68pointbuck
Well-known member
I recently bought a large smoker on a trailer... it's a home made job with some years on it. The smoker itself is in good condition, but the firebox on it isn't great. For some reason it is the lightest gauge steal on the pit, and it is showing some signs of rust and warping. It's not rusted through, and could be cleaned up and repainted and look fine for a while...
My question is, without cutting it off and building a new firebox (which I don't have the skills to do) what are some things I could do to help better insulated the box during the winter months. My last cook I sat some 12"x12" pavers on the sides and on top, just to help it retain more heat, but I don't know if that really did any good. Anyone else have this issue and have in tips?!
My question is, without cutting it off and building a new firebox (which I don't have the skills to do) what are some things I could do to help better insulated the box during the winter months. My last cook I sat some 12"x12" pavers on the sides and on top, just to help it retain more heat, but I don't know if that really did any good. Anyone else have this issue and have in tips?!