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07-11-2021, 06:52 PM | #1 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 01-24-21
Location: Richmond, VA
Name/Nickname : Jayson
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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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07-11-2021, 06:56 PM | #2 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 02-13-12
Location: SE Florida
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Nice work!
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07-11-2021, 07:02 PM | #3 |
Take a breath!
Join Date: 08-15-14
Location: Simpletown, USA
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Looks good. I'd love to see some pictures of the build.
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07-11-2021, 07:06 PM | #4 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 01-16-13
Location: USA
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Hell Yes. I’d hit my pandemic savings for that cooker. Screams Texas BBQ
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07-11-2021, 07:20 PM | #5 |
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Join Date: 04-29-20
Location: Wilmington, NC
Name/Nickname : Chas
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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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07-11-2021, 07:21 PM | #6 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 07-18-08
Location: Mebane, North Carolina
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A pit by Dave Klose for $700? Heck of a deal man!
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07-11-2021, 07:24 PM | #7 |
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Join Date: 05-11-21
Location: Rochester, NY
Name/Nickname : Ray
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Great work! Can’t wait to see the cooks.
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07-11-2021, 07:24 PM | #8 |
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Location: Idaho, USA
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Top drawer!
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07-11-2021, 07:33 PM | #9 |
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Join Date: 04-11-16
Location: Idaho, USA
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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. That's my roll, baby. -D |
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07-11-2021, 08:04 PM | #10 |
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OMG that is cool. Really, really cool. Great work!
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07-11-2021, 08:25 PM | #11 |
is one Smokin' Farker
Join Date: 12-09-04
Location: Utica, MI
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Dave Klose makes a great pit, you stole that one. Great job on the tires!!
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07-11-2021, 08:28 PM | #12 |
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Awesome job. Looks great.
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07-11-2021, 08:40 PM | #13 |
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Join Date: 02-03-16
Location: McPherson Kansas
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Killer!
I love it.
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07-11-2021, 08:45 PM | #14 |
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Location: Boston, MA
Name/Nickname : Chris
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Looks great, tell me about your pivot point.
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07-11-2021, 09:12 PM | #15 | ||
Got Wood.
Join Date: 01-24-21
Location: Richmond, VA
Name/Nickname : Jayson
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Thanks!!
Thanks. I'll get some posted. Quote:
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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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