Question for Shirley Fab Owners: Wagon Wheels worth it?

rebelleader · 03-22-2018, 03:49 PM

I'm currently working with Tyler to get my Rig quoted out and was curious if I should drop the wagon wheels or keep them on. Im planning on ordering a 24x50 cabinet straight back with insulated box and warmer.

I would be rolling this rig in and out of the garage onto concrete and probably over some grass as well.

All the options quickly add up and there is a budget number I am trying to get in under and crossing the wagon wheels off the list would help a bunch.

Aesthetically I think the larger wheels at all 4 corners looks better than the 2 pneumatic in the front.

Any current owners care to chime in?

sudsandswine · 03-22-2018, 04:29 PM

I have golf cart wheels on mine, and it's hard enough rolling on concrete....I couldn't even imagine trying to maneuver it through grass, possibly up/down a slight incline....1600lb doesn't move easily. Sure you don't want a trailer model? I'm going to be taking mine back to Shirley at some point and have it swapped onto a trailer for mobility's sake.

Lobsterbake · 03-22-2018, 05:26 PM

I would put it on a trailer - not that much more and makes it easier to pick up and move when home.

BBQ Freak · 03-22-2018, 06:22 PM

trailer is the best option but if you get the wagon wheels go with the 12" instead of the low 10" low profile like I had , the 10" loos way cool but 12" skinner ones roll much better .

rebelleader · 03-22-2018, 06:23 PM

How is moving the trailer easier than a wagon wheel model?

Genuinely curious

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rebelleader · 03-22-2018, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BBQ Freak

trailer is the best option but if you get the wagon wheels go with the 12" instead of the low 10" low profile like I had , the 10" loos way cool but 12" skinner ones roll much better .

Yeah I would go with the regular and not the 'nicer' looking golf cart wheels.

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angryelfFan · 03-22-2018, 06:27 PM

I have been debating the same thing. I would love to get a trailer but it would not fit into my shed or even getting it into my backyard without opening up the fence. Seriously considering putting a garage door on the back of my garage to gain access that way.

Westx · 03-22-2018, 06:30 PM

Paul has said on a couple vids the 12" is the best way to go especially if moving on grass.

rebelleader · 03-22-2018, 06:32 PM

I don't think I'm looking for a trailer at this time. I don't want to spend the money on that.

Beentown · 03-22-2018, 07:23 PM

I'd drop the insulated and get the larger wheels.

I have cooked on both and the difference on wood use is minimal. Now how much it helps retain paint I am not sure. But for me that's the route I'd take, for sure.

rebelleader · 03-22-2018, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Beentown

I'd drop the insulated and get the larger wheels.

I have cooked on both and the difference on wood use is minimal. Now how much it helps retain paint I am not sure. But for me that's the route I'd take, for sure.

I don't think I can be convinced to drop the insulated box.

I want it for the safety factor(2 little kids) as well as for the fact that I live in the Chicago area and want to have the best performance possible during the colder months.

Plus I think the units with insulated boxes look a little better than the ones without. Just a personal preference thing.

BBQ Freak · 03-22-2018, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rebelleader

How is moving the trailer easier than a wagon wheel model?

Genuinely curious

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you can hook it to a mower or 4 wheeler for one thing and I had a 24 X 60 golf cart and it was a heavy beast and that is why I sold it but a 24 X 50 golf cart with Paul's 12" will move a lot better and you will be very happy either way .

Mankite · 03-22-2018, 08:04 PM

Best to go trailer

Hotch · 03-22-2018, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BBQ Freak

you can hook it to a mower or 4 wheeler for one thing

This works great!!

Beentown · 03-22-2018, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rebelleader

I don't think I can be convinced to drop the insulated box.

I want it for the safety factor(2 little kids) as well as for the fact that I live in the Chicago area and want to have the best performance possible during the colder months.

Plus I think the units with insulated boxes look a little better than the ones without. Just a personal preference thing.

Your call just passing on my experience. I am in North Central Ohio. Similar temps. I use mine all winter for LARGE cooks. The difference for us (insulated vs non-insulated) was 5 sticks for the whole cook.

The safety factor/paint retention I can't speak on. I do know this...You can still be burnt on the outside of an insulated firebox. Never checked how much temp difference we had on the outside though. It was too hot to touch though.

Have fun in choosing. They are GREAT cookers.

I also vote trailer if you do have ways to move it around the homestead (mower, atv, etc...)

03-22-2018, 03:49 PM	#1
rebelleader Got Wood. Join Date: 03-19-18 Location: Chicago Area Name/Nickname : Nick	Question for Shirley Fab Owners: Wagon Wheels worth it? I'm currently working with Tyler to get my Rig quoted out and was curious if I should drop the wagon wheels or keep them on. Im planning on ordering a 24x50 cabinet straight back with insulated box and warmer. I would be rolling this rig in and out of the garage onto concrete and probably over some grass as well. All the options quickly add up and there is a budget number I am trying to get in under and crossing the wagon wheels off the list would help a bunch. Aesthetically I think the larger wheels at all 4 corners looks better than the 2 pneumatic in the front. Any current owners care to chime in?

03-22-2018, 04:29 PM	#2
sudsandswine Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-23-12 Location: Kansas City	I have golf cart wheels on mine, and it's hard enough rolling on concrete....I couldn't even imagine trying to maneuver it through grass, possibly up/down a slight incline....1600lb doesn't move easily. Sure you don't want a trailer model? I'm going to be taking mine back to Shirley at some point and have it swapped onto a trailer for mobility's sake. __________________ Shirley Fab 250g trailer \| Primo XL kamado \| [COLOR="Red"]Red[/COLOR] Weber Limited Edition kettle + 26” kettle \| Clonesaker PDS (pretty drum smoker) Last edited by sudsandswine; 03-22-2018 at 04:40 PM..

03-22-2018, 06:22 PM	#4
BBQ Freak Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-11-13 Location: Rayville , Missouri Name/Nickname : BBQ Mojo	trailer is the best option but if you get the wagon wheels go with the 12" instead of the low 10" low profile like I had , the 10" loos way cool but 12" skinner ones roll much better . __________________ [Font="Impact"]Weber Kettle[/Font] [Font="impact"]Luke's Firepits / Grill[/Font] [Font="impact"]Lone Star Grillz Mini Insulated Cabinet Smoker[/Font]

03-22-2018, 06:23 PM	#5
rebelleader Got Wood. Join Date: 03-19-18 Location: Chicago Area Name/Nickname : Nick	How is moving the trailer easier than a wagon wheel model? Genuinely curious Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ Shirley Fabrication 24x42 Modified Trailer with Warmer.

03-22-2018, 06:27 PM	#7
angryelfFan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-28-16 Location: Ann Arbor (but still a Buckeye fan)	I have been debating the same thing. I would love to get a trailer but it would not fit into my shed or even getting it into my backyard without opening up the fence. Seriously considering putting a garage door on the back of my garage to gain access that way. __________________ PK Original Weber Smokey Mtn 18.5" Humphrey's Battle Box Shirley 24 x 42 Straight Back

03-22-2018, 05:26 PM	#3
Lobsterbake Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-18-12 Location: Atlanta, GA Name/Nickname : Mark	I would put it on a trailer - not that much more and makes it easier to pick up and move when home.

03-22-2018, 06:30 PM	#8
Westx is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-17-16 Location: Midlothian, Texas	Paul has said on a couple vids the 12" is the best way to go especially if moving on grass. __________________ 22" Weber Kettle PBC 24x42 Shirley Fabrication Elevated/Straight back patio model with warmer Assassin 36” Pellet Grill LSG Mini on reversed comp cart LSG 20”x36” pellet grill Wes

03-22-2018, 06:32 PM	#9
rebelleader Got Wood. Join Date: 03-19-18 Location: Chicago Area Name/Nickname : Nick	I don't think I'm looking for a trailer at this time. I don't want to spend the money on that. __________________ Shirley Fabrication 24x42 Modified Trailer with Warmer.

03-22-2018, 07:23 PM	#10
Beentown is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-14-14 Location: Central OH	I'd drop the insulated and get the larger wheels. I have cooked on both and the difference on wood use is minimal. Now how much it helps retain paint I am not sure. But for me that's the route I'd take, for sure. __________________ SDG 26' Concession rig, Weber 22.5" x 3, RecTeq1250, UDS with IQ 110, Shirley Fabrication Cabinet Model 24x60 trailer, LS Grillz Large IVS w/offroad package (on the way), Humphreys Q'bed Pint, Assassin 48

03-22-2018, 08:04 PM	#13
Mankite Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-16-16 Location: Chambersburg, PA	Best to go trailer