Smoker differences

smokie bill

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Original poster

Dec 30, 2009

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• Dec 15, 2012

• #1

I'm searching around to find a propane smoker to replace my old Char-Griller Duo.  It just doesn't do the job & way too labor intensive.  I look at Masterbuilt 2-door models, Landmann, Smoke Hollow, etc.  These things range greatly in price.  I really like the looks of the Masterbuilt.  It runs around $179 at Home Depot.  But in actuality, what is/are the major differences between propane smokers?  You need a box that seals pretty good, a burner, racks, water pan, drip pan, chip pan.  So where is the difference between a $179 smoker & a $400 smoker with the approx. same dimensions?

Bill

 

sqwib

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• Dec 16, 2012

• #2

Performance due to build quality such as welds thicker steel etc...

 

davidhef88

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• Dec 16, 2012

• #3

I have a master forge propane from lowes. It really works good and efficiently after some mods. With a maverick et732 and sand in my pan it is pretty easy to run. I also like the fact it has two doors so I'm not losing a ton of heat when I'm adding chunks. It's going on two years old and has held up great so far. Doesn't look like its built great but I haven't had any problems.

 

aeroforce100

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Dec 31, 2009

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• Dec 16, 2012

• #4

Might want to consider a Smoke Vault 24.  Works well and big enough to do a whole rack of ribs with out cutting if that is important to you.
 

 

kathrynn

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• Dec 16, 2012

• #5

I totally love my Smoke Vault....don't ever want anything else. Will purchace another!