I hear that, I have two Oklahoma Joes one regular and one reverse flow fully moded....all done baby sitting 18 hour smokes ordered one of those new rec-tec rt 700's with comp cart...waiting on del. Only problem I just bought the reverse flow got about 4 cooks on it fully moded upgraded tru-temp gauges I have well over 600$ into it and cant unload it for 200$After months of research, I settled on a Camp Chef Wood Wind. I have had an Oklahoma Joe Highand for about 4 years now and decided that I don't like to baby sit the stick burner as much as it requires. I have done 2 cooks on the Camp Chef and it is like cheating but in a good way as it give me more time to have a cocktail with my missus.
is the smoke box worth the $$ ???Just bought a Rec Tec 700 with smoker box!
is the smoke box worth the $$ ???
really on the fence.....all good points....but i already ordered my cover however the rt700 isnt shipping till mid may could still regroup...........the struggle is real!!!I really think so. The extra space for warming trays of beans, corn, even rolls is great. I also cook my fish in it. With the rec tec at 225, the top rack of the box runs at 160. I don't like high heat for fish as I think it dries it out. Plus, at 160 it takes 2.5 to 3 hours to hit 145 internal, so more smoke on it. Also I move things in there that I want to keep cooking low but need to turn the grill up.... Like when I want to crisp up the skin on chicken.
really on the fence.....all good points....but i already ordered my cover however the rt700 isnt shipping till mid may could still regroup...........the struggle is real!!!
Oh that comp cart was a must have for me...just really like the look with it and it was 299$ bundled with the rt700 bull..I know the feeling. I am kicking myself a little for not ordering the comp cart. It would be a cosmetic upgrade, unlike the smoke box.... But it looks cool.....
Oh that comp cart was a must have for me...just really like the look with it and it was 299$ bundled with the rt700 bull..
As far as the smoker box, I opted out after talking with the guys at rec-tec (honest answers no sales pitch, love it) The large extra shelf was a better fit for me and I added two cooking mats for good measure
oh boy smoker has not shipped yet and my brain is on over load......I just called and had them ship the smoke box with my order......well thats just about everything you can get with the bull....my wife is gonna be so impressed with me :(I know the feeling. I am kicking myself a little for not ordering the comp cart. It would be a cosmetic upgrade, unlike the smoke box.... But it looks cool.....