Transporting a wsm ( kettle w/ cajun bandit mod ) in a Envoy?

Derek · 05-24-2010, 11:29 AM

Hi everyone.

Got a transport question?

Since the wsm Cajun Bandit is the same size and wieght of the wsm I was wondering if it's ok to power wash on the lightess setting?

I want to be able to haul the unit in the back of the Envoy, or the camper but I don't want ash all over the place.

How do you guys do yours? ( I know Larry from GLBBQA ) JUST PUT'S HIS WSM in the back of his pickup truck.

but I really want to make sure the ash will not get all over specially in my little nephews eyes, if it got knocked over by a sharp corner?

boogiesnap · 05-24-2010, 11:39 AM

i clean out all the ash after every cook...usually. i have a 22 WSM, and a word of caution, it takes ALOT of space in the back of my xterra. BARELY fit all the gear, coolers, etc to get to the comp. took about 3 hours to get it right and still ahd to tie our tables, chair and EZ up on the roof. unneeded stress before and during the comp thinking about it. do yourself a favor, if you can, rent a little uhaul hitch trailer.

Derek · 05-24-2010, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boogiesnap

i clean out all the ash after every cook...usually. i have a 22 WSM, and a word of caution, it takes ALOT of space in the back of my xterra. BARELY fit all the gear, coolers, etc to get to the comp. took about 3 hours to get it right and still ahd to tie our tables, chair and EZ up on the roof. unneeded stress before and during the comp thinking about it. do yourself a favor, if you can, rent a little uhaul hitch trailer.

Thank you Boogie, but I have the coolers, and all that gear in this.

, That's where most of the gear will go, except for the lump coal & the smoker. The smoker will go in back of the truck.

By the way do you keep your smoker whole or do you break it down when you travel?

Because the wsm comes apart in 3 sections.

Smokesman · 05-24-2010, 12:04 PM

I agree with the uhaul route. I have had the same issue packing an open bed truck. obviously cleaning out the ash before transport is the only option. spraying the bottom out with a hose will serve that purpose nicely. i don't worry about maintaining any seasoning that may have built up in the very bottom of our wsm - just the cylinder and top - most of it burns off anyway that low in the cooker. i will only lightly spray off the inside top when the seasoning starts to flake off every so often.

Smokesman · 05-24-2010, 12:06 PM

Didn't see what your all ready pulling until I clicked post and the page refreshed. Again, spray or wipe out the bottom of ash and you won't have any problems.

Ron_L · 05-24-2010, 12:08 PM

I think you'll have to break it down just to fit it int the back on an Envoy. The assembled Cajun Kettle thingy would be too tall. I would put the base in with all of the grates and then put the lid on it, and then carry the mid section separately. Lay down a trap to catch any stuff that shakes loose along the way. You can wash it before the comp, but I doubt there will be a good place to do so at the comp for the trip home.

Derek · 05-24-2010, 12:19 PM

Thank you guys, I'll probable do that.

Thank you for all the advice...

RobKC · 05-24-2010, 12:19 PM

I hauled my WSM and kettle around to some contests many years ago in the backseat of my car. Bagged all the pieces in big yellow trash bags and reassembled on arrival. Dumped and brushed out all the ash when done and rebagged for the trip home.

boogiesnap · 05-24-2010, 02:07 PM

ya dude, one of those work quite nicely as well.

Derek · 05-24-2010, 02:27 PM

Thanks guys.

By the way Chris from c&c Grilling co just emailed me back with my tracking number, and he say's they're assembling the legs of the smoker now.

Woohoo.

05-24-2010, 11:29 AM	#1
Derek is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-28-10 Location: Traverse City,Mi Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Transporting a wsm ( kettle w/ cajun bandit mod ) in a Envoy? Hi everyone. Got a transport question? Since the wsm Cajun Bandit is the same size and wieght of the wsm I was wondering if it's ok to power wash on the lightess setting? I want to be able to haul the unit in the back of the Envoy, or the camper but I don't want ash all over the place. How do you guys do yours? ( I know Larry from GLBBQA ) JUST PUT'S HIS WSM in the back of his pickup truck. but I really want to make sure the ash will not get all over specially in my little nephews eyes, if it got knocked over by a sharp corner? __________________ Member of the Great Lakes BBQ Association A Learning Pit master of Pile -O- Pork BBQ Team. Weber smokey Joe silver. The Cajun Bandit.

05-24-2010, 12:04 PM	#4
Smokesman Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-20-09 Location: Cincinnati, OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I agree with the uhaul route. I have had the same issue packing an open bed truck. obviously cleaning out the ash before transport is the only option. spraying the bottom out with a hose will serve that purpose nicely. i don't worry about maintaining any seasoning that may have built up in the very bottom of our wsm - just the cylinder and top - most of it burns off anyway that low in the cooker. i will only lightly spray off the inside top when the seasoning starts to flake off every so often. __________________ Matt Schneider - "The Smokesman" - Velvet Smoke BBQ & Catering KCBS Certified BBQ Judge #54767 Weber Smokey Mountain 22 & Superior Smoker SS1 [B][COLOR="Red"]"To BBQ is human, for swine is divine!"[/COLOR][/B]

05-24-2010, 12:06 PM	#5
Smokesman Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-20-09 Location: Cincinnati, OH Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Didn't see what your all ready pulling until I clicked post and the page refreshed. Again, spray or wipe out the bottom of ash and you won't have any problems. __________________ Matt Schneider - "The Smokesman" - Velvet Smoke BBQ & Catering KCBS Certified BBQ Judge #54767 Weber Smokey Mountain 22 & Superior Smoker SS1 [B][COLOR="Red"]"To BBQ is human, for swine is divine!"[/COLOR][/B]

05-24-2010, 12:08 PM	#6
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think you'll have to break it down just to fit it int the back on an Envoy. The assembled Cajun Kettle thingy would be too tall. I would put the base in with all of the grates and then put the lid on it, and then carry the mid section separately. Lay down a trap to catch any stuff that shakes loose along the way. You can wash it before the comp, but I doubt there will be a good place to do so at the comp for the trip home. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Save The Fatty! FEC-100/BWS Party/Memphis Pro SS/PBC/LBGE X 2/SBGE/Mini BGE/Nomad Pellet-matic/Good-One Model 42/WSM X 2/Cookshack Smokette 008/Weber Performer/Saber Cast 500/Weber Gasser (RIP)/Weber Kettle X 2/Weber Smokey Joe/WGA/UDS/Coffee Roasting Gasser and a pickle Remembering a friend

05-24-2010, 12:19 PM	#7
Derek is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-28-10 Location: Traverse City,Mi Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thank you guys, I'll probable do that. Thank you for all the advice... __________________ Member of the Great Lakes BBQ Association A Learning Pit master of Pile -O- Pork BBQ Team. Weber smokey Joe silver. The Cajun Bandit.

05-24-2010, 11:39 AM	#2
boogiesnap Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-22-10 Location: NEW ENGLAND Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	i clean out all the ash after every cook...usually. i have a 22 WSM, and a word of caution, it takes ALOT of space in the back of my xterra. BARELY fit all the gear, coolers, etc to get to the comp. took about 3 hours to get it right and still ahd to tie our tables, chair and EZ up on the roof. unneeded stress before and during the comp thinking about it. do yourself a favor, if you can, rent a little uhaul hitch trailer.

05-24-2010, 12:19 PM	#8
RobKC Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-10-07 Location: Huger, SC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I hauled my WSM and kettle around to some contests many years ago in the backseat of my car. Bagged all the pieces in big yellow trash bags and reassembled on arrival. Dumped and brushed out all the ash when done and rebagged for the trip home. __________________ Go For Smoke BBQ - Huger SC Border War Smokers - "BBQ worth killin' your neighbor for" KCBS CBJ Custom Superior Smokers trailer with 2 SS-Twos, Stoked WSM, 22.5" OTG 2008 National Championship KANSAS JAYHAWK BLUE Thermapen You can't go back and you can't stand still If the thunder don't get you then the lightning will

05-24-2010, 02:07 PM	#9
boogiesnap Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-22-10 Location: NEW ENGLAND Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	ya dude, one of those work quite nicely as well.

05-24-2010, 02:27 PM	#10
Derek is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-28-10 Location: Traverse City,Mi Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks guys. By the way Chris from c&c Grilling co just emailed me back with my tracking number, and he say's they're assembling the legs of the smoker now. Woohoo. __________________ Member of the Great Lakes BBQ Association A Learning Pit master of Pile -O- Pork BBQ Team. Weber smokey Joe silver. The Cajun Bandit.

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