$2500ish budget

[Waytall]

Normally this may be an easier answer, especially if I lived down south somewhere. But being a Yankee from Massachusetts, it's a tricky answer as good pits aren't right around the corner.
I have $2500 or so and am tired of playing musical meats on my Weber. I'm pretty sure I want a stick burner, patio or smallish trailer is fine (won't move it very much). I have a family of five good eaters and a pretty large extended family/friends. As I said, Rotating around a couple pork butts and a bunch of rib racks is becoming the norm and is getting old. So I want something bigger, but not outrageous that I need to really feed it heavy for small cooks during the week.
Maybe a patio version in the 24 x 54ish area or something.

Thanks for the help

 

[Kaptain Kadian]

Lonestargrillz vertical cabinet. Best money I have spent on a smoker

 

[SmittyJonz]

Humphreys Pint.

 

[kenthanson]

Oh I know the fight, up in Canada it's either homemade or cheap because it's ridiculous to ship. Luckily for us a guy started a yoder dealer in town so everyone is going for yodels around here who is graduating from wsm's.

 

[notacos4u]

I would definitely get in touch with Humphreys. Kevin ( Smokinit ) is great to deal with and is located in coxsackie NY, or just contact Chad at HumpreysBBQ.com they're located out of Maine. I have one on order and cannot wait to get it. All the reviews seem very positive and alot of teams are using them as well.

 

[Coat]

Shirley. their patio model will fit your budget, and Paul's patio trailer is amazing.

 

[Coat]

go to this link and watch 3 or 4 of paul's videos. if you aren't sold i'll be surprised.

https://www.facebook.com/ShirleyFabrication?fref=ts&ref=br_tf

 

[gtr]

You might want to look around the for sale section on this site - there are good deals to be had from fellow Brethren:

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=9

 

[pjtexas1]

go to this link and watch 3 or 4 of paul's videos. if you aren't sold i'll be surprised.

https://www.facebook.com/ShirleyFabrication?fref=ts&ref=br_tf

You have been warned :laugh:

 

[Waytall]

Thanks for the links guys. I know all about the Shirley cookers, they look amazing and I've never read any complaints either. Paul and Tyler build real quality. My problem is location. I'm in Massachusetts. Shipping would be a killer.
I've looked at the Humphreys and they look really nice. Pretty sure I want a stick burner though.
There is a Yoder dealer up in New Hampshire about 1.5 hours away(they add about 500 to the MSRP though ). A kingman would be $3500

 

[Fwismoker]

I'd look at the Lonestargrilz vertical offset.

Just saw the note on the shipping..,try some local fabricators. We have some that do nice work

 

[Coat]

Thanks for the links guys. I know all about the Shirley cookers, they look amazing and I've never read any complaints either. Paul and Tyler build real quality. My problem is location. I'm in Massachusetts. Shipping would be a killer.

well you can think about it another way---it'd be a killer road trip!!!! lol

 

[SmittyJonz]

Stare at this thread for a while ........

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=186946

 

[Ron_L]

Have you looked at Meadow Creek? They are in PA

 

[FatCoyote]

My choice would be http://www.lonestargrillz.com/ I use an offset but in a colder climate I would choose a cabinet. Not sure what the shipping would be, but I'm sure Chris would let you know.

 

[1MoreFord]

Take a look a Meadowcreek. They're in New Holland, PA and have dealers even closer.

http://www.meadowcreekbarbecue.com/

 

[ssv3]

Happy Lonestar customer here as well. Since you did mention a stick burner I would check out the vertical offsets from LSG. IMO You can def swing a 24x24 vertical offset for $2500 total with shipping. Vertical offsets have small footprint and a ton of cooking space. I've got a 24x30 and LOVE IT!

There is one for sale right now from a brethren and a mod on here. MilitantSquatter (Vinny) if you're interested with an insulated firebox but his in Charlotte, NC.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=209953

Here is what a 24x24 looks like

 

[SmokinBuddha]

You can look at the Humphrey's Qube'd box.

 

[Waytall]

What about a Yoder loaded wichita for $2300 ? Worth it or are there better options. Dealer is fairly close.

 

[ButtBurner]

Yoder makes a very solid stickburner