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  1. campsmoke1955

    2015 North Florida Gathering April 24-26th

    Thanx for the camping offer Piney.  May have to try that next time. Got my directions.  Thank you sir. Looking forward to it!
  2. campsmoke1955

    New Brinkmann Trailmaster Vertical Smoker

    Hey Thickmeat... when I cured mine, I only had coals and wood in the fire box.  I had no issue getting the heat up where it needed to be.  Please note this was in warmer weather, not the cold many of us are experiencing now.
  3. campsmoke1955

    2015 North Florida Gathering April 24-26th

    We would love to come and experience the Gathering this year. I have PM'd for additional information. We will be returning that very Friday from a week camping in the Keys. So a day trip to socialize with folks who love to Q sounds really good. Looking forward to it!
  4. campsmoke1955

    New Brinkmann Trailmaster Vertical Smoker

    40 degrees is chilly but I agree... not COLD.  Merely pointing out that temps even in the 40's would begin to affect our ability to maintain temps in the cooking chamber.  Weather like you are talking about would be even MORE of an issue. I also agree with Trickyputt about wind being the main...
  5. campsmoke1955

    New Brinkmann Trailmaster Vertical Smoker

    Eric, I live in S Georgia so the weather rarely gets too cold.  But I suspect even the 40's and 50's while cooking will affect the smoker's ability to hit and hold target temperatures.  Since I was able to increase the heat in my smoker by adding wood to the charcoal, I would think the same...
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    New Brinkmann Trailmaster Vertical Smoker

    Hello Smokerjoe...  when I seasoned mine, I started 2 chimneys of charcoal.  While that was heating up, I coated the entire interior of the cooking chamber with veggie oil. Once the charcoal was well engaged, I poured them both into the firebox and closed the lid.  I had the rig sitting in the...
  7. campsmoke1955

    Brinkmann Trailmaster Vertical Smoker

    I have one of these vertical Trailmasters, too.  I spent a lot of time reading thru this site, especially that OTHER thread before deciding to buy one.  Best move I've made in a while. This whole website is FILLED with posts that are very helpful, especially when you have NO experience with...
  8. campsmoke1955

    Q-Bana...............

    I have something similar planned for my backyard.  Simple lean-to roof using pressure-treated lumber.  I had thought about how to exhaust smoke from under the roof.  How about something like this? It's kit for venting a bathroom fan thru the roof.  Simple and under $30 @ HomeDepot.  It's...
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    Q-Bana...............

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    New Brinkmann Trailmaster Vertical Smoker

    Since I do not have a charcoal basket, my firebox is very open.  I am going to try these fire bricks... They are 1.25 inches thick and 4.5 inches wide and 9 inches long.  They can be cut/trimmed with masonry tools like any other concrete, using the appropriate precautions.  A single thickness...
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    New Brinkmann Trailmaster Vertical Smoker

    You are welcome, Yraen.  My purchase was from Tractor Supply, too and it was also dent-free and no missing parts... and you gotta love Clearance Prices!  The savings paid for the Maverick, the Weber digital stick thermometer AND the gasket set I bought. I have noticed some discoloration (white)...
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    toys that you can't live without

    I am a newbie also, but I can appreciate good toys... uh TOOLS... for doing the job right. I just bought a Maverick ET 732 and it is SO MUCH BETTER than the factory dial thermo in my Brinkmann. I also got a digital stick thermometer to check meat temps (Weber 6492 from Lowes). I have a small...
  16. campsmoke1955

    Brinkmann Trailmaster Vertical Round 2

    Wow... using this Maverick to monitor and maintain the smoker temp is GREAT.  I have easily kept the temps between 200 and 250, usually right around 230. After a little more than 1:45 in the smoker the internal meat temps ran 145 degrees using my Weber 6245 digital thermometer.  We mopped on...
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    Thermapen? Not an option... recommendation on cheaper instant read thermometers

    I also have the Weber 6492.  About $10 @ Lowes.  That along with the Maverick ET 732 and I should be set.  I admit I was also looking hard at the Thermopop.  May still get it.  Nothing wrong with having two... ;)
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  20. campsmoke1955

    Brinkmann Trailmaster Vertical Round 2

    Armed with my new Maverick thermometer and more research from the archives of this wonderful website, we will do this again. I have new country style ribs (one of our favorites) and some marinade made with veggie broth and Cheerwine cherry soda.  After about an hour and a half in the fridge...
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