Nick1298 Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Hi all! Looking to upgrade to an offset smoker, something in the range of £400-£500. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skagg2000 Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 An Oklahoma Joe would be my personal choice if & when i invest in an offset. It appears robust enough to withstand the damp UK weather without having to go to the cost of a commercial unit & it's leaps & bounds ahead of the typical garden centre fare. I'd budget to spend circa £400 on the smokers & then another £100 on upgrades to get it where it needs to be. sealing joints, glass rope for the doors etc, https://www.charbroil.eu/oklahoma-joe-sr-highland-smoker-140755 Cheers n Gone Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1298 Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share Posted March 8, 2020 Yeah, Oklahoma Joe was one I was looking at as had heard good things! Would be interested in what upgrades people would suggest? I’m not particularly handy when it comes to modifying things do would need to be simple! 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 If your in no hurry to buy yet and have the time on the 6th June there's a demo of the Catus Jack at the Midland Tailgate. Oliver from ProSmokebbq in Banbury is the guy to talk to about the Oklahoma Joe, the thickness of the metal was reduced in the building on the smokers when the name was sold. I think I'm correct that the Catus Jack is made from thicker grade steel like the older versions of the Joe.... Ice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1298 Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share Posted March 8, 2020 Thanks for this. The Cactus Jack is very expensive though, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Nick1298 said: Thanks for this. The Cactus Jack is very expensive though, no? @ProSmokeBBQ ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1298 Posted March 8, 2020 Author Share Posted March 8, 2020 Char-griller seem to be slightly cheaper than the oaklahoma joe. Anyone any experience with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Nick I purchased a Cosmo grill from Amazon, it was on offer for £260.00 so I took a leap of faith. Its gone up in price now but look out for offers. I was very impressed when it arrived, very heavy (90Kg) with thick steel. Build quality was much better than anything I had seen in local shops. https://smile.amazon.co.uk/CosmoGrillTM-Smoker-Barbecue-Temperature-Charcoal/dp/B07DFR3J2V/ref=smi_www_rco2_go_smi_b8682124849?_encoding=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0&ie=UTF8 Upgrades I've made; 1) Added 2 new thermometers at grate level. 2) Smoke seal tape on the cooking chamber and the fire box. 3) Drilled a hole into the bottom to release fat and water. 4) Charcoal basket - Bent from some perforated metal sheet. 5) Extended the chimney internally with some aluminium duct down to grate level. Possible future upgrades. 6) Rubber tyres to make moving it across rough patio stabs easier. 7) Externally lower the chimney down so it is at grate level. Cheers Pete 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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