Mobile dual 55 Gal Build

QueInOveralls · 09-09-2013, 12:41 PM

New here to the forum but figured I'd post my build that started this past weekend with my and my roommates. My original intent was just to build a smoker. That's never enough for rednecks like us in Alabama. We then decided to make it mobile. We figured though while we are smoking food we will probably get hungry so we are going to add a grill. The grill will be on the back of the trailer horizontal obviously and the smoker UDS will sit at the front of the trailer. We are going to reinforce the trailer a bit and add metal to be able to have a full 360 weld on the bottom of the UDS to trailer. Here's a few pics to show what we are working with.

cowgirl · 09-09-2013, 01:50 PM

Good luck with the build! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

ssv3 · 09-09-2013, 01:50 PM

Sweet! Lookin forward to the progress and the end result. I like the mobile concept.

Thermal Mass · 09-09-2013, 01:51 PM

Sounds like fun!
Make it big enough for a cooler and some charcoal (which will add some weight to the unit when towing.)

HookedOnQ · 09-09-2013, 02:22 PM

Looks like you have a plan. Keep us posted!

dwfisk · 09-09-2013, 03:22 PM

First off, welcome! I'm looking forward to what you come up with.

pitbossJB · 09-09-2013, 04:38 PM

I can't wait to see more!!

c farmer · 09-09-2013, 06:52 PM

I am in...

andy53 · 09-09-2013, 07:37 PM

Lookin' forward to seeing this. Great idea!

ClintHTX · 09-09-2013, 07:39 PM

Oh man I'm ready for this! Bring on the pron!

QueInOveralls · 09-13-2013, 10:33 AM

Well guys it has been slow this week on progress. I have been working a couple hours the past two days grinding out the paint on the inside of the drum. The fire only burned out the very bottom section of the drum. Didn't want it to get to hot and warp the barrel. Got all the parts I needed for the trailer from Harbor Freight which was fun. I printed off 4 25% off 1 item and handed them to my roommates and we walked in everyone with a different part: 2 tires, jack, lights. I also got all the parts I needed for the UDS. One question though is I couldn't find stainless steel bolts that were the right length or diameter at home depot so I bought aluminum nuts and bolts. You think that will be alright? I know not to use galvanized or zinc so I figured aluminum would be alright. Feed back would be great. Here is the drum 75% grinded out. I washed it out good with dawn and degreaser last night after this pic to see my progress better.

And here is what I'm using to grind it out.

HookedOnQ · 09-13-2013, 09:21 PM

I think the aluminum would be fine. If you dont wanna use it you can buy zinc coated hardware and soak it in vinegar to remove the zinc coating

QueInOveralls · 09-16-2013, 09:13 AM

Well after I got home from drill yesterday I had some time to finish grinding out the inside of the barrel. I then washed it real good and decided what the hell might as well burn it out one more time.

You can kind of see it but I already drilled the pilot holes for my intakes. Harbor Freight was closed so I couldn't purchase the step bit last night and I wasn't about to spend 50 on one at Lowes. I am bringing home a bi-metal hole saw from work today so I chose the free route. When I get home I'll be welding in my exhaust nipples and putting in the grate hardware.

I also bought some bar stock to level out the trailer.

The green circle is the highest level. I have to add 1/8 bar stock to the yellow circle, and 1/4 bar stock to the red level. This square will be the welding points for the UDS so they all needed to be level. This is going to be welding together this evening. Then once I get all my hardware in the UDS it will be welding on also. I'll post pictures when I finished tonight.

SmokerKing · 09-16-2013, 10:29 AM

I would weld bolt tabs on the bottom rim of each drum and on the frame if needed. Then bolt them to the frame instead of welding them.

QueInOveralls · 09-16-2013, 10:51 AM

Smokerking,

I'm not real sure what you mean by bolt tabs? and also can you tell me why you would do that instead?

09-09-2013, 12:41 PM	#1
QueInOveralls Got Wood. Join Date: 07-29-12 Location: Nashville, TN Name/Nickname : Aaron	Mobile dual 55 Gal Build New here to the forum but figured I'd post my build that started this past weekend with my and my roommates. My original intent was just to build a smoker. That's never enough for rednecks like us in Alabama. We then decided to make it mobile. We figured though while we are smoking food we will probably get hungry so we are going to add a grill. The grill will be on the back of the trailer horizontal obviously and the smoker UDS will sit at the front of the trailer. We are going to reinforce the trailer a bit and add metal to be able to have a full 360 weld on the bottom of the UDS to trailer. Here's a few pics to show what we are working with.

09-09-2013, 01:50 PM	#2
cowgirl somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-18-07 Location: Oklahoma Name/Nickname : jeanie	Good luck with the build! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with. __________________ jeanie Lifetime member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers (Thanks Ash :)) RIP Ash, you are missed http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/

09-09-2013, 01:50 PM	#3
ssv3 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-25-12 Location: Los Angeles Name/Nickname : Sako	Sweet! Lookin forward to the progress and the end result. I like the mobile concept. __________________ 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)

09-09-2013, 01:51 PM	#4
Thermal Mass is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-05-13 Location: Jackson, WI	Sounds like fun! Make it big enough for a cooler and some charcoal (which will add some weight to the unit when towing.) __________________ 42" WFO,[B][/B]-Brick vert smoker, Tuscan wood grill, 22" Weber, ECB-sent to the curb! Superfast [B][COLOR="Magenta"]PINK[B][COLOR="Magenta"] Thermapen[/COLOR][/B][/COLOR][/B] Offically a [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/group.php?groupid=39"]ZERO[/URL]!! [COLOR=Red]My Build[/COLOR]: [URL]http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=153650[/URL] "[COLOR=Navy]When it comes right down to it, you just want to be surrounded by good people and good food."[/COLOR]-Chuck Hughes

09-09-2013, 02:22 PM	#5
HookedOnQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-31-12 Location: chesterfield, va	Looks like you have a plan. Keep us posted! __________________ BLUE WEBER 22.5 OTG,(OBUDS) OVERBUILT U.D.S, MAVERICK ET732, 38"x38"x7' SMOKE HOUSE.

09-09-2013, 03:22 PM	#6
dwfisk Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-01-12 Location: Fairfield, Florida Name/Nickname : Dave	First off, welcome! I'm looking forward to what you come up with. __________________ I'm Dave Got a bunch of cooking toys and a custom metal fabrication shop where I spend my time building all sorts of smokers & outdoor cooking gear.

09-09-2013, 04:38 PM	#7
pitbossJB is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-05-09 Location: Sandia Park,N.M. (land of entrapment) Name/Nickname : el jefe	I can't wait to see more!! __________________ "It's all done with smoke and mirrors..............I think I like smoke the best" UDS with 007 mods and pizza top Highly modified Bandera w/ griddle on firebox Mini SJ/UDS micro mini UDS Smokey Joe's 1983 22.5" Weber kettle

09-09-2013, 06:52 PM	#8
c farmer Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-13-13 Location: pa	I am in... __________________ Adam Gold mini wsm 1st gen mes, amazin dust and pellet smoker, and the uds. Double O' Seven == Rotisserie/Grill/Smoker Hybrid and offset.

09-09-2013, 07:37 PM	#9
andy53 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-20-13 Location: Orange City, FL	Lookin' forward to seeing this. Great idea! __________________ 22.5" Weber Performer, UDS, Maverick ET732, Blue Thermapen

09-09-2013, 07:39 PM	#10
ClintHTX is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-24-11 Location: Granbury, Texas	Oh man I'm ready for this! Bring on the pron! __________________ Stick burner.

09-13-2013, 10:33 AM	#11
QueInOveralls Got Wood. Join Date: 07-29-12 Location: Nashville, TN Name/Nickname : Aaron	Well guys it has been slow this week on progress. I have been working a couple hours the past two days grinding out the paint on the inside of the drum. The fire only burned out the very bottom section of the drum. Didn't want it to get to hot and warp the barrel. Got all the parts I needed for the trailer from Harbor Freight which was fun. I printed off 4 25% off 1 item and handed them to my roommates and we walked in everyone with a different part: 2 tires, jack, lights. I also got all the parts I needed for the UDS. One question though is I couldn't find stainless steel bolts that were the right length or diameter at home depot so I bought aluminum nuts and bolts. You think that will be alright? I know not to use galvanized or zinc so I figured aluminum would be alright. Feed back would be great. Here is the drum 75% grinded out. I washed it out good with dawn and degreaser last night after this pic to see my progress better. And here is what I'm using to grind it out.

09-13-2013, 09:21 PM	#12
HookedOnQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-31-12 Location: chesterfield, va	I think the aluminum would be fine. If you dont wanna use it you can buy zinc coated hardware and soak it in vinegar to remove the zinc coating __________________ BLUE WEBER 22.5 OTG,(OBUDS) OVERBUILT U.D.S, MAVERICK ET732, 38"x38"x7' SMOKE HOUSE.

09-16-2013, 09:13 AM	#13
QueInOveralls Got Wood. Join Date: 07-29-12 Location: Nashville, TN Name/Nickname : Aaron	Well after I got home from drill yesterday I had some time to finish grinding out the inside of the barrel. I then washed it real good and decided what the hell might as well burn it out one more time. You can kind of see it but I already drilled the pilot holes for my intakes. Harbor Freight was closed so I couldn't purchase the step bit last night and I wasn't about to spend 50 on one at Lowes. I am bringing home a bi-metal hole saw from work today so I chose the free route. When I get home I'll be welding in my exhaust nipples and putting in the grate hardware. I also bought some bar stock to level out the trailer. The green circle is the highest level. I have to add 1/8 bar stock to the yellow circle, and 1/4 bar stock to the red level. This square will be the welding points for the UDS so they all needed to be level. This is going to be welding together this evening. Then once I get all my hardware in the UDS it will be welding on also. I'll post pictures when I finished tonight.

09-16-2013, 10:29 AM	#14
SmokerKing is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-07-10 Location: Sunny AZ	I would weld bolt tabs on the bottom rim of each drum and on the frame if needed. Then bolt them to the frame instead of welding them.

09-16-2013, 10:51 AM	#15
QueInOveralls Got Wood. Join Date: 07-29-12 Location: Nashville, TN Name/Nickname : Aaron	Smokerking, I'm not real sure what you mean by bolt tabs? and also can you tell me why you would do that instead?