Lone Star Grillz Vertical Insulated Cabinet Smoker-For the new Owner

[ebijack]

Originally Posted by patriotn11

Don't know if this is the right place to ask!
I'm looking for a used LSG IVS, I'm in Texas! I've read this thread and love it!
I have a LSG Offset 24x40 and enjoy it but tired of baby sitting all night long on long smokes! I am selling it and will used the money for the IVS!
Anyone selling or know anyone selling or wanting to trade for an LSG IVS, please let me know!
Thanks for any response!
Michael in San Antonio!

List yours here and search here also.
https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=9

Bottom left corner of page. You may select how far back you want to look.
There is one for sale right now

[afb91]

Originally Posted by yakov

Thank you all for such informative posts. Helped me to decide on the LSG Mini. Had it for a week now and so glad. Smoked a 10 lb pork butt, 20 7-8 oz smoked sockeye salmon fillets to great mouthwatering success. Next up will be two spatchcocked 18lb turkeys.



I am brand new to smoking and you all gave such great advice that really reduced my startup time and learning curve. Can't imagine a pork butt being so good on my first try. Can't wait until I grow into the full capabilities of the Mini.


Haven't been fully able to maintain steady temperatures as yet but I think the pictures on page 147 showing the plate setup will be quite beneficial in solving that issue going forward. Am using the Fireboard with fan control.



Let me say that the LSG Mini arrived in beautiful condition, exceeded my expectations, and Chris and the LSG staff were truly excellent to work with. A 600lb smoker on standard wheels rolls and maneuvers so easily on our paver patio and walk way. I could not be more pleased.



My wife uses our Mak pellet grill (which we love BTW). We find it hard to maintain steady temperatures when the wind is blowing (and it blows here quite a bit). Also a bit limited in amount of food we can grill/smoke but it does things (grill) that the Mini doesn't. On the other hand, the Mini gives us a lot more food capability and seems impervious to the wind. My wife was a bit jealous when the pork butt in the Mini, my first ever smoking effort, turned out better than hers in the past. Actually, I think she enjoys me taking over that chore.



Again thank you all for such great advice, so much appreciated. If anyone is looking for a great smoker, the LSG Mini is proving to be a great choice.

Hey brother so glad you're enjoying it I got my large in october and the thing is a beast. I have smoked in 20 degree weather and even in snow already and the thing purrs along. I have had some issues with it overshooting with my guru and the damper settings chris recommends but I have been able to overcome that with a few strategic methods. I am waiting on a grill cover at the moment that is being made. These things are awesome and so is this thread lets keep it alive.

[SweetHeatBBQnSC]

I have a couple questions for those of you who revisit this thread. Is this smoker (mini or large) portable enough to use in competitions? I know they are extremely heavy so I was wondering. Also, what is the capacity for the mini and large? Would you recommend the off-road package if needing to roll on grass? Thanks.

[Kaptain Kadian]

Originally Posted by SweetHeatBBQnSC

I have a couple questions for those of you who revisit this thread. Is this smoker (mini or large) portable enough to use in competitions? I know they are extremely heavy so I was wondering. Also, what is the capacity for the mini and large? Would you recommend the off-road package if needing to roll on grass? Thanks.

I have taken my large to competitions. It is heavy, but not that hard to get on a trailer. I took 4th out of 85 teams in brisket with it. I don't have the tie down hooks either. I did upgrade to the bigger casters after a couple of years of having it. They are nice.

[ebijack]

Originally Posted by SweetHeatBBQnSC

I have a couple questions for those of you who revisit this thread. Is this smoker (mini or large) portable enough to use in competitions? I know they are extremely heavy so I was wondering. Also, what is the capacity for the mini and large? Would you recommend the off-road package if needing to roll on grass? Thanks.

You could do like Kaptain Kadian says about going to upgraded wheels.
Or go to HF and buy 8 of the same size wheels that would come on said unit. Some new longer bolts/nuts/washers and you have dual (or triple) wheels per corner. The larger foot print and spreading of the load does make a difference. Also stabilizes the unit much better.
Just a thought.

[SweetHeatBBQnSC]

Originally Posted by Kaptain Kadian

I have taken my large to competitions. It is heavy, but not that hard to get on a trailer. I took 4th out of 85 teams in brisket with it. I don't have the tie down hooks either. I did upgrade to the bigger casters after a couple of years of having it. They are nice.

Did you upgrade to the 8" casters or the off road package? Did that make it so that it will roll on grass?

[Kaptain Kadian]

Originally Posted by SweetHeatBBQnSC

Did you upgrade to the 8" casters or the off road package? Did that make it so that it will roll on grass?

I did the 8 inch castors. I haven't tried to roll it on grass yet. I keep 2 sheets of plywood and use them to roll it from the backyard to the front.

[Westx]

Making a trip to Willis Saturday to pickup my new Mini on a reversed comp cart. Can't wait to get it home and get it seasoned and start cooking on it. Have and HEB Prime brisket thawed and just waiting for a smoke bath. Hopefully the weather will corporate.

[JVM59]

Originally Posted by Westx

Making a trip to Willis Saturday to pickup my new Mini on a reversed comp cart. Can't wait to get it home and get it seasoned and start cooking on it. Have and HEB Prime brisket thawed and just waiting for a smoke bath. Hopefully the weather will corporate.

Congrats on the new cooker, you're going to love it.
Can't wait to hear about the brisket cook!

[afb91]

Originally Posted by SweetHeatBBQnSC

I have a couple questions for those of you who revisit this thread. Is this smoker (mini or large) portable enough to use in competitions? I know they are extremely heavy so I was wondering. Also, what is the capacity for the mini and large? Would you recommend the off-road package if needing to roll on grass? Thanks.

I have 100% get the off road if you plan on rolling on grass. I have a patio made of bricks and if I did not have the off road package it would be a nightmare to roll around in my backyard. I'm moving to my new house on saturday and I am 100% thankful that I have the off road or else I would not even be able to roll it on my grass. I have done this many times and unless you put plywood sheets down every time you have to move it, it would be an absolute nightmare. I love my large but it is overwhelming to maneuver and the offroad makes it a breeze!

[93_confirmed]

I did a ton of research recently on the manufactures you mentioned and when I crunched the numbers on cost, cooking space, specs, shipping charges, etc. the LSG 20x42 ended up being the best bang for the buck. Obviously they are all phenomenal cookers but LSG got my vote and that's what I'll be going with.

[Westx]

After a 350 mile round trip let me introduce the newest member of my smoker arsenal, Night train. It will be my primary smoker for over night cooks. Got to see the prototype of the pellet grill and it will be a fantastic cooker. Chris said they are shooting for March to get it on the market but that all depends on the builder of the PID controller getting it finished. Also saw another little project they are working on for their stick burners that should be well received when it is released. Well on to the pictures. To late to season today so will get that done tomorrow and smoke some sausage and fatties. Brisket will just have to keep wet aging until next week end.
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[Eads Ranch]

Originally Posted by Westx

After a 350 mile round trip let me introduce the newest member of my smoker arsenal, Night train. It will be my primary smoker for over night cooks.

Congrats. You won't be disappointed.

[WeldonG]

I have the LSG large cabinet and couldn't imagine moving it without the offroad package

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[BuffaloDave]

Same here. Offroad package is a jump in price but boy am I glad I did it. Now I'm looking for a trailer to load it into....