Smoker configuration good?

[jman2]

Do all the configurations of the smoker below look good from a glance? Smoker stack, side box size and placement, trailer dimensions, vent control, etc.? Any questions I should be asking before purchase or things to pay close attention to? Thanks.

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[ahumadora]

What's up with no leaf springs on it?   

You will need to add fenders and lights.

Most of it looks fine,  though I don't like the non slide out lower grate.

Not sure how the firebox door seals, looks like it may potato chip when hot.

my 2 cents.

 

[daveomak]

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/a/reverse-flow-smoker-how-to-calculate-build-tutorial

Use the above tutorial to figure out if a smoker is worth your time to remodel...  That is if you can weld and have access to a fabrication shop with steel and supplies....

 

[smokedstanley]

Some pros and cons that I can see.

Pros:  Nice size tank

          Firebox size looks good from the pictures

          Shows great potential

Cons:  Bottom rack configuration, hard to add, remove, or mop meats

           Top rack is useless that close to top

           Firebox door and vent need to be remade

           Stack coming out of the middle of the tank, traps a lot of heat above the stack. Move to top

           Suspension, personal preference

According to how much the smoker is going to cost it could be a great base to work from. Move the stack, add some baffles, reconfigure the racks and fix the fire box doors. 

Keep us posted on what you decide.