Smoking in the rain

[Nefarious]

Yea, if it's gonna get windy, take that sucker down. I've seen some trampolines blown into hollers around here that you couldn't even get to on a 4x4 tractor to recover.

Thanks for that, it doesnt really get too windy in my neighborhood. I live in a protected area, we have high fir trees that can't be cut, so they protect from the really gusty wind. We usually get some snow once or twice a.season, we already had one. This is the best option.

 

[DougE]

When the kids were younger we had a trampoline. Tornado blew it straight over my house into the front yard. Hated the trampoline anyways lol

Well at least you could still get to it. The ones I have seen around here, you'd either have to hike down and pack them out piece by piece, or call in a chopper and have 'em air lifted out. Did I mention that we have very little flat land where I live? My buddy used to cut hay over on the farm across from mine. well, the guy who owned that farm was having a house built, and my buddy was cutting hay at the time the bulldozer guy was grading the house lot. The operator asked my buddy why the hell he was cutting hay on a slope he would not get on with his dozer. my buddy replied that if we wanted to feed our cows through the winter, this is all we got. Now, when it comes down to getting on hillsides on a tractor, my buddy has a set that wouldn't fit in a semi trailer.

 

[TNJAKE]

Well at least you could still get to it. The ones I have seen around here, you'd either have to hike down and pack them out piece by piece, or call in a chopper and have 'em air lifted out. Did I mention that we have very little flat land where I live? My buddy used to cut hay over on the farm across from mine. well, the guy who owned that farm was having a house built, and my buddy was cutting hay at the time the bulldozer guy was grading the house lot. The operator asked my buddy why the hell he was cutting hay on a slope he would not get on with his dozer. my buddy replied that if we wanted to feed our cows through the winter, this is all we got. Now, when it comes down to getting on hillsides on a tractor, my buddy has a set that wouldn't fit in a semi trailer.

Yep I gotcha. I'm not very far from ya. I live in the land of hills and hollers on the Tennessee ridge highland rim

 

[GATOR240]

I use the same set up as TNJAKE uses with no issues with smoke although my canopy has straight legs.. You will be fine. I have on occasion zip tied a tarp to three of the sides when it was to get really nasty and tied 5 gallon buckets full of water to it to keep it from going into orbit. .

 

[DougE]

Yep I gotcha. I'm not very far from ya. I live in the land of hills and hollers on the Tennessee ridge highland rim

I still get a kick outta the dozer operator. It wasn't that dang steep. My buddy will take his tractors on hills I wouldn't, but I bush hog some pretty steep ground.

 

[JckDanls 07]

The one in Jakes picture is the one I was referring to in the other thread... It's the one with the SLANT legs... it claims to be 10 x 10... but it's the legs that are 10 x 10... the canopy is only 8 x 8 .. So get one with straight legs if you want 10 x 10 coverage... As I also said... E Z UP is the best one there is...

We use them all the time as we race (taking a break now) motocross and use them in our pit area ... I've seen so many of them get blown away by the wind and break the frames... people would leave them by the trash... I would always take them and use parts from another and repair them ... I have so many frames laying around here... ALWAYS tie them down even if it's not windy when you set it up...

 

[Pappapit]

The wind is why I did the carport .
Got tired of putting and taking down temp covers.
I did that over 5 years ago. Things were cheaper

 

[Nefarious]

The wind is why I did the carport .
Got tired of putting and taking down temp covers.
I did that over 5 years ago. Things were cheaper

Yes, your setup is great. I just dont have the area to do that in. I'm just hoping we we do a more permanent thing this summer.we are.getting way more.rain then in the past. I used to grill year round, all I needed was a cap, now I get drenched.

 

[chp]

I think jake has me pegged, don't tell the wife I said this but my tendency is to think about things all the way until I buy something. I'm a scientist by education and an engineer by trade. I'm just going to rearrange how the smoker and grill are.arranged and get a.10x10 canopy. I'll just take it down when the weather looks bad.

I think the easy up idea is a good one, but if you want a different option to think about, get an old Bimini (those should be available in your area) and come up with a framework that allows it to extend out over your smoker when needed and then fold down when it’s not needed.

 

[Nefarious]

I think the easy up idea is a good one, but if you want a different option to think about, get an old Bimini (those should be available in your area) and come up with a framework that allows it to extend out over your smoker when needed and then fold down when it’s not needed.

Do you mean like a boat canapy? I'm not positive what you are suggesting?

 

[JckDanls 07]

Yes.. that's what he's referring to...

Also.. you could look at sun setter awnings... they mount up under the eve of the roof and pull out just like an RV awning ... That would/could be a permanent solution ... When done you just roll it back up ... they even have electric ones.. but they get pricey as well ...

 

[chp]

Do you mean like a boat canapy? I'm not positive what you are suggesting?

Yes. I see them modified for rafts.

 

[Nefarious]

Yes. I see them modified for rafts.
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Too much work, i am under.the impression from the decision maker of the family that we are going to have some of the patio covered so we can use it for more of the year. I think the removable canopy is my best option. i appreciate your thought s, and it might be a fun project.

 

[JLeonard]

Sounds like the canopy like TNJAKE and others suggested is your best bet.
Jim

 

[OldSmoke]

I'll just take it down when the weather looks bad.

From my observations, just south of you, you’ll never get to put it up.

We had almost 3” of rain the other day.

 

[Newglide]

Did you have to modify the stack for your smoker? Mine doesn't really have a stack, just a vent on top. I could put in a vent I guess, as long as.I could remove.it for.summer.

No I didn't have to modify it. On mine the stack sticks off the side of the cook chamber opposite the firebox. The canopy does have a vent at the top but I haven't tried covering the smoker completely.

 

[indaswamp]

If anything goes wrong, I'll jump on the tractor and shove the grill out the door, since the tractor is parked about 10 feet behind the grill lol

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

My brother will think something to death.

That sounds like me!

 

[912smoker]

I agree the pop up canopy is the ticket. We always use them for ballgames, used 2 in the pits at the racetrack and 1 over the hood of the truck. I have used them over the MES several times.
You can also use those velcro ankle weights aroung the feet to help hold it down when no wind is expected lol.
But always be prepared !
Most stores have them with deep discounts this time of yr also so you can get a good deal.
We always closed ours back up with the cover left on. And would use a tarp and bungee cords for the side if needed for wind/rain protection.

Keith

 

[Nefarious]

From my observations, just south of you, you’ll never get to put it up.

We had almost 3” of rain the other day.

I was looking forward to that rain, it helped melt the snow. Only a small amount remains.

It turns out my neighbor has one he leaves up most of the time, he just removes the canopy top when weather starts getting bad.