The 14.5" Weber Smokey Mountain (Model 711001) appears official - Page 2

charrederhead · 08-22-2013, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob in St. Louis

I'm still waiting for a 28"+ WSM.

Yeah! We need a RanchSM, w/ motorized transport.

HankB · 08-22-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pal251

Cute but what could be put onto it?

The 18 barely fits a rack of ribs

A rack of ribs is problematic because the shape. But if you hang them ala PBC you can fit plenty.

I have a mini-WSM (SJG + IMUSA pot) and it is my most versatile cooker. It can hold an 8 pound chicken or decent size ham or butt. I've done briskets by cutting them in half and putting a piece on each grate. With the water pan out it is ideal for grilling on the top grate. Flare ups are much less a problem because the coals are far away from the food. It's awesome and when the new 14.5 comes out, I WANT ONE!

But yeah... I'm Weber crazy.

Happy Hapgood · 08-22-2013, 05:12 PM

I'm wondering about coal capacity? Sure you could fit 2 butts on it but would you have to reload mid cook? My 18.5 can maintain approximately 250*F 16 hours with an outdoor temp of 65 +. That's using about 12 lbs of KBB.

nucornhusker · 08-22-2013, 05:32 PM

There is a lot less area to heat, so it may hold temps just as long.

stephan · 08-22-2013, 08:02 PM

That would be great for camping

jonboy · 08-23-2013, 06:02 AM

Has anyone called customer service for pricing?CUSTOMER SERVICE
1-800-446-1071
jon

Untraceable · 08-23-2013, 06:22 AM

not doubting weber overprice it, but its going to be so small that IMO, anything over 149.99 is going to be too much. cute and awesome yes, practical....barely. Put me on the waiting list for a 26.75 wsm

jamus34 · 08-23-2013, 06:46 AM

If they were serious on making it somewhat competitive they'd need to price it at $100 - $125. I think even $150 is a bit high.

I'll give then the premium over the Brinkman smokers however as previously stated you can do almost the same thing for a lot less.

midwest_kc · 08-23-2013, 10:10 AM

I think $99 would be the sweet spot for pricing, personally. It's low enough that people like me will buy it no questions asked, and it will allow people to easily upgrade to that as opposed to the ECB. I could see an MSRP or $129, but they usually be on sale for $99 as well.

Oh yes, and I would be beside myself happy with a 26.75" WSM. I'm sure it would take a lot of fuel, though.

jamus34 · 08-23-2013, 10:17 AM

I personally think there's quite a bit inherent issues with a 26"" WSM.

Weight-wise, for shipping purposes it probably puts you out of UPS range and that would then really eliminate Amazon as an effective outlet.

Also, price-wise you'd probably be looking at $700-$800 if not more, assuming that the 22 WSM is 4x the amount of a OTS and about 3x the amount of a OTG. Based on the cost of the 26 OTG you'd be looking at $900-$1000, not including tax / shipping.

In all honesty I don't think Weber can make a vertical smoker that size and really have it competitive. I think the insulated box smokers will be more attractive once all is said and done.

But I'm just a BBQ noob...what do I know.

triplezip · 08-23-2013, 10:43 AM

It'll make a good raffle prize for BBQ events.

midwest_kc · 08-23-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jamus34

I personally think there's quite a bit inherent issues with a 26"" WSM.

Weight-wise, for shipping purposes it probably puts you out of UPS range and that would then really eliminate Amazon as an effective outlet.

Also, price-wise you'd probably be looking at $700-$800 if not more, assuming that the 22 WSM is 4x the amount of a OTS and about 3x the amount of a OTG. Based on the cost of the 26 OTG you'd be looking at $900-$1000, not including tax / shipping.

In all honesty I don't think Weber can make a vertical smoker that size and really have it competitive. I think the insulated box smokers will be more attractive once all is said and done.

But I'm just a BBQ noob...what do I know.

Really good points. Thanks for raining on my parade. Seriously, though, I'd never really given much thought to how much one would actually cost. I guess I'd just assumed $500-$600, but that does now seem a little unrealistic.

charrederhead · 09-19-2013, 01:27 PM

Well, in the official "guess the Amazon price of the 14.5 WSM" thread, I guessed $199.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=169194

That should be good enough for a freebie...let me call Weber CS.

HankB · 10-03-2013, 03:26 PM

I'll guess 219.00

Amazon.com: Weber 711001 Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker, 14.5-Inch: Patio, Lawn & Garden

mbshop · 10-03-2013, 03:59 PM

i'll wait a few years for a used one. meanwhile my mini does all I require.

08-22-2013, 05:12 PM	#18
Happy Hapgood somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 03-17-12 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Name/Nickname : Mike	I'm wondering about coal capacity? Sure you could fit 2 butts on it but would you have to reload mid cook? My 18.5 can maintain approximately 250F 16 hours with an outdoor temp of 65 +. That's using about 12 lbs of KBB. __________________ Cooking Equipment: Weber WSM, Weber GA, Weber Spirit E-310, Weber 22" OTG Charbroil Oilless Turkey Fryer Wife LuzziAnn 1956 model. Ink Bird IBBQ 4T Wi-Fi Temp Monitor, Superfast LSU Purple* Thermapen & ThermaPop, Party Q Ink Bird Sous Vide, HF Flame Thower My Motto these days is "Low Stress, Low Drag". The Artist Formally Known as Toast

08-22-2013, 05:32 PM	#19
nucornhusker Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-29-11 Location: Lincoln, NE	There is a lot less area to heat, so it may hold temps just as long. __________________ Yoder Smokers YS1500, Kamado Joe BigJoe & Joe Jr, IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller

08-22-2013, 08:02 PM	#20
stephan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-02-10 Location: lake grove, new york	That would be great for camping __________________ PITMAKER SAFE WSM WEBER KETTLE JENAIR GASSER

08-23-2013, 06:46 AM	#23
jamus34 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-09-12 Location: Milford, NJ	If they were serious on making it somewhat competitive they'd need to price it at $100 - $125. I think even $150 is a bit high. I'll give then the premium over the Brinkman smokers however as previously stated you can do almost the same thing for a lot less. __________________ Proud owner of: 22.5 OTS, 22.5 WSM, SJG (and soon to have the tamale pot mini-WSM conversion built) Stealth gray Thermopen

08-23-2013, 10:10 AM	#24
midwest_kc is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-27-10 Location: Independence, MO Name/Nickname : Joel	I think $99 would be the sweet spot for pricing, personally. It's low enough that people like me will buy it no questions asked, and it will allow people to easily upgrade to that as opposed to the ECB. I could see an MSRP or $129, but they usually be on sale for $99 as well. Oh yes, and I would be beside myself happy with a 26.75" WSM. I'm sure it would take a lot of fuel, though. __________________ Meat Rushmore BBQ Team

08-23-2013, 06:02 AM	#21
jonboy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-14-07 Location: Mount Washington, Kentucky	Has anyone called customer service for pricing?CUSTOMER SERVICE 1-800-446-1071 jon

08-23-2013, 06:22 AM	#22
Untraceable Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-19-11 Location: EAD	not doubting weber overprice it, but its going to be so small that IMO, anything over 149.99 is going to be too much. cute and awesome yes, practical....barely. Put me on the waiting list for a 26.75 wsm

08-23-2013, 10:17 AM	#25
jamus34 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-09-12 Location: Milford, NJ	I personally think there's quite a bit inherent issues with a 26"" WSM. Weight-wise, for shipping purposes it probably puts you out of UPS range and that would then really eliminate Amazon as an effective outlet. Also, price-wise you'd probably be looking at $700-$800 if not more, assuming that the 22 WSM is 4x the amount of a OTS and about 3x the amount of a OTG. Based on the cost of the 26 OTG you'd be looking at $900-$1000, not including tax / shipping. In all honesty I don't think Weber can make a vertical smoker that size and really have it competitive. I think the insulated box smokers will be more attractive once all is said and done. But I'm just a BBQ noob...what do I know. __________________ Proud owner of: 22.5 OTS, 22.5 WSM, SJG (and soon to have the tamale pot mini-WSM conversion built) Stealth gray Thermopen

08-23-2013, 10:43 AM	#26
triplezip Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-23-12 Location: Long Island, NY	It'll make a good raffle prize for BBQ events. __________________ --------------- Doug Eastern Beast BBQ Team - KCBS CBJ Backwoods Competitor Twin black UDS's Winco CO-301 Lang 84D

09-19-2013, 01:27 PM	#28
charrederhead Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-29-12 Location: Litchfield County, CT Name/Nickname : Pete	Well, in the official "guess the Amazon price of the 14.5 WSM" thread, I guessed $199. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=169194 That should be good enough for a freebie...let me call Weber CS. __________________ hopelessly, helplessly, happily addicted to a shipload of Webers

10-03-2013, 03:26 PM	#29
HankB is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-16-12 Location: Winfield, IL	I'll guess 219.00 Amazon.com: Weber 711001 Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker, 14.5-Inch: Patio, Lawn & Garden Amazon.com: Weber 711001 Smokey Mountain Cooker Smoker, 14.5-Inch: Patio, Lawn & Garden __________________ Weber Crazy

10-03-2013, 03:59 PM	#30
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca	i'll wait a few years for a used one. meanwhile my mini does all I require. __________________ george spam, can't live without it