offset trailer build

rip · Joined: 30 Oct 2009 Posts: 4 Location: Wentzville, mo

I decided to build a offset trailer cooker.

Pipe is 24" dia and 3/8 wall. 6' long

Firebox 24"x24"x24" 3/8" plate

The donor trailer. 4x8'

It was supposed to be a winter project, but once I started I could not stop!

Trailer has new 3500lb axle under it now, with new 15" tires and wheels

Test burn

added propane burner.

Finished for now. Time to cook.

day_trippr · Posted: Dec 29 2009 Post subject:

Wow! That's an awesome rig you've built, rip! First class effort! Great job - can't wait to see it in action! Very Happy

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Hell Fire Grill · Posted: Dec 29 2009 Post subject:

You built yourself a nice cooker and done a great job on it.

whitey · Posted: Dec 30 2009 Post subject:

WOW! Nice Job.
She will be nice to cook on.
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BigPhil32 · Posted: Dec 30 2009 Post subject:

very cool...can't wait to see photos of it in action...congrats!!!

Smokin Mike · Posted: Dec 30 2009 Post subject:

Super nice work! If we ever have a bomb scare, I'm climbing into your firebox. Very Happy

messerist · Posted: Dec 30 2009 Post subject:

Great rig! Is your cooking chamber from a pipe section or did you have it rolled?

BIGFELLA · Posted: Dec 30 2009 Post subject:

rip - that is one nice lookin' rig you got yourself there. i'm kinda curious as to where you got your steel pipe for your cooking chamber? I'm in St. Charles and getting ready to build a cooker soon myself, and would appreciate any tips on steel suppliers in the area. Once again, great job on the cooker.
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k.a.m. · Posted: Dec 30 2009 Post subject:

rip, you did an awesome job on your cooker build Very Happy

I like the layout on the trailer. Well thought out. Very nice work indeed. Smile

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corndog · Posted: Dec 30 2009 Post subject:

That is a great job you did....can't wait to see her loaded down w/ butts and briskets!!!
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BluzQue · Posted: Dec 30 2009 Post subject:

Top Notch Build rip Very Happy

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rip · Joined: 30 Oct 2009 Posts: 4 Location: Wentzville, mo

It was made from a new piece of pipe. I was looking for 1/4" but could not find any so I used the 3/8". The pipe came from Trinity pipe in Lake St louis, Mo.
Thank for all the compliments! I loaded it up last Saturday in 20 degree weather with 20+ winds and it worked great.

TaGoR · Joined: 31 Aug 2008 Posts: 9 Location: Ontario, Canada

Sweet lookin' rig... It's only 8:30am now but making me crave some smokey goodness! Congrats!
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mrcustomsteel · Posted: Dec 30 2009 Post subject:

Nice job rip. You are right in Vexter1's neighborhood.
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rip · Joined: 30 Oct 2009 Posts: 4 Location: Wentzville, mo

Yes I am close to vexter1. My buddy is the one that bought his old smokey joe. I helped him move it. We have made several modifications to it. ( counterbalance on the door. sealed up the firebox and lid. drain valve. larger front wheels so you can move it. changed the water box. PID tap to the firebox)

Wreckless · Posted: Dec 30 2009 Post subject:

Can we say " Sweet Boys and Girls?" I knew you could. Awesome! The extra touches in the locking lid handles and the screen on the air inlet ( Think that is what I am seeing) really set this one up.

Kenz51 · Posted: Dec 30 2009 Post subject:

Very Well Done!
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seattlepitboss · Posted: Dec 31 2009 Post subject:

How does that thing roll at freeway speeds? Nice and stable? Did you do much thinking about balancing the load so 45% was on each wheel and 10% on the tongue?

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rip · Joined: 30 Oct 2009 Posts: 4 Location: Wentzville, mo