Trailer smoker build how to - Page 2

Dr_KY · 04-14-2009, 12:57 AM

I'm looking for a watercraft trailer to replace the one my tank sits on.

BBQ'n The Burbs · 12-23-2009, 12:56 AM

Found a 120 gal water tank free. many gallons of acid and many hours of grinding. Found a trailer free, frame bent but tongue, axle and hubs good. Found wood burning stove free, cut off excess metal. My buddy donated angle iron for new frame. Bought expanded metal for grates.

Skidder · 12-23-2009, 06:49 AM

Yeah thats how I did it. I looked in Craigslist under oil tanks and found an unfinished smoker, a cheap trailer and a really cheap woodstove. I'll replace the axle and add more steel to the trailer but I think it will work out in the end. Good luck.

Smolderin Swine · 04-28-2010, 02:59 PM

When I built the smoker I have now I lived near the water so I went to a ship yard and bought a piece of 24" pipe for scrap cost. One other thing you can try is to locate a company that services air compressors usually their yards are full of compressor units the removed. They might be motivated to make a donation if they were influenced by the right amount of ribs (this worked for me before) or brisket. When I built the smoker trailer I have now, I made a deal to cater a party for 30 people in exchange for a travel trailer. I got the trailer completely torn down only the floor with the stove the sink, hot water heater, pump and reservoir. all because I posted an add on craigslist.com it worked out for oth of us. I just made our maiden voyage to pork in the park. we didn't win but we sure weren't last.

NateOwsley · 04-28-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr_KY

Where do you guys find the door hinges? I need two sets ASAP.

Ebay usually has them all the time.

Dr_KY · 04-29-2010, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by NateOwsley

Ebay usually has them all the time.

Thanks I made my own i the end.

Nmurphy · 03-22-2011, 08:56 PM

Great ideas. I am building one now. Sure enought he boat axle would not have handled the wieght. I was able to get a new axle from a locale trailer supply. Thanks for the heads up.

Fat Bass BBQ · 05-16-2012, 01:07 PM

Hey I am also starting a build and would love the wesite for the calculations. I am using a 6'x 26"diax 1/4 rolled steel cylinder. I am open to any suggestions.

Pyle's BBQ · 05-16-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Bass BBQ

Hey I am also starting a build and would love the wesite for the calculations. I am using a 6'x 26"diax 1/4 rolled steel cylinder. I am open to any suggestions.

Not sure if you saw, at the bottom of the page there are similar threads that have more info for you.

Bluehawg · 05-16-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyle's BBQ

Not sure if you saw, at the bottom of the page there are similar threads that have more info for you.

Just like what the above post says, there are LOTS of build threads with neat ideas. If you do search for them and browse through it all you will be able to take the ideas you like and scratch the ones you don't and in the end will have a NICE rig with all the things YOU like.

There is a search tool at the bottom portion of the page and it will give you all kinds of results but if you scroll down the results you will see that it searches these forums EXTENSIVELY.

Smokendink71 · 05-16-2012, 04:33 PM

Well if you were in IL I can get anywhere from 60-250 gallon propane tanks for $50 each 500 gallon for $75 and 1000 gallon for $140, in fact just bought 2 125 gallon tanks today starting my build within the next week

04-14-2009, 12:57 AM	#16
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm looking for a watercraft trailer to replace the one my tank sits on. __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

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12-23-2009, 06:49 AM	#18
Skidder Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-02-08 Location: Westfield,Ma. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yeah thats how I did it. I looked in Craigslist under oil tanks and found an unfinished smoker, a cheap trailer and a really cheap woodstove. I'll replace the axle and add more steel to the trailer but I think it will work out in the end. Good luck.

04-28-2010, 02:59 PM	#19
Smolderin Swine Found some matches. Join Date: 02-27-10 Location: Millville, NJ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	When I built the smoker I have now I lived near the water so I went to a ship yard and bought a piece of 24" pipe for scrap cost. One other thing you can try is to locate a company that services air compressors usually their yards are full of compressor units the removed. They might be motivated to make a donation if they were influenced by the right amount of ribs (this worked for me before) or brisket. When I built the smoker trailer I have now, I made a deal to cater a party for 30 people in exchange for a travel trailer. I got the trailer completely torn down only the floor with the stove the sink, hot water heater, pump and reservoir. all because I posted an add on craigslist.com it worked out for oth of us. I just made our maiden voyage to pork in the park. we didn't win but we sure weren't last.

03-22-2011, 08:56 PM	#22
Nmurphy Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match. Join Date: 03-03-11 Location: Orange Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great ideas. I am building one now. Sure enought he boat axle would not have handled the wieght. I was able to get a new axle from a locale trailer supply. Thanks for the heads up.

05-16-2012, 01:07 PM	#23
Fat Bass BBQ Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match. Join Date: 02-12-12 Location: Hartselle, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hey I am also starting a build and would love the wesite for the calculations. I am using a 6'x 26"diax 1/4 rolled steel cylinder. I am open to any suggestions.

05-16-2012, 04:33 PM	#26
Smokendink71 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-03-12 Location: Mattoon IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well if you were in IL I can get anywhere from 60-250 gallon propane tanks for $50 each 500 gallon for $75 and 1000 gallon for $140, in fact just bought 2 125 gallon tanks today starting my build within the next week