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I'm looking to step up from my Weber Grill and Pit Barrel into something a little more serious. I want charcoal/wood heat and under $1,000. I don't want another drum smoker.

From what I can find, only Yoder's base model, the "Cheyenne" meets these criteria. Looks like all the other mid-level players are only offering pellet grills (Traeger, Green Mtn, RecTec, Pit Boss, etc.). Am I missing a brand/model I should be considering? Again, I can't spend an arm and a leg, but need something under $1,000. Thanks for your input!

Jonathan
U.P. of Michigan

Best plan is to watch Craigslist like a hawk and snag a $2000 unit for $1000 or less when somebody has to move or gets tired of it..

Chasdev wrote:Best plan is to watch Craigslist like a hawk and snag a $2000 unit for $1000 or less when somebody has to move or gets tired of it..

^^^^^^^^ What he said, plus it's already seasoned.

outlaw wrote:

Chasdev wrote:Best plan is to watch Craigslist like a hawk and snag a $2000 unit for $1000 or less when somebody has to move or gets tired of it..

^^^^^^^^ What he said, plus it's already seasoned.

Good input, thank you! Hopefully since I'm moving to Minneapolis, Craigslist will be a little better-stocked than the rural area I live now.

Any particular brands/models you guys would particularly recommend I try for?

If you can't find a good used one, the closest thing you'll find of any quality is this one:

https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/meadow-creek-sq36?utm_source=google_shopping&_vsrefdom=adwords&gclid=CjwKCAjwk4vMBRAgEiwA4ftLsxLmGuQHFzU0tVLeoiNGgjX5A278UJYHWs4IzNoem0QLmdltBds0hhoCaukQAvD_BwE

Okie Sawbones wrote:If you can't find a good used one, the closest thing you'll find of any quality is this one:

https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/meadow-creek-sq36?utm_source=google_shopping&_vsrefdom=adwords&gclid=CjwKCAjwk4vMBRAgEiwA4ftLsxLmGuQHFzU0tVLeoiNGgjX5A278UJYHWs4IzNoem0QLmdltBds0hhoCaukQAvD_BwE

Awesome, thanks for the input!

I know academy has a smoker for under 1K its online only i believe

here is it!

http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/store ... gIsJ_D_BwE

Couple reviews on youtube.

rickhdz36 wrote:I know academy has a smoker for under 1K its online only i believe

here is it!

http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/store ... gIsJ_D_BwE

Couple reviews on youtube.

Stay away from that one. My other son is an assembler and goes around to all these stores putting grills and bikes and stuff together. Says those rarely match up good. Require alot of gaskets and sealing for proper fit.

I just sold an Old Country Pecos for $300..Some felt heat tape sealed it up just fine and I had no build quality issues whatsoever.
My issue was with how it cooked, uneven heat and as I learned as I was selling it, the smokestack needs extending..

outlaw wrote:Stay away from that one. My other son is an assembler and goes around to all these stores putting grills and bikes and stuff together. Says those rarely match up good. Require alot of gaskets and sealing for proper fit.

But i thought these were welded together? At least thats what i got from the review. Never seen it in person butI saw the Pecos and it was welded pretty good.

Yeah Chas I heard they cook uneven too. I guess thats why they sell the tuning plates, knowing they probably got complaints or request for them.

look at the old country brazos 1/4 in. steel. i bought a convection plate for mine.

I love hearing the back and forth and learning from the varying viewpoints. Thanks for all the good feedback!

I think Traeger Junior Elite Grill review good for you !

Horizon

If you are looking to step up your game, can I suggest a Humphrey's vertical cabinet. Their Weekender line starts at $699.00.


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