New Masterbuilt Gravit Feed - Page 5

luv2smoke · 12-05-2019, 10:19 AM

Looks like a good starter unit for people to get into the BBQ arena. Like any Chinese product, the end user will always get what they pay for. I'm not a gravity feed guy but if I was just getting started I'd consider one of these Masterbuilt units to get my feet wet in the hobby. I've been around long enough to know not to set my expectations too high for a 500 buck gravity fed unit especially considering the amount of steel and labor it requires to build a quality unit. I'd be willing to bet the cost of steel alone would be more than 500 bucks to build a quality smoker like some of the ones built in the USA. You've got a cooker that's being manufactured in China and then shipped to the United States for a price significantly lower than 500 bucks as Masterbuilt still has to distribute the product and make a profit, the retailers selling them to the end user still have to make a profit. I'll be curious to see the longevity of this product, again I would not set my expectations too high.

Hinds15 · 12-05-2019, 01:32 PM

It meets all the expectations for me so far. Like you said at this point longevity is the only concern a really no way to figure that out but time.

pjtexas1 · 12-05-2019, 04:37 PM

A little birdy told me that the Old Country GF will be in Academy stores very soon...
I'd wait to at least see the prices before ordering the Masterbuilt.

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SmittyJonz · 12-05-2019, 05:10 PM

Different Animal than a Gravity Fed Insulated Cabinet Smoker - it's a Gravity Fed Charcoal Grill that can you can Smoke On. A Charcoal Pooper - they created a new breed/ category based off a pellet pooper -- just different fuel........

Which some Folks Will Like but It's Not for Me...... can’t run it Rain or Sleet, during Power Outages or Cold Wind Or High Winds like an Insulated Cabinet..........can’t leave it in your driveway for years at a time........

Hinds15 · 12-05-2019, 08:02 PM

Never used a insulated gravity feed made with 1/4 inch steal so can't compare with that. I have used many charcoal grills/smokers and 1 pellet grill. All I can say is it works (dosen't belong any where near a conversation about pellet cookers from my point of view).....No disputing your 2nd point on durability though. Only time will tell.

Huskres · 12-05-2019, 10:21 PM

How thick is the steel on the body?

Hinds15 · 12-05-2019, 10:53 PM

Not thick at all but it is double walled.

Nuco59 · 12-06-2019, 01:24 PM

"Dear Santa, I know that I haven't been a real good boy in the past year but I was wondering if you could swing the Masterbuilt gravity fed for me..."

Hey, I know I'm getting nuthin- but it's worth a shot, right?

The reviews I've seen are pretty positive. I have a feeling that if the reviewers are being honest, then the bad stuff about it would come out too. Longevity can't be known until the first one gets reported to be put on the curb or showing rust like a 70's Vega.

This may not be the cooker for everyone. But it might check enough boxes for a lot of people to take a shot at it- whether they actually need it or not.

rwalters · 12-07-2019, 02:15 AM

Definitely an interesting cooker... but have not cooked on nor seen the new Master Built GF grill in person yet. That said, it’s their warranty that would have me the most concerned. 1 year warranty and no coverage on paint/rust as “the paint may burn off during normal use”. I realize manufacturers don’t typically warranty paint/finish, but the way the warranty is worded just scream cheap to me... lol. For charcoal, I’ll just stick to my kettle :)

ebijack · 12-07-2019, 05:12 AM

I like the idea. No freakin insulation.
As far as warranty, it is only a $500 unit.
As far as paint, my vertical cabinet had extremely glazed, checked paint within 3 months of use. And it only got worse. I gave up caring. Black paint is cheap. Which helps hide all the other flaws.

Hinds15 · 12-07-2019, 07:46 AM

Did some ribs last night at 275 unwrapped. Pulled them a little after 4 hours. The baby backs could have come off a little sooner but still tasted great.

mcyork28 · 12-08-2019, 12:44 PM

Stumbled onto this on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B5wbycL..._web_copy_link

SmittyJonz · 12-08-2019, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mcyork28

Stumbled onto this on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B5wbycL..._web_copy_link

That Thing is Tiny - 1 Brisket Rig...........

SmokyDick · 12-08-2019, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SmittyJonz

That Thing is Tiny - 1 Brisket Rig...........

Sometimes thats all a person needs.

Nuco59 · 12-09-2019, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SmokyDick

Sometimes thats all a person needs.

Uh oh- I can see you're not exactly holding to the party line of "Bigger is Better".

Someone should be in contact with you soon to get you the remedial help you obviously require.

Going bigger can be better - no doubt. But sometimes a smaller option can work out just dandy too.

I have a buddy who has a big Shirley trailer - all clean and tidy i-n his garage. He takes it out when he has a large cook, or it's not too hot, or it's not too cold, not raining and he has seasoned wood to run in her. So- it gets used "occasionally". But, boy it is nice!!

I think a fella ought to have all sizes and style of cookers that he wants. Big - small- and in between.

12-05-2019, 10:19 AM	#61
luv2smoke Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-15-14 Location: Simpletown, USA	Looks like a good starter unit for people to get into the BBQ arena. Like any Chinese product, the end user will always get what they pay for. I'm not a gravity feed guy but if I was just getting started I'd consider one of these Masterbuilt units to get my feet wet in the hobby. I've been around long enough to know not to set my expectations too high for a 500 buck gravity fed unit especially considering the amount of steel and labor it requires to build a quality unit. I'd be willing to bet the cost of steel alone would be more than 500 bucks to build a quality smoker like some of the ones built in the USA. You've got a cooker that's being manufactured in China and then shipped to the United States for a price significantly lower than 500 bucks as Masterbuilt still has to distribute the product and make a profit, the retailers selling them to the end user still have to make a profit. I'll be curious to see the longevity of this product, again I would not set my expectations too high. __________________ Cascade Smokers "Whole Hog" Insulated Reverse Flow Vertical & Wilson 640XL Deluxe

12-05-2019, 04:37 PM	#63
pjtexas1 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-11 Location: Belton, Tx Name/Nickname : Texas Pete	A little birdy told me that the Old Country GF will be in Academy stores very soon... I'd wait to at least see the prices before ordering the Masterbuilt. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ Paul (aka Texas Pete) SF 24x36 Midnight Edition / Mak 1-Star /Abe's 48" Insulated Cabinet / 22.5 OTG / 28" BS / Jimmy with CB Roti and pizza kit / Red Box on custom cart / Char-Griller Kettle / Barrel House Cooker / Pit Boss Copperhead / Char-Griller Akorn Jr The 2020 Texas BBQ Brethren Fall Bash Planning Post! (Link)

12-05-2019, 05:10 PM	#64
SmittyJonz somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-17-13 Location: Burleson Tx	Different Animal than a Gravity Fed Insulated Cabinet Smoker - it's a Gravity Fed Charcoal Grill that can you can Smoke On. A Charcoal Pooper - they created a new breed/ category based off a pellet pooper -- just different fuel........ Which some Folks Will Like but It's Not for Me...... can’t run it Rain or Sleet, during Power Outages or Cold Wind Or High Winds like an Insulated Cabinet..........can’t leave it in your driveway for years at a time........ __________________ NO Such Thing as Over Smoked - just Over Dirty Smoked............. Last edited by SmittyJonz; 12-05-2019 at 05:36 PM..

12-06-2019, 01:24 PM	#68
Nuco59 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-18-13 Location: Texas	"Dear Santa, I know that I haven't been a real good boy in the past year but I was wondering if you could swing the Masterbuilt gravity fed for me..." Hey, I know I'm getting nuthin- but it's worth a shot, right? The reviews I've seen are pretty positive. I have a feeling that if the reviewers are being honest, then the bad stuff about it would come out too. Longevity can't be known until the first one gets reported to be put on the curb or showing rust like a 70's Vega. This may not be the cooker for everyone. But it might check enough boxes for a lot of people to take a shot at it- whether they actually need it or not. __________________ I started out with nothing and I got most of it left.

12-07-2019, 02:15 AM	#69
rwalters Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-08-12 Location: Columbia, TN Name/Nickname : Robb	New Masterbuilt Gravit Feed Definitely an interesting cooker... but have not cooked on nor seen the new Master Built GF grill in person yet. That said, it’s their warranty that would have me the most concerned. 1 year warranty and no coverage on paint/rust as “the paint may burn off during normal use”. I realize manufacturers don’t typically warranty paint/finish, but the way the warranty is worded just scream cheap to me... lol. For charcoal, I’ll just stick to my kettle :) __________________ MAK 2 Star -- Otto Wilde -- Camp Chef FTG 900

12-05-2019, 01:32 PM	#62
Hinds15 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-04-17 Location: Texas	It meets all the expectations for me so far. Like you said at this point longevity is the only concern a really no way to figure that out but time.

12-05-2019, 08:02 PM	#65
Hinds15 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-04-17 Location: Texas	Never used a insulated gravity feed made with 1/4 inch steal so can't compare with that. I have used many charcoal grills/smokers and 1 pellet grill. All I can say is it works (dosen't belong any where near a conversation about pellet cookers from my point of view).....No disputing your 2nd point on durability though. Only time will tell.

12-05-2019, 10:21 PM	#66
Huskres Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-20-14 Location: Oklahoma	How thick is the steel on the body?

12-05-2019, 10:53 PM	#67
Hinds15 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-04-17 Location: Texas	Not thick at all but it is double walled.

12-07-2019, 05:12 AM	#70
ebijack Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-23-13 Location: Detroit Mi Name/Nickname : tom	I like the idea. No freakin insulation. As far as warranty, it is only a $500 unit. As far as paint, my vertical cabinet had extremely glazed, checked paint within 3 months of use. And it only got worse. I gave up caring. Black paint is cheap. Which helps hide all the other flaws.

12-08-2019, 12:44 PM	#72
mcyork28 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 11-15-13 Location: West Linn, OR	Stumbled onto this on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B5wbycL..._web_copy_link __________________ LSG 20x42 BPS Drum Blackstone 24 Weber Kettle Weber Genesis Weber Smokey Joe Passed on to a new home Tejas 2040 Deluxe Humphrey's Long Weekender