Smokers

[Redmt]

I'm going to replace my old water tank smoker. It works great for what it is. I want a propane, thermostat temp controlled , separate chip tray and the ability to hang meats and snack sticks as well as grills for roasts etc. It will need reliable enough low temperature control for jerky also. I like to stay in the sub $500 range. Do any of you have something that is still currently made that fits the bill?

 

[jpcoll01]

Any reason you want propane and not electric pellet? Our Pit Boss has been awesome and was pretty reasonable. We use it to make jerky as well.

 

[Redmt]

I don't want to hassle pellets. Everything we have that generates any heat is on propane. The nearest place to get pellets is over an hour away. Propane gets delivered regularly 3 times a year.

 

[hank4elk]

Only reason I have a pitboss is there is no hardwood for smoking here.
It works but is a bit high at 180 deg. for long smoking right. Sear feature is cool.

 

[deer_shooter]

I have a Camp Chef smoke vault 18 that's about 4 or 5 years old and works great, I've smoked a lot of stuff with it. I got it through Expertvoice for around $250; without discount I think they are around $350 or so.

 

[Redmt]

I have a Camp Chef smoke vault 18 that's about 4 or 5 years old and works great, I've smoked a lot of stuff with it. I got it through Expertvoice for around $250; without discount I think they are around $350 or so.

How is it for hanging meat?

 

[deer_shooter]

i haven’t tried it but I’m sure it would work out fine hanging meat.