Advise on new smoker needed

[BossRossBBQ]

I am on the wait list for a Shirley smoker and would like some feedback. I plan on getting a 50 to 55” with warmer. I am on the fence when selecting a wagon wheel design or modified trailer design.

My use will be 90% in my backyard. To get to my backyard I do have a double gate, however there is a hill to get it to where it will go. Here is my question. Does anyone have any advise on how I would get it back up the hill and back to the driveway? I don’t plan to drive my car into the backyard.

 

[SmokinAl]

Well it sounds to me like your going to need a trailer to get it up that hill. I would ask Shirley if they will get it to the place you want it in your back yard. That's what I did with my Lang & they said no problem, we'll put it where ever you want it!
Al

 

[BossRossBBQ]

Thanks. My challenge is not the initial placement going “downhill”, it is how do I ever get it back up the hill and to the driveway without 4 guys. I believe it will weigh 1500lbs.

 

[flatbroke]

You don’t. My smoker is heavy to move on flat grass and if the grass is soft you will make ruts. It’s hard to roll up a slight incline on concrete by myself. Maybe hook it to a riding mower or Atv if you have one.

 

[gmc2003]

We use a portable winch to get my BILs boat up a steep ramp.

Chris

 

[crazymoon]

BRBBQ, I agree with Flatbroke. If you know folks with winch or block and tackle that would do it also! Snatch block and a rope to your vehicle will do wonders.

 

[seenred]

Maybe hook it to a riding mower or Atv if you have one.

This is what I was gonna suggest. I used to have a patio style stick burner (a heavy bugger!) that I moved around a few times with my riding mower. Whether this works for you or not will likely depend on 2 things: how steep is the hill, and how much does the pit weigh.

Red

 

[Winterrider]

Maybe hook it to a riding mower or Atv if you have one.

Bingo

 

[BossRossBBQ]

One other note... the spot in the backyard is not linear to the driveway as it will wrap around the house. This makes the winch idea tough and I don’t have a 4 wheeler or riding mower... only other idea I have is some type of motorized dolly... hmmm.

 

[flatbroke]

How long a wait time ? Get the trailer model i wish I did

 

[BossRossBBQ]

How long a wait time ? Get the trailer model i wish I did

About 30 months

 

[flatbroke]

damn

 

[BossRossBBQ]

How long a wait time ? Get the trailer model i wish I did

Would you get a full trailer or smaller modified? Do you think the modified ones are at higher risk when towing?

 

[flatbroke]

Would you get a full trailer or smaller modified? Do you think the modified ones are at higher risk when towing?

first let me clarify, I didnt get a shirley, they are nice just didnt want to wait. i got a different make of patio model. but find myself wanting to cook away from home a few times a year. I also dont keep it on my patio so I should have got a trailer. you may not want to cook off site at all. as far as the smaller modified vs big, I dont know.