SO42N8
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After nearly 6 months of an agonizing wait, my new pit has finally arrived. Prior to that, I spent months deciding on, first reverse vs traditional flow and then manufacturer. There are so many great makers out there, it was a very difficult choice to make. After a certain level, build quality across the different makers is almost identical.
In the end, I chose the Lone Star Grillz 24 x 48 horizontal offset with a few modifications:
To accommodate my new pit, I had a small patio built next to the house and had to take out a section of fence to get it into place. The bill of lading listed the total delivery at 1,360 lbs and watching the delivery guy bring it down my neighbors' driveway was a heart stopping experience. (My wife face-timed me on her phone while she was at home and I was at work. Of course, the delivery company brought it on the wrong day!)
Here are some pictures (if I can get them to upload):
In the end, I chose the Lone Star Grillz 24 x 48 horizontal offset with a few modifications:
- Single door with counter-weight
- 3 grate level thermometers
- Split upper shelf for in-smoker storage
- Various other smaller features
To accommodate my new pit, I had a small patio built next to the house and had to take out a section of fence to get it into place. The bill of lading listed the total delivery at 1,360 lbs and watching the delivery guy bring it down my neighbors' driveway was a heart stopping experience. (My wife face-timed me on her phone while she was at home and I was at work. Of course, the delivery company brought it on the wrong day!)
Here are some pictures (if I can get them to upload):
