2nd smoker build...finally

[Big T]

That sounds like a lot of weight for a 3500# axle and if not properly laid out it might end up all jammed together. jm2cw.

[bstory]

Thanks big t. That's the last thing I want is for it all to come crumbling down. I don't know what to do, I really want the ability to grill as well.

[Rodcrafter]

I think you can get all the items you want on the trailer for sure and it will be nice. I would put a cooker on each side so it will balance out the weight. Then the basket and disco opposite as well. 6 feet between the finders should get all of this done nicely. You will need to do the math to see if you will need 2 axles, I would go that way myself without even doing the math.

jmtcw

[bstory]

Thx guys. I am mulling it over this weekend. To see what I am going to do.

[bstory]

Got the FB finished. I started cutting the door to the cook chamber.

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I did cover up too much of my air intake so I will have to fix that

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Door cut and trimmed and racks built.

[Rodcrafter]

[Clover Ridge Smokers]

[bstory]

Got some odds and ends done today like the grates done, some little latches on the cc door to help seal it. We are leaving for vacation this weekend. When I come back I am going to build the trailer then start putting all together.

[bstory]

Sorry no pics but almost finished. Should have the trailer finished this week. All that's left are handles, the stack, and to get everything on the trailer. I scored a sweet 24x24 stainless flat top to put on it as well. Where is the best place to get cool touch handles.

[The Czar]

You know the rulz.....no pics....never happened!


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[bstory]

Does WC stack height mater?

[Rodcrafter]

I usually get 10 at a time and save a little money. But this is where I've been getting mine.
http://www.kck.com/bbq_pit_spring_handl ... stove.html

[bstory]

Well here is a pic for DC. I went to harbor freight and bought some chiping happens and just cut the ends of for cool touch handles. They are not perfect, but I can fix that. It hard welding with just one eye. Couldn't wear one contact lol.

[The Czar]

Nice


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[DUAYNE B]

, I have a dozen or so harbor freight chipping hammer ends laying around, they work pretty darn good for handles lol.

[bstory]

It's all coming together, finally found my flat top grill!!!!!

[onesquin]

Nice score.

[Rodcrafter]

This is going to be nice


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Here is my trailer!

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Well I stuggling with deciding if I should move my axel back some. I have never built a trailer and where the axel is now was suggested to my by my cousin that makes horse tailers. I don't know what to do. I can access the whole cook chamber and since I have slide out racks it's pretty easy to use the grates even when standing in front of the wheel. The hardest part is opening the door, but I thought about adding a counter weight so it should be a lot easier.

[onesquin]

I think you would probably want to have a couple hundred pounds of tongue weight. By the looks of your picture it looks like you might have too little weight but I don't build trailers and I don't know what else you might put on the front of your trailer to add tongue weight. Somebody with more knowledge will chime in I'm sure.

[bstory]

I don't think there will be enough tongue weight either, I still brave to put the warming cabinet on. The front will have a stainless griddle that is at least 150# and a wood rack that will probably be 4x2

Oh and the trailer 4x10 with 8 feet in front of the fb

[bstory]

Get Er together!