Brinkmann vertical meat smoker

[bbq enthusiast]

Does anyone have/use this charcoal smoker? any goods/bads about it? found it for 185+shipping. This would be my first smoker.

 

[walking dude]

i have three of em..........i have turned out GREAT Q on em..........but they need to be modded...........

this is one link

http://www.randyq.addr.com/ecb/ecbmods.html

if you have the gourmet version, let me know....i have links for that mod also..........

been using the ecb's for over 20 years..........just now got a horz. stick burner

 

[walking dude]

opps my bad......you must be talking bout summing else...........mine go for 40 bux for the ecb's........and a bit more.......65 maybe for a ecb gourmet


the 7 in 1 maybe you are talking bout?

 

[fatback joe]

Although I have to admit I have never used that smoker, if I was going to get a charcoal unit in that price range, I would go with a wsm. Just out of curiosity, I did a little looking around and if I found the right smoker it looks like you can get if for cheaper if you decide to go that route. http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...6124_200046124

From what I have seen and read (assuming I am looking at the right thing) I would still say go with a WSM......they are good little units and you can usually find them under $200 with a little looking. Here is a link for everything you ever wanted to know about a wsm if you aren't familiar with them.

http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/

Good luck.

 

[bbq enthusiast]

Yep, that be the one. The web site that I saw it on said 185+shipping. 129 is for sure cheaper! I will do more research on the WSM. Thank you sooo much for your input.

 

[ds7662]

I would go with FBJ on this. The WSM for the money is a better unit.
Have heard those brinks leak pretty bad.

Here is a link that will give alot of info on the WSM just scroll down to Weber.

http://www.amazingribs.com/BBQ_buyer...l_smokers.html

 

[iadubber]

i was also in your boat. I picked up the WSM

 

[gooose53]

The cheapest new WSM I've seen is about $209 with free shipping. Still $40 more....I'd still go with the WSM.

 

[bbq enthusiast]

Thanks for all of your inputs. I will do a little more reserch and then "jump in with both feet".