Suggestions for a large Pellet Smoker

[How2doit?]

Hello folks.
let me start by saying that my wife surprised me today with a t-shirt from this awesome website.
anyway... I am finding myself cooking so many briskets for family and friends and friendS of friends that I am looking to either sell my PitBoss 8 and get something bigger (Like what?) or add something else. I am really new to this world and I am absolutely in love. What are your guys recommendation ? I see myself cooking up to 3 briskets at time for church.
thanks in advance for all your input.

 

[meskc]

What is your budget?

 

[How2doit?]

What is your budget?

Probably around $1200

 

[bacon_crazy510]

Well, size wise, Yoder makes the YS640S, or the 1500 model ... but those are both at a much higher price point. But for the money they are well worth the investment. They are tanks ... think military tank, not propane.....

 

[jcam222]

What’s the cooking area measurement in a Pitboss 8? Are you locked into pellet for a fuel source?

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Well, that leaves this one out...

RT-CMG Beast | REC TEC Grills

www.rectecgrills.com

 

[starsfaninco]

I have the RT-700. I can fit 6 butts on with a little room to spare.

 

[How2doit?]

Well, that leaves this one out...

RT-CMG Beast | REC TEC Grills

www.rectecgrills.com

Wow. I did not know they had such a beast

 

[mike243]

Never heard of a pitboss 8 ,the vertical 6 can hold a bunch of stuff,

 

[brian985]

I have a Rec Tec RT-700, it works great. If you need a large cooking space with good price, I highly recommend a Camp Chef SmokePro LUX or ZGRILLS ZPG-1000E 2020. My friends own them.

 

[mike243]

Neither of those has the amount of rack space as the pitboss, sounds like the smaller PB is doing a good job but he is looking for space , not sure either of those has more space than what he has?

 

[How2doit?]

Neither of those has the amount of rack space as the pitboss, sounds like the smaller PB is doing a good job but he is looking for space , not sure either of those has more space than what he has?

I looked into every model and seems like is the same or smaller size then mine

 

[mike243]

the 6 has over 2000 sq" it is a vertical which smoker do you have?

 

[mike243]

I see a pitboss 7 now, not sure if that was what I was thinking of vs a 6 lol, lot of smoker either way, I bought the son a 5 2 years ago for Christmas and it has done really good

 

[How2doit?]

the 6 has over 2000 sq" it is a vertical which smoker do you have?

the 6 has over 2000 sq" it is a vertical which smoker do you have?

im thinking that vertical smoker is probably the way to go. How easy is to clean and maintain one of those ? If I go vertical, which one would you guys recommend?

 

[mike243]

Pitboss gets my vote, 5 year warranty means a lot to me. have read using a disposable pan instead of the factory 1 helps even out the heat, son hasn't had any problems with his #5

 

[meskc]

I have the louisiana grill vertical it is the same as the pitboss 7 except it has two latches vs the one. It will hold a ton of meat. I took the stock water out and put the large foil pans in it. Hold more water and catches almost all the drips. Cleaning has been easy. I use mean green degreaser on the glass just takes a few minutes.. Costco has the best deal in the stores for it.

 

[SecondHandSmoker]

Wow. I did not know they had such a beast

Yep, they do and with the price tag to match!

 

[How2doit?]

Well guys after all I am leaning towards a vertical smoker but I am not sure of each one I should get. I truly appreciate any input. Thank you again.

 

[starsfaninco]

I've had a GOSM in the past. It's a large cabinet propane smoker. It served me very well for over 15 years. Might add this type of smoker to your consideration. Mine had 4 racks that could fit a large brisket each. I cooked everything from pork bellies (cold smoke) to brisket and pork shoulders.