- Feb 15, 2009
- 17
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Hello all.
I have smoked for years on a self-made pit of concrete blocks and racks in my backyard. Last year I competed in a rib competition with a drum cut in half.
For convenience I purchased a cheap Brinkman Smoke N Grill last summer, made some modifications and it is killer for butts and picnics.
However, the Brinkman has little room for racks of ribs and thus I am considering an offset.
After much research I have narrowed it down to three choices: Char-Griller Smokin Pro, BBQs Galore Bar-B-Chef and Royal Oaks Heavy Duty.
I was wondering if anyone could weigh in on the above. They each seem to have their pluses and minuses.
The Char-Griller is the cheapest but looks as though it would need many mods to function as truly desired. The Bar-B-Chef is not sold anywhere near me so shipping is costly. The Royal Oaks is the dark horse. Lowes will soon be carrying them and I cannot find specs, reviews or even a manufacturer's site.
I look forward to your responses.
HandsomeSwede
Upstate, NY
I have smoked for years on a self-made pit of concrete blocks and racks in my backyard. Last year I competed in a rib competition with a drum cut in half.
For convenience I purchased a cheap Brinkman Smoke N Grill last summer, made some modifications and it is killer for butts and picnics.
However, the Brinkman has little room for racks of ribs and thus I am considering an offset.
After much research I have narrowed it down to three choices: Char-Griller Smokin Pro, BBQs Galore Bar-B-Chef and Royal Oaks Heavy Duty.
I was wondering if anyone could weigh in on the above. They each seem to have their pluses and minuses.
The Char-Griller is the cheapest but looks as though it would need many mods to function as truly desired. The Bar-B-Chef is not sold anywhere near me so shipping is costly. The Royal Oaks is the dark horse. Lowes will soon be carrying them and I cannot find specs, reviews or even a manufacturer's site.
I look forward to your responses.
HandsomeSwede
Upstate, NY