Your help and advice please

[clairbare]

Found this smoker does anyone think it looks ok? Or would you steer clear from it??

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CHARCOAL-BBQ-SMOK ... 33663cdf25

[British BBQ Society]

there are lots of these around, they come from the same factories in china as the charbroiler etc, the only thing that would concern me is the dimensions, you wouldnt get decent airflow around the grill for brisket and may struggle with the larger pork cuts

[esselle]

I bought a similar one (maybe a bit smaller) last year but soon regretted it - not saying you will but just my opinion.

[MrBlue]

I bought a similar one (maybe a bit smaller) last year but soon regretted it - not saying you will but just my opinion.

Why did you regret it esselle ??.............we have looked at them on eBay, but must admit we remain cautious as they dont appear to get a mention on this forum (not that I can see anyway) , and we would hate to be stuck with a Treagar-looky-likey that is made from cheap materials and ends up just being waste of money

[esselle]

I bought a similar one (maybe a bit smaller) last year but soon regretted it - not saying you will but just my opinion.

Why did you regret it esselle ??.............we have looked at them on eBay, but must admit we remain cautious as they dont appear to get a mention on this forum (not that I can see anyway) , and we would hate to be stuck with a Treagar-looky-likey that is made from cheap materials and ends up just being waste of money

The one I bought, as I said was smaller and not the same make, but it was cheap and cheaply manufactured. I could hardly fit anything on it and when I cooked on it smoke came from everywhere, not just the chimney as it should. Also being made of much thinner steel than I now know they should be, maintaining temps was a nightmare and fuel consuming. I sold it straight away, saved a few pennies up and kept a watch on ebay, and eventually a second hand cactus jack came along at the right money so I bought that, and I am more than happy with CJ. If it is Traeger you are swaying towards you will definately not be happy with the one you're looking at and I would talk to Toby as I am sure he did have some great offers a while back.

[MrBlue]

thanks for that - much appreciated, I think we'll stay clear of it for now!