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Old 07-11-2021, 06:52 PM   #1
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Default Off-Road Klose!

I've been wanting to try my hand at running an offset smoker for a while now. I'm always indecisive when it comes to any major purchase, so I decided to start with a pre-owned cooker before jumping into a bigger custom offset. I found this '05 built 20x36 Klose on facebook marketplace about an hour from home and picked it up for $700 bucks including a few bundles of seasoned pecan splits.

The caster's just didn't work for me, so I fabricated my version of an off-road package. I can post some pictures of the build if there's any interest. The parts, wheels and tires, and steel set be back $589, so I'm into it for $1,289, but I'm ok with that. I've burned two test fires and cooked a rack of STL ribs on it. Once I learned how much wood it likes for a given temperature, it holds a consistent temperature with little effort on my part.

Overall, I'm very happy with the Klose and would certainly consider one if I was looking for a new cooker.
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Old 07-11-2021, 06:56 PM   #2
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Nice work!
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Looks good. I'd love to see some pictures of the build.
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Hell Yes. I’d hit my pandemic savings for that cooker. Screams Texas BBQ
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That’s awesome! Nice work. I’ve always seen these small wheels/casters as a flaw on these heavy pits.
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A pit by Dave Klose for $700? Heck of a deal man!
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Old 07-11-2021, 07:24 PM   #7
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Great work! Can’t wait to see the cooks.
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Old 07-11-2021, 07:33 PM   #9
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Now.... fer the nerds of BBQ..

How much can ya fit on a 20"x36" cooker?
How much real estate is available at 275*-300?
Please give yer measurements in whole chicken because I believe a whole chicken or a spatchcock chicken is the great multiplier and divisible fer all protein at 275* and greater.
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OMG that is cool. Really, really cool. Great work!
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Old 07-11-2021, 08:25 PM   #11
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Dave Klose makes a great pit, you stole that one. Great job on the tires!!
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Awesome job. Looks great.
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Killer!
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Looks great, tell me about your pivot point.
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Nice work!
Thanks!!

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Looks good. I'd love to see some pictures of the build.
Thanks. I'll get some posted.

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Hell Yes. I’d hit my pandemic savings for that cooker. Screams Texas BBQ
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That’s awesome! Nice work. I’ve always seen these small wheels/casters as a flaw on these heavy pits.
I know right. I could hardly roll it across my exposed aggregate concrete driveway

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A pit by Dave Klose for $700? Heck of a deal man!
Thanks. I wasn't very familiar with Klose when I saw it listed and almost passed on it. Glad I gave it a second look and worked out a deal. Seller was asking $1k.
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