jd-santaclarita
Got Wood.
Hi All - I'm hoping to get some thoughts on whether it makes sense to add a big stick burning pit to my lineup (preferably made in texas). We live in central texas and have a few acreage and I've got a few cords of oak I split this summer racked up and I can't help but feel like a "need" a big ol' pit out there. My main daily cooker is my Fast Eddy 1000pg pellet grill and since I'm pretty busy (and kind of lazy) it will remain my daily pit for sure. Also have a nice UDS that I use when I want a little more smokeyness and have the time.
I see so many trailer pits around and can't help but drool over them. Maybe I'm losing my marbles, not sure.
Anyhow, any suggestions on good texas made pits that would make your list? Gator pits look awesome as do Klose, but I'm not sure if they will fit the budget if I want to go trailer pit. That brings up another question: Trailer or not? I don't currently have any need to drive it around anywhere, but who knows, that may change as my boys are getting to the age where they are playing sports, etc, maybe that would spawn BBQ's or something, not sure. I've seen a fair amount of "custom trailer pits" on craigslist that look "good" (its hard to judge whats important and compare when they are made by a welding shop and not a known company). They seem to go for $2000 to $4500, I don't need big capacity. I'm just struggling with going with the smaller backyard version that looks like the stuff they sell at acadamy (i know the difference is huge in quality, steel thickness, etc), but going the trailer route just feels like its got a 'badass' factor to it that's intriguing to say the least.
Anyhow, sorry for rambling, I'm just thinking out loud and was hoping to get some feedback or thoughts.
I see so many trailer pits around and can't help but drool over them. Maybe I'm losing my marbles, not sure.
Anyhow, any suggestions on good texas made pits that would make your list? Gator pits look awesome as do Klose, but I'm not sure if they will fit the budget if I want to go trailer pit. That brings up another question: Trailer or not? I don't currently have any need to drive it around anywhere, but who knows, that may change as my boys are getting to the age where they are playing sports, etc, maybe that would spawn BBQ's or something, not sure. I've seen a fair amount of "custom trailer pits" on craigslist that look "good" (its hard to judge whats important and compare when they are made by a welding shop and not a known company). They seem to go for $2000 to $4500, I don't need big capacity. I'm just struggling with going with the smaller backyard version that looks like the stuff they sell at acadamy (i know the difference is huge in quality, steel thickness, etc), but going the trailer route just feels like its got a 'badass' factor to it that's intriguing to say the least.
Anyhow, sorry for rambling, I'm just thinking out loud and was hoping to get some feedback or thoughts.