Dortmund01
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Greetings,
I recently picked up a Deep South Mailbox smoker and I am very impressed. When researching this particular smoker I couldn't find much online, so I guess I am here to answer any questions for those that may have them.
For reference, my previous smokers were a very early model treager, Yoder YS640, Backwoods Party and Backwoods G2. As much as I loved my backwoods, they simply seemed to rot from the inside out. They were stored covered, under a patio their whole life, and the inner panels rotted away and the bottom of the fireboxes have holes in them. I hate it, because the rest of the smoker is in good shape, but I digress.
So I went out to find a similar style cooker (with a small footprint and water pan to save me from myself) and stumbled across the mailbox. Fortunately, there was a store near me that carried them so I got some hands-on time before pulling the trigger.
1. It's built to last. Everything will eventually rust and breakdown, but this will last a long time before that happens. made of a frame of 2x2 square tubing and 12 gauge steel that is fully welded, no screws or rivets. The slide out trays and fireboxes are far superior to mass produced cabinet smokers.
2. They use automotive paint which will help keep rust at bay
3. For as heavy as they are, they roll just fine on my patio and on/off a trailer. Just need a friend.
4. Its made to be a grill and a smoker (move the fire box to the second rack and grill on the top rack) but I will only ever use it as a smoker.
5. The initial burn-in had excellent results. With a steamer tray on the heat deflector I was able to achieve temps within 10 degrees of each other on the three racks with little effort. Did it at 250, then choked it down and held firm at 225, easy.
6. You can easily cook 6 packers, 12 butts, or 12-15 racks of ribs, no problem. I don't care to have more friends than that.
7. Ive only done one burn, but I think this beast will be a charcoal hog. Doing a brisket and 4 racks this weekend so ill have a better idea then.
Here is the link to their website, https://www.deepsouthsmokers.com/collections/grills-and-firepits/products/the-mailbox
Despite the picture, all the ones in the store came with wheels and thermometers.
Feel free to ask any questions if you're interested in these, im happy to be a resource to those who need it!
I recently picked up a Deep South Mailbox smoker and I am very impressed. When researching this particular smoker I couldn't find much online, so I guess I am here to answer any questions for those that may have them.
For reference, my previous smokers were a very early model treager, Yoder YS640, Backwoods Party and Backwoods G2. As much as I loved my backwoods, they simply seemed to rot from the inside out. They were stored covered, under a patio their whole life, and the inner panels rotted away and the bottom of the fireboxes have holes in them. I hate it, because the rest of the smoker is in good shape, but I digress.
So I went out to find a similar style cooker (with a small footprint and water pan to save me from myself) and stumbled across the mailbox. Fortunately, there was a store near me that carried them so I got some hands-on time before pulling the trigger.
1. It's built to last. Everything will eventually rust and breakdown, but this will last a long time before that happens. made of a frame of 2x2 square tubing and 12 gauge steel that is fully welded, no screws or rivets. The slide out trays and fireboxes are far superior to mass produced cabinet smokers.
2. They use automotive paint which will help keep rust at bay
3. For as heavy as they are, they roll just fine on my patio and on/off a trailer. Just need a friend.
4. Its made to be a grill and a smoker (move the fire box to the second rack and grill on the top rack) but I will only ever use it as a smoker.
5. The initial burn-in had excellent results. With a steamer tray on the heat deflector I was able to achieve temps within 10 degrees of each other on the three racks with little effort. Did it at 250, then choked it down and held firm at 225, easy.
6. You can easily cook 6 packers, 12 butts, or 12-15 racks of ribs, no problem. I don't care to have more friends than that.
7. Ive only done one burn, but I think this beast will be a charcoal hog. Doing a brisket and 4 racks this weekend so ill have a better idea then.
Here is the link to their website, https://www.deepsouthsmokers.com/collections/grills-and-firepits/products/the-mailbox
Despite the picture, all the ones in the store came with wheels and thermometers.
Feel free to ask any questions if you're interested in these, im happy to be a resource to those who need it!
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First scratches on the ole girl
