Needing a little input

jteasley · Joined: 25 Nov 2011 Posts: 23 Location: Altamont, IL

I have been wanting to buy a new pit for a couple years and I just got the green light from the Mrs. She basically told me I can buy whatever I want as long as I stay around $5000 Very Happy

. I am leaning towards a RF and would appreciate some advice on which pit builder you guys recommend. Thanks
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SoEzzy · Posted: Jan 22 2013 Post subject:

For bang for the buck, I like some of the http://www.easttexassmokercompany.com/ There are two or three locally, they look good, they don't have the cache of the Lang name, but they appear well constructed!
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phil c · Posted: Jan 22 2013 Post subject:

I dont know brands real well as I have built mine, but if you are going with a stickburner revese flow is definetly the way to go.

Mr Tony's BBQ · Posted: Jan 22 2013 Post subject:

Another VERY happy Lang owner here! I burn mine 3-5 days a week 8 months a year for almost 3 years now - got my 84 deluxe with chargriller and rib box used for under $3500
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k.a.m. · Posted: Jan 22 2013 Post subject:

jteasley, I am only basing my opinion on past reports of members who bought new Lang cookers. Their gripes on the cooker they received were legitimate in my opinion and the cooker should not have left the factory with the problems they had. The response time was less than stellar on Langs side so if you decide to take possession of one I would look the cooker over closely before doing so.
Bubba grills and east Texas smokers both make nice cookers as well.

Note: I have nothing against Lang cookers they cook just as good as any other R/F on the market it is their quality control of late I have a problem with. I am basing this solely on reports from here on the ring for all I know changes have been made.
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Mr Tony's BBQ · Posted: Jan 22 2013 Post subject:

k.a.m. · Posted: Jan 22 2013 Post subject:

The gullet is doing fine Brother Tony Thank You for asking. Very Happy

I was not referring to the grease traps in particular. It was welds not being completed and other items that were overlooked. As far as I know both new Lang and Bubba grills need to implement the grease bridge and I have openly stated this before. Their lack of interest in this lets me know that they know there is a problem because of all the feed back to them but adding it as a part of the build now would say that they overlooked something plain and simple.
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nybbq · Joined: 27 Dec 2012 Posts: 9 Location: Upstate NY

I have a Meadow Creek TS250 and love it, rock solid smoker. I cooked ribs last weekend in 20F weather with it. Lots of options with a Meadow Creek. Look at the link for info as that is what I used when I was looking. Any queations PM me.
http://www.smokymtbarbecue.com/store/barbeque_smokers-cid-3-1.html
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Cat797 · Posted: Jan 23 2013 Post subject:

If Jeepdad's Lang is still for sale, I'd take a hard look at that....I believe he has done all the mods and took real good care of her since he got it. It will no doubt make a nice cooker.

His Craigslist add has expired or I'd post the link.

You could also look into a vertical from Stumps or Pitmaker....not sure what you are wanting to do with it as a trailer takes up a lot of room.

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daddywoofdawg · Posted: Jan 23 2013 Post subject:

I have read on here that lang's CS is pretty bad anymore.
There is a DP 60? on flea bay right now.
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Big Ron · Posted: Jan 23 2013 Post subject:

Here is a short video of my new trailer built by Pits By JJ. We will be selling them as a joint venture with Big Ron's Rub & Pits By JJ. Once pricing has been firmed up, I plan to create a web page on my website to sell them, and also plan to shoot another video this weekend when I fire it up and more videos showing the features of the new cooker. Backyard and trailer models will be available.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hS9_h0jBCU0
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You can do alot with 5 grand. I would look carefully and think about what you are going to use it for. I'm assuming you are looking at a trailer rig. Get as many features as possible built onto the trailer as you can.

Mine was built by Wreckless here on the board and I would highly reccommend contacting him about the possibilities of a custom build.

Mine for instance is a 24X60 smoker with a vertical warmer. Has a prep table with underneath storage, 2 propane burners, room to tie down 3 coolers and a ample wood storage bin all built onto the rig. Pretty much hook up and go. No need to spend a half hour loading other things into the truck.

It is a conventional flow with tuning plates which in my opinion is superior to a reverse flow set up and gives you much more flexibility.

I'd post pics but I can't seem to get them sized right for acceptance on this board.

I too have heard of cs issues with Lang. If a custom build isn't what you are looking for give Lone Starz Grills a look.

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BluDawg · Posted: Jan 24 2013 Post subject:

Ron you can I'll let you store that pit here for Free when your not using it Wink

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The PPP · Posted: Jan 24 2013 Post subject:

I have a Lang 84 deluxe for over 2 years now and am very happy with it. Great cooker for the money
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jteasley · Joined: 25 Nov 2011 Posts: 23 Location: Altamont, IL

Thanks for all of your input it has all been a great help. After reading a lot of the post in the cooker section I am giving serious consideration about building one. I am a structural welder by trade and I figure that I will be able to buy myself a decent welder and build an amazing pit with the amount of money I am looking to spend.
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Big Ron · Posted: Jan 26 2013 Post subject:

If you are a welder, this is the place to build your own. Problem solved. Good luck and I am sure many are excited to see your build
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