just visited Shirley Fabrication yesterday

[R0CKYT0P]

MIne will be done next week, originally the 24 x 42 patio..ended up with the 24 x 50 elevated modified trailer. Now I need to get it out here somehow. I spent months changing in my mind what I wanted...think I future proofed it enough.

Do you know how long your cooker is?

 

[DBBQ]

R0KYTOP, I have the dimensions Tyler sent me.
L-96" W-53" H-76" #'s-1800

 

[R0CKYT0P]

R0KYTOP, I have the dimensions Tyler sent me.
L-96" W-53" H-76" #'s-1800

Thank you sir.

 

[DBBQ]

I am sure it is much bigger than I ever need, just like the LSG IV I have.

 

[pjtexas1]

IIRC my 24x55 is right at 12' but I have a burner up front and that includes the handle sticking out of the firebox.

 

[BudT]

Man this is all cool stuff, guess you have to look at building one of these like building a house. Build as big as you can afford, and get all the features you can the first time around. As for the size, I am planning on a 24x50 elevated straight back as of now. For me to get a visual on just how much cooking area that is, I took each of the 3 grates multiplied by 40, and then the 30" depth. Works out to 12' long by 2.5 feet deep. To put that into perspective, look at 2 - 6' folding tables end to end. Pretty much going through the same thing as you Rockytop, started out with a patio model 24x60 and has morphed into my "outdoor kitchen" on wheels. Good luck on getting it like you want it.

 

[R0CKYT0P]

Does anyone know the lengths of the 24 x 50 and the 24 x 60 patio models?

 

[R0CKYT0P]

Man this is all cool stuff, guess you have to look at building one of these like building a house. Build as big as you can afford, and get all the features you can the first time around. As for the size, I am planning on a 24x50 elevated straight back as of now. For me to get a visual on just how much cooking area that is, I took each of the 3 grates multiplied by 40, and then the 30" depth. Works out to 12' long by 2.5 feet deep. To put that into perspective, look at 2 - 6' folding tables end to end. Pretty much going through the same thing as you Rockytop, started out with a patio model 24x60 and has morphed into my "outdoor kitchen" on wheels. Good luck on getting it like you want it.

It is tough to decide. I'm trying to balance between future proofing it and going overboard.

 

[BudT]

My bad....

Man this is all cool stuff, guess you have to look at building one of these like building a house. Build as big as you can afford, and get all the features you can the first time around. As for the size, I am planning on a 24x50 elevated straight back as of now. For me to get a visual on just how much cooking area that is, I took each of the 3 grates multiplied by 40, and then the 30" depth. Works out to 12' long by 2.5 feet deep. To put that into perspective, look at 2 - 6' folding tables end to end. Pretty much going through the same thing as you Rockytop, started out with a patio model 24x60 and has morphed into my "outdoor kitchen" on wheels. Good luck on getting it like you want it.

Correction: used a little voodoo math there. 10' long by 30" deep, but hopefully you get the picture.....

 

[R0CKYT0P]

Does anyone know the length and width of the 24 x 50 and the 24 x 60 patio models?

 

[churrodog]

You eat any good Q on the way through?

 

[Wager]

It is tough to decide. I'm trying to balance between future proofing it and going overboard.

Going overboard?? no such thing when it comes to a smoker. if you don't get it you will regret it.

 

[Ayvatr]

I'd definitely go with the third shelf in the main chamber.

I also like mine to be mobile and cook on-site. The removable tongue is a wonderful thing!

What Pat said and bigger is always better.