Should I cover my new offset?

LorinB · 11-26-2012, 10:33 AM

Just got a new Old Country offset smoker that is made out of 1/4". It will be out in the weather and I'm assuming it needs to be covered. Is this true or can I just keep the paint up and let it weather? If I do need a cover, where can I get one? Will it have to be custom made or is there another source?

Thanks

gtr · 11-26-2012, 10:36 AM

I feel better keeping my cookers covered, but I have no idea if that's normal or not.

You could look and see if the company that made your cooker makes covers, and if not see if another company makes a similar size one to the one you want. Charbroil makes covers of many sizes so it might be worth checking them out.

caseydog · 11-26-2012, 10:48 AM

It is always nice to protect your stuff from tree sap, and chemicals in the rain. But, if you can't find a good cover, don't resort to one of those cheap blue tarps. Besides being ugly, they can do more damage to your paint than leaving it exposed to the weather.

The best thing for it, IMO, would be to build a roof above it, so it is covered, but can get air to it to stay dry.

CD

I like Bigbutts · 11-26-2012, 02:29 PM

Mine stays with a roof over it......whether it needs it or not!

Mark M · 11-26-2012, 05:53 PM

I had a canvas cover custom mfd for my smoker by Gianola Canvas in Sausalito, CA. Lia Gianola is the owner. Nice lady. I keep mine covered because the rust sets in pretty quickly if I don't. I've had friends say my smoker looks like I have a locomotive in my backyard. Yeah they're right, but at least it's not a rusty eyesore. One of these days I hope to build a shelter but for now the canvas works. Had it for over 3 years and we get some heavy winds - cover still looks great and is holding up well. Sorry, I don't have a picture of it, but I can post one if you want to see what it looks like. I'd think you could find a boat sail shop in Carolina that could help you. If not, check with Lia and see what she can do for you.

Congrats on your Old Country Smoker. Any pics and how do you like it? How were the shipping costs?

SchatzSea · 11-26-2012, 05:56 PM

Find someone that makes custom boat covers. They can do easily.

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stephan · 11-26-2012, 08:28 PM

I kept mine covered with a good tarp, it was more of a tent. I feel if you keep it outside and covered it should be able to breath [ for a lack of a better term ] I did this for years without any ill effect to the paint.

Boshizzle · 11-26-2012, 08:31 PM

I keep my Jambo in the garage and my car in the drive way. Whatever.

Garrett · 11-26-2012, 08:51 PM

I do what Bo does. All cookers are in the garage and wife's Hummer sits in the driveway. Caught hell over it at first, but things have kinda cooled down now.

Dallas Dan · 11-26-2012, 09:07 PM

I've had my offset 20+ years and has always sat out in the elements. It has no rust, nada...no problems. Every once in awhile I'll give it a good rub down with some cooking oil and it brings the black paint back to life.

I used to have a gas grill that I kept covered but the bugs & mice found it to be a good home.

moontz · 11-26-2012, 09:21 PM

This site has covers for all shapes and sizes and provides exact measurements plus they are very reasonable. I've had good luck both times I've ordered from them. http://www.the-cover-store.com/

Tonybel · 11-26-2012, 11:18 PM

Cover it. Get a tarp.

doctordun · 11-26-2012, 11:20 PM

I don't have an offset, but mine stays in the garage. It's a quick thing to roll it out for use.

Texas Turtle · 11-27-2012, 08:18 PM

My Old Country Brazos offset is real quarter inch (rolled) steel and has set uncovered outside on the patio for the 14 months since I bought it. After the first couple of cooks, the firebox started to rust a bit so I bought some Ospho (after asking advice on this forum). Wire brushed the rusty areas and applied the Ospho according to directions. Painted over the treated areas with high heat paint and haven't seen a spot of rust since.

11-26-2012, 10:33 AM	#1
LorinB Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 11-22-12 Location: Charlotte, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Should I cover my new offset? Just got a new Old Country offset smoker that is made out of 1/4". It will be out in the weather and I'm assuming it needs to be covered. Is this true or can I just keep the paint up and let it weather? If I do need a cover, where can I get one? Will it have to be custom made or is there another source? Thanks

11-26-2012, 10:36 AM	#2
gtr Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I feel better keeping my cookers covered, but I have no idea if that's normal or not. You could look and see if the company that made your cooker makes covers, and if not see if another company makes a similar size one to the one you want. Charbroil makes covers of many sizes so it might be worth checking them out. __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Jumbo Old Smokey, Pig Hibachi, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. Golden Goose Egg - Got 2 in the nest baby! SPFP Mayzie's keeping an eye out for you! WTFWGALD?

11-26-2012, 10:48 AM	#3
caseydog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-08-10 Location: Dallas, TX Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	It is always nice to protect your stuff from tree sap, and chemicals in the rain. But, if you can't find a good cover, don't resort to one of those cheap blue tarps. Besides being ugly, they can do more damage to your paint than leaving it exposed to the weather. The best thing for it, IMO, would be to build a roof above it, so it is covered, but can get air to it to stay dry. CD __________________ 1995 Red Weber 22.5 Master's Touch with Cajun Bandit Rotisserie mod, 18.5 WSM with iQue 110, 18.5 OTG, Copper Smokey Joe Gold with Mini-WSM mod, Black Smokey Joe Platinum (Jumbo Joe) IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller. From hero to ZERO in just one week! Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?

11-26-2012, 02:29 PM	#4
I like Bigbutts is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-11-12 Location: forest, ms. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Mine stays with a roof over it......whether it needs it or not! __________________ Jambo backyard (Big John) / Hurricane Katrina crippled Weber kettle (**** you Katrina) / LP cooktop / Friends call me the "One Eyed Porker"....What can I say...

11-26-2012, 05:53 PM	#5
Mark M Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-14-10 Location: Los Angeles, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I had a canvas cover custom mfd for my smoker by Gianola Canvas in Sausalito, CA. Lia Gianola is the owner. Nice lady. I keep mine covered because the rust sets in pretty quickly if I don't. I've had friends say my smoker looks like I have a locomotive in my backyard. Yeah they're right, but at least it's not a rusty eyesore. One of these days I hope to build a shelter but for now the canvas works. Had it for over 3 years and we get some heavy winds - cover still looks great and is holding up well. Sorry, I don't have a picture of it, but I can post one if you want to see what it looks like. I'd think you could find a boat sail shop in Carolina that could help you. If not, check with Lia and see what she can do for you. Congrats on your Old Country Smoker. Any pics and how do you like it? How were the shipping costs? __________________ * [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]

11-26-2012, 05:56 PM	#6
SchatzSea On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-01-12 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Find someone that makes custom boat covers. They can do easily. Sent from my Incredible (2) Droid __________________ 2 Smokin' Barrels BBQ The Swashbucklers of Swine...Raiders of Ribs...Buccaneers of Brisket...Pillagers of Poultry...Marauders of Mutton...it's the Dred Pirate SchatzSea and Qrew from the mythical Isla del Fuego! The Qrew -- Smokin’ Hot Wife, Two Smokin’ Little Monkeys, and Two Hot Digity Dogs "Hello. My name is Inigo Pork-toya. You grilled my father. Prepare to fry." __________________

11-26-2012, 08:28 PM	#7
stephan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-02-10 Location: lake grove, new york Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I kept mine covered with a good tarp, it was more of a tent. I feel if you keep it outside and covered it should be able to breath [ for a lack of a better term ] I did this for years without any ill effect to the paint.

11-26-2012, 08:31 PM	#8
Boshizzle somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-26-10 Location: Virginia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I keep my Jambo in the garage and my car in the drive way. Whatever. __________________ Jambo Pit - UDS - Lang 60 (Sold) 18.5" & 22.5" Weber Kettles - Smokey Joe and Mini-WSM - Bubba Keg - #2 La Caja China Chargriller Outlaw Impeccably Accurate BLACK & RED Thermapens KCBS CBJ Operation BBQ Relief Founding Member I am Obsessive Compulsive about BBQ. Google it.

11-26-2012, 08:51 PM	#9
Garrett Take a breath! Join Date: 10-03-12 Location: Gastonia North Carolina Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I do what Bo does. All cookers are in the garage and wife's Hummer sits in the driveway. Caught hell over it at first, but things have kinda cooled down now. __________________ My arsenal, Stumps Clone, Two Modified offsets, open pit with grate and rotisserie,UDS, and a free to me Weber One Touch Silver 18.5" kettle

11-26-2012, 09:07 PM	#10
Dallas Dan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-28-11 Location: Dallas, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've had my offset 20+ years and has always sat out in the elements. It has no rust, nada...no problems. Every once in awhile I'll give it a good rub down with some cooking oil and it brings the black paint back to life. I used to have a gas grill that I kept covered but the bugs & mice found it to be a good home. __________________ BGE large w/ lots of accessories; Lyfe Tyme offset; RED Termapen

11-26-2012, 09:21 PM	#11
moontz Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 06-10-12 Location: Chicago Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This site has covers for all shapes and sizes and provides exact measurements plus they are very reasonable. I've had good luck both times I've ordered from them. http://www.the-cover-store.com/

11-26-2012, 11:18 PM	#12
Tonybel Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-29-12 Location: Southern California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Cover it. Get a tarp. __________________ WSM 18.5 , Weber one touch Gold 22.5, Charbroil Gas Grill, Blue Performer , Smokey Joe

11-26-2012, 11:20 PM	#13
doctordun Got Wood. Join Date: 07-07-12 Location: Red Oak, Tx Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I don't have an offset, but mine stays in the garage. It's a quick thing to roll it out for use. __________________ PitMaker Combo - Safe & 30" Grill Meister

11-27-2012, 08:18 PM	#14
Texas Turtle Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-26-09 Location: Fulshear, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My Old Country Brazos offset is real quarter inch (rolled) steel and has set uncovered outside on the patio for the 14 months since I bought it. After the first couple of cooks, the firebox started to rust a bit so I bought some Ospho (after asking advice on this forum). Wire brushed the rusty areas and applied the Ospho according to directions. Painted over the treated areas with high heat paint and haven't seen a spot of rust since. __________________ BBQ Apprentice - Old Country Brazos offset, 22.5 WSM, Various gassers, portable grills, etc.