New rig.... long story with pics.

BBQ Bandit · 03-08-2012, 04:45 PM

Grab a beverage... might be a long winded one.

Been trying to design graphics for the trailer, and after several disappointments, wild goose chases, vinyl screw-ups... ultimately wound up with a new rig.

The original trailer saw the first piece of vinyl...

The bottom line... the layout was approved, however the execution was lousy.
The left panel wasn't located between the hinges... which threw off the phrases on the right panel. Note the lettering over the hinge plates !?

Decided not to allow them to fix the mistakes... since their execution was less than desirable the first time.

Decided to look for a different company... who saw the previous efforts... and was dumbfounded why it was done that way.

Then it was decided to retire that trailer... the barn doors have served its purpose.
So that graphics idea went on the back burner until a better option was found.

Saw too many bad trailers on Craigslist... and drove to and from empty handed; Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland.
Finally found one that was relatively in decent shape and price in Virginia.
A 2007 Pace 8.5 X 20 car hauler; Torflex axles, two rows of e-tracks, 2 roof vents, and a 4,500 lb capacity rear ramp. Oh boy!

Then it was the interior layout/redesign of the trailer still under development.... currently 90% done.

Then resuming the graphics to be reconsidered with new options with the rear door.

Then the truck I was using was starting to have its own personal issues... beginning to complain, making unusual sounds and ugly noises pulling the trailer... which was under its own design specs.
Looked like it was time to trade in that set of problems, too.

Therefore, here's the results of too many headaches and breaking the piggy bank.

2007 Chevy Silverado Classic 2500 HD (LBZ Diesel with 60,000 miles/Allison 1000 6 speed)
CarFAX (Texas for 5 years) - super clean. Never saw a snow flake yet.

Looks like the name stuck; The Piggy Bank

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Rich Parker · 03-08-2012, 04:51 PM

Sweet rig!

TooSaucedToPork · 03-08-2012, 04:53 PM

Thatsa very nice!

HarleyEarl · 03-08-2012, 07:26 PM

Nice! Really love that you are promoting Operation BBQ Relief. Hopefully more of our Brethren will look into joining us supporting OBR. It really builds bonds of brotherhood when you cook side-by-side helping those in need.

landarc · 03-08-2012, 07:29 PM

very nice Bob, that looks like a sweet setup. And with all the driving you do, a good rig to travel with.

BBQ Bandit · 03-08-2012, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarleyEarl

Nice! Really love that you are promoting Operation BBQ Relief. Hopefully more of our Brethren will look into joining us supporting OBR. It really builds bonds of brotherhood when you cook side-by-side helping those in need.

Thank you... seeing people affected by natural disasters forges a bond like no other.
Saw it first hand cooking with OBR for the flood victims in PA last fall.

A Brethren Brother (Roger/The Pigman) is involved at this moment with the Ohio tornadoes on site cooking for the first responders.

Will be joining forces with Roger and several other Brethren brothers in May supporting another community outreach in Dayton, Ohio.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=122957

va_connoisseur · 03-08-2012, 08:20 PM

Brotha, that looks great. And what you're promoting...my hats off to you!

The Cosmic Pig · 03-08-2012, 08:20 PM

Nice, all the way around!

And just when I thought my yearning for a new trailer was about to subside. Darn you!

HarleyEarl · 03-08-2012, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBQ Bandit

Thank you... seeing people affected by natural disasters forges a bond like no other.
Saw it first hand cooking with OBR for the flood victims in PA last fall.

Amen Brother!

I joined OBR in Joplin for the very first response, had no idea what I was getting into. Pulled out of there an emotional wreck - the stories I heard, the bonds built, and the people we helped. It was life changing for me. Everyone who was on site are now brothers and sisters - when we meet at contests, there is a special bond and usually a tear shed remembering those we helped in the short time we spent together.

This past weekend I was honored to lead the OBR team responding to the Harveyville, Kansas tornado, while the response was smaller due to the size of the community, we met the needs of the community and the relief workers just as in Joplin.

And to think this was one of four communities OBR touched in the last week, the response was truly remarkable - thinking about all the people that were comforted and fed over the last year is just overwhelming. OBR will continue to grow as will the brotherhood of those who respond, donate, or support their efforts.

Bob S · 03-08-2012, 08:41 PM

Congratulations Bandit! Looks like a great rig.

Frank Sacco · 03-08-2012, 09:59 PM

Bob, Congrats on the new toys!

bbqbull · 03-08-2012, 10:11 PM

Dang.......Outstanding new vehicles Bob!

Big George's BBQ · 03-09-2012, 08:43 AM

That is really Nice Bob

LMAJ · 03-09-2012, 09:12 AM

Looks great Bob - long road to get there.

Phesant · 03-09-2012, 09:49 AM

I like it

Can't wait to see what you've done on the inside

Nicely Done

03-08-2012, 04:45 PM	#1
BBQ Bandit Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-15-08 Location: Harrisburg, PA	New rig.... long story with pics. Grab a beverage... might be a long winded one. Been trying to design graphics for the trailer, and after several disappointments, wild goose chases, vinyl screw-ups... ultimately wound up with a new rig. The original trailer saw the first piece of vinyl... The bottom line... the layout was approved, however the execution was lousy. The left panel wasn't located between the hinges... which threw off the phrases on the right panel. Note the lettering over the hinge plates !? Decided not to allow them to fix the mistakes... since their execution was less than desirable the first time. Decided to look for a different company... who saw the previous efforts... and was dumbfounded why it was done that way. Then it was decided to retire that trailer... the barn doors have served its purpose. So that graphics idea went on the back burner until a better option was found. Saw too many bad trailers on Craigslist... and drove to and from empty handed; Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland. Finally found one that was relatively in decent shape and price in Virginia. A 2007 Pace 8.5 X 20 car hauler; Torflex axles, two rows of e-tracks, 2 roof vents, and a 4,500 lb capacity rear ramp. Oh boy! Then it was the interior layout/redesign of the trailer still under development.... currently 90% done. Then resuming the graphics to be reconsidered with new options with the rear door. Then the truck I was using was starting to have its own personal issues... beginning to complain, making unusual sounds and ugly noises pulling the trailer... which was under its own design specs. Looked like it was time to trade in that set of problems, too. Therefore, here's the results of too many headaches and breaking the piggy bank. 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic 2500 HD (LBZ Diesel with 60,000 miles/Allison 1000 6 speed) CarFAX (Texas for 5 years) - super clean. Never saw a snow flake yet. Looks like the name stuck; The Piggy Bank . __________________ Custom Klose Backyard Chef... of Snot, and a 22.5 WSM Former smokers; Lang 84 Deluxe kitchen, Lang 60 Mobile - The Damsel II, Lang 48 Patio - The Damsel, Bubba Keg Grill - RIP, Double Barrel Smoker and a BSKD Last edited by BBQ Bandit; 03-08-2012 at 05:04 PM..

03-08-2012, 04:51 PM	#2
Rich Parker Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-09 Location: Grand Rapids, MI	Sweet rig! __________________ Outlaw BBQ Smoker - TheBBQSuperstore.com

03-08-2012, 04:53 PM	#3
TooSaucedToPork is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-23-09 Location: Buffalo NY	Thatsa very nice! __________________ [B][COLOR="DeepSkyBlue"]KCBS, MBN, and MIM CBJ. KCBS, MBN, NEBS, and MIM cook[/COLOR][/B] Stumps OS223, Stumps GF223, Grilla Pellet Cooker, RectTec680, Traeger Tex, HM Offset Barrel, 18.5 and 22 inch WSM, UDS, Orion, 2 Weber Kettles...and a couple turkey fryers "We're a drinking team...with a BBQ problem" Want to join the team for Memphis in May? [url]http://www.toosaucedtopork.com[/url]

03-08-2012, 07:26 PM	#4
HarleyEarl Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-29-06 Location: Paola, Kansas	Nice! Really love that you are promoting Operation BBQ Relief. Hopefully more of our Brethren will look into joining us supporting OBR. It really builds bonds of brotherhood when you cook side-by-side helping those in need. __________________ Marc Operation BBQ Relief Vice President Operation BBQ Relief Founding Member CBJ Six UDS's, Traeger 125, Traeger Jr, two HD Off-sets, and a home-made Trailer mounted smoker Funny Farm BBQ [URL="http://www.FunnyFarmBBQ.us"]www.FunnyFarmBBQ.us[/URL] [COLOR=darkred][B]*2010 Great American Barbecue Baste of the Year*[/B][/COLOR]

03-08-2012, 07:29 PM	#5
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA	very nice Bob, that looks like a sweet setup. And with all the driving you do, a good rig to travel with. __________________ [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]

03-08-2012, 08:20 PM	#7
va_connoisseur Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-11-08 Location: DC Metro	Brotha, that looks great. And what you're promoting...my hats off to you!

03-08-2012, 08:20 PM	#8
The Cosmic Pig is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-09-09 Location: Maryville, TN	Nice, all the way around! And just when I thought my yearning for a new trailer was about to subside. Darn you! __________________ [B]The Cosmic Pig BBQ[/B] [B]Backwoods Competitor[/B] [B]FEC-100 [/B] [B]WSM 18.5[/B] [B]Weber One-Touch Gold [/B] [B]Smokey Joe Silver[/B]

03-08-2012, 08:41 PM	#10
Bob S is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-24-07 Location: Sayville, NY	Congratulations Bandit! Looks like a great rig. __________________ FEC 100 Hunsaker Vortex Smoker (3) XL Big Green Egg WSM 18" Weber 22.5" Performer Weber 22.5" One Touch Gold Kettle Weber 18.5" One Touch Silver "Guinness" Kettle Weber Genesis gasser Blazin' Buttz BBQ Team www.blazinbuttz-bbq.com

03-08-2012, 09:59 PM	#11
Frank Sacco is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-21-07 Location: Patchogue, NY	Bob, Congrats on the new toys! __________________ Current: FEC100, BGE Medium, WSM Retired: Spicewine Med, Backwoods Party Weber Lineup: Performer, 22.5" One Touch Gold (redhead), WSJ Platnium, Genesis C Sponsors: Oakridge BBQ, Frontier Charcoal NEBS MAFIA Blazin' Buttz BBQ www.blazinbuttzbbq.com

03-08-2012, 10:11 PM	#12
bbqbull Watching over us. Join Date: 12-27-05 Location: Mid Michigan	Dang.......Outstanding new vehicles Bob! __________________ "You have never really lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you." "I wish my mind could forget what my eyes have seen. :shocked:" "Heavily medicated for your protection. :doh:" Klose Mobile Pit Klose Owners Reccomended Pit Cookshack Smokette Gasser Little Chief Smoker Large BGE Gifted to me my Pit Barrel Smoker :mrgreen::clap:[URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com//www.pinterest.com/pin/create/extension/"][/URL]

03-09-2012, 08:43 AM	#13
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	That is really Nice Bob

03-09-2012, 09:12 AM	#14
LMAJ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-01-07 Location: Southeastern Pa	Looks great Bob - long road to get there. __________________ L-M Official Pennsylvania MOINK Ball maker 1 Large BGE - 7/5/08 1 Large BGE and table - 8/29/12 1300 Timberline 5/26/17 1 18.5 WSM Super Fast BLUE and REDThermopen 1 - Fantastic hubby - the original Big Al Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Brault

03-09-2012, 09:49 AM	#15
Phesant Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-24-08 Location: Appleton, Wi	I like it Can't wait to see what you've done on the inside Nicely Done __________________ Ken WSM Char-Griller Super Pro w/SFB Grill Sargent Turkey / Fish Fryer Weber Ranch Kettle "Lucky Girl" (A Stamp, 1979), [COLOR=darkorange][B]ORANGE THERMAPEN[/B][/COLOR] [COLOR=black]Proud member of the Zero's :thumb:[/COLOR]