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08-20-2013, 07:36 PM | #1 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 05-30-10
Location: Yukon, Oklahoma
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Yoder smoker 640-fresh review
I'm not trying to start any battles or bashing. Just looking for a fresh review on the YS640. I'm highly interested in the YS640 with Competition Cart. I've researched several forums and read endless posts even on the Brethren and I'm worried. Most of the reviews are old and its about a 50/50 shot of having a good one or someone having problems with it. Please update if you got one or know of someone using one.
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08-20-2013, 07:49 PM | #2 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 08-29-11
Location: Lincoln, NE
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Here is my review from March. I like it so much I'm upgrading (see signature).
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=155412 I would have no concerns with them if I were you. All of the older issues have been addressed and fixed and their QC and customer service is second to none. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have about it.
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08-20-2013, 08:30 PM | #3 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 09-14-09
Location: Flemington, NJ
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YS640 is great. I cook chicken and pork on it for comps. We also use it a lot for grilling categories.
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08-20-2013, 09:45 PM | #4 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 09-22-06
Location: Pleasant Valley NY
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I have had a 640 for a long time now and have added a 1320/1500 for the majority of this season. Love them both, I'm a big fan of their products. If you have any specific concerns ask away, I'll try to help with anything I can.
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08-20-2013, 10:04 PM | #5 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 09-17-03
Location: Wichita, Kansas
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I bought one and wouldn't have if it had any issues.
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Bigdog Senior member of the Brethren Weber Platinum Kettle, Weber OTS, Meco square grill, a PK, ECB, UDS, Large BGE, a camping grill, a Blackstone flattop, a Camp Chef grill,The MOAB, and a YS640. MOINK. Pitman for Andy Groneman at the All Things BBQ cooking classes. Smoke on Brother KC Father of the Fatty (the name) 4/20/04 on the BBQ Brethren with inspiration from Brother parrothead. |
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08-20-2013, 11:11 PM | #6 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 03-08-10
Location: Tecumseh, OK
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I thought mine was a great unit and would highly recommend it for use at comps and at home! It's the best valued pit for the money. And 20 years from now it will still be structurally solid!
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08-21-2013, 12:35 PM | #7 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 08-09-09
Location: Kansas city, MO
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Love mine as well !! Cooks great, easy to use and MADE IN THE USA.
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08-21-2013, 07:50 PM | #8 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 05-30-10
Location: Yukon, Oklahoma
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Thanks for the responses! I feel better about things and I think I've got a Yoder purchase to make. BIG thanks to nucornhusker for the message I received involving his experience with the darn thing!!! Great BBQ Brother to have around!
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08-21-2013, 08:32 PM | #9 |
Babbling Farker
Join Date: 08-29-11
Location: Lincoln, NE
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Did you think you would ever say that about a Husker?
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08-21-2013, 08:49 PM | #10 |
Got Wood.
Join Date: 05-30-10
Location: Yukon, Oklahoma
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08-21-2013, 09:08 PM | #11 | |
is Blowin Smoke!
Join Date: 12-14-05
Location: New England
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08-21-2013, 10:57 PM | #12 |
Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 03-29-11
Location: Hyannis, MA on Ol'e Cape Cod
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I got my 640 (no comp cart) in late June. during a comp I cook Ribs and Chicken on it and love the hell out of it. I had read manyn things aobut temp swings but it appeared that firmware had caught up to that condition as I have not seen the issue. Outside of comps I ahve cooked averything from Briskets, Butts, Fatties, Abt's and more.....love the results across the board. Highly reccomend.
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08-22-2013, 02:54 PM | #13 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 07-24-13
Location: Detroit, Michigan
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Just got mine last week and will be putting it to the real test tomorrow at my first comp. Loved everything so far on my practice runs though. It sure as hell beats my EBC haha
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08-25-2013, 07:19 PM | #14 |
Is lookin for wood to cook with.
Join Date: 01-23-13
Location: gardner kansas
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I have has my 640 since Jan. love it it has cooked great for me. I did not go with the comp. cart but did do the wheel mod. Much better than the stock wheels and left cash in my pocket..cost about 100 bucks. Comp cart does look cool, and may be worth the extra cash if you do lots of contests. For me I would rather have extra cash to buy pellets, or spend it on the second shelf, temp ports or the custom thermal blanket they make for it.
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08-26-2013, 01:53 PM | #15 |
Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 02-24-13
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
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I love my Yoder. In fact looking at adding a 1500 to the mix.
The one issue I was having was temperature was not even from side to side. Worked with Don and we were able to get it figured out. Hell blew the ignitor at a competition and within five minutes of sending an e-mail they were calling me to tell me how to bypass the ignitor. Oh and the comp cart is awesome. Very easy to wheel on and off a trailer or around by yourself. It has a good amount of room. We can do brisket, 2 pork butts, and 4 slabs of ribs. Still would have room for chicken but it just does not work on the Yoder since we go higher on chicken. |
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