What would you guys do, really.....long.

jbrink01 · 12-18-2009, 06:11 PM

I love to compete, but catering has taken my focus for the last couple years. Want to compete more, but comfortably. I really dont like competing out of my catering rig. I have a big Horizon 3 door that i've done well on, but my fec500 has spoiled me - I like to sleep, and want A/C.

So, toy hauler and fec100's? Used RV and Jambo (probably outta my league). Sell the Horizon? What's it worth? Discuss.........

Buster Dog BBQ · 12-18-2009, 06:21 PM

What about your catering trailer don't you like?

jbrink01 · 12-18-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Buster Dog BBQ

What about your catering trailer don't you like?

No A/C and shop height wont allow for adding one. Love it for catering.

monty3777 · 12-18-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jbrink01

I love to compete, but catering has taken my focus for the last couple years. Want to compete more, but comfortably. I really dont like competing out of my catering rig. I have a big Horizon 3 door that i've done well on, but my fec500 has spoiled me - I like to sleep, and want A/C.

So, toy hauler and fec100's? Used RV and Jambo (probably outta my league). Sell the Horizon? What's it worth? Discuss.........

Why is a Jambo out of your league? If you want to buy multiple FEC 100s then you will spend about as much on a Jambo. The pits start at $5500 and really nice ones are $7500. A new FEC is somewhere around $3500.

Buster Dog BBQ · 12-18-2009, 06:49 PM

Is your FE 500 on the catering trailer? I have a toyhauler with an FEC100 and a large bge and love it. Only thing is it is heavy and I had to get a big truck which i see you have so that's not much of a problem. If you get the Jambo you are really dedicating it to contest cooking. Not sure how that impacts your catering if you need an fec 100.

E Mellow · 12-18-2009, 07:08 PM

Go with the FEC-100s, they can always double as extra cookers for those big catering jobs.

Candy Sue · 12-18-2009, 08:21 PM

Here's my solution to the comfort problem. After cooking out of the truck, I've got a conversion van. It has everything and more! However, since I've gotten comfortable, I don't seem to do as well at competitions. But I sure enjoy the process bunches more! One thing I'm going to do is have a simple way to tow a FEC100 and another cooker. Don't really need an additional prep area, but I'd like a light Jambo type trailer to fix a nontowable cooker or two to it. Just in case I need/want to cook on something other than the Jambo (yes, it happens!).

http://www.bbqrsdelight.com/jambo.html

Buster Dog BBQ · 12-18-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Candy Sue

Here's my solution to the comfort problem. After cooking out of the truck, I've got a conversion van. It has everything and more! However, since I've gotten comfortable, I don't seem to do as well at competitions. But I sure enjoy the process bunches more! One thing I'm going to do is have a simple way to tow a FEC100 and another cooker. Don't really need an additional prep area, but I'd like a light Jambo type trailer to fix a nontowable cooker or two to it. Just in case I need/want to cook on something other than the Jambo (yes, it happens!).

http://www.bbqrsdelight.com/jambo.html

That's a nice setup. Someday I want something like that with a 6x12 enclosed trailer behind.

jbrink01 · 12-19-2009, 03:13 PM

Thanks for the input guys. Watching the for sale ads and craigslist right now...........

Candy Sue · 12-19-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Buster Dog BBQ

That's a nice setup. Someday I want something like that with a 6x12 enclosed trailer behind.

I've got a 7x16 trailer. I don't think the buzzy little MB motor in the van will have enough umph to pull it effectively and safely. Besides why would I need all that trailer room? Trailer will be for sale by spring, I expect.

Candy Sue · 12-19-2009, 08:18 PM

Yeah! I got wood, finally.

Ford · 12-20-2009, 08:18 AM

How about my 8.5x16 trailer? It's small enough that a 1/2 ton can pull. Got water and tables and you can roll the FE's out on the tailgate. And if you need more cooking room for catering the 100's are great. What I like about having 3 for vending is I can cook at different temps when needed. It's a perfect comp size. Doesn't have air but that can be fixed and pull out a couple of tables and put in a fold down bunk and it's ready to go.

12-18-2009, 06:11 PM	#1
jbrink01 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-17-06 Location: Washington, Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What would you guys do, really.....long. I love to compete, but catering has taken my focus for the last couple years. Want to compete more, but comfortably. I really dont like competing out of my catering rig. I have a big Horizon 3 door that i've done well on, but my fec500 has spoiled me - I like to sleep, and want A/C. So, toy hauler and fec100's? Used RV and Jambo (probably outta my league). Sell the Horizon? What's it worth? Discuss......... __________________ KCBS #13207 **2013 Insane Can Posse Tour** Sponsored By: *Gateway BBQ Store* *Blues Hog BBQ Company* *Plowboys BBQ Company*

12-18-2009, 06:21 PM	#2
Buster Dog BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-20-08 Location: Clive, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	What about your catering trailer don't you like? __________________ FEC-100 Right Handed, FEC-100 Left Handed, Large BGE x2, Mini BGE Buster Dog BBQ - [url]http://www.busterdogbbq.com[/url]

12-18-2009, 06:49 PM	#5
Buster Dog BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-20-08 Location: Clive, IA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Is your FE 500 on the catering trailer? I have a toyhauler with an FEC100 and a large bge and love it. Only thing is it is heavy and I had to get a big truck which i see you have so that's not much of a problem. If you get the Jambo you are really dedicating it to contest cooking. Not sure how that impacts your catering if you need an fec 100. __________________ FEC-100 Right Handed, FEC-100 Left Handed, Large BGE x2, Mini BGE Buster Dog BBQ - [url]http://www.busterdogbbq.com[/url]

12-19-2009, 03:13 PM	#9
jbrink01 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 08-17-06 Location: Washington, Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the input guys. Watching the for sale ads and craigslist right now........... __________________ KCBS #13207 **2013 Insane Can Posse Tour** Sponsored By: *Gateway BBQ Store* *Blues Hog BBQ Company* *Plowboys BBQ Company*

12-20-2009, 08:18 AM	#12
Ford is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 04-14-07 Location: Lakeland Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How about my 8.5x16 trailer? It's small enough that a 1/2 ton can pull. Got water and tables and you can roll the FE's out on the tailgate. And if you need more cooking room for catering the 100's are great. What I like about having 3 for vending is I can cook at different temps when needed. It's a perfect comp size. Doesn't have air but that can be fixed and pull out a couple of tables and put in a fold down bunk and it's ready to go. __________________ Ford Owner/Head Cook/Chief Bottle Washer for Great Lakes BBQ & Feed Competition BBQ Team FBA Member, KCBS Member & KCBS Certified BBQ Judge Spicewine medium, weber kettle, gas grill

12-18-2009, 07:08 PM	#6
E Mellow On the road to being a farker Join Date: 11-11-09 Location: St. Louis, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Go with the FEC-100s, they can always double as extra cookers for those big catering jobs.

12-18-2009, 08:21 PM	#7
Candy Sue Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-03-09 Location: Pine Bluff, AR Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Here's my solution to the comfort problem. After cooking out of the truck, I've got a conversion van. It has everything and more! However, since I've gotten comfortable, I don't seem to do as well at competitions. But I sure enjoy the process bunches more! One thing I'm going to do is have a simple way to tow a FEC100 and another cooker. Don't really need an additional prep area, but I'd like a light Jambo type trailer to fix a nontowable cooker or two to it. Just in case I need/want to cook on something other than the Jambo (yes, it happens!). http://www.bbqrsdelight.com/jambo.html

12-19-2009, 08:18 PM	#11
Candy Sue Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-03-09 Location: Pine Bluff, AR Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yeah! I got wood, finally.