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Title: Picking up Diamond Plate Smoker
Post by: BrownBearBBQ on April 05, 2010, 07:55:58 pm
I've ordered a Series 70. Travis says should be done if 4 weeks or so. If anyone is thinking on ordering a DP, I'd be glad to either have you go with me to pick yours up at the same time and split fuel and/or I'll tow yours back and split cost.
Title: Re: Picking up Diamond Plate Smoker
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on April 05, 2010, 08:11:14 pm
CONGRATS Phil, you are going to love your new smoker.

Should be one nice looking unit.

Can't wait to see it in action.
Title: Re: Picking up Diamond Plate Smoker
Post by: force on April 05, 2010, 09:08:14 pm
Way to go PHil.. you will love it..........
Title: Re: Picking up Diamond Plate Smoker
Post by: AzQer on April 06, 2010, 06:27:26 am
Well heck Phil if you are going to get one I guess going big is the answer. Congrads on your selection.
Title: Re: Picking up Diamond Plate Smoker
Post by: smitty250 on April 06, 2010, 09:11:58 am
Congrats Phil - You might want to see if he can meet you half way in El Paso. The drive from here to San Angelo is dreadful!!  :'(
Title: Re: Picking up Diamond Plate Smoker
Post by: BrownBearBBQ on April 06, 2010, 08:28:36 pm
Thanks you guys!! yah, I'm pretty excited!! ;)
Title: Re: Picking up Diamond Plate Smoker
Post by: azkitch on April 06, 2010, 10:20:52 pm
Congrats Phil - You might want to see if he can meet you half way in El Paso. The drive from here to San Angelo is dreadful!!  :'(
Don't listen to him. That's some of the most beautiful country in Texas. The most gorgeous flat featureless sandbox you can imagine. Think of the trip from here to Yuma, only longer, with a few more turns. Oh, and not quite as green. Make sure you stop in Fort Stockton. That's where they make the flies for the rest of the world.
Title: Re: Picking up Diamond Plate Smoker
Post by: RudedoggAZ on April 06, 2010, 10:27:00 pm
Look out for the white tail deer... They like to play frogger!
Title: Re: Picking up Diamond Plate Smoker
Post by: shchef on April 13, 2010, 08:08:27 pm
I Got a fat 50 last month,drove from oregon to San Angelo, 4500 Miles.travis is a great guy,I love it, just learning to use it,Steamer is great.I am learning all thr tricks about this smoker.get a lot of looks.I will say if you can have him put a jack stand with a wheel they are heavy and a wheel jack like a boat has would be awesome.
Title: Re: Picking up Diamond Plate Smoker
Post by: force on April 13, 2010, 08:41:13 pm
Hey Phil... when you get the 70.. ask Mike to back it in your side yard...lol
Title: Re: Picking up Diamond Plate Smoker
Post by: BrownBearBBQ on April 14, 2010, 07:10:46 am
Mine is going in the front w/no fence or gate so maybe he can do it!! All I've heard are stories!! I assume all of which are true!!! lol!!
Title: Re: Picking up Diamond Plate Smoker
Post by: BrownBearBBQ on May 03, 2010, 09:33:40 am
Just got off the phone w/Travis. Should be done late this week or early next week!! Am bringing back 2 so that makes a full load! Road trip next week!!!
Title: Re: Picking up Diamond Plate Smoker
Post by: BrownBearBBQ on May 24, 2010, 07:44:25 pm
Picked up new smoker last week-end!! It's a beauty!! Fired it up 3 times to season it during the week. Sort of like a cast iron frying pan like so many of you suggested. Sunday had my first cook on it. Not too much... 4 butts, 5 racks of ribs and pan of beans. I will take my chastising as I have no pics to post! Fought the freakin' wind all day which was screwing w/my temps.  :'( :mad: :'(   Worse than a roller coaster.  280 degrees to 200 degrees to 245 degrees to 190 degrees to 300 degrees etc., etc., etc.. Started at 4 am and at 1 pm had meat temps of only 150 degrees. Wrapped in foil, juiced and finished in the convection oven. Was able to finish the ribs on the smoker. Used the tips we learned in Chris Mark's class on both meats. Made a difference!!  Frustration was high, so even though I had the camera in my pocket I wasn't thinking about pictures!!  More practice!! 
Title: Re: Picking up Diamond Plate Smoker
Post by: upnsmokin on May 24, 2010, 07:53:27 pm
next time your fighting the wind try turning your pit so the wind is blowing on the fire box, you will find that you need to close the air intake a bit so the temps dont rise to much.
i have had the same trouble with our fat 50 and once we tried turning the pit it made all the difference. a wool blanket from a surplus store helps a bunch as well.
enjoy your new toy,
Brett
Title: Re: Picking up Diamond Plate Smoker
Post by: BrownBearBBQ on May 24, 2010, 08:32:02 pm
Thanks!!
Title: Re: Picking up Diamond Plate Smoker
Post by: upnsmokin on May 25, 2010, 06:57:36 am
if you have a harbor freight tools close to you they have a trailor dolly that works awesome for $49.00.
it lets you move your pit around with ease even on bumpy ground.
Brett
Title: Re: Picking up Diamond Plate Smoker
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on May 25, 2010, 07:33:11 am
That dolly would not work for this smoker.  It is way too heavy...

This is one of those smokers that takes several men to move it or a truck.  It is not easily moved..
Title: Re: Picking up Diamond Plate Smoker
Post by: upnsmokin on May 25, 2010, 07:49:44 am
is it alot heavier than a fat 50??? i move ours around with no problems.
it is designed to handle up to 600lb tongue wieght
i dont think we are talking about the same item.
Brett
Title: Re: Picking up Diamond Plate Smoker
Post by: Mike (AZBarbeque) on May 25, 2010, 10:39:31 am
Yea, it is almost twice the size of a FAT 50, so add that much more weight from the metal..
Title: Re: Picking up Diamond Plate Smoker
Post by: upnsmokin on May 25, 2010, 11:47:22 am
WOW, that thing must be a beast!!!
you are right this dolly might be a little lite for the job.
i have seen some that are heavier duty but they come with a stiff price tag.
Brett
Title: Re: Picking up Diamond Plate Smoker
Post by: BrownBearBBQ on May 25, 2010, 12:46:17 pm
Thanks for the suggestions guys! Must be an answer out there.