Thinking of purchasing a Oklahoma Longhorn horizontal smoker

stro3579 · Feb 18, 2013

Any other suggestions for a Horizontal Smoker besides Oklahoma Longhorn? $400 is my budget. Also what mods is everyone doing to these to improve them.

pthefree · Feb 18, 2013

For that price, you can go to your nearest Academy and.buy the Old Country Pecos Smoker. Built well, the smoke is already grate level. And it comes with an already installed heat baffle. I spent 100 dollars more on the Wrangler model because it has thicker steel. I absolutely love it for the price.

pgsmoker64 · Feb 18, 2013

Stro3579 said:
Any other suggestions for a Horizontal Smoker besides Oklahoma Longhorn? $400 is my budget. Also what mods is everyone doing to these to improve them.

Never heard of those but I'm sure someone has. For less than $400 you can buy a Weber Smokey Mountain cooker 18.5" - one of the best smokers on the market!!!

Just my opinion.

Hey, when you get a chance please stop by our Roll Call forum and formerly introduce yourself so we can welcome you properly.

Bill

pthefree · Feb 18, 2013

Bill is correct about the Weber Smokey Mountain. That was my first smoker and is super easy to use and I still have and will always keep it around. I got the horizontal smoker to give stick burning a try. I will say that I love both, they have their ups and downs.

stro3579 · Feb 19, 2013

I have. Master forge dually now. I want to get rid of it because it doesn't hold any heat at all.

stro3579 · Feb 19, 2013

Pthefree said:
For that price, you can go to your nearest Academy and.buy the Old Country Pecos Smoker. Built well, the smoke is already grate level. And it comes with an already installed heat baffle. I spent 100 dollars more on the Wrangler model because it has thicker steel. I absolutely love it for the price.

stro3579 · Feb 19, 2013

I'm looking for a horizontal style with the heat box on the side

mee1 · Feb 19, 2013

I have the Old Pecos grill and love it. I need to seal the leaks. But all in all, I am pleased with the quality and performance.

stro3579 · Feb 19, 2013

mee1 said:
I have the Old Pecos grill and love it. I need to seal the leaks. But all in all, I am pleased with the quality and performance.

Thanks. I will do research on it

jwbtulsa · Feb 19, 2013

I used Rutland's sealant on my stick burner. Bought it at Ace Hardware in a full size caulking tube. Think it was like $8.00. Found it in their fireplace accessory section. Surely someone in your area had the equivalent. If it comes loose, just scrape it clean and re-caulk. No worries.

ringtail bbq · Feb 19, 2013

Very happy with my Old Pecos from Academy, build a basket for the firebox, only mod I've done....JB

stro3579 · Feb 20, 2013

RingTail BBQ said:
Very happy with my Old Pecos from Academy, build a basket for the firebox, only mod I've done....JB

Where can I find one?

ringtail bbq · Feb 20, 2013

At Academy Sports: http://m.academy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_10051_311401_-1

Hopefully you have them near you

stro3579 · Feb 20, 2013

RingTail BBQ said:
At Academy Sports: http://m.academy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_10051_311401_-1

Hopefully you have them near you

Thanks We have one of those not to far. I am extremely thankful for everyones help.

stro3579 · Feb 21, 2013

Ok SMF friends, after doing a little research. I decided to purchase a Lang or a Yoder versus the Longhorn or Old Country Pecos. My reason for the change is I want something I can keep forever. I dont want to have to purchase another unit later. My question to everyone is..which would be better. I am looking at a lang 36" Hybrid patio Deluxe http://www.langbbqsmokers.com/lang36/lang36_hybrid_deluxe.html

Or a Yoder Wichita Backyard Smoker http://www.yodersmokers.com/wichita.html

It seems to me that I get more for the money with langs. Your opinions please.

stro3579 · Feb 21, 2013

Oh yeah I know this is above my $400 price range i posted earlier, but just decided if Im gonna do it. Do it right!!

bruno994 · Feb 21, 2013

Lang, reverse flow design kicks pork butts. Although Yoder has a solid following as well, bu if it was my $, Lang. Plus your not terribly far from Lang probably 500 miles or so, you could take a Saturday and go pick it up, save on the delivery charge.

stro3579 · Feb 21, 2013

RingTail BBQ said:
Very happy with my Old Pecos from Academy, build a basket for the firebox, only mod I've done....JB

bruno994 said:
Lang, reverse flow design kicks pork butts. Although Yoder has a solid following as well, bu if it was my $, Lang. Plus your not terribly far from Lang probably 500 miles or so, you could take a Saturday and go pick it up, save on the delivery charge.

I was thinking the same. Thx

bruno994 · Feb 21, 2013

bruno994 said:
Lang, reverse flow design kicks pork butts. Although Yoder has a solid following as well, bu if it was my $, Lang. Plus your not terribly far from Lang probably 500 miles or so, you could take a Saturday and go pick it up, save on the delivery charge.

Of course after the cost of 2 to 3 tanks of gas and maybe a 1 night stay in a hotel, they might be able to ship it cheaper after all.

stro3579 · Feb 22, 2013

bruno994 said:
Of course after the cost of 2 to 3 tanks of gas and maybe a 1 night stay in a hotel, they might be able to ship it cheaper after all.

The shipping charge is $450. I can drive there for less. Maybe go to Florida first and hit the beach, then grab the smoke on my way back

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