new smoker = too heavy ?

[Roop-Dogg]

I just purchased a Masterbuilt 30" digital electric smokehouse. Its very nice and I like it a lot. the only down side that I've noticed so far is that it is just too heavy... 50+ pounds...much heavier than my gas smoker.

the unit does not have any handles so it is just smooth and very hard to pick up and move around (when you factor in the overall size))

has anyone else purchased this model or one similar and encountered the same issue? and what is a good solution to make it easier to move around? I thought about mounting handles to it but thought that might compromise the insulation in the sides.

there must be a better way??

[hoggs222]

I've got the 40" and it has wheels on the back and also a handle on the back. I could have sworn that the 30" had the same. How about one of the square furniture movers with the wheels on the bottom?

[leechlake]

yep it's a hassle even moving mine the ten feet I need to, I just put up with it but a dolly would solve the problem moving longer distances.

[eyeguy 54]

Mine stays on the deck in back right next to the house. I bought the cover for it for 30 bucks. I would not be a happy camper if I had to move it whenever I use it.

[hawkeye43]

I use a dolly cart to move to the deck, I also put a cover over it.

[kingr]

On a bbq forum called smoking meats, they have pictures on modifications made to smokers. One guy on there bought a stainless steel adjustable rack with wheels and put it on there. Another option is to find an old gas grill and unbolt the grill from the frame, then set the smoker in the middle on the shelf. I've got the 40" on wheels so I don't have to worry about i, but those are the mods that I have seen/heard about

[Xplorer]

First thing I did after I bought mine was make a dolly for it. Cut two squares of 1/2" OSB I had laying around and glued/screwed them togther. Then bought 4 decent castor wheels and put on. Now I just wheel it out of the garage to where I'm gonna smoke at. Just dont wheel it around with a full drip pan

PS: If you dont want it to slide around, just make the square big enough so you can nail down lath just outside where the base "foots" are.

[eyeguy 54]

can you guys that have made something post a pick?

[SkunkedAgain]

I bought some big casters with locks and screwed them to the bottom of the legs. Works quite well.

[Roop-Dogg]

unfortunately, mine doesn't have legs. just the adjustable screw/leveling types that you would see on a refridgerator etc.

[JP Z]

Roop, you may just be able to screw the casters into those?

[bhs91]

I was just looking at one of these. Other than weight, can anyone speak to the quality of their smoking ability?

Thanks,

BHS

[delcecchi]

How about one of these, under 25 bucks?

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[hawkeye43]

I was just looking at one of these. Other than weight, can anyone speak to the quality of their smoking ability?

I have a 30" and smoked about 24 different things so far and like it a lot, it holds the temp. really well.

[bhs91]

Thanks Hawkeye, I appreciate the feedback!

BHS

[vister]

I've got the 40", and plan on buying another. Heats up quick, holds heat very well, and produces very consistent results.

[otterman91105]

These smokers are a great deal for the money. Nice smoker and it holds the temp really well both summer and winter.

[KEN W]

How about one of these, under 25 bucks?

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What are those things called.Can't find them on the net.

[delcecchi]

Mover dolly or moving dolly. I got the pics off Amazon. the wood ones are available at fleet farm and probably menards. don't know about the other type.