Down to a Klose or a Yoder, please help.

[Garry]

I have a Yoder Smoker on order. It should be off the assembly line this week and I should be able to pick it up next week.



Garry
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[Reggae Q]

I'll echo what some others have stated. I would personally research a bit more. Klose obviously makes quality stuff. However, the price tag comes with that as well...I would at least look at some other companies. I have a Lonestar and I love it. Click my link. It would be hard to beat the quality. I also paid a fraction of what I would have with klose or gator (who also does great work)

Fact is, it's going to be different for everyone but I urge you to at least explore.

Tom has EXCELLENT customer service so give him a ring or send him an email.

[Wileycoyote]

[Reggae Q]

What kind of pit are you looking for??? Backyard or mobile...What kind of price range? Sorry if I missed these things but not sure if you're looking for a small pit or a large.

I know mattycamp has a wicked good deal on his trailered unit. Almost $2,000 less and might as well be new. Although, I haven't seen him on the board in awhile. I dropped him a PM a few days ago but no word

http://www.thesmokering.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21459

Also, as stated above, shipping anything these days is expensive however, when I got my pit, Tom worked with me on delivery and we just kindof went of his schedule/route...Those are things to also figure into a purchase of this size. Customer service goes a long way and him and steve did so to earn my business. Not only are a few companies known for customer service but several of them are on here. I don't own a DPP but Travis is on here and not only does he constantly answer questions but he answers them to people building their own CLONES. I mean, how cool is that! Tom from Lonestar is on here. For me being in St. Louis and not being close to a single pit builder, it was nice to be able to get ahold of these people so easily. Actually, looking back on your responses, Travis already replied giving you some different options to get a smoker there for less.

I think when you get into the Klose, Lonestar, Gator you're really in a different league but the price tag also changes. If you're looking a trailer mounted unit, I would definately look at the ones listed above because I just looked at Yoder's pricing and I personally would go after the reputation for something that expensive. Based on my research and what others have mentioned, I think Lonestar offers the biggest bang for your buck and as I said, I don't know how much of a cleaner pit you could make. Or, I'd take a look at matty camps.

Also, for the record, I'd look at the DPP's also...NOTHING but great reviews.

I don't want to discourage you from any pit builder (except smokey joe) Just speaking from my personal experience.

And no, I'm not sponsored by lonestar or anyone else. I'm not cool enough like Roxy

Good luck and sorry for such a long reply

[scotth]

Thanks for the replies, I ordered a Klose and it should show up some time this week.

Scott

[Jeff Hughes]

[scotth]

It's a 20x48 pipe smoker. This will be my first, so I can't wait until it gets here. If I was rich I'd take a week off just to break her in right. I still can't make up my mind on what to cook first.

Scott

[Reggae Q]

[Jeff Hughes]

[monty]

Yeah, that looks a lot like my Horizon as well. I think their pricing is also identical to Horizon.

I talked to the guy at Yoder and he was really cool. Sent me pics right away. I bought a Horizon because that was what was available in Iowa - but would have been happy with a Yoder.
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