Using trays in a Cambro

Daddyx · 07-26-2018, 12:40 PM

I'm a backyard BBQ guy who feeds lots of family and friends a couple times a month. I have been looking for something better than my cheap Coleman cooler to rest my briskets in. I think I'm going to go with the Cambro GoBox based on my needs, and reviews I have read here. My question is whether I need to get some trays or not. The GoBox I am looking at will hold (3) 4" pans which should be sufficient for the size briskets I cook. Would there be any advantage besides convenience to using pans rather than just stacking them in there like I currently do with my cooler?

Thanks all

Cook · 07-26-2018, 03:12 PM

Typically, the pans fit right in the Cambro slots and hang right there. No need for trays for them to sit on...that is if I'm reading your question correct.

Daddyx · 07-26-2018, 04:10 PM

Sorry, I mixed up my terminology a bit. I'm strictly talking about pans. I was going to order 3 pans to put the briskets in while resting but if I can just stack the meat up inside on top of each other and get the same results I may do that.

Cook · 07-26-2018, 04:18 PM

Ahh...weight capacity for a single pan. I don't think I've ever seen that listed anywhere. You can try stacking all in one pan...or maybe split into two pans and see how it works out.

HBMTN · 07-29-2018, 07:59 AM

I support all foil pans by placing them in real steam pans and sliding them in. I don't try the foil pans not to collapse, especially if transporting. It also helps to catch juices that spill from beans, etc. Many say they don't use support pans but I like the added insurance.

poorolddan · 07-30-2018, 09:52 AM

Using steel pans under foil pans also helps with cleaning your Cambro and, like HBMTN says, eliminates collapse.

Cook · 07-30-2018, 03:51 PM

I've never used a foil pan in a Cambro...therefore my thoughts didn't gravitate in that direction. I have only ever used hotel pans.

07-26-2018, 12:40 PM	#1
Daddyx Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 05-20-15 Location: Savage, MN	Using trays in a Cambro I'm a backyard BBQ guy who feeds lots of family and friends a couple times a month. I have been looking for something better than my cheap Coleman cooler to rest my briskets in. I think I'm going to go with the Cambro GoBox based on my needs, and reviews I have read here. My question is whether I need to get some trays or not. The GoBox I am looking at will hold (3) 4" pans which should be sufficient for the size briskets I cook. Would there be any advantage besides convenience to using pans rather than just stacking them in there like I currently do with my cooler? Thanks all

07-26-2018, 03:12 PM	#2
Cook Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-23-10 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC & Harkers Island, NC Name/Nickname : Jay	Typically, the pans fit right in the Cambro slots and hang right there. No need for trays for them to sit on...that is if I'm reading your question correct. __________________ "Barbecue...it's just heat & meat" - Circa 5/10/11 - Quote by Cook

07-26-2018, 04:18 PM	#4
Cook Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-23-10 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC & Harkers Island, NC Name/Nickname : Jay	Ahh...weight capacity for a single pan. I don't think I've ever seen that listed anywhere. You can try stacking all in one pan...or maybe split into two pans and see how it works out. __________________ "Barbecue...it's just heat & meat" - Circa 5/10/11 - Quote by Cook

07-29-2018, 07:59 AM	#5
HBMTN is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 10-16-08 Location: Virginia	I support all foil pans by placing them in real steam pans and sliding them in. I don't try the foil pans not to collapse, especially if transporting. It also helps to catch juices that spill from beans, etc. Many say they don't use support pans but I like the added insurance. __________________ Ole Hickory EL-EW, FEC 120, Lang 84, Custom Off Set

07-30-2018, 03:51 PM	#7
Cook Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-23-10 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC & Harkers Island, NC Name/Nickname : Jay	I've never used a foil pan in a Cambro...therefore my thoughts didn't gravitate in that direction. I have only ever used hotel pans. __________________ "Barbecue...it's just heat & meat" - Circa 5/10/11 - Quote by Cook

07-26-2018, 04:10 PM	#3
Daddyx Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 05-20-15 Location: Savage, MN	Sorry, I mixed up my terminology a bit. I'm strictly talking about pans. I was going to order 3 pans to put the briskets in while resting but if I can just stack the meat up inside on top of each other and get the same results I may do that.

07-30-2018, 09:52 AM	#6
poorolddan Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-01-11 Location: Was Gretna NE now Lincoln NE	Using steel pans under foil pans also helps with cleaning your Cambro and, like HBMTN says, eliminates collapse.