End of Summer Blues

pars · Sep 5, 2011

For me - Labor Day marks the end of summer and the time to start preparing for the winter months ahead. Other than the long cold snowy months, my big problem is not being able to use my smoker. Sometimes it's just too cold. With my old smoker, I couldn't hold temp.
I'm not sure how my MBXL will do. Any ideas for a practical and safe way to get my gas smoker out of the weather ?? in the Garage ? Basement ? Venting ?
Having withdrawals already !

SmokinAl · Sep 5, 2011

Where there is a will there's a way!

jrod62 · Sep 5, 2011

box it in with plywood on 3 sides. that my plans for this winter.

Bearcarver · Sep 5, 2011

Don't know how big your smoker is, but my son found this last year, on sale at Home Depot.

His MES 40 fits in real good.

Bear

porked · Sep 5, 2011

I have seen lots of ways that guys do it, it all depends how far you're willing to go. Myself, I bought an electric smoker last Thanksgiving and used it every weekend during the Winter. Go for it!

bigeyedavid · Sep 5, 2011

I own a Treager LiL Tex.I cover it in a welders blanket .Ismoke all winter long.

flash · Sep 5, 2011

What type of smoker? Do you use a water pan?

bmudd14474 · Sep 5, 2011

I am in the mountains and smoke all year round. With the propane you will be good thru the cold months. If you want to insulate it a bit get some welding blankets and wrap the smoker in in. Be sure not to block the air intakes on it. If you have more questions let me know.

roller · Sep 5, 2011

Well down here I am very glad to see summer come to an end...of course our winters are not as bad as yours....Looks like Bear has your answer if yours will fit...Great idea Bear !!!!

flash · Sep 5, 2011

Try switching over to playbox sand in the water pan. It will make a world of difference over using water.

michael ark · Sep 5, 2011

End of summer just marks the begining of hunting season.

pars · Sep 10, 2011

Thanks for the ideas and support. I really like the storage unit idea that Bear sent. I'm not sure if my Masterbuilt XL will fit.
Bear -- can you post the inside dementions of your unit ? That would be a big help.

Beautiful here today and tomorrow -- got two butts - a small brisket - some chicken wings and all the makings for a Fatti !!

I can't wait for tomorrow !!!!!

Thanks again all,

Bearcarver · Sep 11, 2011

Pars said:
Thanks for the ideas and support. I really like the storage unit idea that Bear sent. I'm not sure if my Masterbuilt XL will fit.
Bear -- can you post the inside dementions of your unit ? That would be a big help.

Beautiful here today and tomorrow -- got two butts - a small brisket - some chicken wings and all the makings for a Fatti !!

I can't wait for tomorrow !!!!!

Thanks again all,

Pars,

That won't do you much good, because they have so many different size storage units. I think that one was about 48" high.

The other thing is, they are pretty expensive, unless you find one on sale, like my son did, and the one on sale fits your smoker.

Keep your eyes open for sales at places like HD & Lowes.

Bear

pars · Sep 12, 2011

Will do -- Thanks Bear::grilling_smilie:

smokeamotive · Sep 12, 2011

michael ark said:
End of summer just marks the begining of hunting season.

X2

sqwib · Sep 15, 2011

I actually prefer to do most of my "Q" in the colder months.

The cold isn't the problem, its the wind.

Bearcarver · Sep 15, 2011

SQWIB said:
I actually prefer to do most of my "Q" in the colder months.

The cold isn't the problem, its the wind.

Amen-----When it comes to smoking, The Cold sucks, but the Wind blows !!

Bear

michael ark · Sep 15, 2011

funny bear

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