Kenmore Smoker ??

[patohunter]

Anyone know of anyone that has this unit? It doesnt look bad, but before I buy it I would like some opinions. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...keyword=smoker

Thanks
Patohunter

 

[pineywoods]

Never seen one but you could buy a GOSM widebody from Walmart for that or less and get a proven smoker. Just my thoughts

 

[mossymo]

Interesting..... I think if they put the "Craftsman" stamp on it, it would sell like hot cakes !!!

 

[travcoman45]

Looks and reads like a decent unit, never seen one or used one. So, guess I wasn't alot of help. I've got a GOSM and really like it.

 

[patohunter]

SoCal Walmart doesnt carry them. I would have to mail order, and that raises the price quite a bit. Any other suggestions are appreciated.

I kind of thought that it looked a bit like a GOSM.

Maybe made by them? or a knock off. If anyone knows how to get a hold of the makers of the GOSM I'll call 'em and find out. I spent quite a bit of time trying to find thier cotact information but with no success.

Thanks for your input.

 

[kookie]

you can order the gosm from walmarts website and have is shipped to the store for free.... the sears one looks alot like a gosm...... Home depot sells the gosm also........Just giving you some options......... I don't have a gosm so I don't know how they work........

 

[davenh]

I went and looked at that one back in Feb. before I bought my MES. Similar to Walmart's GOSM but more money. I would do as Kookie suggested and have the GOSM shipped to your local store (free shipping to store) and pick it up.

 

[scotty]

Use the wal mart ship to your store for free option.

Check out these two. They are the same unit just diferent sizes

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=3342513


http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=3342508




This next link is for the entire wal mart selection of smokers

http://www.walmart.com/search/search...d=Find&ic=48_0

 

[00buckshot69]

I have that unit it works great.(See pictures on the pork forum "Saturday was smok'en"). I wanted to look at them before I bought one. Wal-Mart did not have any in stock at the time and Sears did. I would have to say they are both made by GOSM. I looked at them at Wal-Mart Saturday they are on sale for $99.00. There are only two differences. One is the door latch Kenmore uses magnets and the GOSM has a 1/4 turn style latch and the GOSM has the closeable dampers and the Kenmore has a chimney style. The burner,wood box,water pan and food grates are all the same, I got my Kenmore on sale for $139.00. I bought from Sears because I have never had an issue with returning things if they are not right. I has the words Satisfaction Guaranteed or you money back above the door to there store and if I had to I would drag the manager out there and read it to him/her.
Happy Smok'en!!!!

 

[lcruzen]

Pretty much looks like a GOSM clone. If you can I'd go with the GOSM big block for the extra grate room but the Kenmore would probably serve you fine.

 

[00buckshot69]

I second that!!!!!!!!! I would also add the door gasket. You can find that post in the mod's tread(I think)

 

[patohunter]

I need to find a smoker that runs on natural gas. I have always used natural gas for grilling, and I think I like the idea of having an unlimited supply of fuel any iput on a nat gas smoker would be appreciated.

Thanks Patohunter

 

[pineywoods]

Not sure if you can buy one ready for natural gas or not but check here for an idea

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...4084949AAKUgOA

 

[patohunter]

After much research and some ciphering, I decided that I didnt want to abandon the really nice stainless brinkman (not an ECB but an expensive EECB- $179.00) that I got for Christmas last year.
The main problem it had was the heating element sucked.

I decided to go with an afterburner, conversion to natural gas. I have a stub for my grill in the DOCA (designated outdoor cooking area ((for you acronym lovers)) that I will use to power my unit.

Thanks for the help, Ill let you all know how it works out.

Patohunter

 

[undrtakr24]

Check out this GOSM look-a-like. I looked at it in person...the things I really liked are the latch, holds the door nice and tight, the handle on the sides look a little sturdier, and it has electronic ignition...just thought I'd share it along the sears (kenmore) look-a-like.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...001&lpage=none