How Many Jambo Backyard Owners Are Out There?

Libertarian · 07-15-2012, 11:36 AM

I keep coming back to this offset as a lot of bang for the buck. I could theoretically buy it and a nice cabinet and still come out pretty darn good all-in.
Would love to hear from anyone who has one or who has cooked on one - what do you think? Build quality? Performance? It looks like a beautiful pit. I talked to Jamie a few weeks ago and he said he uses steel that is slightly thinner than the typical 1/4". I believe he said 3/16". Said it makes no difference whatsoever thanks to the insulated firebox. Opinions from the peanut gallery on that? I could get that thing shipped to SC and still be $2500 or less all-in. That's $1k or more less than comparable offsets by Gator, Klose or JJ that I've looked at.

Thoughts?

btcg · 07-15-2012, 11:43 AM

Boshizzle has one. Maybe he'll see this and chime in.

AUBBQ · 07-16-2012, 07:56 AM

I’ve had my backyard for about 6 weeks and I really like it. Build quality is great, very easy to control temps and the insulated fire box makes a huge difference. I shopped around and done my homework before I bought a stick burner and I think Jamie offers a great pit for the $$. His customer service is also worth mentioning. He quoted me 3 weeks build time and called me exactly 3 weeks to the day and said my pit was ready. He also called me back after several weeks and asked me how I liked my pit and if I had any questions\concerns. Great customer service!

Boshizzle · 07-16-2012, 08:02 AM

The backyard Jambo has about 23"x48" of cook area. It's well made and works as advertised. I have no complaints with mine. It's very fuel efficient and holds temps well even in cold weather and in rain.

Libertarian · 07-16-2012, 06:34 PM

Guys - thanks for your feedback. Jamie has been excellent to deal with and I have no doubt everything you say is true. I'll let you know what I do and be sure to post photos!

Libertarian · 07-16-2012, 06:36 PM

Curious if y'all have any issues with the fixed damper - I've heard you can't adjust it. I assume Jamie does this because he's got it tuned just the way he wants it. Will this thing ride at 225 of does it prefer a little higher temp? I'm wondering how low you could get it to run...out of curiosity.

Pappy Q · 07-16-2012, 06:55 PM

I have a Jambo Economy model and Enclosed model on order. Obviously I think a Jambo is the best smoker made. I've yet to meet anyone who has one be dissatisfied.

ATXBBQ · 07-16-2012, 07:41 PM

Both dampers are adjustable, one just requires a wrench. I've seen it cook hot and low, both with great results. Great bang for the buck.

lastmajordude · 07-16-2012, 07:55 PM

$1900.00 beats klose & Gator for a 24x48....I have been around the block looking at ALL smokers....Although I'm holding out for a used Klose if another Jambo comes for sale like was advertised here just a month ago....I'm all over it.....PLUS even though Johnny Trigg is a novice....if it's good enough for him................JMHO......

Trumpstylz · 07-17-2012, 02:45 AM

just an fyi- i think lang 48 inch patio is the same size and the same price range.

Trumpstylz · 07-17-2012, 01:34 PM

I'd also check out yoder (you probably cant go wrong with jambo, i just thought i'd throw out other options in that price range).

lastmajordude · 07-17-2012, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Trumpstylz

just an fyi- i think lang 48 inch patio is the same size and the same price range.

I looked at Lang first, but when I couldn't get an email answered or photos of hybrids after they were promised by the President to be sent to me I lost interest. Since then I decided I like more traditional offset than a reverse flow. People do seem to love their Lang's for the most part......

Florida Farmer · 07-17-2012, 03:23 PM

I have owned a baby Jambo before and it was a great cooker. One of the most even grate temps from one end to the other that I have ever seen. I also own and compete on several different Lang models so I ended up useing the baby Jambo about 5 times in about 2 years. Another competitor finally talked me into selling it to him....I have really regreted ever selling it even though I didn't use it near enough. In my opinion, you won't go wrong with either the baby Jambo or a Lang 48.

ButchB · 07-17-2012, 03:29 PM

Does the Jambo just have one level of cooking grates?

sbramm · 07-17-2012, 04:36 PM

the jambo backyard would be my stick burner of choice. still love my $80 drum though......

07-15-2012, 11:36 AM	#1
Libertarian Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-24-12 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC	How Many Jambo Backyard Owners Are Out There? I keep coming back to this offset as a lot of bang for the buck. I could theoretically buy it and a nice cabinet and still come out pretty darn good all-in. Would love to hear from anyone who has one or who has cooked on one - what do you think? Build quality? Performance? It looks like a beautiful pit. I talked to Jamie a few weeks ago and he said he uses steel that is slightly thinner than the typical 1/4". I believe he said 3/16". Said it makes no difference whatsoever thanks to the insulated firebox. Opinions from the peanut gallery on that? I could get that thing shipped to SC and still be $2500 or less all-in. That's $1k or more less than comparable offsets by Gator, Klose or JJ that I've looked at. Thoughts? __________________ Kamado Joe Classic (Red), Pitmaker Safe on Cart (Brilliant Black Pearl)

07-15-2012, 11:43 AM	#2
btcg Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-28-10 Location: North Potomac, MD	Boshizzle has one. Maybe he'll see this and chime in. __________________ Graduate: Jack's Old South BBQ School, Smokin Triggers BBQ School, Paul Kirk BBQ School

07-16-2012, 07:56 AM	#3
AUBBQ On the road to being a farker Join Date: 03-01-11 Location: Valley, AL	I’ve had my backyard for about 6 weeks and I really like it. Build quality is great, very easy to control temps and the insulated fire box makes a huge difference. I shopped around and done my homework before I bought a stick burner and I think Jamie offers a great pit for the $$. His customer service is also worth mentioning. He quoted me 3 weeks build time and called me exactly 3 weeks to the day and said my pit was ready. He also called me back after several weeks and asked me how I liked my pit and if I had any questions\concerns. Great customer service! __________________ Hicktown BBQ Team - Superior SS2, WSM

07-16-2012, 08:02 AM	#4
Boshizzle somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-26-10 Location: Virginia	The backyard Jambo has about 23"x48" of cook area. It's well made and works as advertised. I have no complaints with mine. It's very fuel efficient and holds temps well even in cold weather and in rain. __________________ Operation BBQ Relief Founding Member - I am Obsessive Compulsive about BBQ. Google it.

07-16-2012, 06:34 PM	#5
Libertarian Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-24-12 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC	Guys - thanks for your feedback. Jamie has been excellent to deal with and I have no doubt everything you say is true. I'll let you know what I do and be sure to post photos! __________________ Kamado Joe Classic (Red), Pitmaker Safe on Cart (Brilliant Black Pearl)

07-16-2012, 06:36 PM	#6
Libertarian Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-24-12 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC	Curious if y'all have any issues with the fixed damper - I've heard you can't adjust it. I assume Jamie does this because he's got it tuned just the way he wants it. Will this thing ride at 225 of does it prefer a little higher temp? I'm wondering how low you could get it to run...out of curiosity. __________________ Kamado Joe Classic (Red), Pitmaker Safe on Cart (Brilliant Black Pearl)

07-16-2012, 06:55 PM	#7
Pappy Q is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-08-10 Location: Elk Creek, KY	I have a Jambo Economy model and Enclosed model on order. Obviously I think a Jambo is the best smoker made. I've yet to meet anyone who has one be dissatisfied.

07-16-2012, 07:41 PM	#8
ATXBBQ Got Wood. Join Date: 03-29-11 Location: Austin, TX	Both dampers are adjustable, one just requires a wrench. I've seen it cook hot and low, both with great results. Great bang for the buck.

07-16-2012, 07:55 PM	#9
lastmajordude is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 03-11-12 Location: The "Poah" side of Madison Co. Mississippi Name/Nickname : Dude	$1900.00 beats klose & Gator for a 24x48....I have been around the block looking at ALL smokers....Although I'm holding out for a used Klose if another Jambo comes for sale like was advertised here just a month ago....I'm all over it.....PLUS even though Johnny Trigg is a novice....if it's good enough for him................JMHO...... __________________ Jambo stick burner (dedicated to my dad...Big John) / Weber kettle / Blue Rhino 36” griddle / Battle Grey Hunsaker drum. "When food is cooked in a kitchen people think how good it smells, when cooked outside it is intoxicating to their soul"..... The Dude

07-17-2012, 02:45 AM	#10
Trumpstylz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-29-11 Location: Chicagoland	just an fyi- i think lang 48 inch patio is the same size and the same price range.

07-17-2012, 01:34 PM	#11
Trumpstylz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-29-11 Location: Chicagoland	I'd also check out yoder (you probably cant go wrong with jambo, i just thought i'd throw out other options in that price range).

07-17-2012, 03:23 PM	#13
Florida Farmer Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-31-05 Location: Cottondale FL	I have owned a baby Jambo before and it was a great cooker. One of the most even grate temps from one end to the other that I have ever seen. I also own and compete on several different Lang models so I ended up useing the baby Jambo about 5 times in about 2 years. Another competitor finally talked me into selling it to him....I have really regreted ever selling it even though I didn't use it near enough. In my opinion, you won't go wrong with either the baby Jambo or a Lang 48.

07-17-2012, 03:29 PM	#14
ButchB Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-11-12 Location: Rockingham, NC	Does the Jambo just have one level of cooking grates? __________________ https://www.facebook.com/ThePitQue

07-17-2012, 04:36 PM	#15
sbramm is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-18-09 Location: western MA	the jambo backyard would be my stick burner of choice. still love my $80 drum though...... __________________ The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over.