Is it possible?

[DevineSwine]

To find a decent upright cooker for around a 1000.00. Charcoal with a door on the front something basic nothing crazy.

 

[Ron_L]

How big? The Red Box smoker is just over $400 and Humphries has a couple of models around $1000.

 

[DevineSwine]

I was thinking something big enough to lay some spare ribs in and a brisket comfortably. Maybe 24x24 ?

 

[PatAttack]

Talk to Kevin at:

http://www.northeastprofessionalbbq.com/#!

He can answer any and all questions you have about Humphrey's!

 

[wmarkw]

270 SMOKERS? A little over $1000 though

http://www.270smokers.com/index.php/blog/

 

[Ron_L]

I was thinking something big enough to lay some spare ribs in and a brisket comfortably. Maybe 24x24 ?

The Red Box may be OK, or may be a little small. I've never seen one in person. There are a couple of threads on here with pictures.

 

[DevineSwine]

The redbox does seem nice for the money. I never realized how much these things got ive been using a UDS.

 

[pjtexas1]

24x24 racks are huge. i have one with 17x21 racks and i can fit 2 12-14LB briskets on a rack. shipping is the biggest issue with keeping the price down.

 

[SmittyJonz]

The smallest insulated cabinet smokers ( aside from RedBox) have 2-3 14x14"ish cooking grates and start about $1000-$1200. Humphreys Half Pint , Backwoods Chubby.

At $1500-$1800 you can get a nice sized insulated cabinet like Humphreys Battle Box or Pint.

You could get a single wall non insulated cabinet 24x20 or 24x24 for $1000 but they are more of a stick burner. They will run on charcoal(15 lbs worth) 4-5 hrs before needing reloaded.

Study this for a few weeks:
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=186946


Non insulated:

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=220797

https://m.facebook.com/boathousesmokers

 

[SmittyJonz]

The redbox does seem nice for the money. I never realized how much these things got ive been using a UDS.

Too Small after being used to UDS.

 

[SmittyJonz]

Occasionally you can find a new guy selling insulated cabinets on CraigsList Cheap but most have had issues with such. Poor quality , uneven cooking, even incomplete builds.

 

[DevineSwine]

Thanks for all the info guys. I am gonna defiantly look at your recommendations.

 

[SmittyJonz]

I've been wanting a Humphreys Pint for a while now but can't afford one. I used a UDS for about 5-6 years but got tired of pulling a grate of meat to get to 2nd grate so I bought a double walled propane cabinet and insulAted it and built a firebox insert- Decent but was drafty and temps would climb so sold it. Then I built a T shaped UDS- great acess and plenty of room with 2 cooking grates but it was a fuel hog so I sold it. I have several vertical single wall smokers but they eat up the charcoal and run better on firewood.

 

[Ron_L]

Thanks for all the info guys. I am gonna defiantly look at your recommendations.

No need to be defiant :becky:

 

[KevinJ]

Insulated cabinet would be the way to go but the size you're looking for would probably be closer to $1500 and if you want or need it shipped that will add cost as well.

If you don't mind buying used, post a wanted thread in the Brethren sales and ventures, you might get lucky and someone within driving distance may have something that meets your needs and budget.

It's not a Cabinet but the Assassin Grill comes with a water tray and has plenty of room to cook ribs and brisket, they start at $600

 

[SmittyJonz]

Assassin Grill might do it. Single wall 1/8" with insulated Door. It'll use more charcoal than a insulated cabinet but less than uninsulated cabinet and you can Smoke or Grill in it. Start at $650.


http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=212864

 

[pjtexas1]

smitty...if you would quit buying every cooker you see you could probably have 2 pints by now.:becky:

 

[SmittyJonz]

smitty...if you would quit buying every cooker you see you could probably have 2 pints by now.:becky:

I Wish. I sell one or 2 to get another. Add them all up and they don't equal price of Pint. All mine is Cheap Stuff........ :redface:

 

[SmittyJonz]

The Better Insulated Electric Smokers are in that price range.

http://www.smokintex.com/1460model.html


http://www.smokin-it.com/mobile/Product.aspx?ProductCode=smkmdl3D

 

[DevineSwine]

I am kinda tossing around the Idea of building my own i dont know though?