Colorado

[smoke'nfools]

New here as well and new to smoking. I'm in the market for medium trailer mounted smoker that I use to enhance my business. My questions to the group is that being in Colorado do I need to be aware of any issues? I have been told that a regular smoker with the fire box built on the bottom will not work as well as one that is built for Colorado's unique climate.

thanks for the help

 

[seboke]

I can only give you a warm welcome to the forum! Hopefully someone here can get you some answers!

 

[meowey]

Welcome to SMF! I can't help you, but wish the you the best in your quest!

Take care, have fun, and do good!

Regards,

Meowey

 

[abelman]

Welcome aboard..another CO guy!

I live in Littleton and smoke with an R2D2 so I can't give much advice on the side box issue. I just deal with the temp issues but it all works.

 

[bb53chevpro]

Welcome to the forum. I am sure that someone will be by shortly that will be able to help you with your question.
Sorry I cannot.

 

[richoso1]

Welcome to the SMF, you'll have some good feedback before too long.

 

[smokin out the neighbors]

Welcome to SMF.

 

[pineywoods]

Welcome to the forum. Lots of good info and good people around here. Have Fun and Happy Smoking

 

[gooose53]

Welcome to the SMF!! Not sure why the climate is a factor....unless your going to be outside in the dead of winter, then I don't think it matters where your firebox is. Maybe you could clarify a little.

 

[fatback joe]

Welcome to the forum. You may want to check into a Stumps unit if you haven't already. The insulation will come in handy up there I suspect.

Good luck

http://www.stumpssmokers.com/products.html

 

[starsfaninco]

Welcome to the forum. I live in Littleton too and have had a SFB up here. I didn't notice too much of a difference from smoking in West Texas, except getting decent wood. You do have to keep in mind we have a bit of a shortage on one of the 3 components of fire. Oxygen! The way to counter that is to make sure your smoker flows air. Most sidebox configurations are pretty straight forward. Vent on the firebox, and a vent on the flue. This also controls the temps more or less. This is basic fire tending 101 though. As I said before, I didn't notice a big difference except I had to keep the dampers open a little more to get the airflow higher.

I hope this answers your questions.

KE

 

[bossman]

I've been competiting for the last 3 years with my Treager 75 and Country Smoker with no problems. I also do catering and my health department inspector gave me the thumbs up on the 75 and the whole hog so I'm good. Only time Ihave noticed a big diffrence has been when cooking in the mountains, takes a little more time, but I also use a blanket to help keep the heat in.Hope this helps.

 

[bbqgoddess]

Welcome to SMF,
Happy smoking up there!!

 

[kookie]

Welcome to the site....................Glad to have you here.................