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06-05-2013, 09:46 PM | #1 |
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What pit makes most sense for an upgrade
I have 2 WSM, an 18.5 and a 22.5. I am thinking of selling the 22.5 and picking up either a backwoods party, a jambo backyard, or a pitmaker safe. I love the 18.5 for taking with me camping or to a friends house. I want the other smoker for capacity and well, pure want. I really like the look of the jambo but I am cautious as I have read the offset smokers are a lot of work. I have been smoking for 2 yrs, no competition q in my future. It's just a hobby.
Any advice welcome
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06-05-2013, 10:11 PM | #2 | |
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06-05-2013, 10:17 PM | #3 |
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It would be hard to go wrong with any of those. You have to decide if you want a stick burner or an insulated vertical. If you decide on the vertical look at the Backwoods Party G2. It's bigger. Also, the new Humphrey's insulated verticals are getting a lot of good reviews.
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06-05-2013, 10:18 PM | #4 |
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One way to find out buy a Cheap offset and learn to cook on it if you can master a cheap one that Jambo will practically run it's self. If you don't like the experience then sell it and put the proceeds toward the Safe.
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06-05-2013, 10:29 PM | #5 |
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Try setting a budget and write down the things that are important to you. Then find a pit that matches that.
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06-05-2013, 10:47 PM | #6 |
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Thanks, I was trying to stay around $2500. I love way the webers cook but I like be able to lay 6-10 racks of ribs flat and not having to lift the top grate out of the pit to get to the lower grate. I want a removable or pull out fire box in the vertical pits. The party extended looks fine but when you add ss doors and other options it gets up there in price fast. The jambo is 1900 plus shipping to ca, ouch! How long can the jambo go without attention? Over night cooks? The PM safe is a $3$ pit. The party ext. with ss doors and some other options is about 2.6k+
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06-05-2013, 11:02 PM | #7 |
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You might also check out Yoder they have a nice line of backyard pits as well and in the price range your looking for
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06-05-2013, 11:33 PM | #8 | |
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06-06-2013, 12:11 AM | #9 |
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Thanks oldbill, I am leaning towards the jambo. I will keep the wsm and my bbq guru for the overnight smokes. I do enjoy tending to the fire and I agree with you on several points about learning the art of pit mgmt. I think all I would need to do with the jambo is have Jamie add locking casters to the stack end of it. I looked at the gator and others that have 1/4" steel vs jambo 3/16 but I don't believe that will make a ton of difference. The I insulated fire box is a lot of $$ on the others and they appear to be 20x48. Is the addition of the second level grate on other offsets a worthwhile thing? The jambo backyard only has the single level grate.
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06-06-2013, 05:43 AM | #10 |
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+1 on this. Offsets have a magical appeal to them. It may be the best fit for you. But I would try one before spending $2500 on one. I would also keep an eye on CL and especially the members sale forum here. You can find a deal if you look for it....
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06-06-2013, 06:10 AM | #11 | |
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06-06-2013, 07:41 AM | #12 |
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Most guys I know who use the trailer-mounted Jambos at comps go about 45 minutes before adding another piece of wood. The Jambo pits are things of beauty and I would love to have one some day.
Not to add confusion to the discussion, but if you are set on an offset take a look at the Peoria cookers. they have a 24 x 48 backyard model that has an insulated firebox option. http://www.peoriacookers.com/custom-...rd-cooker.html Also, R&O makes some nice looking pits. I don't think they have a backyard offset but can probably make one. http://www.rittersbbq.com/page15.html
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06-06-2013, 08:08 AM | #13 | |
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06-06-2013, 08:35 AM | #14 | |
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06-06-2013, 11:28 AM | #15 | |
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For money and size check out the humphry pits, even with shipping it should be cheaper than the backwoods. a backyard bomber might be another option.
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