Lang 36 patio?

[Psw757]

Anyone with a newer build that can comment on over fit and finish of paint and welds and any issues?

Anyone add any options that are worthwhile? I’m wanting the lower racks to pullout, anyone have any photos of this?

 

[jcam222]

I am sure you will get answers here but if you want a lot of opinions quick I’d join the Lang Facebook group. It’s very a active.

 

[Psw757]

I am sure you will get answers here but if you want a lot of opinions quick I’d join the Lang Facebook group. It’s very a active.

I unfortunately am not a supporter of Facebook so that is a no go.

 

[sawhorseray]

Welcome to SMF from Gilbert, AZ! It's not a bad idea to post your location when you sign up. There are a ton of quality offsets out there made all across the country. The good are heavy, it's the shipping that'll drive up the price. RAY

 

[Psw757]

I’ve been looking for a while and it has come down to Lang, Pits by JJ and Shirley. I think I ruled Shirley out on the shipping quote I got of $850 . Over $400 more than the shipping from the other two. Have to draw the line somewhere on the budget.

 

[Alphonse]

I find FB groups to yield answers that are full of "pride of ownership" and if you are looking for truly independent answers, that may not be the best place to inquire anyway.

Ref. Shirley shipping, I think he uses a "hot shot" type hauler and that drives the freight cost up.

My view of Lang is that they seem to be a bit rough as compared to some of the others. But they have a huge following and must perform well. I remember reading recently that he was looking into building some relationships with stocking dealers. Not sure where that is at the moment and betting that hasn't been achieved yet.

Have you had a chance to look one over closely or are you in the same boat as many and going to have to buy one just based on your research and photos?

This is a great forum but there are some others that seem to have more membership that is focused on stick burners and you may get more exposure to Lang owners there.

 

[Psw757]

I find FB groups to yield answers that are full of "pride of ownership" and if you are looking for truly independent answers, that may not be the best place to inquire anyway.

Ref. Shirley shipping, I think he uses a "hot shot" type hauler and that drives the freight cost up.

My view of Lang is that they seem to be a bit rough as compared to some of the others. But they have a huge following and must perform well. I remember reading recently that he was looking into building some relationships with stocking dealers. Not sure where that is at the moment and betting that hasn't been achieved yet.

Have you had a chance to look one over closely or are you in the same boat as many and going to have to buy one just based on your research and photos?

This is a great forum but there are some others that seem to have more membership that is focused on stick burners and you may get more exposure to Lang owners there.

Yeah I’m in PA so will be buying sight unseen and basing much of my research off of the various forums and YouTube vids. No doubt the Shirley is a nice unit but the shipping just takes it to another level.

I have heard that Lang went to a different finish at some point in the last couple years which corrected some of the issues people were reporting, want to say they are powder coated now but not sure.

 

[ofelles]

Look at Lone Star Grillz if you have not already. The build quality is lgood and I have not heard any bad about them.
I have a Vertical insulated cabinet being built as we speak. Ordered it the end of January, hopefully will have it in a couple of weeks.

 

[Psw757]

Look at Lone Star Grillz if you have not already. The build quality is lgood and I have not heard any bad about them.
I have a Vertical insulated cabinet being built as we speak. Ordered it the end of January, hopefully will have it in a couple of weeks.

I did look at them early on, nice units for sure. 9-10 weeks for the models I was considering so took them off the list.

 

[Psw757]

No 36 patio owners on this forum?

 

[phatbac]

I have owned a 36 patio and just ordered a 36 hybrid couple days ago. The welds and paint are top notch...if you don't oil the firebox regularly like every other time you cook with some veg oil or pam or something it will rust over time but it is so thick a metal you can paint over that.

as for covers a char broil 72 fits a 36 patio nicely

Lang 36 patio holds a lot of food and gets the job done well as for slide out bottom racks it does cut into the room if you are going to do something tall like a turkey or a big ham...slide out top racks are standard...i have owned 48 with a patio cart as well and the 4 wheel patio cart looks nice but i never moved it so it was a waste in my opinion. If you are going to move it around your property go for the upgraded patio cart.

as far as shipping remember its a 600 lb hunk of metal being hauled hundreds of miles so there is no amazon prime for something like that. if you go get it yourself there is 7% sales tax you pay on top of the unit for GA so something to consider.

if you have any other questions i would be happy to answer them PM me or reply to this thread and i will check by.

Happy Smoking,
phatbac (Aaron)

 

[Psw757]

I have owned a 36 patio and just ordered a 36 hybrid couple days ago. The welds and paint are top notch...if you don't oil the firebox regularly like every other time you cook with some veg oil or pam or something it will rust over time but it is so thick a metal you can paint over that.

as for covers a char broil 72 fits a 36 patio nicely

Lang 36 patio holds a lot of food and gets the job done well as for slide out bottom racks it does cut into the room if you are going to do something tall like a turkey or a big ham...slide out top racks are standard...i have owned 48 with a patio cart as well and the 4 wheel patio cart looks nice but i never moved it so it was a waste in my opinion. If you are going to move it around your property go for the upgraded patio cart.

as far as shipping remember its a 600 lb hunk of metal being hauled hundreds of miles so there is no amazon prime for something like that. if you go get it yourself there is 7% sales tax you pay on top of the unit for GA so something to consider.

if you have any other questions i would be happy to answer them PM me or reply to this thread and i will check by.

Happy Smoking,
phatbac (Aaron)

Well just got off the phone with Ben and lucky me they had a truck leaving for the mid Atlantic/NE tomorrow and squeezed me in. 36 patio on the way with stainless grates. Can’t wait!

so a regular charbroil cover for 72” works even with the wrap around shelves and stack?

 

[phatbac]

Yes it does it wont fit like a glove but it will cover it good enough to keep off he rain. and its about $20!

Happy Smoking (on a Lang),
phatbac (Aaron)

 

[jrinaldi99]

I have a 48 Hybrid deluxe. A large motorcycle cover is a good option for a cover.

 

[Dantij]

Congrats on the Lang. You will not be disappointed. I own the Lang 48 . Follow Phatbac's advice and keep that firebox well oiled. Langs may not be as flashy as some of it's competitors but I promise you it can outcook them all!! I cook year round and haven't had any problems with temperature control. Good luck. Keep us updated.

 

[jrinaldi99]

Just wipe the firebox exterior down with vegetable oil periodically?

 

[Dantij]

Before every cook. Sometimes after when cleaning out ashes. I spray Pam inside the firebox as well.

 

[Psw757]

did my first cook over the weekend 3 racks of ribs on upper rack and a 10 pound Boston butt on bottom. Turned out great.

only thing I’m noticing is my door gauge never showed higher than 260’or so during cook but my maverick showed 225 bottom rack left side 285 bottom right side. Top left was 265 and top right close to 300.

anyone see anything like this? Food turned out fantastic though, not sure what temp to go with. Seems odd to have those spreads but the door gauge indicate what I was trying to hold.

 

[Psw757]

did my first cook over the weekend 3 racks of ribs on upper rack and a 10 pound Boston butt on bottom. Turned out great.

only thing I’m noticing is my door gauge never showed higher than 260’or so during cook but my maverick showed 225 bottom rack left side 285 bottom right side. Top left was 265 and top right close to 300.

anyone see anything like this? Food turned out fantastic though, not sure what temp to go with. Seems odd to have those spreads but the door gauge indicate what I was trying to hold.

 

[Psw757]

Forgot to add, ribs were a 5-6 hour cooks and the butt was on 15 hours.