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11-29-2011, 08:23 PM | #1 |
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Join Date: 08-16-11
Location: Spring Hill, TN
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Backwoods Party
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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11-29-2011, 08:27 PM | #2 | |
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Location: Everett, WA
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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. |
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11-29-2011, 08:36 PM | #3 |
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Thanks Northwest. That helps. Any other mods I should consider?
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11-29-2011, 08:51 PM | #4 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
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11-29-2011, 09:11 PM | #5 |
is One Chatty Farker
Join Date: 10-24-07
Location: Sayville, NY
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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.
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11-29-2011, 09:21 PM | #6 |
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Join Date: 09-14-11
Location: Geneva, IL
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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. I got these: Amazon.com: Industrial Grade 1NXC2 Wheel, Semi-Pneumatic, 10 In, 200 Lb Cap: Industrial & Scientific@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21QMBauThlL.@@AMEPARAM@@21QMBauThlL and am going to fab up some kind of a axle to mount them on. Kind like a two wheel dolly. Tip the cooker back and it rides on those wheels. 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. |
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11-30-2011, 07:10 AM | #7 | |
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Join Date: 02-28-11
Location: Savannah, Georgia
Name/Nickname : Chad
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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). |
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11-30-2011, 07:39 AM | #8 | |
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Join Date: 02-28-10
Location: North Potomac, MD
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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.
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11-30-2011, 07:58 AM | #9 |
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Join Date: 06-20-11
Location: Mooresville, NC
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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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11-30-2011, 08:04 AM | #10 |
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Join Date: 11-28-10
Location: Fort Myers Fl
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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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11-30-2011, 08:10 AM | #11 | |
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11-30-2011, 08:14 AM | #12 |
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Join Date: 08-26-10
Location: Gainesville, GA
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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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11-30-2011, 08:20 AM | #13 |
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Join Date: 02-28-10
Location: North Potomac, MD
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Got any in stock or any on order, Andy?
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11-30-2011, 11:26 AM | #14 |
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Join Date: 08-26-10
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11-30-2011, 01:03 PM | #15 |
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Join Date: 04-28-11
Location: Buddy Holly's last concert
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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!
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