Ordered a Yoder...

[HighOnSmoke]

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.

[PoppyBill]

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.

[GusRobin]

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?

[pz]

Sounds fantastic, Bill - looking forward to your cooks and of course, pics 

[PoppyBill]

Thanks pz. I'll share all I can.
Good idea Gus... I'll look into that too.

[bbqchef]

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)...




Here in New England it makes a big difference on pellet consumption during cold weather.

[PoppyBill]

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.

[GrillGeek]

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.

[PoppyBill]

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.

[sparky]

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)...




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. 

[bbqchef]

I cook on it all the time!

That picture was when it was new before any cooking. It looks a lot different now!

[PoppyBill]

OK gang, the shipper just called to set up my delivery appointment!     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!   

[slaga]

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.

[PoppyBill]

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.