Ready to build a smoker

[Kubotam4900]

I have ended up with a 500 gallon propane tank. I would like to build a smoker out of it. I can do the fab part no issue the dimensions is where my questions are. I tried the calculator but I'm not sure of the variables. If anyone would like to give me some input or experiences it would be greatly appreciated. It's very rare to end up with a tank in my area so it needs to become something top notch an will last a lifetime. I've been considering a reverse flow but not completely set on the type. Please post anything you can add pics are the absolute best.

[Rodcrafter]

There are some folks here who have made the size you are looking into. I'm sure they will be saying hi soon. Frank has plans for that size tank I think it is called the poppa or something like that. I like RF style cookers very well the calc works great for them. Most important have fun and post pics of your progress.

[onesquin]

Welcome-

500 gal is a good sized meat making machine. I had Frank make me some plans for my build. The thought of lifting doors that size up even with the counter weights(which I think are ugly) made me cringe so I squared it off with cabinet style doors you could open with one finger which should be highly considered. Reverse flow is the way to go IMO. Look for my first build as it has very detailed pics and steps on how I built that rig.

[onesquin]

Here is a link to that build.

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=1400&hilit=onesquin

[The Czar]

Welcome!


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[bluecatfish]

[Kubotam4900]

Thanks everyone for the replies keep them coming I'm listening.

[Rev.Mike]

[Smokeone]

[Kubotam4900]

I been looking at several builds...thinking the 500 gal is abit large. I'm leaning to my original idea of cutting it in half for a more suitable size. If anyone has done this or has any input I'd like to hear it. As a plus I'd have enough tank for two builds.

[Puff]

I suggest you consider the use you plan for. My 275 is about 60" wide and 26" deep with a custom sized trailer. I have 2 shelves inside 12" apart about 52x24". The smoker just fits 30 full racks of ribs lying flat. That was probably a One time annual event. The rest of the time, it's a family of 4 and my daughter hates meat!

Yes I never thought it thru but the thing works so darn good and I have more wood fuel than I can burn in two lifetimes, it's cool. It also gives me the chance to build several other styles and sizes....starting Tuesday by the way.

Just a thought...