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Newbie here, so if I a posting in the wrong forum, please let me know. I am thinking about buying a Backwoods Party for some small comps and need some advice.

1. Do I need to purchase the optional heat diverter or will the water pan be enough?

2. Is it easily mobile without the casters or should I buy the optional casters?
3. Is the BBQ Guru worth the price or should I try it without first?
4. Is the Guru an easy addition if not purchased with the unit?

I would really appreciate any advice or tips provided.
 
cdriggers said:
Newbie here, so if I a posting in the wrong forum, please let me know. I am thinking about buying a Backwoods Party for some small comps and need some advice.

1. Do I need to purchase the optional heat diverter or will the water pan be enough?

2. Is it easily mobile without the casters or should I buy the optional casters?
3. Is the BBQ Guru worth the price or should I try it without first?
4. Is the Guru an easy addition if not purchased with the unit?

I would really appreciate any advice or tips provided.
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1. Most folks I know say yes.
2. It weighs about 130 pounds I believe. Casters would be handy.
3. Yes, but you could start without.
4. Yes, it's very easy.
 
Thanks Northwest. That helps. Any other mods I should consider?
 
The heat diverter is a must have. I also got the cover. Casters are easy to install yourself and you will save a lot of money. A guru can be added at any time.
 
I started looking at the party but when I got done with the upgrades I found the Fat Boy to be a better deal. Then I found out about the unlisted Gator and that made even more sense for me. The Gator fits a hotel pan which I thought was a great feature.

Also I don't know how handy you are but I don't think the casters are worth it. I was going to get them but I really feel they are too small to make it easy to roll on anything but a smooth surface.

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Disclaimer: I don't have the cooker yet, it shipped today!!, my plan is to take lots of pics and post a write up of what I've done.
 
cdriggers said:
Thanks Northwest. That helps. Any other mods I should consider?
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Look into the 180 degree doors as well. They open wider, so it's a little easier getting things in and out.

Also, I've only cooked a few times on my Fatboy, but it holds temps like champ. I would try it out a few times before you decide to invest in the guru (or stoker if you prefer).
 
cdriggers said:
Newbie here, so if I a posting in the wrong forum, please let me know. I am thinking about buying a Backwoods Party for some small comps and need some advice.

1. Do I need to purchase the optional heat diverter or will the water pan be enough?

2. Is it easily mobile without the casters or should I buy the optional casters?
3. Is the BBQ Guru worth the price or should I try it without first?
4. Is the Guru an easy addition if not purchased with the unit?

I would really appreciate any advice or tips provided.
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Absolute musts:

a- Heat diverter

b- Upgraded charcoal tray (I had to add mine [read: order it and take it to a welder]) Much harder to add it later. With the upgraded, it slides in & out, making reloading much easier.

c- Cover

d- BBQ Guru adapter from Backwoods

e- Extra charcoal holding tray: I wrap it in foil, and place it over the water pan, as a drip tray. Makes cleanup much easier.

Stainless doors if you can. Buy your casters at Lowes. I got 5 (1 extra) and all the mounting hardware for just under $25.00

Rub it throughly with canola oil, and burn for 2 hours.

Best cooker on the market, IMHO.
 
Just my $0.02 but maybe you want to consider a stumps. Pricing is similar and you don't need all the additional items. It isn't as versatile because it doesn't really work like a grill, but if this is being used as a smoker, you won't need that.
 
I was on the fence with getting party or a baby.

The party came out on top due to it being half the weight and has a lot more surface area to smoke. I can throw the party in the back of my SUV no problem if need be.

Both are great smokers and I would be more than happy with a stumps too most likely
 
Fishiest1 said:
I was on the fence with getting party or a baby.

The party came out on top due to it being half the weight and has a lot more surface area to smoke. I can throw the party in the back of my SUV no problem if need be.

Both are great smokers and I would be more than happy with a stumps too most likely
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It is said that the best BWS is the Chubby. Said mostly by me, and it's because I have one, but technically, it is being said. :becky:
 
Party w/ diverter, cover, and commercial fire box. That is a kick a$$ set up that has great capacity, great transportability, and is overall is a whole lot of cooker for the $$.
 
abangs said:
Party w/ diverter, cover, and commercial fire box. That is a kick a$$ set up that has great capacity, great transportability, and is overall is a whole lot of cooker for the $$.
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Got any in stock or any on order, Andy?
 
Just got mine two weeks ago, love it to death, just came with heat diverter, got casters at northern tool $30.00, all 360, two with brakes.

I a real rookie here but over time I've seemed to pick up on quality and the Party does it for me but, I'm looking at a Fatboy and a Comp, just looking, but I don't have any doubt you'll love your new smoker! :thumb:
 
Jaskew82 said:
Just my $0.02 but maybe you want to consider a stumps. Pricing is similar and you don't need all the additional items. It isn't as versatile because it doesn't really work like a grill, but if this is being used as a smoker, you won't need that.
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He's asking specific questions on the Backwoods Party, not looking for suggestion on other smokers.
 
Thanks to everyone for the quick replies and great advice. I can tell I will be on here often with this kind of response. You guys have sold me on the Party w/diverter, cover, and updgraded charcoal tray. I was thinking I could get casters much cheaper.

Thanks again.
 
i got the casters (im lazy and knew i would never get around to doing it myself)and heat diverter with mine..never used a guru on it..seems to hold temps just fine on its own.
I also modifed the charcoal pan so it will hold more charcoal (expanded metal walls all around it)
 
Got my Party yesterday!!! Haven't been able to season it yet as it has been raining for 2 days. Hope to season one night this week and cook something this weekend. I am soooooooooo stoked to get started with it. I will post progress and pics as I learn.
 
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