Question for Shirley Fab Owners: Wagon Wheels worth it?

TuscaloosaQ · Mar 23, 2018

Another option is to get it configured like Jed’s....(charred Aprons).... it’s the only one we’ve done but it’s easy to move...it has a receiver upfront and one of our heavy built Dolly’s.... the 12 inch chromes roll better and are actuall less expensive..... I’ll. Try and find pics and a video.....

rebelleader · Mar 23, 2018

TuscaloosaQ said:
Another option is to get it configured like Jed’s....(charred Aprons).... it’s the only one we’ve done but it’s easy to move...it has a receiver upfront and one of our heavy built Dolly’s.... the 12 inch chromes roll better and are actuall less expensive..... I’ll. Try and find pics and a video.....

Thank you very much. That would be helpful.

I'll go digging to try and find that as well. I think I remember seeing pics somewhere.

Thank you for taking the time to respond here. I appreciate it.

OEF5 · Mar 23, 2018

TuscaloosaQ said:
Another option is to get it configured like Jed’s....(charred Aprons).... it’s the only one we’ve done but it’s easy to move...it has a receiver upfront and one of our heavy built Dolly’s.... the 12 inch chromes roll better and are actuall less expensive..... I’ll. Try and find pics and a video.....

LOL I was typing a response for him that mentioned this exact thing TQ.

I think this is the best of both worlds for the patio modle, if you get removable like I was going to do, you can pull it with a tractor of 4 wheeler anywhere you want and make final adjustments with the handle or get the dolly that they make.

rebelleader · Mar 23, 2018

So I found the post I had previously seen with the option that TQ just mentioned:

https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3449936&postcount=166

I'm not sure what I think about it yet. A video of it in action would help me decide.

pjtexas1 · Mar 23, 2018

Cook chamber at 250:
Outside bottom of fb wall - 170
Outside top of fb wall - 280
Inside fb wall - 600

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rebelleader · Mar 23, 2018

pjtexas1 said:
Cook chamber at 250:
Outside bottom of fb wall - 170
Outside top of fb wall - 280
Inside fb wall - 600

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Thanks for this info. Good to know.

OklaDustDevil · Mar 24, 2018

I would second Beentown on the insulated firebox option. My horizontal offset had no insulation but I found little difference smoking in cold rain, sleet, or snow in terms of maintaining temp or wood usage. So long as the smoker is made with properly thick steel, which obviously will be the case with yours, it should work fine in Chicago weather. And when my kids were little they learned to avoid the firebox pretty quickly.

Can't speak for the effect on the paint or the looks -- I certainly understand if you think it just looks better, it might be hard to get your mind around dropping it.

pjtexas1 · Mar 24, 2018

Measured the uninsulated firebox today at the bash. It was 480+ when the cook chamber was at 250.

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2stroke250 · Mar 24, 2018

I have a 24/42 with warming cabinet smallest shirley made. I had Tyler add a removable trailer receptacle. I move it around by hand on pavement any snow or ice you are not moving it by yourself way to heavy I'm 6.0 210lbs on grass not a chance I use atv to move around property most time

Thanks Scott

rebelleader · Mar 24, 2018

2stroke250 said:
I have a 24/42 with warming cabinet smallest shirley made. I had Tyler add a removable trailer receptacle. I move it around by hand on pavement any snow or ice you are not moving it by yourself way to heavy I'm 6.0 210lbs on grass not a chance I use atv to move around property most time

Thanks Scott

So standard patio model with trailer hitch?

2stroke250 · Mar 25, 2018

Yes standard patio 24/42 with warming box. The cooker is awesome cook on it once a week year round. The fire box is non insulated no problem in winter. Just make sure the tongue is long enough so it won't hinder turning. Also if it's to short their wont be enough leverage to lift onto Ball cooker is very heavy.

Thanks Scott

TLQ · Mar 26, 2018

Hey rebelleader, I just got an initial order in a couple of months ago. Similar setup as yours, 24x50 patio model, no elevated cabinet, warmer, hip roof on chamber and warmer,... Initial order is for custom golf cart wheels on back and standard pneumatic on front, no wagon wheel style, just standard handle. Hoping this is a bit easier to move around. I agree it might not look quite as good but is a good compromise. I’m with ya on the aesthetics thing for sure!

rebelleader · Mar 26, 2018

2stroke250 said:
Yes standard patio 24/42 with warming box. The cooker is awesome cook on it once a week year round. The fire box is non insulated no problem in winter. Just make sure the tongue is long enough so it won't hinder turning. Also if it's to short their wont be enough leverage to lift onto Ball cooker is very heavy.

Thanks Scott

Any chance you can post up a few pics to showcase this option?

Question for Shirley Fab Owners: Wagon Wheels worth it?

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