Thought you might want to see my friends(yes DC,I've got a friend.or 2) RF hybrid.
I'm pretty sure whoever built it didn't have access to smokerbuilder.com,nor a Feldon calculater,LOL.
I say that because,IMO,the FB to CC opening is undersized.It's a roughly 6" pipe that,instead of a RF plate,this pipe runs to the opposite end of the CC and utilizes(DC,that means "to use")tuning plates.The pipe has what looks like(i didn't measure)a series of 3"square holes in it every couple inches.
Looks like he did get the FB the right size though.Roughly 24" tall.
He(whomever built it) used 3 exhaust pipes.Can't figure out why 3.....And only the 2 end ones have the rain cap air inlet thingys.
Here's some pics.
The smoker sits on 1 side of the trailer which puts the R/RR tire in close proximity(DC,means "near")to the FB.Soooo,we split a Keg in half to use as a heat shield!Redneck ingenuity!
Here's a lok at the FB.Most people attach these horizontal.this was mounted vertical,which allows us to cook a pot of beans or p-nuts or gumbo or(are ya pickin up what I'm layin down,DC???) on top of it.
We use a highly accurate,specially built apparatus to hold the cleanout door open at juuuust the right angle for air intake,LOL.
The builder used some sort of chain links for the FB door hinges as well as for the CC door.
another view of the FB and it's doors.
Here's a pic of the tube he used instead of a BP.It's a hybrid because it acts like a RF,but you can remove a few tuning plates to have a hot spot to cook your steak or burgers on.
speaking of Redneck ingenuity,my friend noticed a hot spot near the FB,so he used what he had on hand to cover one of the holes in the pipe,LOL
Here's a pic of the tuning plates.Not very good pics BUT I GOT PICS DC!
They are roughly 12" squares of stainless i'd guess 16 gauge,not sure,bent in the center to cover the pipe.they overlap each other an inch or 2.and yes,every couple years he has to get new ones built.Too much heat there....
