200gal reverse flow

[Tom_Heath]

I am probably not the best to talk to about tongue weight but for what its worth,,,, I sure wouldnt move the axle any forward. Just my 2 cents though.

If it was me I would actually push the axle as far to the rear as I could. But like I said I am prob not the best to preach, exspecially since I really dont have to worry about tongue weight. Right now I have around 1300 sitting on my hitch to get the trailer to pull nice.

Anyways, like I said I would push it back, and build a perm shelf over the tire and then make pull out shelves on the cook chamber. May not be to bad to work in.

[Frank_Cox]

[Rodcrafter]

I would also say move the axle as far back as you can. Not only for the weight but for clearence the FB may hit the ground if you get in a dip or something. But as for tongue weight, it is better to have some than not, so the trailer follows without swaying. That isn't opinion it is experience, my first driver's licence was for a semi 34 years ago.

[SMOKIN JAY]

look at the last pix on page 4 what more can i do to move it up?
i already moved it up to the jack i really dont have much more room
without changing the jack and hitch. i might have to redo the whole
tounge.any help would be appreciated.as for clearence on the FB
im gonna have to raise it up by makin the cradle higher. plus im thinking
of flipping the axle. also do you guys think 11" is too close for the FB to be
near the tires?

[Rodcrafter]

Hey Jay,
I don't think you havbe to move the cooker, just cut the spring hangers loose and move the axle back and weld them right back on. This way you can leave the jack alone and it will act as if you moved it forward. I would still raise it just a bit to clear the road, for safety sake. As for the 11 inches you can always put plate on the back side of your finders and it will act as a heat deflector like your car has on spark plug wires. my 2 cents.

[SMOKIN JAY]

got some work done this weekend getting closer

[Gizmo]

That's lookin' good!
Rodcrafter has an excellent idea in that heat shield ... it'll stop even more heat if you mount it on standoffs too ... in fact you could accomplish both if you attached the heat shield with magnets just when you are using it and store it inside the rest of the time...

[The Czar]

....I sure do like them there hinges!!!!

[Rodcrafter]

....I sure do like them there hinges!!!!

I couldn't have said it better.

[The Bax]

I like those hinges too!!! very nice. have any dimensions on those suckers?

[Smokeone]

Looks great Jay! I like the pick axes on the handles. Those are sweet!
Them hinges do look familiar. Nice job!

[SMOKIN JAY]

thanx guys

[AR_Senior]

That is one fine smoker ya got there Jay I bet it was way more fun than you thought.

[SMOKIN JAY]

got other door done and a few more getting closer..

[Brewery]

That is going to be really nice! Lookin' Good!!

[Frank_Cox]

That's exactly what I meant on the firebox hinges!

[Rodcrafter]

When you close those exit vents, it wont let rain in that's for sure.

[SMOKIN JAY]

working on trailer not as fun as i thought

[Smokeone]

Looking good J!
That workshop gives new meaning to playing in the sandbox!

[DUAYNE B]

Thats looking really good J, I just read this thread, i like the new trailer, gives for more options, the handles on the cc look awesome,,,,,,,

[SMOKIN JAY]

maybe someday i"ll have a shop to work out of
till then its dirt, sunlight and weather premitting
plus these short days are a b#%@h

[Frank_Cox]

Nice job Jay!

[Fiveflat]

Really like this build a lot. I have a very similar tank. Mine is 24" diameter by 96" long endbell to endbell. There is a stamp on it, that it's made by Beuhler Tank and Welding Works in Los Angeles, CA. Says its 150 gallon capacity. I thought it was a bit too long and just today I was about to cut it and shorten it down... I don't think I want to after seeing yours... It looks great.


Here's the stamp on my tank (see the part where it says Shell: 5/16" )

[SMOKIN JAY]

you should just cut one end off at the seams take a total measurement and get some plans from Frank I think youll be HAPPY

[FEDPIG]

Jay, Looks awesome!! I just bought and starting on my 120 gallon...Frank told me you and I are neighbors..I live in the Northwest of Vegas about....your build is looks like its coming along well. I am looking for scrap steel and stuff to start on my trailer...This next week Im going to cut open the tank and soda blast it...take care and good luck..Jason