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Title: Red Box Smoker
Post by: ACW3 on November 11, 2015, 03:07:00 PM
Well, I was successful not only on my elk hunt, but I also managed to talk my wife into a belated birthday present, a Red Box Smoker.

I bought the Red Box Smoker on my way home when we drove through Memphis.  After seeing the smoker in person, I was really impressed with the overall quality and ruggedness of the smoker.  The following are a series of pictures I took while unpacking the box.  As you can see, the smoker was really well packed.

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This is the knob you “slide” to control the air flow.

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This is what the air flow vent looks like.

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These are the “exhaust” ports on the top back of the smoker.

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Here is a shot of the hinges on the doors.  They look pretty sturdy to me.

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I will be doing some testing/evaluating and, of course, reporting my findings of the smoker pretty soon.  I have been in touch with both Smoke and Tee about doing a proper evaluation.  I plan to cook a variety of items.  Stay tuned.

Art

I still have to sell my PBC with cart and my TBE and tank.
Title: Re: Red Box Smoker
Post by: Smokin Don on November 11, 2015, 03:30:59 PM
Sure looks well built Art!!! Nice BD present you picked up!!! Be lookin for your cooks!!! Don
Title: Re: Red Box Smoker
Post by: squirtthecat on November 11, 2015, 03:42:27 PM

Very nice!   Similar to the design of our big (and expensive) Backwoods smokers.
Title: Re: Red Box Smoker
Post by: drholly on November 11, 2015, 04:09:46 PM
Great pictures - congratulations! Looking forward to some cooks...
Title: Re: Red Box Smoker
Post by: HighOnSmoke on November 11, 2015, 04:13:14 PM
Congrats on your new smoker Art!
Title: Re: Red Box Smoker
Post by: hikerman on November 11, 2015, 04:24:39 PM
Congratulations Art!  It sure is a beauty and a heckova birthday present to boot!
I've been eyeballing one of these since Dave posted about one a while back. But unfortunately, I need a few more good deed awards from Mrs Hikerman before I get her blessing! ;)

Looking forward to seeing your cooks on the new smoker buddy! 8)
Title: Re: Red Box Smoker
Post by: ACW3 on November 11, 2015, 04:41:29 PM

Very nice!   Similar to the design of our big (and expensive) Backwoods smokers.

Pat,
That is what the dealer said.  He carries the Backwoods brand.  He has a pretty good store (Memphis Barbecue Supply) with lots on display.  I can't wait to get a cook or three under my belt.

Art
Title: Re: Red Box Smoker
Post by: TMB on November 11, 2015, 05:05:56 PM
You got one nice smoker Art congrats!!     
Title: Re: Red Box Smoker
Post by: Hub on November 11, 2015, 05:18:21 PM
Mmmmm.  Successful on the elk hunt and got a new smoker.  But, the smoker doesn't look big enough to hold an elk  ::)  Okay, film at eleven, as they say.  Look forward to seeing the groceries  ;D

Hub
Title: Re: Red Box Smoker
Post by: smokeasaurus on November 11, 2015, 05:20:50 PM
Looks like that little dynamo will fit on my back patio.....and be safe to use up here on the mountain......
Title: Re: Red Box Smoker
Post by: Big Dawg on November 11, 2015, 05:28:22 PM
Great score - on both counts ! ! !





BD
Title: Re: Red Box Smoker
Post by: jjjonz on November 11, 2015, 07:43:16 PM
Now that's a "cutie pie " ....now hurry up with a cook.  I already got mine in the cart ready to pull the trigger.























Title: Re: Red Box Smoker
Post by: ACW3 on November 11, 2015, 08:18:49 PM
Mmmmm.  Successful on the elk hunt and got a new smoker.  But, the smoker doesn't look big enough to hold an elk  ::)  Okay, film at eleven, as they say.  Look forward to seeing the groceries  ;D

Hub

One of the dishes to be served at our Christmas party will be smoked elk tenderloin cut into medallions with a blackberry bourbon BBQ sauce drizzled over it.  Are you interested?

Art
Title: Re: Red Box Smoker
Post by: sparky on November 11, 2015, 08:51:45 PM
Congrats on the new smoker buddy
Title: Re: Red Box Smoker
Post by: ACW3 on November 11, 2015, 09:18:20 PM
Congrats on the new smoker buddy

Thank you, Sparky.  When I said I was selling my PBC and TBE before, I hadn't gotten "permission" from the CFO (my wife) at the time.  The "permission thing" happened during my hunting trip.  I remembered not getting anything for my 70th birthday, so I played that card.  It worked!!

Art
Title: Re: Red Box Smoker
Post by: muebe on November 12, 2015, 12:17:10 AM
Great looking Smoker!
Title: Re: Red Box Smoker
Post by: Old Dave on November 12, 2015, 01:17:55 AM
Looks great Art. Get that thing all washed up and start a fire in it. I wan't to see some cooking.

Looking forward to your review.

Dave
Title: Re: Red Box Smoker
Post by: akruckus on November 12, 2015, 04:17:27 AM
Watching and waiting on this one. Nice pick up with both the elk and the belated birthday gift.
Title: Re: Red Box Smoker
Post by: Hub on November 12, 2015, 07:35:58 AM
Mmmmm.  Successful on the elk hunt and got a new smoker.  But, the smoker doesn't look big enough to hold an elk  ::)  Okay, film at eleven, as they say.  Look forward to seeing the groceries  ;D

Hub

One of the dishes to be served at our Christmas party will be smoked elk tenderloin cut into medallions with a blackberry bourbon BBQ sauce drizzled over it.  Are you interested?

Art
I'll be all over that.  What will everyone else eat?