Offset question

[SincinnatiSmoke]

I currently have a WSM and before that when I started I had a cheap brinkman to learn on. I really like the WSM due to how efficient it is and that it turns out good food overall. But for some reason I have an itch for an offset. And one under $500 if I were to ever go that route. My question is....from what I have read, and offset is like having a 1950's V8 as far as how much fuel you have to feed it but on the flip side you get great food from being cooked on wood only.
Any insight?

 

[Bludawg]

I have a Trailmaster LE It burns 1 3x12 split every 35-45 min in the under 500.00 range as for size and quality I feel it's the best in the class.

 

[oldbill]

I have a Trailmaster LE It burns 1 3x12 split every 35-45 min in the under 500.00 range as for size and quality I feel it's the best in the class.

Yep, they're good pits for the price.:thumb:

 

[SmittyJonz]

You will have to feed a split every 45 minutes. It'd be a nice addition to a WSM but I wouldn't get rid of WSM - too different styles of cooking.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=202034

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=209208

 

[SincinnatiSmoke]

Yeah, I'm just so used to 1/4 bag of coal and 4 chunks of wood running for 10+ hours with no need to touch, hehe. I feel I will be getting in a rather challenging change of actions with an offset but in my mind it screams traditional.

 

[blazinfire]

I have a Trailmaster LE It burns 1 3x12 split every 35-45 min in the under 500.00 range as for size and quality I feel it's the best in the class.

I also have a Trailmaster LE. I'm had no experience with smoking, Just running a propane grill. Best 300 bucks I've spend on cooking equipment! It is the best thing I found at the 300 dollar range. Anything below that It wasn't worth it and the next best thing was $500+.

 

[Smoke on Badger Mountain]

I would go for the trailmaster new. That is if you cant find an old NB of CL for a good deal

 

[Joe Black]

1. A 1950's V8 will run and run with no worries.

2. An Old Country Wrangler is $500 and is a good looking smoker.

3. What can be wrong by playing with fire and eating good food?

That's just my $0.02 worth.

 

[ButtBurner]

I had an OK Joe and compared it to the Trailmaster and it was built better with thicker metal all around

So I bought it, it was a great pit