Red box smoker deal

Robert · 02-17-2019, 11:11 AM

https://ssomd.com/products/red-box-s...dpjzqegbHZUW6A

No affiliation whatsoever. But for a small smoker that is similar to a backwoods, seems like a good deal at $226 plus shipping. I seem to remember some Brethren own this unit and maybe can chime in with their thoughts or pro and cons.

Robert

patrickd26 · 02-17-2019, 11:50 AM

I saw one of these for the first time a few months ago. Honest to God, Mark Lambert himself gave me the tour of the cooker in person, and I ate some food off of it. It's a very interesting cooker. I will consider one someday when the kids are gone and I'm cooking for just the wife and me.

This thing is very small. But, at the same time, it does have a uniqueness to it. Mark is a great dude and proud of his products; deservingly so. Thumbs up if you are looking to buy. Just make sure you check the dimensions before you buy.

pjtexas1 · 02-17-2019, 01:33 PM

I have had mine since they launched. Fun little cooker. It'll hold more food than you would think.

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Mikhail · 02-17-2019, 01:37 PM

I would think with three racks it could hold quite a bit, and should be pretty miserly with fuel. Tempting at that price. How is the seal?

Kade · 02-17-2019, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by pjtexas1

I have had mine since they launched. Fun little cooker. It'll hold more food than you would think.

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You sir, have quite the collection of cookers.

pjtexas1 · 02-17-2019, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikhail

I would think with three racks it could hold quite a bit, and should be pretty miserly with fuel. Tempting at that price. How is the seal?

With the charcoal basket and maze i made i can run 8 hours on 25-30 pieces of charcoal. And that's the original kcomp that is really small. Once that little cook chamber is hot it doesn't take much to keep it there. There are no air leaks.

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BBQ Freak · 02-17-2019, 04:50 PM

i am thinking on picking one up .

Robert · 02-17-2019, 07:44 PM

Paul,

One of my sons is thinking about buying one. What temps have you been able to achieve?

pjtexas1 · 02-17-2019, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert

Paul,

One of my sons is thinking about buying one. What temps have you been able to achieve?

I cook at 300-325 easily. I loaded too much charcoal once and around 375 the firebox door gasket started to melt and i ruined the paint above the fb door.

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Robert · 02-17-2019, 07:53 PM

do you ever use lump? So no problem getting up to temp and letting it run by itself? Water in the water pan?

ShadowDriver · 02-17-2019, 08:05 PM

Man, oh, man... that's tempting at $226 + shipping...

WilliamKY · 02-17-2019, 08:14 PM

I was eyeballing one of these last year at a higher price. Man o man. It's tough but I'm gonna pass. Bigger insulated cabinet in mind.

pjtexas1 · 02-17-2019, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert

Lump? So no problem getting up to temp and letting it run by itself? Water in the water pan?

Like any insulated cabinet it's easier to raise the temp than to lower it. But with it being so small you need water or less fuel towards the end of the maze. I don't recommend lighting in a chimney and dumping in the charcoal basket. That might work better with an un-modified basket. I took out the water pan and replaced it with a flat piece of steel. I can control with a maze and no water. I would try it as is. It might work for you. I just don't like dealing with water.

Edit: never tried lump. Always thought it would run too hot.

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Robert · 02-17-2019, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ShadowDriver

Man, oh, man... that's tempting at $226 + shipping...

Not a bad price at all. He was trying to sell them through other stores etc and has decided to sell them direct only. Now about half price. I showed it to my son this evening and he immediately became interested. Perfect size for two to 10 or so people. Apparently PJ likes his pretty well. 75 pounds shipping weight.

Robert

Robert · 02-17-2019, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pjtexas1

Like any insulated cabinet it's easier to raise the temp than to lower it. But with it being so small you need water or less fuel towards the end of the maze. I don't recommend lighting in a chimney and dumping in the charcoal basket. That might work better with an un-modified basket. I took out the water pan and replaced it with a flat piece of steel. I can control with a maze and no water. I would try it as is. It might work for you. I just don't like dealing with water.

Edit: never tried lump. Always thought it would run too hot.

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Thanks for the info. Sounds like a good little unit. How many wood chunks do you use in a typical run?

Robert

02-17-2019, 11:11 AM	#1
Robert is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-03-09 Location: Springdale Ar	Red box smoker deal https://ssomd.com/products/red-box-s...dpjzqegbHZUW6A No affiliation whatsoever. But for a small smoker that is similar to a backwoods, seems like a good deal at $226 plus shipping. I seem to remember some Brethren own this unit and maybe can chime in with their thoughts or pro and cons. Robert

02-17-2019, 01:33 PM	#3
pjtexas1 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-11 Location: Belton, Tx Name/Nickname : Texas Pete	I have had mine since they launched. Fun little cooker. It'll hold more food than you would think. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ Paul (aka Texas Pete) SF 24x36 Midnight Edition / Mak 1-Star /Abe's 48" Insulated Cabinet / 22.5 OTG / 28" BS / Jimmy with CB Roti and pizza kit / Red Box on custom cart / Char-Griller Kettle / Barrel House Cooker / Pit Boss Copperhead / Char-Griller Akorn Jr Sign Up for The 2022 Texas BBQ Brethren Fall Bash Here! ([URL="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12NjP4bH3uLyH6-RJnI4gSfDr0nKQ6_4cxdw_GhmrKq0/edit#gid=1935530835"]Link[/URL])

02-17-2019, 01:37 PM	#4
Mikhail Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-27-15 Location: Cincinnati OH Name/Nickname : Mik	I would think with three racks it could hold quite a bit, and should be pretty miserly with fuel. Tempting at that price. How is the seal? __________________ PK Classic Grill, Weber One Touch 22" Copper, Broil King Signet 320

02-17-2019, 04:50 PM	#7
BBQ Freak Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-11-13 Location: Rayville , Missouri Name/Nickname : BBQ Mojo	i am thinking on picking one up . __________________ [Font="Impact"]Weber Kettle[/Font] [Font="impact"]Luke's Firepits / Grill[/Font] [Font="impact"]Lone Star Grillz Mini Insulated Cabinet Smoker[/Font]

02-17-2019, 07:53 PM	#10
Robert is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-03-09 Location: Springdale Ar	do you ever use lump? So no problem getting up to temp and letting it run by itself? Water in the water pan? Last edited by Robert; 02-17-2019 at 08:09 PM..

02-17-2019, 11:50 AM	#2
patrickd26 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-01-17 Location: Fremont, NE	I saw one of these for the first time a few months ago. Honest to God, Mark Lambert himself gave me the tour of the cooker in person, and I ate some food off of it. It's a very interesting cooker. I will consider one someday when the kids are gone and I'm cooking for just the wife and me. This thing is very small. But, at the same time, it does have a uniqueness to it. Mark is a great dude and proud of his products; deservingly so. Thumbs up if you are looking to buy. Just make sure you check the dimensions before you buy.

02-17-2019, 07:44 PM	#8
Robert is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-03-09 Location: Springdale Ar	Paul, One of my sons is thinking about buying one. What temps have you been able to achieve?

02-17-2019, 08:05 PM	#11
ShadowDriver somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 11-29-12 Location: ABQ, NM Name/Nickname : Marc	Man, oh, man... that's tempting at $226 + shipping... __________________ [B]Hardware[/B] - Weber 22.5 Kettle (Sep '16), OK Joe Longhorn (Mar '17), UUNI 3 Pizza Oven (Jan '18 ), Blue Rhino Razor Griddle (May '19), Cajun Bandit 22.5 Roti (Aug '20), Weber 26.75 Kettle (Dec '20)

02-17-2019, 08:14 PM	#12
WilliamKY is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-18-18 Location: Louisville,KY Name/Nickname : William	I was eyeballing one of these last year at a higher price. Man o man. It's tough but I'm gonna pass. Bigger insulated cabinet in mind. __________________ Shirley Vertical + Fire Pit Pit Boss 700 Weber 28 griddle Weber 26 WGA Old Smokey Electric. Go Cards!