Backyard Classic Professional

meatnbeer

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Aug 25, 2009

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Cross Plains, WI

• Dec 27, 2011

• #1

So, I had absolutely no need for a new grill, but my sister had the opposite opinion.  She felt that I did not have enough surface area on my Weber (made the decision when she saw me trying to cook for my sons second birthday party).  I only cook large quantities maybe twice a year.  Anyway, she bought me this grill: 

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/product.jsp?productId=prod1250116&navAction=push



It seems like a solid charcoal grill that could be used for smoking by itself, or with a couple of mods. 

Does anyone have experiences with this grill?

 

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alblancher

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• Dec 27, 2011

• #2

Not familiar with your grill,  but your sister seems pretty nice!

 

JckDanls 07

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• Dec 27, 2011

• #3

Not familiar with the grill either... But is your sister single ? LOL.. J/K ... enjoy your new grill

 

mballi3011

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• Dec 27, 2011

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I have seen them in Sam's and the grill is a nice one for charcoal. Now it is alittle hard to smoke with but I could do it. Now it does have a plate that is supposed to section each half off but if you don't use it it becme much easier to smoke and good meal with it. I used to have that grill at the pool house and cooked alot out there in the summers.

 

sprky

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• Dec 27, 2011

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wow nice grill. Dont know anything bought them, but after reading the specs it sounds decent. 

 

tyotrain

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Mar 31, 2010

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Upstate new york

• Dec 27, 2011

• #6

Looks like a nice cooker. Nice sister also


Have fun and Happy smoking

 

meatnbeer

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Aug 25, 2009

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Cross Plains, WI

• Dec 27, 2011

• #7

I know it's new, so I'm not going to make a bunch of changes to it yet.  I will use it for a while and plan in the meantime.  Here is what I am thinking so far:

1.  The shelves on the sides can be removed.  I can remove a shelf from one side and install a side firebox.  Might be able to use it more as a smoker then.

2.  I peviously built a rotisserie for my 18.5" weber.  I can take the parts that I use for that and figure a way to mount it on this grill.  I'm sure it would require some cutting, so careful planning is needed.

3.  Build a vault that I can set on the remaining shelf (when desired and removed when not in use) that can attach to the existing disc vent.  This could be used for cold smoking.

 

SmokinAl

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• Dec 28, 2011

• #8

I've seen those at Sam's. The thing I really like is the ability to raise & lower the charcoal bed. Smoking with it may present a bit of a challenge, but it sounds like your up for it.

 

dougmays

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• Dec 28, 2011

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JckDanls 07 said:

Not familiar with the grill either... But is your sister single ? LOL.. J/K ... enjoy your new grill

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ditto...i hope one day i meet a girl that tells me i don't have enough cooking area and that i need a bigger grill

 

frosty

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Houston, Texas, USA

• Dec 28, 2011

• #10

I say cook that gal somethin!  She deserves it!  Good luck with it, practice, practice, practice!

 

lester scanland

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Jun 17, 2012

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• Jun 17, 2012

• #11

This is the best grill Ive ever owned!  I love everything about it.
I have cooked just about everything and anything on it including smoking.
I will never buy another grill, as long as I still have this one!

 

jeff wooley

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Sep 3, 2016

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• Sep 3, 2016

• #12

I have had this grill for12 years and it is the best grill ever. Can anyone tell me where to find anything near the quality?

 

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DarrenTheAmateur

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Dec 24, 2020

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• Dec 24, 2020

• #14

Hello I have one of these grills (purchased at Sam's Club back in 2011) and am in need of some replacement parts (e.g., grids and the ash/grease tray). Does anyone know of a source? Thanks!

 

badweatherbiker

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Jun 7, 2015

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• Dec 28, 2021

• #15

DarrenTheAmateur said:

Hello I have one of these grills (purchased at Sam's Club back in 2011) and am in need of some replacement parts (e.g., grids and the ash/grease tray). Does anyone know of a source? Thanks!

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I have one also and have been unsuccessful at finding parts for mine, were you able to track any down? All I need is the charcoal/ grease drip tray