which new smoker?

planman4y2k

Newbie

Original poster

Jun 23, 2014

14

10

Lincoln Nebraska

• Feb 15, 2015

• #1

Hi all!
Been looking for a new smoker.
After all my research and my sub $500 budget, here are my final two.
I would like your opinion to help finalize my purchase.

Im gonna get an Oklahoma Joe.
Do I get the Highland or the Longhorn?

Highland
$288 at Walmart

Longhorn
$386 at Lowes.
(12 mths intrest free includes 10% off for new cc acct)

So is the bigger size worth the extra $98?

Im just a weekend bbq guy.

Thanks for your opinion and help!

 

bear55

Master of the Pit

Jan 7, 2013

1,002

30

South Mississippi

• Feb 15, 2015

• #2

I would advise you to check out the Rec Tec mini.  I own the full size Rec Tec which is a bit beyond your budget, but the mini fits well within your budget and you'll never be sorry for buying a Rec Tec.

Richard

 

viking72

Fire Starter

Aug 27, 2014

34

10

Northern Neck of Virginia

• Feb 16, 2015

• #3

The highland will handle your backyard bbq with no problem.

I purchased one a couple of weeks a go, fit a finish very good.

If you are new to stick burners do a little research, and follow the directions on seasoning your new cooker.

Have fun.

 

seenred

Epic Pitmaster

OTBS Member

Feb 9, 2009

10,017

1,776

N.E. Oklahoma

• Feb 16, 2015

• #4

planman4y2k said:

Hi all!
Been looking for a new smoker.
After all my research and my sub $500 budget, here are my final two.
I would like your opinion to help finalize my purchase.

Im gonna get an Oklahoma Joe.
Do I get the Highland or the Longhorn?

Highland
$288 at Walmart

Longhorn
$386 at Lowes.
(12 mths intrest free includes 10% off for new cc acct)

So is the bigger size worth the extra $98?

Im just a weekend bbq guy.

Thanks for your opinion and help!

Click to expand...

I don't know what your specific needs are...who and how many you cook for, etc...but in the past, lots of folks around here have said "I wish I had the bigger one".  If it were me, and the larger unit was within my budget, that's what I'd get.

Just my 2 cents...

Red

 

Last edited: Feb 16, 2015

dannylang

Master of the Pit

Sep 19, 2014

1,021

150

Amelia VA, but born and raised in macon georgia (g

• Feb 16, 2015

• #5

i purchased a longhorn at lowes about 2 years ago, smoker is very good. neighbor came over and wanted it more than i did. so i sold it to him. but that is a pretty good smoker. i would go with that one before that one at walmart. just my 2 cent worth.

dannylang

 

oldschoolbbq

Legendary Pitmaster

OTBS Member

Jul 16, 2008

9,359

205

NW Ohio - outside Toledo

• Feb 19, 2015

• #6

Get the Longhorn , you'll be pleased.