I 100% agree with everything you said. 1) It IS the best smoker I've ever owned. 2) It IS a fuel hog. ..... If you're going to do a shoulder, you'll need 4 bags of lump charcoal just to be safe. 3) Wherever you set the temp, the Masterbuilt will stay within 2 degrees of that for hours! .... Great video, man! Enjoyed it.
I love bbq’ing. Was thinking about jumping on the band wagon and getting a pellet grill. The cost was always an issue. My buddy told me about these. So I’ve been wanting one for over a year. Again I didn’t want to drop $700 + on a grill. Over a month ago I was at the local Walmart. They had two MB 1050’s on a pallet. They had been left out in the weather all winter. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the clearance sticker of $299. I bought the one and my buddy the other. Both were mint. Still in all the original packaging, just a weather beaten box. It cooks perfect. I love it.
I was talked out of a pellet smoker talked out of a gravity feed ln favor of an offset walked into walmart few days ago found 1050 end of season sale last one for 399 dollars couldn't resist thanks for the very good video volume sounds better than most I have heard
I'm glad you mentioned stick burners. I've used one faithfully for years and wasn't happy with feedback I've read re pellet smokers and thought this might be the ticket to being able to sleep at night while doing a run and not be woken up by my temp sensor telling me to put in more wood! haha
I have had the 560 since late April or early May and use it probably twice a week with no big issues. I haven't modded it at all except some foil at the top of the hopper to help seal better.
I put some fire black gasket tape to help it seal better on there as well. Not that it had a bad seal to begin with I do it will all my grills because I think it can't hurt lol
Went through 3 units in one weekend trying to get a good one,fans wouldn’t work,the third one quit during a cook I had to finish on my big Weber kettle.Masterbuilt just told me to return it for a new unit I opted for my money back.Cabelas were great about it and said they have had a bunch of them come back.I may try it again but just fed up for now.
Thanks for the thorough review. I see you have a RecTec sitting next to it. I actually have that same old RecTec model and I am VERY close to pulling the trigger on the 1050. What are your feelings on the 1050 vs that model Rec Tec. With the Rec Tec, I can't get high temps like they advertise. Also, the smoke flavor just isn't the same as my old stick burner. This 1050 seems like the perfect solution where it's convenience of temp control and setting of a pellet with the flavor benefits of charcoal and wood.
Let me tell you, I've had the 1050 since soon after it first came out last spring. After many many cooks and various tactics using charcoal and wood, I cannot get the smoke flavor out of that unit that I can get on my vertical charcoal smoker - that being an older Broil King Vertical Charcoal Smoker. I really want a gravity fed vertical charcoal smoker that isn't in the price range of a Myron Mixon or Lonestar grillz. As much as I like how versatile the MB 1050 is, it comes down to flavor and unanimously every mouth that has eaten from both of my smokers prefer the Broil King by a landslide. The MB 1050 isn't even close and is often questionable if there's smoke. I don't always feel safe grilling on the MB 1050 and I tend to keep mine cleaned on the bottom after each cook. After talking to several folks who are experienced smokers it seems there is just something fundamentally different about the way a vertical works and imparts smoke flavor. Thanks for the review.
agree with your review, I've had my 1050 for 6 months. Modding or changing the hopper grate to closer spaces changes fuel consumption SO much it's unbelievable. Well worth the investment of time or money on how you fix it. Personally, I just bought a new grate for it from someone. LOVE IT
MAD MOOSE BBQ - Question: With the 1050 put together and if you wanted to take it somewhere would you be able to lay it on its back on a blanket in the bed of the Truck to haul or would you have to stand it up and strap it down > Didn't know if it would hurt anything laying on its back along with taking the grates out... ? Your thoughts would help - I am going to be buying one soon...
If it was me I would stand it up, however I do not think it would hurt it if you laid it down on some thick blankets or something. Would probably make a mess though!
Thanks for the info. Just put together my 800 and I will be firing it up. I tried to register my grill on their website and didn't get any kind of reply. I was a little worried about a company that seems to make it difficult to contact them. The only way to buy the 800 was through Walmart online. You have done a very good review and I will be using mine as soon as possible. Weather is finally warming up.
I've been watching reviews on the 1050. I think I'm going to go ahead pull the trigger and buy it. I noticed a lot people have had issues with trip switches. As far the one on the main door that melted I already know how I'm going fix it. I will put a toggle switch on the outer heat guard around the charcoal chamber so I can turn the fan off when the lid is open to save fuel while the lid is open. I will probably do the same with the firebox door. Thank you for this review, it has convinced me to buy this charcoal grill.
250 degrees lasted me 5 hours plus ash bin full of half burned briquettes I put skewers in tray area haven't tried yet hoping for better results The bubbles in chimney and lid are curious Cleaning and maintaining it is work compared to regular bbq It does turn out great food Thanks for video 👍🏻
Thanks! I just purchased the new charcoal grate from masterbuilt website. Seems to be much better for stopping the issues of unused charcoal from falling through!
How often would you suggest cleaning it out. I steered away from the pellet smokers for the grease fires and the firepot getting blown out. Most of my smokes go overnight and having to worry of a fire is not very relaxing lol. Awesome Video. I grill more then i smoke, but do have shoulders, brisket, ribs etc on smoke rotation during the month. Would you suggest the smoker in that situation? My Masterbuilt Electric smoker has just about given up on me. I guess not sure on grill/smoker combo or separate smoker and grill.
Luckily this smoker i fairly easy to clean the grease off the drop tray. I'd recommend cleaning it after every long cook where you rendered a lot of fat out. You will like the versatility of this smoker. I grill on it %50 of the time I use it and its been great
Noob here! Great vid. I was jus going to get a charcoal grill bc we jus love that char flavor. Do u get that with the MB? Or should I just stick with a Weber?? I love how this Uses charcoal
Oh yes absolutely! You can sear your steaks up to 700 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the future with the convenience of a pellet smoker and with the taste and smokiness of a chargrill. Best of both worlds. The only negative I can say, I wish it was a little more durable, metal wise. Regardless a great smoker!!!
I have the 560 and for less than $500 and it's an exceptional deal I have the rotisserie attachment for it I also connected Minds Wi-Fi and that means wherever I go if I'm at the store or whatnot I can see the temperatures so for a long cook like a brisket this is awesome
Love mine. Was stuck in the pellet grill insanity for a couple years, the MB blows the doors off them. Gotta burn off excess grease though. Amazing cooker, amazing flavors and highly versatile.
Try briquettes instead of lump for better fuel consumption. A full chimney of B&B briquettes and wood chunks throughout lasted me a full 14 hr brisket smoke at 275. My 26000mah battery back depleted before the charcoal did. I love mine too!
The only problem is that b&b briquettes are THE ONLY briquettes i will ever use. I hate all others lol they taste like chemicals to me thats why I mostly use lump even though I know it burns up faster. Much better flavor u think
I have the 1050 and only do low and slow 225 250 tops 275 and every now and thin get grease fires. That’s the only con to me and I do clean it with dawn dish soap and a degreaser and do the burn off before I cook. Long story short I’m a stick burner and I love the gravity fed smoker!
How do you clean out something like this? I've never owned an actual, real grill before. I've always used the backyard BBQ $30 ones from Walmart.... Wanting to get one of these, but don't want to ruin it by doing something wrong.
It's pretty easy to clean. There is a grease tray on the bottom that slides out. For deeper cleans you just remove the grates and scrape off the manifold. Then I like to use a shop vacuum to get out all the debris
I realize this is about the 1050. I am on the fence with getting the rec tec 590? I keep going back and forth looking and comparing the rec tec with other suppliers.I came across the masterbuilt, and while it looks compelling? ??? I have a weber 22" and can get some long cooks with it using the snake or banked methods. BUT the reason I am considering a pellet smoker is the convenience of not tending a fire all night. What is your take on having one or the other?Thanks.
I'm also looking at the MB1050.. just wanted to give my opinion on the long cook.. from what I understand the 1050 can go for about 8-9hrs unattended if you're smoking at 225F or below. I just did a brisket the other day on my offset. It ran over night at 205F for 9hrs and then I wrapped it, refilled the firebox, and cooked it at 260F for another 9hrs. I think 8-9hrs is the longest you'll need to go before you need to go to the next phase of any smoke. So this 1050 should be perfectly fine in that respect to run over night for 9hrs. And if you're like me, you'll be up a couple hours earlier to check on it anyway. :) I'm leaning away from a pellet smoker because I want the smoke flavor that the charcoal produces. Plus I can use this for searing steaks which a pellet smoker can't do.. the 1050 would replace my offset and my weber.
Have you considered wrapping the firebox/chute in kale wool? Not sure if that would make it run more efficient or just run too hot and burn out the box faster...
I haven't, but I think messing with it wouldn't be worth it at this point. I think lump just burns faster and there's not much I can do about that. The chute actually holds heat pretty well. The outside doesn't even get really hot.
@@madmoosebbq6316 Thanks for the fast reply!! I’ve also heard the same thing I just bought the Pit Boss platinum vertical smoker and love it I’m looking for a grill/ smoker combo as sometimes I like to smoke a whole small wild pig. Love the videos!! When you’re finished cooking and there is still charcoal left in the hopper how does it cool down? Do you have to wait for all the charcoal to burn out?
I have a little bit older of a PitBoss and I have pretty big temp swings on mine, but that is because of the kind of controller in the older models. The newer PitBoss Pro Series and Platinum have PID controllers that run the auger based on temperature, not time. The older timed controllers are what cause the temp swings. Not trying to sway your decision, just wanted to point that out! Happy Smoking!
Everything you mentioned is a quality issue. Wi-Fi not working, leaking grease and two grease fires in five months. It's a good smoker but there are better ones. Like the Char Griller 980, no grease leaks, great grease collection system, Wi-Fi works and a better heat manifold designed plus its ceramic coated.
@@tofudrifter I used the griddle to make some cheesesteaks on Saturday night. It worked very well. I had to figure out temperatures. I found that running it at 450F to be a good temp for using the griddle.
Thanks for your (re-) review! I am a novice and on the fence about 800 or 1050 for a purchase. Either way, I see awful lots of videos in 2021-22 documenting dented items straight out of the shipping box and other mishaps. Also, glue used to affix marketing materials to the smoker, especially inside the hood, is terrible and hard to get off without leaving residue or pulling off paint. Sure, some things might be user error but not the dents and glue. Also this thing is built to last maybe what, 6-7 years? But for other models whether it be CG 980 or pellets in this price range, I see similar complaints about dents and thickness of metal. So is the dent thing something to be worried about at all? I don't want to be returning stuff or on the phone or emails with manufacturer. Buying pre-assembled (so I an see dents) from store not an option for me as I don't have a truck. Thanks!
So far I am loving my 1050. Only 5 cooks in though. I would like the grease management be better. I wish they had drop in drip pans. I am also going to throw skewers in the bottom of the hopper and hope that helps with the fuel consumption.
Yes grease management could be better for sure. As far as skewers i was going to do that but since I've been using b&b lump charcoal I have had almost no wasted fuel but it does burn faster
@@madmoosebbq6316 Good to know on the coal - I used B&B lump too. Only other gripe, when I open the door to empty ash pan, ash always spills. Other than that, so far so good.
Good video to help guys understand what it takes to use. The 1050 here was not hooking up to wifi and because of that my software stayed at level 1. I have a S10+ phone with Verizon and could not understand why I was not connecting and just gave up. One day when I gave it a try again I finally connected and software updated to level 2. Let me say I don't know if I see and difference between level 1 or 2. But being able to use the phone app is actually nice and I am sure you would think so if it was there. What I did that finally got it to connect was I shut off many of my bluetooth speakers and garage door openers and anything I could think of that was using Bluetooth and wifi. Once I did that I rebooted phone to clean it up as well as plugging the 1050 in at the same time. It then connected. Now this did take about an hour to get the house stuff quiet but once connected to grill I turned everything else back on and its been fine since. I had heard that a guy was having our problem and what he did was used his wife's Iphone after fighting with his Android and got it to connect straight off. I was holding back from asking for my wifes Iphone but was getting close to doing so. So disconnect and reboot wifi and everything to start clean and I think you will make it this time. Good luck
@@madmoosebbq6316 👍 See, your way ahead of me. That fireboard thing, I just don't have it in me to look into what it would do for me over the basic system. I guess when mine breaks I'll find a reason 🙂
@@GaryKettwig what i like about it is that you can add 6 probes to it and it will track and graph all your cooks and save it to the cloud. You can add notes and photos to the cooks as well on the app. Plus they are notoriously accurate.
@@madmoosebbq6316 it's still me G ary. Now that's the first time I ever had that explained to me. I have not used the probe that came with MB. Instead I use the Meater and it has 4 probes. Rarely do I use that however. The instant read probe is all I rely on. If I were to cook say brisket I would use the meater and be able to track when the Stall happens so I can then decide when I want to wrap it. I think you have a great grasp of the fireboard that I have not seen one video on. ( really, I have not looked ) but in the videos I have seen this cloud stuff has completely been over looked or glazed over. You should do a video just about owning and using a fireboard and all the advantages with the technology perks that come with it. Depending on the tags you would use I think you would get a thousand and more views. But forget the views, it would be more giving back to the regular guys and a bit like me that just didn't understand. It came to me it would be like telling people that the pocket phone they have does more than just make phone calls. 👍 Looking forward to seeing and learning why I would want to add notes and photos and such. When I cook I get notes and photos by posting the videos and then watching them later. So you see, I am making calls, but didn't know It could do more.
@@MXP90DL thats a good idea, I will make a review using the fireboard and go over its features and why I think its a great tool to have. Give me about a week and I can do that! Subscribe and turn on notifications for my channel so you know when that video comes! I used to use meat stick and had nothing but connection issues.
Haven't played with it yet but I like the griddle insert and they did make upgrades to the charcoal grate and lid switches which is definitely a plus. I've heard good things!
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Just recently picked up an 800, can't wait to use. This makes feel great about the expense. Thanks
I 100% agree with everything you said. 1) It IS the best smoker I've ever owned. 2) It IS a fuel hog. ..... If you're going to do a shoulder, you'll need 4 bags of lump charcoal just to be safe. 3) Wherever you set the temp, the Masterbuilt will stay within 2 degrees of that for hours! .... Great video, man! Enjoyed it.
Thank you Joe glad you liked it brother!
I love bbq’ing. Was thinking about jumping on the band wagon and getting a pellet grill. The cost was always an issue. My buddy told me about these. So I’ve been wanting one for over a year. Again I didn’t want to drop $700 + on a grill. Over a month ago I was at the local Walmart. They had two MB 1050’s on a pallet. They had been left out in the weather all winter. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the clearance sticker of $299. I bought the one and my buddy the other. Both were mint. Still in all the original packaging, just a weather beaten box. It cooks perfect. I love it.
Lucky man!! Great buy!!
Your video just convinced me. Thanks brother! Happy smokin.
Awesome thanks for watching!
I was talked out of a pellet smoker talked out of a gravity feed ln favor of an offset walked into walmart few days ago found 1050 end of season sale last one for 399 dollars couldn't resist thanks for the very good video volume sounds better than most I have heard
Thank you so much!
just pulled the trigger on the 800, great video, thanks
Nice!
Thanks!
I'm glad you mentioned stick burners. I've used one faithfully for years and wasn't happy with feedback I've read re pellet smokers and thought this might be the ticket to being able to sleep at night while doing a run and not be woken up by my temp sensor telling me to put in more wood! haha
It's the best of both worlds but I'd check that hopper every 4-5 hours especially on cold nights! It will burn up fast! Especially lump
I have had the 560 since late April or early May and use it probably twice a week with no big issues. I haven't modded it at all except some foil at the top of the hopper to help seal better.
I put some fire black gasket tape to help it seal better on there as well. Not that it had a bad seal to begin with I do it will all my grills because I think it can't hurt lol
Went through 3 units in one weekend trying to get a good one,fans wouldn’t work,the third one quit during a cook I had to finish on my big Weber kettle.Masterbuilt just told me to return it for a new unit I opted for my money back.Cabelas were great about it and said they have had a bunch of them come back.I may try it again but just fed up for now.
Man that's crazy, I do believe it though I have seen it happen but maybe try the 800 second generation stuff is always better!
Thanks for the thorough review. I see you have a RecTec sitting next to it. I actually have that same old RecTec model and I am VERY close to pulling the trigger on the 1050. What are your feelings on the 1050 vs that model Rec Tec. With the Rec Tec, I can't get high temps like they advertise. Also, the smoke flavor just isn't the same as my old stick burner. This 1050 seems like the perfect solution where it's convenience of temp control and setting of a pellet with the flavor benefits of charcoal and wood.
If you look at my first review video I actually compare it to the rec tec !
Let me tell you, I've had the 1050 since soon after it first came out last spring. After many many cooks and various tactics using charcoal and wood, I cannot get the smoke flavor out of that unit that I can get on my vertical charcoal smoker - that being an older Broil King Vertical Charcoal Smoker. I really want a gravity fed vertical charcoal smoker that isn't in the price range of a Myron Mixon or Lonestar grillz. As much as I like how versatile the MB 1050 is, it comes down to flavor and unanimously every mouth that has eaten from both of my smokers prefer the Broil King by a landslide. The MB 1050 isn't even close and is often questionable if there's smoke. I don't always feel safe grilling on the MB 1050 and I tend to keep mine cleaned on the bottom after each cook. After talking to several folks who are experienced smokers it seems there is just something fundamentally different about the way a vertical works and imparts smoke flavor. Thanks for the review.
agree with your review, I've had my 1050 for 6 months. Modding or changing the hopper grate to closer spaces changes fuel consumption SO much it's unbelievable. Well worth the investment of time or money on how you fix it. Personally, I just bought a new grate for it from someone. LOVE IT
Thats awesome, love this thing!
MAD MOOSE BBQ - Question: With the 1050 put together and if you wanted to take it somewhere would you be able to lay it on its back on a blanket in the bed of the Truck to haul or would you have to stand it up and strap it down > Didn't know if it would hurt anything laying on its back along with taking the grates out... ? Your thoughts would help - I am going to be buying one soon...
If it was me I would stand it up, however I do not think it would hurt it if you laid it down on some thick blankets or something. Would probably make a mess though!
Thanks for the info. Just put together my 800 and I will be firing it up. I tried to register my grill on their website and didn't get any kind of reply. I was a little worried about a company that seems to make it difficult to contact them. The only way to buy the 800 was through Walmart online. You have done a very good review and I will be using mine as soon as possible. Weather is finally warming up.
Awesome glad it helped you. Yes they are a little slow to respond. It takes a couple days to get a response for claims as well
I've been watching reviews on the 1050. I think I'm going to go ahead pull the trigger and buy it. I noticed a lot people have had issues with trip switches. As far the one on the main door that melted I already know how I'm going fix it. I will put a toggle switch on the outer heat guard around the charcoal chamber so I can turn the fan off when the lid is open to save fuel while the lid is open. I will probably do the same with the firebox door. Thank you for this review, it has convinced me to buy this charcoal grill.
Glad I could help, also I think the new models have a metal switch now to prevent melting!
I was on the fence between the MB or the CharGriller 980. Thanks for the review, just can't pull the trigger on the 980, going with Masterbuilt.
250 degrees lasted me 5 hours plus ash bin full of half burned briquettes
I put skewers in tray area haven't tried yet hoping for better results
The bubbles in chimney and lid are curious
Cleaning and maintaining it is work compared to regular bbq
It does turn out great food
Thanks for video 👍🏻
Thanks! I just purchased the new charcoal grate from masterbuilt website. Seems to be much better for stopping the issues of unused charcoal from falling through!
@@madmoosebbq6316 9004190311 IS this part number ? Looks stock / no description on website .. I'm looking now lol thanks 😊
i saw a vid where a guy used kabob skewers and placed them in between the gaps of the grate. this is probably what i'll do.
How often would you suggest cleaning it out. I steered away from the pellet smokers for the grease fires and the firepot getting blown out. Most of my smokes go overnight and having to worry of a fire is not very relaxing lol. Awesome Video. I grill more then i smoke, but do have shoulders, brisket, ribs etc on smoke rotation during the month. Would you suggest the smoker in that situation? My Masterbuilt Electric smoker has just about given up on me. I guess not sure on grill/smoker combo or separate smoker and grill.
Luckily this smoker i fairly easy to clean the grease off the drop tray. I'd recommend cleaning it after every long cook where you rendered a lot of fat out. You will like the versatility of this smoker. I grill on it %50 of the time I use it and its been great
Noob here! Great vid. I was jus going to get a charcoal grill bc we jus love that char flavor. Do u get that with the MB? Or should I just stick with a Weber?? I love how this Uses charcoal
Oh yes absolutely! You can sear your steaks up to 700 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the future with the convenience of a pellet smoker and with the taste and smokiness of a chargrill. Best of both worlds. The only negative I can say, I wish it was a little more durable, metal wise. Regardless a great smoker!!!
I have the 560 and for less than $500 and it's an exceptional deal I have the rotisserie attachment for it I also connected Minds Wi-Fi and that means wherever I go if I'm at the store or whatnot I can see the temperatures so for a long cook like a brisket this is awesome
%100 agreed
Love mine. Was stuck in the pellet grill insanity for a couple years, the MB blows the doors off them. Gotta burn off excess grease though. Amazing cooker, amazing flavors and highly versatile.
Definitely have to burn off the grease! But you are right this thing is awesome
Try briquettes instead of lump for better fuel consumption. A full chimney of B&B briquettes and wood chunks throughout lasted me a full 14 hr brisket smoke at 275. My 26000mah battery back depleted before the charcoal did. I love mine too!
The only problem is that b&b briquettes are THE ONLY briquettes i will ever use. I hate all others lol they taste like chemicals to me thats why I mostly use lump even though I know it burns up faster. Much better flavor u think
Consider B&B Char Logs - will last waaayyyy longer for you. Hard to find now but when availability at Academy is a Great option!
I have the 1050 and only do low and slow 225 250 tops 275 and every now and thin get grease fires. That’s the only con to me and I do clean it with dawn dish soap and a degreaser and do the burn off before I cook. Long story short I’m a stick burner and I love the gravity fed smoker!
Thanks for good video
Im buying this to morrow for sure, your comments was great
Greetings from Iceland
PS cost me 1100USD here😢
Nice video .
I have a 560 and I think it's built well enough and I replaced my lid switch with a small metal toggle switch.
I agree, and the new models have a metal lid switch so that's nice
Gonna pull the trigger soon on the 1050...great video!
You will love it!
Great review and enjoy the honest pro and cons
Thanks for watching!
How do you clean out something like this? I've never owned an actual, real grill before. I've always used the backyard BBQ $30 ones from Walmart.... Wanting to get one of these, but don't want to ruin it by doing something wrong.
It's pretty easy to clean. There is a grease tray on the bottom that slides out. For deeper cleans you just remove the grates and scrape off the manifold. Then I like to use a shop vacuum to get out all the debris
@@madmoosebbq6316 If I used this to grill 12 steaks in batches, do you think it'll be necessary to clean it between batches to prevent a grease fire?
I realize this is about the 1050. I am on the fence with getting the rec tec 590? I keep going back and forth looking and comparing the rec tec with other suppliers.I came across the masterbuilt, and while it looks compelling? ??? I have a weber 22" and can get some long cooks with it using the snake or banked methods. BUT the reason I am considering a pellet smoker is the convenience of not tending a fire all night. What is your take on having one or the other?Thanks.
I’m in the same boat.. although I’m looking at the RT 700 vs the MB 1050
I'm also looking at the MB1050.. just wanted to give my opinion on the long cook.. from what I understand the 1050 can go for about 8-9hrs unattended if you're smoking at 225F or below. I just did a brisket the other day on my offset. It ran over night at 205F for 9hrs and then I wrapped it, refilled the firebox, and cooked it at 260F for another 9hrs. I think 8-9hrs is the longest you'll need to go before you need to go to the next phase of any smoke. So this 1050 should be perfectly fine in that respect to run over night for 9hrs. And if you're like me, you'll be up a couple hours earlier to check on it anyway. :) I'm leaning away from a pellet smoker because I want the smoke flavor that the charcoal produces. Plus I can use this for searing steaks which a pellet smoker can't do.. the 1050 would replace my offset and my weber.
How has it held up? Worried about the firebox where the coals burn
I've had zero issues still to this day with that
Have you considered wrapping the firebox/chute in kale wool? Not sure if that would make it run more efficient or just run too hot and burn out the box faster...
I haven't, but I think messing with it wouldn't be worth it at this point. I think lump just burns faster and there's not much I can do about that. The chute actually holds heat pretty well. The outside doesn't even get really hot.
Just picked up an 800 yesterday. I was curious what size battery in your power inverter?
Its the ryobi inverter and any size battery will power it no problem. I've seen lots of guys even using little power banks to run it
Ryobi is a 40 volt battery inverter combo with 6 Mah battery and charger I believe costs $338 on Home Depot.
@@judgedeath1974 I don't have the 40 volt just the 18
Thanks for the info. One of my questions is what kind of temp change there is between the main rack and the upper racks?
I'd say that's something that probably changes with every smoker. But typically for me 20 degrees cooler on top rack
Have you unevenly used wood vs charcoal, like 70 percent wood 30 percent charcoal?
I hunt A LOT and love to grill and smoke. I’ve been looking at this and the Pit Boss Platinum Lockhart
I've had pitboss and honestly this is much better. I had nothing but temp swing issues with my pitboss
@@madmoosebbq6316 Thanks for the fast reply!! I’ve also heard the same thing I just bought the Pit Boss platinum vertical smoker and love it I’m looking for a grill/ smoker combo as sometimes I like to smoke a whole small wild pig. Love the videos!! When you’re finished cooking and there is still charcoal left in the hopper how does it cool down? Do you have to wait for all the charcoal to burn out?
I have a little bit older of a PitBoss and I have pretty big temp swings on mine, but that is because of the kind of controller in the older models. The newer PitBoss Pro Series and Platinum have PID controllers that run the auger based on temperature, not time. The older timed controllers are what cause the temp swings. Not trying to sway your decision, just wanted to point that out! Happy Smoking!
@@BowHunter74 you put in the slides and it chokes off all the air so they will just burn out without igniting the rest of the charcoal!
@@cdelaney402 Thank you for the reply and info! That makes a lot of sense about why the temp swings were so big.
The 800 is a beast and it's 349 at Walmart clearance right now
Everything you mentioned is a quality issue. Wi-Fi not working, leaking grease and two grease fires in five months. It's a good smoker but there are better ones. Like the Char Griller 980, no grease leaks, great grease collection system, Wi-Fi works and a better heat manifold designed plus its ceramic coated.
Think I’m going to pick one up this weekend. Nice review.
Do you get the same flavor from this as you would a offset? Just took back a pellet grill cause the flavor was not there at all.
Yes, if you run wood chunks and lump in the charcoal chute it's very much like an offset
thinkin' about the 800 series
My 800 series arrives on Monday
@@jeremyluke2076 let us know how the griddle works
@@tofudrifter I used the griddle to make some cheesesteaks on Saturday night. It worked very well. I had to figure out temperatures. I found that running it at 450F to be a good temp for using the griddle.
Definitely looks cool
@@jeremyluke2076 yeah, I saw another video that said the thermostat is 50° off
How often do you use the MB compared to the Rec Tec?
Honestly I use it now more than I use the rectec I just enjoy the flavor more from it
You gotta add skews to the charcoal filter smaller slots= a longer burn before the charcoal falls
Haven't had a huge issue when running lump with this but yes easy fix
Whats nice is when you connect it to wifi you can see it away from the house!!
And being able to control the temp from the phone!
so people have put whole logs in that thing? just logs no coals?
I believe they start with small amount of charcoal then yes only log splits
Are you still thinking you don’t need any of the mods? Specifically the firebox insert?
Absolutely, I do not think this smoker needs any mods
@@madmoosebbq6316 what about its durability? Does it seem cheap. Will it last for couple of years like ,3 to 4?
@@davidbueso3840 I think if you take care of it you will easily get 3-5 years out of it
Thanks for your (re-) review! I am a novice and on the fence about 800 or 1050 for a purchase. Either way, I see awful lots of videos in 2021-22 documenting dented items straight out of the shipping box and other mishaps. Also, glue used to affix marketing materials to the smoker, especially inside the hood, is terrible and hard to get off without leaving residue or pulling off paint. Sure, some things might be user error but not the dents and glue. Also this thing is built to last maybe what, 6-7 years? But for other models whether it be CG 980 or pellets in this price range, I see similar complaints about dents and thickness of metal. So is the dent thing something to be worried about at all? I don't want to be returning stuff or on the phone or emails with manufacturer. Buying pre-assembled (so I an see dents) from store not an option for me as I don't have a truck. Thanks!
SHUT UP!
Thanks for the review's
So far I am loving my 1050. Only 5 cooks in though. I would like the grease management be better. I wish they had drop in drip pans. I am also going to throw skewers in the bottom of the hopper and hope that helps with the fuel consumption.
Yes grease management could be better for sure. As far as skewers i was going to do that but since I've been using b&b lump charcoal I have had almost no wasted fuel but it does burn faster
@@madmoosebbq6316 Good to know on the coal - I used B&B lump too. Only other gripe, when I open the door to empty ash pan, ash always spills. Other than that, so far so good.
I’ve also heard of someone using a sheet of expanded metal at the bottom.
Whats your opinion on the firebox wall ?
I haven't had issues with mine deteriorating like other people's so I don't have any problems with it
Good video to help guys understand what it takes to use.
The 1050 here was not hooking up to wifi and because of that my software stayed at level 1. I have a S10+ phone with Verizon and could not understand why I was not connecting and just gave up. One day when I gave it a try again I finally connected and software updated to level 2. Let me say I don't know if I see and difference between level 1 or 2. But being able to use the phone app is actually nice and I am sure you would think so if it was there.
What I did that finally got it to connect was I shut off many of my bluetooth speakers and garage door openers and anything I could think of that was using Bluetooth and wifi. Once I did that I rebooted phone to clean it up as well as plugging the 1050 in at the same time. It then connected. Now this did take about an hour to get the house stuff quiet but once connected to grill I turned everything else back on and its been fine since. I had heard that a guy was having our problem and what he did was used his wife's Iphone after fighting with his Android and got it to connect straight off. I was holding back from asking for my wifes Iphone but was getting close to doing so. So disconnect and reboot wifi and everything to start clean and I think you will make it this time. Good luck
Thanks for the advice ill have to try that, even though I've gotten quite used to just using the fireboard anyways lol
@@madmoosebbq6316 👍 See, your way ahead of me. That fireboard thing, I just don't have it in me to look into what it would do for me over the basic system. I guess when mine breaks I'll find a reason 🙂
@@GaryKettwig what i like about it is that you can add 6 probes to it and it will track and graph all your cooks and save it to the cloud. You can add notes and photos to the cooks as well on the app. Plus they are notoriously accurate.
@@madmoosebbq6316 it's still me G ary. Now that's the first time I ever had that explained to me. I have not used the probe that came with MB. Instead I use the Meater and it has 4 probes. Rarely do I use that however. The instant read probe is all I rely on. If I were to cook say brisket I would use the meater and be able to track when the Stall happens so I can then decide when I want to wrap it.
I think you have a great grasp of the fireboard that I have not seen one video on. ( really, I have not looked ) but in the videos I have seen this cloud stuff has completely been over looked or glazed over.
You should do a video just about owning and using a fireboard and all the advantages with the technology perks that come with it. Depending on the tags you would use I think you would get a thousand and more views. But forget the views, it would be more giving back to the regular guys and a bit like me that just didn't understand. It came to me it would be like telling people that the pocket phone they have does more than just make phone calls. 👍
Looking forward to seeing and learning why I would want to add notes and photos and such. When I cook I get notes and photos by posting the videos and then watching them later. So you see, I am making calls, but didn't know It could do more.
@@MXP90DL thats a good idea, I will make a review using the fireboard and go over its features and why I think its a great tool to have. Give me about a week and I can do that! Subscribe and turn on notifications for my channel so you know when that video comes! I used to use meat stick and had nothing but connection issues.
any opinion on masterbuilt series 800 ?
Haven't played with it yet but I like the griddle insert and they did make upgrades to the charcoal grate and lid switches which is definitely a plus. I've heard good things!
Great video.. thank you!!!
Thanks for watching!
Think im gonna replace my traeger with this, thanks man
How much brisket can feet
Thank you 🙏🏻
Ordered one today! Had to sell my Kidney to buy it. Aussie taxes suck
worth it
Could the 1050 smoke 2 packer briskets at the same time?
Easily
@@madmoosebbq6316 thanks!
How about 3?
@@stevebryce427 yes, I have personally fit 3, 14 pound brisket on mine
What do the 2 ssteal angles do that pull out?
They choke out the oxygen to stop the left over charcoal from burning
Yeah I'm getting one of these! Thanks Zach
Too bad they don't make a blanket for cold weather cooking.
welding blanket from harbor frieght works great
Great video mate . Thanks for the explanation . Looking buy one here in London UK .
Thanks! I think you'll enjoy it!
At the end of the day, a 1 year warranty is a major pass for me.
Its ok, rec tec has a 6 year warranty
Is that MAGA shirt for Trump?
Thank you 😊