Best Offset smoke <$1000.00 ???

[windycitygator]

I'm looking to upgrade my Char-Griller for a bigger offset barrel smoker 24"x36" or 24"x42" but I can't afford what I want the Yoder Durango. Any suggestions of a quality smoker for under $1000.00, that's not a piece of crap? Thanks

 

[phatbac]

You might find a small shop fabricator that could build you one for about that. You also might look through craigslist and eBay and such for a used offset. if you are looking for an offset for under a grand that is thicker metal than the average big box store offset you will be hard pressed to find one. Good luck finding one you want.

Happy Smoking,
phatbac (Aaron)

 

[phatbac]

I take that back i found one under a grand but its not as big as the one you want. Brand new Horizon 16" at bass pro shops for $949

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/Horizon-Smoke-16-Classic-Backyard-Smoker

you will probably need to order a plate for the cook chamber to even out the temps but you can order that from horizon directly.
Hope this helps,
phatbac (Aaron)

 

[73saint]

Old Country smokers are very nice for the price. There is one here locally, on Craigslist, for $200 that I really want to buy. I just have no need for another off set smoker.

 

[windycitygator]

You might find a small shop fabricator that could build you one for about that. You also might look through craigslist and eBay and such for a used offset. if you are looking for an offset for under a grand that is thicker metal than the average big box store offset you will be hard pressed to find one. Good luck finding one you want.

Happy Smoking,
phatbac (Aaron)

I was thinking about that. Thanks for validating that idea.

 

[Heart of Dixie]

There is a Lang Patio for sale on the Huntsville, AL craigslist for $900. It just showed up today.

 

[jbellard]

Gator,

I had one made for me. Granted I got the pipe and wheels and axles given to me but the remainder cost about $700.
The local high school welding class worked on it for me. I told them what I wanted (after getting great info and measurements from here) and they did it for free. I did bring them some pulled pork of course and it took a year from start to finish but I have a great smoker that is way bigger than anything you will be able to get for under $1000.
Just don’t undersell yourself and any friends that might be willing and able to build you one.

 

[windycitygator]

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I had one made for me. Granted I got the pipe and wheels and axles given to me but the remainder cost about $700.
The local high school welding class worked on it for me. I told them what I wanted (after getting great info and measurements from here) and they did it for free. I did bring them some pulled pork of course and it took a year from start to finish but I have a great smoker that is way bigger than anything you will be able to get for under $1000.
Just don’t undersell yourself and any friends that might be willing and able to build you one.

That's a great idea, we have a high school around here that just might be interested in something like that.

 

[jbellard]

Come up with a plan and then You should just ask them. You never know.

 

[windycitygator]

Thanks for the tips and after much debate. I went with the option of asking my in-laws to pickup the tab. I just got it delivered. I went with the Old Country All American Angus Smoker, it's a big heavy beast. I gotta season it and fire it up this weekend.

 

[E's Smokin]

That's one sweet rig, I didn't know the In-law option was on the table, but hey that's a good option

 

[zachd]

I wish I had the In law option
Mine would laugh if I asked them to buy me a smoker :p