vehicle...never rely on that extra help or 2nd vehicle..for real big events then 2nd truck / cooker will be needed....but keep main operation simple..for one person to set up / tear down. ... .unless going BIG __________________ [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS]TwinTech Pro Double, Backwoods Fat Boy, TwinTech Hawg Kooker, FE 400, SP SPK 700, Empty check book and understanding wife...sometimes..[/FONT][/I]

03-27-2013, 05:38 AM	#4
Cayman1 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-20-12 Location: Springfield, MO	I was always curious about all that weight so far back, behind the axles and whether it would cause the trailer to be prone to fishtailing and swaying. Extremebbqtrailers.com sells the ones with porch so you might check their site in that regard. __________________ Smooth Smoke BBQ Team, KCBS CBJ, porch mounted Jambo.

03-28-2013, 12:38 AM	#8
BigBellyBBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-15-08 Location: Lake View, New York	give the trailer builder your weights of equipment and basic location, they will ballence axle location my sp weights 1,800 and sits behind the axle.. __________________ [I][FONT=Comic Sans MS]TwinTech Pro Double, Backwoods Fat Boy, TwinTech Hawg Kooker, FE 400, SP SPK 700, Empty check book and understanding wife...sometimes..[/FONT][/I]

03-27-2013, 08:31 AM	#5
jaxbbq Got Wood. Join Date: 10-22-10 Location: jacksonville, FL	Depending on your health/licensing agency you may need to put your smoker on the porch. Here is how mine is set up. PC312264 (360x270).jpg PC312267 (360x270).jpg PC312268 (360x270).jpg

03-27-2013, 05:54 PM	#6
JimmyDAL is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-30-11 Location: New England	Sweet! Is that a Southern Pride?

03-27-2013, 10:34 PM	#7
alwaysgolf Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 01-29-13 Location: Central Texas	Thanks for the replies, definitely want to go the porch route. But may have to go smaller trailer, due to budget concerns, (AKA Wife< LOL). So, may have to lose the freezer and possibly griddle. Will be using a SPX 300 but not mounted through the wall.

03-28-2013, 10:28 AM	#9
jaxbbq Got Wood. Join Date: 10-22-10 Location: jacksonville, FL	JimmyDAL- it is a FEC500 No gas assist only pellets

03-30-2013, 04:38 PM	#11
jaxbbq Got Wood. Join Date: 10-22-10 Location: jacksonville, FL	yes it is 11KW with 100 gal fuel tank. Uses about .8 gal per hour at full load.