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Day 5 Rotisserie is mounted. I am at a cross road on the length of the trailer. Question is, "Should I cut the excess off so you can approach the smoker without interference. You can get right up to it but my lower leg contacts the frame. I like the storage area it provides but don't like the way it effects you when you walk up to it. The smoker needs to be positioned so that 60 percent of the weight rides forward of the axle. I positioned it this way and did a highway test. It pulled great at 70 MPH no bounce. Well if you have some input let me have it.

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#31 - January 30, 2011, 05:08:44 pm
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The pit is looking GREAT!  I think I would have to go for comfort and cut off that back end to get into the pit easier.  It is nice to have storage but maybe you can compensate by cutting some off the back and adding a second "floor" on the front to compensate for the balance shift.  This will add some much needed storage but maintain the balance.
#32 - January 30, 2011, 08:14:59 pm
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still have to run plumbing for gas assist, wiring, and paint etc. need to find out best way to season it
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#33 - January 31, 2011, 07:15:13 pm

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Took your advice and cut the trailer today. Its very approachable now. I have only a few days to work on it before I off to Boise for a couple of weeks. I will have it ready for Scottsdale. I think it is going to be one nice rotisserie. Thanks Kelly for the PICs  I had been on you post a few times and looked at them. Are you building this or having it built?
#34 - February 01, 2011, 07:23:54 pm
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I am late with my reply David but for future thoughts, I would have kept the storage space and moved the cooker to the rear and re-positioned the axle to accommodate the shifted weight. One cannot have too much storage. Your build looks great and i look forward to seeing it cook.
#35 - February 01, 2011, 10:12:45 pm

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I thought about that also and decided to leave the axle where it was. I want to convert it to a removable tongue and add storage up front enough for coolers wood etc. I would rather weld than grind any day.
#36 - February 01, 2011, 10:22:59 pm
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Looks pretty sweet. you did a nice job engineering on everything
#37 - February 02, 2011, 01:06:48 pm

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Installed the doors today and began working on the fire box door. Stopped there and decided to think about hoe to put that door on. I want it hinged or it can be removed. if they can be removed the cleaning of the firebox will be so easy.

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#38 - February 06, 2011, 03:08:01 pm
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All the goodies have arrived and now I have some decisions to make. Should I make it a direct drive or not. I cannot see an advantage to it but what all all your thoughts. I have also posted a couple of projects I have been working on along with the rotisserie smoker. I built a bar today and another larger 24x48 Smoker Grill Combo (SGC). The 24x48SGC is going to Josh Dae in Phoenix and the bar is for the 305th Rescue Squadron that I fly for. Well should be done with the rotisserie soon. I plan on renting it out so if interested keep me in mind.

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#39 - February 23, 2011, 06:46:09 pm
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Dave,

You are on a roll!!!!  I love it!  Great work.  Nothing but quality.  I love my grill!
#40 - February 24, 2011, 09:07:47 am

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Worked on the supports for the shelves. The cross shaft I was not to pleased with. too much play. Going rework it. Any one have any thought. Should be done with it soon.

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#41 - February 27, 2011, 06:39:15 pm
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Looks great. I like it. I would have cut the back off too, it makes getting at everything much easier. You culd add a second layer to the front part of the trailer to get more storage and it would look great. You have done a fantastic job. You asked early in this thread how much meat my four rack would do with its 12vtDC motor. I can put about 200lbs in it as long as it is balanced good. I used a double reduction grears set which means that there are two seperate gear assemblies linked with drive chains which give me a lot of torque and it seems to work well. I did more research on the five rack setup and your friend is right. It does work better, crap, now I have to build a five rack. Oh the burdens of this life :laugh:
#42 - March 10, 2011, 08:40:54 am

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Speaking of the 5 Rack. Got the racks installed today. It is balanced so well that all you need to do is push the rack and its spins on its on. Had to remake the rotisserie it was to flimsy. Made the new one from 1/4 inch steal plate and redesigned it make the arms stiffer. The motor is huge should cook lots of meat.  I should have it done by saturday or sunday only a few things left to do. Yea Right. Its all the detail work now. Here is a pick of the rack set up. Oh by the way just purchased a slip roll. I will be able to roll 3/16 steel plate 5 feet wide x whatever. The slip roller is Heavy Duty. included a picture.

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#43 - March 10, 2011, 05:56:05 pm
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Motor installed and works. Stacks are up and a few more items. Been so busy I have not had much time to work on it. I will be done in a couple of days.

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#44 - March 21, 2011, 07:16:34 pm
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