Any advice on a new insulated vertical smoker? - Page 2

landarc · 10-01-2015, 12:35 PM

Oh, sorry, trailers with ramps, you need ramps. The solo guys use come alongs from what I have seen. The really lucky guys have those trailers with the drop down rears that turn into ramps.

justalilow · 10-01-2015, 12:42 PM

I have a Battle Box that I move in and out of the garage to cook. I will say this, it moves very easily on level ground and concrete with only one person. However, when I brought it home I transported it in my Tahoe and it took 2 of us to unload the beast, they are very well built and have some weight to them.

You can't go wrong with a Battle Box, hope that helps!!

Porcine Aviator · 10-02-2015, 09:43 AM

Check this out, good product near you:

https://bend.craigslist.org/for/5173462329.html

allboy · 10-02-2015, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Porcine Aviator

Check this out, good product near you:

https://bend.craigslist.org/for/5173462329.html

Do you own one? I would sure like more feedback.

kevinb67 · 10-02-2015, 04:24 PM

I just ordered the 270 mighty mini. It is double the 600 the OP is looking for. I should have it in 10 days or so.

Porcine Aviator · 10-02-2015, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by allboy

Do you own one? I would sure like more feedback.

Not yet--- but soon. I have looked at it and seen it cooking. I am sure you can get some customer references if you call.

I looked at some others but have some concern about grease fires and clean up. This unit has reverse flow, and an isolation plate for the firebox to prevent such a fire and is well made.

I'm sold on it, but please,check it out and let me know what you think?

allboy · 10-02-2015, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Porcine Aviator

Not yet--- but soon. I have looked at it and seen it cooking. I am sure you can get some customer references if you call.

I looked at some others but have some concern about grease fires and clean up. This unit has reverse flow, and an isolation plate for the firebox to prevent such a fire and is well made.

I'm sold on it, but please,check it out and let me know what you think?

Does the guy have a web site, or does he just sell on Craig's List?

swamprb · 10-03-2015, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Porcine Aviator

Check this out, good product near you:

https://bend.craigslist.org/for/5173462329.html

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Originally Posted by allboy

Do you own one? I would sure like more feedback.

This guy has had a few different builds on CL and also posted in the PNWBA site. Just from reading his ads, it sounds like he's done his homework and taken nods from Backwoods and Humphreys to fit his style.

That said, I have a Backwoods Gater, its kind of like the Fatboy, but it has larger grates to hold full size pans, 2" insulation, removable waterpan and stainless steel doors standard.

This was out of the crate, I added Harbor Freight casters to the frame. I think its supposed to weigh @ 300 lbs and it cost $450 crating and shipping to Bothell, WA.

I had a custom cart built for it and with casters it added @ another hundred pounds to the tank.

So, when I use it for comps, I have a 6x10 enclosed trailer with a ramp and I can muscle it up myself if I have to, but ideally its a 2 person job.

I think Family Man BBQ here bought a Humphreys and he's out near me, maybe he'll chime in on that side.

SmokinIllini · 10-03-2015, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Twisted T's Q

is the 270 smoker insulated ? I hear they are great smokers.....

Yes to insulated, and yes to being great smokers.

uncle grill · 10-03-2015, 07:29 AM

Yes 270's are insulated. I have a Standard and it is amazing.

Porcine Aviator · 10-03-2015, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by allboy

Does the guy have a web site, or does he just sell on Craig's List?

I have just contacted through Craigslist. It doesn't cost anything to call and chat with them.

luv2smoke · 10-06-2015, 01:11 AM

I'm thinking you'll be a little pressed for capacity with just one Battle Box for competitions?

biggs98 · 10-06-2015, 09:24 AM

Go with the Humphreys Pint for the extra space and little difference in price

Sallenthornton · 10-06-2015, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by biggs98

Go with the Humphreys Pint for the extra space and little difference in price

That was my choice, but it how soon does the OP need the smoker? Mine won't be completed for 7-8 weeks and shipping would add to that time. Just something to consider.

itschris · 10-06-2015, 01:33 PM

Concerning trailering a big cabinet smoker... I'm looking at that issue myself. I can barely get my Stumps XL Baby up the ramp by myself without having a nervous breakdown. I don't even think about getting my Classic Stump on a trailer by myself. I'm thinking either a remote control ATV winch.. but just saw this at Harbor Freight.

http://www.harborfreight.com/high-po...ift-99887.html

It seems like something like this could be a very manageable and safe way to get the smoker up on the trailer. I'm gonna investigate these sort of lift apparatus options.

10-01-2015, 12:35 PM	#16
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA	Oh, sorry, trailers with ramps, you need ramps. The solo guys use come alongs from what I have seen. The really lucky guys have those trailers with the drop down rears that turn into ramps. __________________ [COLOR=DarkGreen][COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=1]me: I don't drink anymore Yelonutz: me either, but, then again, I don't drink any less [/SIZE][/COLOR][/COLOR][SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Pink]SSS[/COLOR] [/COLOR][/SIZE]

10-01-2015, 12:42 PM	#17
justalilow Got Wood. Join Date: 01-01-14 Location: Ohio	I have a Battle Box that I move in and out of the garage to cook. I will say this, it moves very easily on level ground and concrete with only one person. However, when I brought it home I transported it in my Tahoe and it took 2 of us to unload the beast, they are very well built and have some weight to them. You can't go wrong with a Battle Box, hope that helps!! __________________ -Humphrey's Battle Box and a UDS-

10-02-2015, 09:43 AM	#18
Porcine Aviator Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-18-14 Location: Bel Air, CA	Check this out, good product near you: https://bend.craigslist.org/for/5173462329.html __________________ Cascade Smoker, Weber 22", Wilson 640XL, TEC infrared, Matsumoto Janda Magnum, Rinnai Yakitori

10-02-2015, 04:24 PM	#20
kevinb67 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-04-15 Location: Las Vegas, NV	I just ordered the 270 mighty mini. It is double the 600 the OP is looking for. I should have it in 10 days or so. __________________ Kevin from Vegas - 270 Smoker Mighty Mini. Napoleon Prestige 500 RSIB

10-06-2015, 01:11 AM	#27
luv2smoke Take a breath! Join Date: 08-15-14 Location: Simpletown, USA	I'm thinking you'll be a little pressed for capacity with just one Battle Box for competitions? __________________ Cascade Smokers "Whole Hog" Insulated Reverse Flow Vertical & Wilson 640XL Deluxe

10-03-2015, 07:29 AM	#25
uncle grill Found some matches. Join Date: 12-08-13 Location: Brunswick Co, Virginia	Yes 270's are insulated. I have a Standard and it is amazing.

10-06-2015, 09:24 AM	#28
biggs98 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-27-08 Location: Long Island NY	Go with the Humphreys Pint for the extra space and little difference in price __________________ [B][COLOR="Blue"][COLOR="Yellow"]Joe[/COLOR][/COLOR][/B] - [B][U][COLOR="DarkOrange"][COLOR="Red"][COLOR="Black"]CHUBBY HUBBY BBQ - [/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR][/U][/B] [B][COLOR="Black"]Humphreys[/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR="black"][COLOR="Yellow"]Pint[/COLOR][/COLOR][/B] / STAINLESS UDS(Build in Progress)/2 UDS /1 WSM / Weber Gasser/ 22.5 Weber Kettle/Blackstone 36/ The Absolute Fastest Super Fast [B][U][B][I]BLACK[/I][/B][/U][/B] Thermapen[COLOR="Black"][/COLOR]

10-06-2015, 01:33 PM	#30
itschris Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-22-07 Location: St. Petersburg, FL	Concerning trailering a big cabinet smoker... I'm looking at that issue myself. I can barely get my Stumps XL Baby up the ramp by myself without having a nervous breakdown. I don't even think about getting my Classic Stump on a trailer by myself. I'm thinking either a remote control ATV winch.. but just saw this at Harbor Freight. http://www.harborfreight.com/high-po...ift-99887.html It seems like something like this could be a very manageable and safe way to get the smoker up on the trailer. I'm gonna investigate these sort of lift apparatus options.