Comps with no utilities

joemat · 02-28-2014, 09:13 AM

I will be entering some competitions for the first time this year. My first one will have no electric or running water at the sites. Electric is no issue as I have a Honda 2000i generator but how do you best deal with not having a hose connection at your site?

Rub · 02-28-2014, 09:23 AM

A 5 gallon Igloo water cooler works well. Also use Clorox Cleaning wipes for some stuff.

txschutte · 02-28-2014, 09:26 AM

I hope your entry fee isn't over $100.

columbia1 · 02-28-2014, 09:28 AM

I have never been to a comp that had running water at your site, always have had to tote water, a small wagon works great!!

Fat Freddy · 02-28-2014, 09:38 AM

I have only done one contest where water was on site. Otherwise I have always had to haul water. Already in trailer, or with a wagon and containers, or at Sams club hauling containers back and forth in shopping carts.

Fat Dick's BBQ · 02-28-2014, 09:44 AM

the igloo works great. we heat our water up and it stays warm for a long time. great for washing hands and utensils.

MikeJ65 · 02-28-2014, 09:51 AM

We use a camping water tote that has a plastic turn valve (stays running). This makes hand washing much easier and will meet the requirements for some heath departments that won't accept the spring loaded valves.

Candy Sue · 02-28-2014, 09:51 AM

I always have my own water. BUT -- Look at what you're using water for! Disposable cutting boards, pan liners, foil pans, different knives and utensils for each task all limit the need for washing stuff. Clorox wipes are a big help. Prepping meat before the contest cuts down on washables. I always take my dirty stuff home to wash in the dishwasher too.

turtle · 02-28-2014, 09:56 AM

We have a little collapsable wagon to haul the water and then heat it up on the propane stove. Having the cooler with a spigot is great.

Lori Daniels

didisea · 02-28-2014, 10:10 AM

We have a 10 gal water container that we haul from the water source back to the site with a hand truck. Then we have an Aqua Cube to heat and pump the water out the spigot. Coleman also has a Hot Water on Demand.

Pole D · 02-28-2014, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Candy Sue

I always have my own water. BUT -- Look at what you're using water for! Disposable cutting boards, pan liners, foil pans, different knives and utensils for each task all limit the need for washing stuff. Clorox wipes are a big help. Prepping meat before the contest cuts down on washables. I always take my dirty stuff home to wash in the dishwasher too.

Candy do you still carry 3 tubs for cleaning to satisfy reps and the hd even though you don't wash stuff on site?

Also can you share a good source for the pan liners?

Thanks!

cpw · 02-28-2014, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Pole D

So Candy do you still carry 3 tubs for cleaning to satisfy reps and the hd even though you don't wash stuff on site?

Also can you share a good source for the pan liners?

Thanks!

Stark-o-rama here on the brethren has disposable pan liners, and they're great. We rub and inject in them so less mess and cleanup. You can get heat proof pan liners from webstaurantstore.com if you want to old your meat in the cambro.

-Chad

dano · 02-28-2014, 11:21 AM

I bought a cheap fish cleaning table for $90....hooks right up to a hose. If no water on site I bring it like listed above an bought I re-chargeable water pump for pretty cheap...hooks right up to the table hose then...lasts for about 20-30 minutes of use without recharging.

bigjonsBBQ · 02-28-2014, 11:28 AM

If the comp you are talking about is Staten Island, bring either an Igloo like Rub said, or just some buckets to haul water back to your site. This is the only comp I do without power or water to the site.

wjwheeler · 02-28-2014, 05:54 PM

I bought a submersible battery powered bilge pump to use with a large cooler at Sam's events to transfer the water to our fresh water tank on our comp trailer.

02-28-2014, 09:13 AM	#1
joemat Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-05-13 Location: Monmouth County, NJ	Comps with no utilities I will be entering some competitions for the first time this year. My first one will have no electric or running water at the sites. Electric is no issue as I have a Honda 2000i generator but how do you best deal with not having a hose connection at your site? __________________ [COLOR="Blue"]Stumps Junior, Humphrey's Pint, XL BGE, Medium BGE, DCS Gasser, Weber Kettle[/COLOR]

02-28-2014, 09:23 AM	#2
Rub is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-25-06 Location: Winter Haven, FL	A 5 gallon Igloo water cooler works well. Also use Clorox Cleaning wipes for some stuff. __________________ -Rub Swamp Boys Sponsored by Smithfield, BBQ Guru, Butcher BBQ, Nature's Own Hardwood Charcoal Gator Nation

02-28-2014, 09:26 AM	#3
txschutte Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-02-07 Location: Cozad, Nebraska	I hope your entry fee isn't over $100. __________________ "Bring it on, you bananna thong wearing killer of brisket!"-Chambers If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. Your beard is so stupid, it took two hours to watch 60 Minutes.

02-28-2014, 09:28 AM	#4
columbia1 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-15-12 Location: Kalama Wa.	I have never been to a comp that had running water at your site, always have had to tote water, a small wagon works great!! __________________ [URL="http://tombstonebbq.com"]"Tombstone BBQ"[/URL] PNWBA Board Member and Certified Judge. KCBS Custom 72" reverse flow smoker, 18" WSM, Weber Elite, ECB. and misc grills. [URL="https://www.facebook.com/TombstoneBbq?ref=hl"]Tombstone BBQ on Facebook[/URL]

02-28-2014, 09:38 AM	#5
Fat Freddy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-31-10 Location: Albert City, Iowa Name/Nickname : Fred	I have only done one contest where water was on site. Otherwise I have always had to haul water. Already in trailer, or with a wagon and containers, or at Sams club hauling containers back and forth in shopping carts. __________________ Oversize Load BBQ team ......... forever haunted by .0116

02-28-2014, 09:44 AM	#6
Fat Dick's BBQ Found some matches. Join Date: 01-18-14 Location: Taylorville, IL	the igloo works great. we heat our water up and it stays warm for a long time. great for washing hands and utensils.

02-28-2014, 09:51 AM	#7
MikeJ65 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-03-12 Location: GRETNA	We use a camping water tote that has a plastic turn valve (stays running). This makes hand washing much easier and will meet the requirements for some heath departments that won't accept the spring loaded valves. __________________ Mike Chief Cook - When Pigs Die CBJ - KCBS

02-28-2014, 09:51 AM	#8
Candy Sue is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-03-09 Location: Pine Bluff, AR	I always have my own water. BUT -- Look at what you're using water for! Disposable cutting boards, pan liners, foil pans, different knives and utensils for each task all limit the need for washing stuff. Clorox wipes are a big help. Prepping meat before the contest cuts down on washables. I always take my dirty stuff home to wash in the dishwasher too.

02-28-2014, 09:56 AM	#9
turtle Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 08-17-06 Location: Eatontown NJ	We have a little collapsable wagon to haul the water and then heat it up on the propane stove. Having the cooler with a spigot is great. Lori Daniels

02-28-2014, 10:10 AM	#10
didisea Take a breath! Join Date: 11-09-11 Location: Everett, WA	We have a 10 gal water container that we haul from the water source back to the site with a hand truck. Then we have an Aqua Cube to heat and pump the water out the spigot. Coleman also has a Hot Water on Demand.

02-28-2014, 11:21 AM	#13
dano is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-09-11 Location: Audubon, PA	I bought a cheap fish cleaning table for $90....hooks right up to a hose. If no water on site I bring it like listed above an bought I re-chargeable water pump for pretty cheap...hooks right up to the table hose then...lasts for about 20-30 minutes of use without recharging.

02-28-2014, 11:28 AM	#14
bigjonsBBQ On the road to being a farker Join Date: 03-08-11 Location: Edison, NJ	If the comp you are talking about is Staten Island, bring either an Igloo like Rub said, or just some buckets to haul water back to your site. This is the only comp I do without power or water to the site. __________________ Big Jon Bubba Grills 250 Reverse Flow Backwoods Party Chargriller Offset [COLOR=Black]Maverick [/COLOR]PT100 Pen Maverick ET-732 Maverick ET-73 Late Night Hoggers Competition BBQ Team [URL="http://www.bigjonsbbq.com"]www.bigjonsbbq.com[/URL]

02-28-2014, 05:54 PM	#15
wjwheeler Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-30-11 Location: Cleveland TN	I bought a submersible battery powered bilge pump to use with a large cooler at Sam's events to transfer the water to our fresh water tank on our comp trailer. __________________ Bill Wheeler - Cleveland TN competition team member: Jack's Old South, Myron Mixon Smokers, Myron Mixon BBQ Myron Mixon Smokers Independent Rep MMS Vulcan V33 Gravity Feed with Stoker Myron Mixon 72XC - Sold Jumbo J3 - Sold Jacks Old South Original Patio Smoker Myron Mixon Pitmaster Q3 36" Barrell & 24" Square