Sams Club setup

thillin · 03-03-2013, 10:15 AM

For those that have cooked a Sams Club this year. Are they taking care of the cooks? Good power, access to water, ice, etc..

CBQ · 03-03-2013, 10:45 AM

Haven't cooked it yet, supposed to be pretty much the same as last year.

Good power? Yes. They rent generators locally, but have a set of distribution cables and outlets that are reserved just for contests and travel from event to event to ensure they are in good condition.

Access to ice? It's a Sam's Club. Ice, meat, supplies. You could show up at a contest with nothing and buy everything there, including smokers and tents. You may, however, need to be a Sam's Club member. Unlike RD, Sam's doesn't have a day pass system. If you aren't, someone at the contest will be.

Water? It's a single central spigot, which depending on the layout of the store parking lot, could be some distance from your site. Bring buckets, and use the shopping carts.

It is on pavement, so be prepared to anchor down your canopy with weights.

Ford · 03-03-2013, 11:11 AM

Power is turned on at noon Friday, goes off during awards. Water as said can be a walk. Can't fill RV tanks. Other stuff available during club hours. Porta Pottys onsite. Can't setup until 9 and must leave right after awards. Can leave trailer overnight at far corner of lot but no security. Turn in very short walk.

thillin · 03-03-2013, 11:16 AM

Thanks guys. Only other KCBS cook down here takes care of us. Good power, water hookups and free ice.

RangerJ · 03-03-2013, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by thillin

Thanks guys. Only other KCBS cook down here takes care of us. Good power, water hookups and free ice.

Dude, while it not the Bedford set up. Its fine. Power works great, Ice and water are within walking distance.

Trash is picked up, there is an ash disposal site, gift bag has some items for use like paper towels, heavy duty foil and wet naps.

Far cry from most Texas comps, not sanctioned by KCBS.

Smoke'n Ice · 03-03-2013, 11:31 AM

The amenities are provided by the organizer, not KCBS. In this case, it is MMA and this is all they supply.

03-03-2013, 10:15 AM	#1
thillin somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-21-04 Location: Keller, Texas	Sams Club setup For those that have cooked a Sams Club this year. Are they taking care of the cooks? Good power, access to water, ice, etc.. __________________ Med Spicewine-adopted 3/13/10 *CL Score* 2 Large BGEs(pimped out w/Thirdeye Eggcessories)-hatched 6/4/07 & 4/20/11 Med BGE-adopted 2/2/08 *CL Score* -SOLD Mini BGE-adopted 1/31/08 *CL Score* Traeger 075-adopted 12/3/11 CL Score Weber 1 touch *CL Score* Weber Spirit 500 *CL Score* Weber Smokey Joe Silver *CL Score* BLUE & RED Thermapens Klose 20x42-SOLD Paddlin Pigs BBQ Ty

03-03-2013, 10:45 AM	#2
CBQ is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 01-11-09 Location: Cumberland, RI	Haven't cooked it yet, supposed to be pretty much the same as last year. Good power? Yes. They rent generators locally, but have a set of distribution cables and outlets that are reserved just for contests and travel from event to event to ensure they are in good condition. Access to ice? It's a Sam's Club. Ice, meat, supplies. You could show up at a contest with nothing and buy everything there, including smokers and tents. You may, however, need to be a Sam's Club member. Unlike RD, Sam's doesn't have a day pass system. If you aren't, someone at the contest will be. Water? It's a single central spigot, which depending on the layout of the store parking lot, could be some distance from your site. Bring buckets, and use the shopping carts. It is on pavement, so be prepared to anchor down your canopy with weights. __________________ Chris Rhode Hog BBQ "The Most Dangerous Team in BBQ" - Jon Vallone KCBS, KCBS CBJ, NEBS

03-03-2013, 11:11 AM	#3
Ford is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 04-14-07 Location: Lakeland Florida	Power is turned on at noon Friday, goes off during awards. Water as said can be a walk. Can't fill RV tanks. Other stuff available during club hours. Porta Pottys onsite. Can't setup until 9 and must leave right after awards. Can leave trailer overnight at far corner of lot but no security. Turn in very short walk. __________________ Ford Retired competition cook. BBQ mentor.

03-03-2013, 11:16 AM	#4
thillin somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-21-04 Location: Keller, Texas	Thanks guys. Only other KCBS cook down here takes care of us. Good power, water hookups and free ice. __________________ Med Spicewine-adopted 3/13/10 *CL Score* 2 Large BGEs(pimped out w/Thirdeye Eggcessories)-hatched 6/4/07 & 4/20/11 Med BGE-adopted 2/2/08 *CL Score* -SOLD Mini BGE-adopted 1/31/08 *CL Score* Traeger 075-adopted 12/3/11 CL Score Weber 1 touch *CL Score* Weber Spirit 500 *CL Score* Weber Smokey Joe Silver *CL Score* BLUE & RED Thermapens Klose 20x42-SOLD Paddlin Pigs BBQ Ty

03-03-2013, 11:31 AM	#6
Smoke'n Ice is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-08-09 Location: Plano, TX	The amenities are provided by the organizer, not KCBS. In this case, it is MMA and this is all they supply.