Oklahoma Joe's Bronco Drum Smoker | Unboxing & Assemble

[@patricks6869]

Excellent video, Thanks!

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

You're welcome and thank you for watching!

[@tmh19sr]

Hey bud, great video. I noticed that your base and top came mounted together out the box. Mine came in two pieces which had to be bolted together. I'm always leery of blots because they create leaks as some have mentioned.

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

Thank you for watching. You're the first person to tell me your lid came in two pieces. Not sure if they are being boxed that way now. Tighten it to the fullest and you should be good. With time the smoke will seal leaks within the Bronco. You can always do maintenance and check for loose bolts.

[@TNT_Mancave]

Just bought one myself - thanks for the demonstration.

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

You're welcome and thank you for watching.

[@bbqbourbonblues3257]

Excellent video bro! I just purchased one and I can't wait to put it together.

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

You're going to have a blast! Trust me!

[@JBsBBQ]

question, did you put the washer on that came with the temp gauge? i saw you screw it off but not put it back on.

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

In the video I left it off, but months after I ended up putting it on.

[@JBsBBQ]

@@MoesBlackGoldBBQ gotcha. Thanks bro! I just put mine together yesterday. Gonna fire it up and do my first cook video on it this weekend! All of your videos with this smoker are awesome! Keep it up! Just earned a new subscriber 👍🏽 Us texas boys gotta stick together!

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

Nice! For sure we stick together. I will definitely check out your video. Thanks for the support.

[@steveandpaula3541]

Great job explaining the instructions. Thanks for sharing!

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

You're welcome and thank you for watching!

[@jerodholmes7380]

Hey bud just wanted to say thank you for your videos! I was not sure about the Bronco but after this video and a few others I went and bought one!! Keep the videos coming!!

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

Thank you for watching and glad my videos helped you with your decision. It is a fun smoker. You will not be disappointed.

[@gtrevino50]

Can you tell me the width of the side shelf? I'm hoping to replace the handle on my Highland smoker with that shelf.

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

I'm not at home right now but I looked on Oklahoma Joe's website and they have it at 16 inches. You can look on their website if you want.

[@gtrevino50]

@@MoesBlackGoldBBQ thanks. Was wondering if that was accurate or not. I think I can bang it in place though. Cheaper than making one from scratch.

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

@@gtrevino50 glad I can help!

[@kcee7841]

Just picked 1 up from the nearby Walmart. Anyone have any issues with their smokers from the Walmart? It was "reduced to clear" priced

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

I purchased mine from walmart still in the box. I paid full price for it. I wasn't lucky to get it when they were on sale. This time of year they are on sale. I paid $269 for mine.

[@kcee7841]

Right on right on. I registered and called for the new intake tube, was quite quick with the call. I paid $124 before tax. Can't wait to flex the smoking skills I acquire over time .

[@kcee7841]

Btw subscribed 🤙

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

Thank you for subscribing!

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

You got a deal. I bought mine in September of last year and my local Walmart had no bronco on sale.

[@kandoloh6683]

Yo my unbox looked nothing like this. I hope they didn’t pawn off a return on me. I haven’t dug into it too much yet and a year can make a difference on packaging I guess.

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

What did it look like?

[@kandoloh6683]

@@MoesBlackGoldBBQ I just unboxed it all and I guess everything is inverted now. Like how your top was on top, min is on the bottom of the box and the grill grate is on top. It threw me off seeing your video. I’m going to be assembling mine next week as I have to work and gat dang was it cold in Texas the last couple days! I’m enjoying your videos though and looking forward to step up from my kettle grill and do some next level smoking!

[@kandoloh6683]

@@MoesBlackGoldBBQ more styrofoam too, most stuff is packed around the outside of the barrel now

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

I purchased mine in 2019. I wonder if the way its packed now is different. Did you buy it online or at a store? If bought from a store, I wonder if it was a floor model and it was placed back into its box

[@kandoloh6683]

@@MoesBlackGoldBBQ it seemed pretty well packaged, wasn’t a floor model they had three in the stock room and no spot on the floor to showcase at Academy in Round Rock. I had to go to customer service and ask about it and show them the website.

[@2LiveQ-Tx]

Thanks! Can't wait to put together mine

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

You're welcome. Have fun using it!

[@ktlebrun]

Good video brother!

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

Thank you for watching!

[@danielmckenzie30]

Is it hard to add wood to it during the smoke or will the wood last all day with the coals?

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

So far I've used charcoal and large wood chunks. The only way to add more charcoal or wood chunks is to remove the cooking grates to access the charcoal basket. It's important to get the minion method right if you want a longer cook.

[@PicklesBBQandCooking]

Pretty cool smoker, I’ve seen a few people use it and it seems really well designed and built. Should be a blast to smoke on!

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

Besides the air in take not fitting correctly it is designed well. A lot of people comment on how it holds temps where you want it to be. Done right one full load of charcoal has lasted up to 15 hours for many KZbinrs. I'm excited to use it. Thank you for watching.

[@johnhill2550]

I ordered the bronco pro do u know of any intake issues on the pro

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

I haven't heard or seen anything about the pro intake. That's a good sign for you. I'm still waiting for the replacement air intake. Char Broil is sending it to me free of charge.

[@easyaccess2me]

Are you going to apply high temp sealant? I saw some reviews that showed areas that leak

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

I have thought about it. I could or just let it seal over time when I smoke more on it. But if it because a problem now I will seal it.

[@rustyquad513]

easyaccess2 KD ..where the drum seams meet is usually area of leaks. Also the bottom intake flange plate drips a little. During installation I used high heat food grade caulk to seal. After a year of use no drips ! 👍

[@PondsSoloFishing]

Great review. That is a solid smoker. My buddy has one and loves it.

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

I love the design of it. I cant wait to cook low and slow to see how long a basket of charcoal will last. Apparently 8 pounds of charcoal can go into the basket. I'm happy with it.

[@derrickwalsh5604]

Moe..ive reused lump from a previous cook everytime I used it and have rarely refilled at all during..bbqsmokermods.com does have a larger basket for $30 I think it holds 20 or 30 lbs of fuel

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

Derrick, I will check out that charcoal basket. Will diffiently help on longer cooks. After I was done seasoning. I had plenty of coals left over. Some still black.

[@HobiesGarageBBQ]

Good video. I might be getting me one of these.

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

I haven't used it yet, but it is built well. You can hang your food, grill or smoke your food on the grate. Since stores consider it to no longer being bbq season this bronco has been sold for as low as $100 at Walmart. Cant guarentee every Walmart, but you just gotta look.

[@derrickwalsh5604]

Mine was $67...live in the north so for me it's bbq season year around

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

@@derrickwalsh5604 Now that is a deal.

[@pangelo4023]

Derrick Walsh $67?? Wow!! That’s a steal! Just today, I paid $300 for mine!

[@pangelo4023]

I just bought a Bronco and never ever smoked before. My question is: have you ever smoked without the heat diffuser? Great video though, and you gained a new subscriber!

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

Thank you for watching and thank you for subscribing. Yes I have used the Bronco without the diffuser. I hung spare ribs. I did not have an issue with the bottom of the ribs burning. Dont be worried about that. When I hung the ribs, the Broncos temp was at 275. Have fun with your Bronco. Dont be afraid to use it how you want to. I used charcoal and wood chunks.

[@pangelo4023]

Moe's Black Gold BBQ Thanks bro, your video is really going to help me assemble mine!

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

You're welcome. Have fun with it. Put it to use. That's the only way you'll know how to use it.

[@Kuse82]

How difficult was it for you to set this thing up and carry it around? That's what concerns me the most...

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

The drum itself I could pick up and move when needed but honestly if I had help I wouldn't had to use a table to attach the bottom and wheels. If you can get help, get it. Makes it easier but if not use anything that can help you put the bottom of the drum together.

[@Kuse82]

@@MoesBlackGoldBBQ How about when its all together in the box? How did you manage taking it inside the house?

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

I had it in the back of a kia soul. It was laying vertical and all I did was pull it towards me enough to get one end on the garage floor. From there I stood it up. Its heavy. A walmart worker had to help me lift it into the back of the soul. I put it together in my garage.

[@gpotter1575]

Great smoker it is!! I love mines!! Great video demonstration!! GO COWBOYS!!!!!

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

Thank you for watching! Right on! Go Cowboys!

[@brianna8896]

Mine didnt come with instructions

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

Did you contact char-broil or Oklahoma Joe's?

[@brianna8896]

@@MoesBlackGoldBBQ i ended up finding it. Wife had put it with some of her papers. Cooking on it. Had a hard time with getting it up to heat. About the max i can get it right now is 225. Which isnt a bad temp would like it a little hotter. If i open the side damper does that make it hotter?

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

Yes it does. Place it at the 4 and if it gets to hot, close it down till desired temp.

[@gpotter1575]

Nice smoker you have, I have the same one!! Oh yeah, GO COWBOYS!!!!!!

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

Nice to meet a fellow Cowboy fan! It is an amazing pit.

[@hphillips7425]

Good video I hope the intake pipe problem is corrected when I purchase one. I waited 30minutes on hold for customer service and no one took my call. Thanks and have a good one

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

That sucks about the wait. Unfortunately the intake problem hasn't been fixed. I don't know why it hasn't been corrected.

[@johnhill2550]

Are u on Instagram

[@MoesBlackGoldBBQ]

I am. @moesblackgoldbbq is how to find me on Instagram.