BBQ Buyer's Guide to Retail Offset Smokers
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2024
- Learn about buying options as I evaluate some of the most affordable offset smokers!
Smokers included:
Moss Grills Single Barrel Offset
Oklahoma Joe's Highland and Longhorn Smokers
Oklahoma Joe's Barrel and Hitch Combo Grill and Smoke
Broil King Regal Charcoal Offset 400 and 500 Charcoal Grill and Offset
Old Country BBQ Pits Pecos and Wrangler Smokers
Char Griller Grand Champ XD
Char-Griller 1012 sq. in. Competition Pro Offset #8125
Char Griller Smokin' Champ Charcoal Offset Smoker in Black
Char-Griller E1224 Smokin Pro 830 Square Inch Charcoal Grill with Side Fire Box, 50 Inch, Black
Char Griller Smokin Outlaw
Dyna-glo Signature Heavy-Duty Barrel Charcoal Grill and Offset DGSS962CBO-D-KIT
Dyna-Glo Signature Series 37-in W Black Barrel Charcoal Grill
Outdoor Gourmet Sierra Charcoal Smoker
00:00 Opening
00:30 Starting Notes
01:41 Top Stack vs. Side Stack
03:25 Moss Grills
06:34 Oklahoma Joe’s (by Char Broil)
12:09 Broil King
16:31 Old Country BBQ Pits
20:58 Char Griller
30:55 Dyna-Glo
32:21 Outdoor Gourmet
33:20 Side Stack Price
33:48 Top Stack Price
34:17 Side Stack Square Inches
35:23 Top Stack Square Inches
36:35 SS $/in2 Bottom
37:08 SS $/in2 Total Main Chamber
37:41 TS $/in2 Bottom
38:17 TS $/in2 Total Main Chamber
39:06 Side Stack Weight
39:56 SS $/lb
40:21 Top Stack Weight
41:00 TS $/lb
41:34 Side Stack Metal Thickness
44:08 Top Stack Metal Thickness
44:48 Side Stack 10pt. Avg. (Total in2)
45:33 Side Stack 10pt. Avg. (Bottom in2)
45:58 My Thoughts on Side Stack
47:12 Top Stack 10pt. Avg. (Total in2)
47:39 Top Stack 10pt. Avg. (Bottom in2)
48:00 My Thoughts on Top Stack
50:25 Outro
What are the measurements of the cooking racks on the grand champ offset
Took these measurements myself
Bottom 19x35.5
Top 11.5x35.5
@@SmokeMasterDI order a replacement bottom rack (about $60 bucks) and cut about 3.5 inches off of it length wise and then re-welded the frame back. So now my top rack is almost 16 x 35.5. About 1240 sq inches of cooking space.
Just bought myself the char griller grand champ and haven't even done the burn in yet but I feel like it has a lot of bang for the buck. It felt like quality just during the assembly process. Far beyond what I expected or have seen from other char griller brands in the past
I have the GRANDCHAMP XD.It is a GREAT smoker.
Great Video!!!! Your awesome, keep up the great work!
Thanks man 👍
This vid helped make my decision. Assembly & burn off tomorrow. Thanks
Your welcome. Good luck 🙂👍
EXCELLENT VIDEO! Definitely showed knowledge of thickness, top stack/side stack. I never knew that😮! EVERRYONE needs to watch dis video....now I kno what to do on selecting smoker! Thx again! #YEEE
Good review ! I found myself surprisingly looking a long time at the Grand Champ at Home Depot the other day. Will go back and look again. Was thinking Brazos possibly for next smoker to get the 1/4" steel but GC may satisfy for a long time until going for the Workhorse 1975.
Thought they said on a bbq forum pecos is 1/8” and wrangler is 3/16” that why it’s heavier yet smaller chamber but it’s 24” cooking chamber width and pecos 20” or so.
Pecos is the way to go, fully welded construction and larger diameter stack. I made a second shelf for the top and it holds temps like a champ. Charcoal basket is not necessary if you are using splits. I’ve found my fires burns cleaner and hotter making my fires in the bottom of the firebox. Next mod is adding some steel to the bottom of the firebox to hold heat a little better when smoking in cold temps.
I definitely think the Pecos lends itself more to modification than the Grand Champ. Happy smoking 🙂👍
One advantage to firebox seam is if the bottom burns out, it can be replaced with a new original part for less than $100.00.
I have to say, never thought of that before. Kudos
And I couldn't agree more with your final 2 great video
Was looking at a pecos and adding second grate but found the XD!
I'm trying to decide between the CG Smokin Champ and the DG Sig 37in. Any advice on which one might be a better choice? I like the side stack and the smoke box of the DG 37in, but I like the size and price more of the Smokin Champ.
I would get the Smokin Champ over the Dyna-glo personally. If you want a side stack though, I would try to save up for one of the two I recommend. Good luck 🙂
Okay, I am definitely leaning towards the Smokin Champ then. This will be my first offset, so maybe in the future I’ll get something bigger/better like the CG Grand Champ. Thanks for the reviews!
C Har griller is came along way the xd has thicker metal the smoke stack is 5 plus inches and at grate level and full ash catches in the box and chamber, haven't seen a bad review on it yet
You can find the Oklahoma Joe’s at BrandsMart USA for $299, it seems to be the same model as Lowe’s.
Hi. Just checked this out and the shipping to me in NC is as much as the smoker. Estimated total: $605.30. Unfortunately, not a savings 😪
What are the specific dimensions for the upper and lower rack of the CG Grand Champ? Thx
Bottom 19x35.5
Top 11.5x35.5
I'm stuck between the OC Pecos and Chargriller GC. Can someone give me a first-hand recommendation? Or are they about equal? I read OC is hit and miss with welds and other quality control issues.
I’m trying to decide between the grand champ and the longhorn. Love the longhorn but leaning towards the grand champ???
I'm solidly in the camp of the grand champ. Good luck 👍
Is there anything meeting the exact specs of char griller grand champ just with thicker metal?
Not that I know of. The throat design is fairly unique.
I was one click away from ordering the Longhorn, fortunately they were out of stock with no known date for being able to ship anything, I'm sure this was due to the shortages of materials during the pandemic. Anyway, I lucked out by that. This when I came across the Grand Champ. It already came with every upgrade I was going to get for the Longhorn, which was going to total well over $1200. Picked up the Grand Champ XD a few years ago, back then it was only $450. Also, I believe you may have missed an important point about the Grand Champ, it comes with gaskets already installed on both the cook chamber and firebox. There is also a support bar on the firebox that keeps the firebox from sagging when under heat (a known problem with the OKJ's).
Thanks for adding this! 🙂👍
Hows your bell fab? You planning on making more videos on it?
I am. I have some mods I am planning to do around Easter when I have some time off. Hopefully they will go as planned 🙂
what would you say for a vertical smoker with fire box
I did this episode on vertical cabinet smokers. My thoughts are in there. I hope it helps 😉
ruclips.net/video/kIVXVCa-I1E/видео.html
Excellent review. Lots of hard research.
Thanks. I enjoy it though. I never know quite how the chips will fall.
On the old country pits, the wrangler is smaller than the pecos, but it is $100 more expensive. Do you have any information that would explain that?
The metal is thicker. I can't remember by how much. But that’s the whole of it (and the second level rack).
@@SmokeMasterD
Thanks! That makes sense
Grand champs are $610 now according to Home Depot
Just bought one at HD for $610.00. Love it
Looked at the questions about the Champ on Home Depot's web site. Somebody asked where they are made. Char-Griller Support said "Thank you for your inquiry! While all of our grills are designed by our engineering department here in Georgia, our grills and parts are manufactured overseas in China.".......... thought it was completely made in Columbus Ga.... 😐😏
Yeah, if I ever see anything say designed in the USA, it's a safe bet where it was made. You have to look outside of box stores for high quality American craftsmanship.
@@SmokeMasterD For sure !
“Made in C” dials me down some but the Ga design is good for the money and I’d never say never.
Seems to me that a fella could weld his own side stack on no problem. Switch between em as you like
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