Rib hanger question

TPerk · 03-18-2019, 06:57 PM

Anybody have thoughts on the quality of the hangers from Gateway, Hunsaker, and Lavalock? Looking for one for my 22 WSM that can comfortably handle 8-10 racks at a time. Ive got a Weber hanger for my 18, but recently got a Hunsaker vortex basket for the 22 and want to get a hanger kit for it.

Or just tell me that they are all pretty similar in quality and quit over thinking things.

Ron_L · 03-18-2019, 08:01 PM

I can only speak to Hunsaker, and everything that Mark builds is great quality. You can easily get 4-6 racks on each bar, maybe more.

Mike in Roseville · 03-18-2019, 10:51 PM

I have a Gateway for my 22WSM. I love it! If you get a Gateway for your 22WSM, you can order it from Target.com and get free shipping (it ships directly from Gateway).

The only thing I didn't really like about the Gateway were the hooks that came with it. I'm not really a fan of the sharp angle at the point where it's supposed to hang on the crossbar. I guess I like the PBC hooks better because they are rounded at the point where they hang...so that's what I use now (Gateway hanger and PBC hooks).

I am intrigued by the Lavalock hanger though. It looks pretty rad.

For what it's worth, I was able to hang 9 racks on an 18WSM last summer with my buddy's Gateway hanger.

70monte · 03-19-2019, 01:34 AM

Hunsaker just came out with a new design rib/meat hanger.

dshaffes · 03-19-2019, 11:23 PM

I use the Gateway hanger on my 22"WSM in conjunction with the Hunsaker plate. It works fantastic!

rwalters · 03-19-2019, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dshaffes

I use the Gateway hanger on my 22"WSM in conjunction with the Hunsaker plate. It works fantastic!

Any chance you can post a few pics of your setup? Would love to see it!

Twisted T's Q · 03-20-2019, 12:01 AM

can anyone confirm that the Hunsaker rack fits the wsm 22 ? and also the Hunsaker hybrid rack fitting the 22 wsm ?

ssv3 · 03-20-2019, 12:08 AM

Hunsaker hanger with 15 racks. Worked just like I was hanging 4 racks. WSM should be no different. Could've easily fit a few more racks.

70monte · 03-20-2019, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ssv3

Hunsaker hanger with 15 racks. Worked just like I was hanging 4 racks. WSM should be no different. Could've easily fit a few more racks.

Hunsaker doesn't sell that rack anymore.

TPerk · 03-20-2019, 07:37 PM

I ended up ordering the new style Hunsaker last night. It says it works for the 22 WSM. I'll confirm once I receive it. Hopefully by the end of the week.

Twisted T's Q · 03-20-2019, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TPerk

I ended up ordering the new style Hunsaker last night. It says it works for the 22 WSM. I'll confirm once I receive it. Hopefully by the end of the week.

defiantly let us know how it works when you get and post some pics with some protein hanging please

DanB · 03-22-2019, 07:42 AM

Hi All Any one make home made meat hangers?
Thanks DanB

sthamm · 03-22-2019, 08:37 AM

Not to hijack the thread or anything, but how is everyone finishing off so many ribs when it's time to unhook them? Rib rack, stacking them in foil, other? Drums have only so much space.

gcs · 03-22-2019, 08:49 AM

I let mine finish hanging, no foil or wrap, YMMV

Twisted T's Q · 03-22-2019, 10:44 AM

I have finished them different ways , 1 is to just let the hang until done , 2 I have stacked them wrapped in foil rotating them , and 3 wrapped in foil in the oven , my oven is big enough so that I don't need to stack …

03-18-2019, 06:57 PM	#1
TPerk Got Wood. Join Date: 04-27-14 Location: Richfield, MN	Rib hanger question Anybody have thoughts on the quality of the hangers from Gateway, Hunsaker, and Lavalock? Looking for one for my 22 WSM that can comfortably handle 8-10 racks at a time. Ive got a Weber hanger for my 18, but recently got a Hunsaker vortex basket for the 22 and want to get a hanger kit for it. Or just tell me that they are all pretty similar in quality and quit over thinking things.

03-18-2019, 08:01 PM	#2
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	I can only speak to Hunsaker, and everything that Mark builds is great quality. You can easily get 4-6 racks on each bar, maybe more. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

03-19-2019, 01:34 AM	#4
70monte is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-29-17 Location: Aurora, Mo	Hunsaker just came out with a new design rib/meat hanger. __________________ Good One Marshall, Open Range, HB 357 Pro, HB Legacy, M1, Weber Performer, PBC & PBJ. PK360.

03-20-2019, 12:01 AM	#7
Twisted T's Q is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-06-14 Location: West Virginia	can anyone confirm that the Hunsaker rack fits the wsm 22 ? and also the Hunsaker hybrid rack fitting the 22 wsm ? __________________ 270 smokers large PBC Vision kamado classic B series

03-20-2019, 12:08 AM	#8
ssv3 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-25-12 Location: Los Angeles Name/Nickname : Sako	Hunsaker hanger with 15 racks. Worked just like I was hanging 4 racks. WSM should be no different. Could've easily fit a few more racks. __________________ LSG 24x30 V/O Yoder YS640 DCS 36 Gasser Blackstone Griddle Retrofit Blackstone Pizza Oven WSJ(K) WGA(P) WJJ(CU) W22(BI) W26(CL) Pit Barrer Junior Kingsford Oval (resto mod)

03-18-2019, 10:51 PM	#3
Mike in Roseville Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-31-18 Location: Location, Location. Name/Nickname : Mike	I have a Gateway for my 22WSM. I love it! If you get a Gateway for your 22WSM, you can order it from Target.com and get free shipping (it ships directly from Gateway). The only thing I didn't really like about the Gateway were the hooks that came with it. I'm not really a fan of the sharp angle at the point where it's supposed to hang on the crossbar. I guess I like the PBC hooks better because they are rounded at the point where they hang...so that's what I use now (Gateway hanger and PBC hooks). I am intrigued by the Lavalock hanger though. It looks pretty rad. For what it's worth, I was able to hang 9 racks on an 18WSM last summer with my buddy's Gateway hanger.

03-19-2019, 11:23 PM	#5
dshaffes Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-17-17 Location: Wayne, NJ	I use the Gateway hanger on my 22"WSM in conjunction with the Hunsaker plate. It works fantastic!

03-20-2019, 07:37 PM	#10
TPerk Got Wood. Join Date: 04-27-14 Location: Richfield, MN	I ended up ordering the new style Hunsaker last night. It says it works for the 22 WSM. I'll confirm once I receive it. Hopefully by the end of the week.

03-22-2019, 07:42 AM	#12
DanB is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-28-12 Location: Paramus New Jersey	Hi All Any one make home made meat hangers? Thanks DanB __________________ Rec Tec 590/WSM/CB Roti/Weber Hanging Rack\2 Mavericks/Therapan/Rib-O-Lator/Fireboard 2/KCBS.

03-22-2019, 08:37 AM	#13
sthamm Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-14-16 Location: Dallas, Texas	Not to hijack the thread or anything, but how is everyone finishing off so many ribs when it's time to unhook them? Rib rack, stacking them in foil, other? Drums have only so much space.

03-22-2019, 08:49 AM	#14
gcs is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-14-13 Location: NY	I let mine finish hanging, no foil or wrap, YMMV

03-22-2019, 10:44 AM	#15
Twisted T's Q is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-06-14 Location: West Virginia	I have finished them different ways , 1 is to just let the hang until done , 2 I have stacked them wrapped in foil rotating them , and 3 wrapped in foil in the oven , my oven is big enough so that I don't need to stack … __________________ 270 smokers large PBC Vision kamado classic B series