Woo-Hoo! Scored a used Good-One Smoker!

DavidJ · 08-20-2012, 08:21 PM

I've been dreaming of getting a smaller backyard smoker for the past year and the Good-One Open Range seemed to fit that bill, except for the price tag ($1,200.00+, not including sales tax). So I've been keeping an eye on Craigs list and finally found one I was able to get for $600.00. Other than a little scrubbing, and then some sanding and touch-up paint in the near future, it's in perfect condition. All moving parts move, and the pans & body is straight. What more could I ask for?

Thanks to the fellow BBQ'er up in KC that sold it to me for (IMHO) a more than fair price!

Tomorrow night is chicken night on the Weber Kettle, along with some home made slaw and ABT's.

David...

Terry The Toad · 08-20-2012, 08:24 PM

Nice score. I've heard those smokers are amazing at holding temps. Congrats!

Mark M · 08-20-2012, 08:35 PM

That's fantastic - what a deal. Congratulations. I'm sure you're going to enjoy it.

Jethro608 · 08-20-2012, 08:37 PM

Congrats

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 08-20-2012, 08:38 PM

Sweet!

farklf · 08-20-2012, 08:55 PM

Nice! I saw one at a cookoff in South Bend. U gotta put some pics up with it in action.

HogFan · 08-20-2012, 09:46 PM

Sounds like a good deal. I like the concept of the GO smoker. Is it a simple baffle between the grill area and the smoke chamber? Curious if you need an even fire side-to-side along the grill to get even heat side-to-side on the smoke racks.

DavidJ · 08-20-2012, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogFan

Sounds like a good deal. I like the concept of the GO smoker. Is it a simple baffle between the grill area and the smoke chamber? Curious if you need an even fire side-to-side along the grill to get even heat side-to-side on the smoke racks.

Yeah, it's simply an iron bar in the that's about 6" wide and runs the entire length of the smoker, and when open, there's plenty of smoke & heat getting through. Temp control is supposed to be real good with these, although the seller did say that it tends to run hotter on the left side. I assume that's because the ash pan doesn't have an air tight fit. Maybe I can adjust that with some sort of asbestos string from a fireplace shop. I'm sure it's gonna take several bags of charcoal to figure out the heat distribution, and it might be a good time to invest in the Maverick ET-732.

Crash · 08-21-2012, 04:27 AM

Aweome score....totally jealous.

Brian in Maine · 08-21-2012, 05:02 AM

I've heard nothing but good about Good Ones. Congrats

08-20-2012, 08:24 PM	#2
Terry The Toad Take a breath! Join Date: 08-16-11 Location: Saint Cloud, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice score. I've heard those smokers are amazing at holding temps. Congrats! __________________ Lang 48 Original Superfast RED ThermaPen "I love animals. I just love to eat them more. Fun to pet; better to chew." - Jim Gaffigan

08-20-2012, 08:35 PM	#3
Mark M Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-14-10 Location: Los Angeles, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That's fantastic - what a deal. Congratulations. I'm sure you're going to enjoy it. __________________ * [COLOR=red][B]Cookers and Grills[/B][/COLOR] [COLOR=blue]6' Reverse Flow Stick Burner[/COLOR] Custom Brick Vertical Smoker WiFi Black Stoker Georgia Bulldog living in SoCal - [B]G[COLOR=black]o[/COLOR] you hairy [COLOR=red]Dawgs![/COLOR][/B]

08-20-2012, 08:37 PM	#4
Jethro608 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-30-12 Location: Altoona Ia. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Congrats __________________ Smoke on brethern!! / Mini OTS- 22.5 OTS-Rev Flw CB DLX-Brink Smk Kg dlx. (&2 prodj.)

08-20-2012, 08:38 PM	#5
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sweet! __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-73, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

08-20-2012, 09:46 PM	#7
HogFan Take a breath! Join Date: 03-21-12 Location: Arkansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sounds like a good deal. I like the concept of the GO smoker. Is it a simple baffle between the grill area and the smoke chamber? Curious if you need an even fire side-to-side along the grill to get even heat side-to-side on the smoke racks. __________________ OK Joe Vertical Smoker, UDS, Komado Acorn, Weber Kettle Ranch, Weber Kettle, Stok Kettle

08-20-2012, 08:55 PM	#6
farklf Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-11-08 Location: south bend, in Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice! I saw one at a cookoff in South Bend. U gotta put some pics up with it in action.

08-21-2012, 04:27 AM	#9
Crash is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-29-08 Location: Kailua, HI (Oahu) Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Aweome score....totally jealous. __________________ Crash - HIBarbeque.com

08-21-2012, 05:02 AM	#10
Brian in Maine is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-05-07 Location: Portland Me Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've heard nothing but good about Good Ones. Congrats __________________ Brian 2 WSMs 2 OTG One red one black 22 1/2" black Bar-B-Kettle with rotisserie ring Brinkman dual zone charcoal grill Webber Silver Genises B 3 burner camp stove