Options...Options...Options

ammoore · 03-02-2011, 12:58 PM

Considering my options for downsizing.
Currently my wife and I have to take two vehicles to a comp.
One to pull the smoker and one to pull the camper.

Ultimately I want to get down to one vehicle, especially with gas prices on the move.

Now i could go sans camper but with two kids and the the likelyhood that it will rain at 90% of the contests I cook, I would rather not.
So replacing the smoker becomes the issue and at the heart of the issue is portability. I need to get something I can load in and out of the truck by myself without giving myself a hernia.

So, besides the WSM and BWS chubby/party (fatboy is pushing it)
What am I overlooking as far as a viable portable replacement?

Scottie · 03-02-2011, 01:20 PM

FEC 100. Lay it in the back of the truck...

Contracted Cookers · 03-02-2011, 02:30 PM

couple of gmg would do the trick

Lion Bout The Q · 03-02-2011, 02:33 PM

I agree with Scottie, an FEC is easy to load into the back of a truck. Tip it on to its back and slide it in.

WhiskeyBentBBQ · 03-02-2011, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Contracted Cookers

couple of gmg would do the trick

I would recommend two GMG's. They will easily fit in the back of the truck and with two of them you have the ability to cook at different temps.

huminie · 03-02-2011, 02:43 PM

Another option would be to change the camper over to a toyhauler...then you have way more options for what you could wheel into the back vs. load into a pick up truck.

ammoore · 03-02-2011, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by huminie

Another option would be to change the camper over to a toyhauler...then you have way more options for what you could wheel into the back vs. load into a pick up truck.

And then the next thing you know I need a new truck to pull that new toy hauler which is carrying my new smoker.....

And let's not forget the new honda generator to power the FEC or GMG because dependable power is never an issue around here...lol

huminie · 03-02-2011, 03:11 PM

See...a win-win-win! LOL

ammoore · 03-02-2011, 03:15 PM

Pretty sure the wife would disagree with you on that one.

huminie · 03-02-2011, 03:31 PM

Haahaa...ya, probably...just wanted to throw another angle out there in case it was plausible for you.

landarc · 03-02-2011, 03:45 PM

You could leave the wife and kids at home, that would save you money on the new smoker/vehicle/toy hauler.

I see guys towing trailers behind campers, not sure how hard that is to do, but, I have seen it done.

luckyduk · 03-02-2011, 06:58 PM

pull the smoker and get a hotel room

03-02-2011, 12:58 PM	#1
ammoore On the road to being a farker Join Date: 06-10-08 Location: Troy, IL	Options...Options...Options Considering my options for downsizing. Currently my wife and I have to take two vehicles to a comp. One to pull the smoker and one to pull the camper. Ultimately I want to get down to one vehicle, especially with gas prices on the move. Now i could go sans camper but with two kids and the the likelyhood that it will rain at 90% of the contests I cook, I would rather not. So replacing the smoker becomes the issue and at the heart of the issue is portability. I need to get something I can load in and out of the truck by myself without giving myself a hernia. So, besides the WSM and BWS chubby/party (fatboy is pushing it) What am I overlooking as far as a viable portable replacement?

03-02-2011, 01:20 PM	#2
Scottie Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-03-06 Location: Chi-Town	FEC 100. Lay it in the back of the truck... __________________ cancersuckschicago.com FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA BBQ TOUR Red Jambo one off FE 100 FEC 100 WSM Homer Simpson 22 " Weber Kettle Red 18 1/2" Weber Kettle Black 26 3/4" Weber Kettle

03-02-2011, 02:43 PM	#6
huminie is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-11-10 Location: Gilroy, CA	Another option would be to change the camper over to a toyhauler...then you have way more options for what you could wheel into the back vs. load into a pick up truck. __________________ 2011 CBBQA Rookie ToY - 6th Overall, 2012 American Royal Invitational - Huminie's Hogalicious BBQ

03-02-2011, 03:11 PM	#8
huminie is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-11-10 Location: Gilroy, CA	See...a win-win-win! LOL __________________ 2011 CBBQA Rookie ToY - 6th Overall, 2012 American Royal Invitational - Huminie's Hogalicious BBQ

03-02-2011, 03:31 PM	#10
huminie is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-11-10 Location: Gilroy, CA	Haahaa...ya, probably...just wanted to throw another angle out there in case it was plausible for you. __________________ 2011 CBBQA Rookie ToY - 6th Overall, 2012 American Royal Invitational - Huminie's Hogalicious BBQ

03-02-2011, 02:30 PM	#3
Contracted Cookers is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: Jefferson City, MO	couple of gmg would do the trick

03-02-2011, 02:33 PM	#4
Lion Bout The Q Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-02-08 Location: Pittsfield Il	I agree with Scottie, an FEC is easy to load into the back of a truck. Tip it on to its back and slide it in.

03-02-2011, 03:15 PM	#9
ammoore On the road to being a farker Join Date: 06-10-08 Location: Troy, IL	Pretty sure the wife would disagree with you on that one.

03-02-2011, 03:45 PM	#11
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA	You could leave the wife and kids at home, that would save you money on the new smoker/vehicle/toy hauler. I see guys towing trailers behind campers, not sure how hard that is to do, but, I have seen it done. __________________ [COLOR=DarkGreen][COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=1]me: I don't drink anymore Yelonutz: me either, but, then again, I don't drink any less [/SIZE][/COLOR][/COLOR][SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Pink]SSS[/COLOR] [/COLOR][/SIZE]

03-02-2011, 06:58 PM	#12
luckyduk Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-11-10 Location: Waverly,Iowa	pull the smoker and get a hotel room __________________ Justin- Lucky's Q, 2 Stumps Stretch's

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