Let's Talk BBQ
Outdoor Cooking Equipment => Grills & Smokers => Pellet Grills and Smokers => Topic started by: PoppyBill on October 15, 2013, 07:09:59 AM
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I've done a LOT of reading and thinking about this and decided to get a YS640. ;D I appreciate all the info the pellet smoker owners here have shared. Just ordered it last Thursday so I have a little time to anticipate the fun (and figure out how to get that beast up on the deck).
Pics and more coming soon...
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Congrats on your new Yoder!
That thing is a beast ;)
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Congrats on the new Yoder. Looking forward to seeing some of your cooks!
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Congrats on the new pellet pooper Bill! You got a lot of good cooks ahead of you!
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Congratulations on your new purchase. You will enjoy the Yoder and this process of smoking food especially long slow cooks.
Ed
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Your gonna love it, wife and I have had ours almost 2 years, we have never regretted the decision and would make the same again!
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Very cool. Enjoy the new cooker.
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You'll have a great time with the Yoder.
Get LOTS of friends to help move it!!
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Congrats on the new smoker.
Be nice see a actual un-crating and how it's put together.
More important Bacon has to be the first cook.
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Wow nice grill, wish I had the $$$ right now to get one. Looking forward to seeing it broke in!!
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Congrats. That baby will last a life time
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congrats on the new yoder. I have always liked the yoders. :)
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Thanks for all the positive comments. I have to agree that (from what I read) it should be the last smoker I need (as if I 'need' this one).
*bbqchef - don't know if I can be patient enough to wait 'till all of them get off work... I'm hoping the delivery guys can be bribed!
*CDN Smoker - I'll do my best to remember to take pics of the uncrating. I have seen a video that touched on the unpacking, but haven't found any detailed pics.
And as for the break-in, the wife doesn't want to 'waste' all that bacon and suggested we use fatback since it's a lot cheaper. I told her that it wouldn't ever go to waste, but she was way ahead of me and said I don't need to be eating that much bacon. She's right, of course. I'm thinking she may be on to something since it's the fat and not the lean meat that renders and coats the inside. Can anybody confirm this? I'd love to hear opinions... I know there are a few out there.
Anyway I am looking forward to it's arrival and will try to share all I can.
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I posted a lot of pictures when I got my Yoder but I don't know how to find them on the forum.
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PoppyBill:
Do not underestimate the strength it will take to move the Yoder from the pallet to a solid floor. And, to move it to it's location on your patio or porch or where ever. I have the small one, the YS 480 and it also weighs quite a bit. One of the major reasons why I purchased this product is because it comes fully assembled on the pallet. When the FedEx truck pulled up they lowered the unit by lift to the street and moved it into the garage for me. Here's a picture of what you should expect only yours is the larger 640.
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l494/edsigman/2013-05-08131809.jpg) (http://s1120.photobucket.com/user/edsigman/media/2013-05-08131809.jpg.html)
Taking off the tie down straps and plastic wrappings is relatively easy. Everything is packed inside under the lid. You can easily put that together or leave this out until you move it to its final location.
Here's a photo of the unit without the packaging sitting on the pallet.
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l494/edsigman/2013-05-08134052.jpg) (http://s1120.photobucket.com/user/edsigman/media/2013-05-08134052.jpg.html)
We keep ours on the patio with a cover on it which I suggest that you purchase either from Yoder or Lowes. I got mine at Lowes. Here's a photo of the unit on the patio.
(http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l494/edsigman/IMG_20130622_161413_564.jpg) (http://s1120.photobucket.com/user/edsigman/media/IMG_20130622_161413_564.jpg.html)
My son and a very sturdy friend of his moved this unit to the patio in the back of the house. Do not expect to roll this over grass, dirt or gravel. They lifted the unit and carried it. Wish I were young like that again.
Think where you want this because it only rolls on smooth surfaces.
Ed
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Congratulations on your new Yoder! That was my original choice, but I bought the Blaz'n Grill Works
Grid Iron instead and that is also a tank weighing close to 300 pounds.
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Thanks for the pics and info VODo. I kind of joke about the weight but it is just in fun. I've noticed that I can no longer grab anything and wrestle it into position like I used to! Hopefully that's just a temporary condition. :)
There are a few ideas in the old skull. My son in law may have use of a service truck with a boom winch. Or perhaps I could uncrate it in the driveway and use ramps to move it up the steps (they're 2 or 3 at a time separated by landings). I do have a couple of sets of light block & tackle to winch it along if necessary. Point is I'm stubborn and I'll find a way to get it there, one way or another.
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Thanks for the pics and info VODo. I kind of joke about the weight but it is just in fun. I've noticed that I can no longer grab anything and wrestle it into position like I used to! Hopefully that's just a temporary condition. :)
There are a few ideas in the old skull. My son in law may have use of a service truck with a boom winch. Or perhaps I could uncrate it in the driveway and use ramps to move it up the steps (they're 2 or 3 at a time separated by landings). I do have a couple of sets of light block & tackle to winch it along if necessary. Point is I'm stubborn and I'll find a way to get it there, one way or another.
Rent or borrow an engine lift?
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Sounds fantastic, Bill - looking forward to your cooks and of course, pics ;)
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Thanks pz. I'll share all I can.
Good idea Gus... I'll look into that too.
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I don't know if you live in a cold climate but if you do you should consider getting a thermal cover for the Yoder (It's a $250 option)...
(http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q616/bbqchef/IMG_1112.jpg)
Here in New England it makes a big difference on pellet consumption during cold weather.
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Charlotte doesn't usually have weather that cold in the winter, as least compared to the locations where a lot of you are. But I do believe in conserving where I can, so I did order the thermal cover. The list of options also includes the second shelf, full cover, grilling grates, and probe port.
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Bill,
Yoder changed their packaging on the pallets within the last month or two. They are MUCH easier to remove now!
I used to have to use a forklift to get them off the pallet, now they roll off very easily with the help of another person.
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Bill,
Yoder changed their packaging on the pallets within the last month or two. They are MUCH easier to remove now!
I used to have to use a forklift to get them off the pallet, now they roll off very easily with the help of another person.
That's great! Thanks GrillGeek.
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I don't know if you live in a cold climate but if you do you should consider getting a thermal cover for the Yoder (It's a $250 option)...
(http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q616/bbqchef/IMG_1112.jpg)
Here in New England it makes a big difference on pellet consumption during cold weather.
that is a nice looking grill. I never see ya cooking on it. it looks awful clean.
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I cook on it all the time!
That picture was when it was new before any cooking. It looks a lot different now!
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OK gang, the shipper just called to set up my delivery appointment! 8) Monday, between 9am and 5pm.
Thank you all for the encouraging thoughts and ideas. It has meant a lot to me to have such a great response!
I plan to start a new thread as soon as I can start snapping pics, so y'all have a great weekend and smoke something tasty! ;)
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Congrats on the new grill. Yoder really took care of me on mine. Let's just say after I got mine used and emailed inquiring about the manual, Yoder decided to send me new fans, wiring harness, chimney and a gadget to bring the firmware on the controller up to current spec's, absolutely free. Even though my pit was over a year old and out of warranty, they really went out of their way, over and above any expectation I had. I think you will be extremely pleased with it.
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That's the kind of customer service you rarely hear about these days. Congrats on your 'new' Yoder as well. Sunday will be my first day off since it was delivered and I can't wait to start gettin' it dirty.