Re: Just Bought A Yoder Loaded Wichita
Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2016 11:28 pm
Well, I'd been so busy I forgot to check in. Come back today to see this thread has done nicely without me. I'm duly impressed with Slamkeys observations and have no doubt he's on to something, however, our experiences are a little different. Quickly:
I love my Yoder and am turning out some fine meats. Loads of flavor, much of which I attribute to the fat searing on the heat management plate.
The welds are perfect, beautiful, outstanding manufacturing . No cracks or leaks. All doors seal nicely. No issues whatsoever with the thermometers.
My smoker is in an area where wind isn't a big factor, draw has been good but I do often open my door about half an inch. Of course, Aaron Franklin advises leaving the door wide open but I don't want to burn that hot or clean.
I'm good with the "brain fart" cover. I'm not too picky and it does its job.
I'm also good with the removable stack but agree that was done just for shipping.
My only regret is that I didn't buy the Kingman.
Here's a look at my backyard man cave.
I love my Yoder and am turning out some fine meats. Loads of flavor, much of which I attribute to the fat searing on the heat management plate.
The welds are perfect, beautiful, outstanding manufacturing . No cracks or leaks. All doors seal nicely. No issues whatsoever with the thermometers.
My smoker is in an area where wind isn't a big factor, draw has been good but I do often open my door about half an inch. Of course, Aaron Franklin advises leaving the door wide open but I don't want to burn that hot or clean.
I'm good with the "brain fart" cover. I'm not too picky and it does its job.
I'm also good with the removable stack but agree that was done just for shipping.
My only regret is that I didn't buy the Kingman.
Here's a look at my backyard man cave.