I went to Gander Mountain today to pick up a Smoke Hollow smoker (after trying to return a dented up GOSM I got for Christmas to Walmart), but after seeing it I was a little worried that even the larger size would be a little too small for large racks of ribs and packer cut briskets. Then I saw a 24 inch wide Browning Smoke Vault with stainless steel door for $250 and the rusty wheels inside my head started turning.
My first experience with a Smoke Vault (I bought one the very first year they came out, back when Camp Chef was making them) was lousy and I swore I would never own another one. The unit was damaged beyond repair so I ended up returning it, losing $50 in the transaction for shipping. I ended up with a stainless steel Masterbuilt Electric Smokehouse which served me well for 10 - 15 smokes before it quit working. I must not have any luck with smokers.....
So here I am with another Browning. I'm a little worried about opening up the package for fear of yet another propane smoker that looks like it came from a scrap heap (nothing wrong with that if you don't pay much for it, but at full price I expect a unit that's in perfect condition). The Browning is certainly much, much heavier than the 20 inch GOSM and Smoke Hollow so here's to hoping that translates in to better food.....
My first experience with a Smoke Vault (I bought one the very first year they came out, back when Camp Chef was making them) was lousy and I swore I would never own another one. The unit was damaged beyond repair so I ended up returning it, losing $50 in the transaction for shipping. I ended up with a stainless steel Masterbuilt Electric Smokehouse which served me well for 10 - 15 smokes before it quit working. I must not have any luck with smokers.....
So here I am with another Browning. I'm a little worried about opening up the package for fear of yet another propane smoker that looks like it came from a scrap heap (nothing wrong with that if you don't pay much for it, but at full price I expect a unit that's in perfect condition). The Browning is certainly much, much heavier than the 20 inch GOSM and Smoke Hollow so here's to hoping that translates in to better food.....