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what size to buy?

Postby trufunk » Fri Dec 23, 2011 12:14 am

Want to buy a offset and wondering what size to
buy. I likcee to make brisket. At times I like to cook for my friends I have cooked two 15 lb briskets, fajitas and sausage. So I am looking for something that I can cook two briskets at the sametime. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Re: what size to buy?

Postby RWBTEX » Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:28 am

Sounds like a 20" would work fine, although most times I would recommend to over buy if you can afford it, however I have cooked two briskets (12 lb'rs) in a 16" grill that was 32" long with no firebox.
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Re: what size to buy?

Postby 3 star redneck » Fri Dec 23, 2011 10:22 am

20" x42 would be a great size pit for cooking around the house........I alwasy say never buy less than 24" diameter ......in the future you will want/need the extra room...
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Re: what size to buy?

Postby egghead » Fri Dec 23, 2011 10:33 am

XL BGE will work.
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Re: what size to buy?

Postby tex_toby » Fri Dec 23, 2011 10:47 am

I have a 20x40. Fits my family of 4 needs perfectly.
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Re: what size to buy?

Postby trufunk » Fri Dec 23, 2011 11:24 am

Thanks for the responses every one.
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Re: what size to buy?

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Re: what size to buy?

Postby Capt Jeff » Thu Dec 29, 2011 2:02 am

Excellent choice if you decide to go with the Gator. I've had mine (20 x 32 Backyard Classic) since last May and have been very happy with it.

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Re: what size to buy?

Postby tex_toby » Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:59 am

I have a 20x40 Party Gator and love it. Gator fit/finish/quality is 2nd to none - no air leaks whatsoever. Great choice that will last a lifetime is properly cared for.
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Postby BluDawg » Thu Dec 29, 2011 2:01 pm

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Re: what size to buy?

Postby 95sportster » Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:26 pm

Found mine on craigslist for $350. 1/4" steel with offset firebox, and the guy had just put a new coat of high temp paint on it. Of course the firebox paint has already started peeling off, but I think that's to be expected. I think mine's 18X40 unless I measured wrong, but in hindsight, I would like the diameter to be a little bigger.
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Re: what size to buy?

Postby niget2002 » Mon Feb 06, 2012 1:36 pm

I like the recommendation for a 20x40. I have a 20x32 and have cooked two briskets and couple of chickens at the same time, but it was a tight fit. A couple of more inches would only help.
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Re: what size to buy?

Postby 3 star redneck » Mon Feb 06, 2012 1:51 pm

Im gonna put my Redneck Custom Gator, on the market.......Built in 2008, this pit has dozens of GC's on it and cooks great...it will hold 14 packer briskets....tuning plates and insulated firebox...sink......$6750 Cash.....
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Re: what size to buy?

Postby Boots » Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:02 pm

My Klose is a 36 and love it. Can do probably 4 big briskies on the bottom rack and then load a couple racks of spares up on the mezzanine rack.
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Re: what size to buy?

Postby jtilk » Mon Feb 06, 2012 4:25 pm

egghead wrote:XL BGE will work.


Judging from your name I would have never thought you were a proponent of the BGE. :wink: :wink:
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