Weber Smokey Mounatin

rakelso · 07-01-2012, 02:40 PM

I am looking at buying the WSM 22" smoker. Looking for some input or thoughts. Thanks.

Fishawn · 07-01-2012, 02:55 PM

Lots of space & lots of fuel.

Callahan-que · 07-01-2012, 02:57 PM

I say go for it. I love my 18.5" WSM.

el_matt · 07-01-2012, 03:02 PM

I don't have one, but a UDS is basically the same thing. I love my UDS, it's very fuel efficient, and easy to use. I hear the same things about the WSM's.

Matt

Shadowdog500 · 07-01-2012, 03:06 PM

I have the 18" model and the temperature control is phenomenal. Once the temp comes up and stabilizes it will stay at that temp all day.

Chris

Garman · 07-01-2012, 03:22 PM

^^^^What he said! They are awesome!!

Brian in Maine · 07-01-2012, 03:30 PM

Go for it. It's a no brainer!

Happy Hapgood · 07-01-2012, 03:33 PM

One of the best back yard smokers available. Some Pro's use them too like Harry Soo.

k.a.m. · 07-01-2012, 03:35 PM

Our 18.5" holds more consistent temps than our 22.5". I love the space the bigger one affords but for a single Butt,picnic or small brisket the smaller 18.5" gets the call every time.

FashionBiff · 07-01-2012, 03:37 PM

I too here lots of fuel but whatever it's a great smoker that is still more portable and storable than my UDS. Right now I have 18#s of pork butt on my 18 for its break in cook.
It is still a big smoker that will last a long long time, do it and enjoy it.
I chose the 18 because I have the uds option (if I ever make a coal basket), only mods I did are upside down door, added a middle rack, added three chases for probes and a 16" clay saucer to replace my water pan.

LTG · 07-01-2012, 06:05 PM

I always laugh when people post they use a lot of fuel, especially when they don't even own one. Will a 22 use more fuel than the smaller 18? Absolutely. Is it over the top, OMG this thing uses as much charcoal as a cheapo offset(like the Chargriller I have)? Nope. The extra space and flexibility for full racks of ribs or packer briskets is worth the use of more fuel.

Vision · 07-01-2012, 06:09 PM

Do it, the only choice you have is 18 or 22.

If you want to help buy it from a link off this page, and then soak up the info.

http://virtualweberbullet.com/

Still Smokin · 07-01-2012, 06:13 PM

I bought the 22" 1st, then found a deal on the 18". The 18 is great for single butts which is what I do most, the room in the 22 allows for more ribs.

Happy Hapgood · 07-01-2012, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LTG

I always laugh when people post they use a lot of fuel, especially when they don't even own one. Will a 22 use more fuel than the smaller 18? Absolutely. Is it over the top, OMG this thing uses as much charcoal as a cheapo offset(like the Chargriller I have)? Nope. The extra space and flexibility for full racks of ribs or packer briskets is worth the use of more fuel.

As a point of reference, I had a full ring of KB in for a 8 lb. Boston Butt recently. Granted the OD temps were 100*F plus so my first 100 were free. After a low and slow 240-270 for 10 hours, the ring is still 2/3rds full after pulling the butt and closing the vents.

My point is that outdoor temp plays a big part. If fuel costs are of no concern to you, do a 22. My biggest consideration was how many folks to cook for at any one time.

You can't go wrong either way.

TomB · 07-01-2012, 06:21 PM

I have two 22s. Easy to use. Lots of space. Full ring can cook 10 plus hours. Maintains temp. Love them.

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07-01-2012, 02:40 PM	#1
rakelso Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 02-08-11 Location: Temecula, CA	Weber Smokey Mounatin I am looking at buying the WSM 22" smoker. Looking for some input or thoughts. Thanks.

07-01-2012, 02:55 PM	#2
Fishawn is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-09-10 Location: Olympia, WA	Lots of space & lots of fuel. __________________ 22 & 2-18 WSM's-3 Weber Kettles-Smokey Joe-Silver C -Weber Q-CookShack Smokette

07-01-2012, 02:57 PM	#3
Callahan-que Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-18-10 Location: Callahan Fl Name/Nickname : Rick	I say go for it. I love my 18.5" WSM. __________________ Rick

07-01-2012, 03:22 PM	#6
Garman On the road to being a farker Join Date: 06-09-12 Location: Fairview, NC	^^^^What he said! They are awesome!! __________________ Weber Spirit E-210 gasser, Weber Performer, WSM, Maverick ET-732, Weber 18.5 OTS, Weber Smokey Joe

07-01-2012, 03:30 PM	#7
Brian in Maine is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-05-07 Location: Portland Me	Go for it. It's a no brainer! __________________ Brian 2 WSMs 2 OTG One red one black 22 1/2" black Bar-B-Kettle with rotisserie ring Brinkman dual zone charcoal grill Webber Silver Genises B 3 burner camp stove

07-01-2012, 03:02 PM	#4
el_matt Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-08-09 Location: Turlock, California	I don't have one, but a UDS is basically the same thing. I love my UDS, it's very fuel efficient, and easy to use. I hear the same things about the WSM's. Matt

07-01-2012, 03:06 PM	#5
Shadowdog500 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-18-12 Location: Down the Shore!!!	I have the 18" model and the temperature control is phenomenal. Once the temp comes up and stabilizes it will stay at that temp all day. Chris

07-01-2012, 03:33 PM	#8
Happy Hapgood somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 03-17-12 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Name/Nickname : Mike	One of the best back yard smokers available. Some Pro's use them too like Harry Soo. __________________ 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

07-01-2012, 03:35 PM	#9
k.a.m. Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 06-25-12 Location: South east Texas	Our 18.5" holds more consistent temps than our 22.5". I love the space the bigger one affords but for a single Butt,picnic or small brisket the smaller 18.5" gets the call every time.

07-01-2012, 03:37 PM	#10
FashionBiff Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-15-12 Location: San Juan Egg O, Ca. Name/Nickname : John	I too here lots of fuel but whatever it's a great smoker that is still more portable and storable than my UDS. Right now I have 18#s of pork butt on my 18 for its break in cook. It is still a big smoker that will last a long long time, do it and enjoy it. I chose the 18 because I have the uds option (if I ever make a coal basket), only mods I did are upside down door, added a middle rack, added three chases for probes and a 16" clay saucer to replace my water pan. __________________ Flocking Ferrari better win the manufacturers title

07-01-2012, 06:05 PM	#11
LTG Take a breath! Join Date: 02-08-10 Location: OKC, OK Name/Nickname : Billy Bob	I always laugh when people post they use a lot of fuel, especially when they don't even own one. Will a 22 use more fuel than the smaller 18? Absolutely. Is it over the top, OMG this thing uses as much charcoal as a cheapo offset(like the Chargriller I have)? Nope. The extra space and flexibility for full racks of ribs or packer briskets is worth the use of more fuel. __________________ Outsiders BBQ. Some homemade drums.

07-01-2012, 06:09 PM	#12
Vision is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-11-11 Location: Baltimore, Maryland	Do it, the only choice you have is 18 or 22. If you want to help buy it from a link off this page, and then soak up the info. http://virtualweberbullet.com/

07-01-2012, 06:13 PM	#13
Still Smokin Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-20-10 Location: Lowcountry SC	I bought the 22" 1st, then found a deal on the 18". The 18 is great for single butts which is what I do most, the room in the 22 allows for more ribs.

07-01-2012, 06:21 PM	#15
TomB Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-07-10 Location: Des Moines, IA	I have two 22s. Easy to use. Lots of space. Full ring can cook 10 plus hours. Maintains temp. Love them. Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Tom [B]Red Nose BBQ[/B] WSM 22.5" x 2 Weber Smokey Joe Weber Mini-WSM Weber Genesis gas grill Smokey Mountain gas smoker