I inherited one of these a couple of months ago and did my 1st smoke on it this last weekend. I like your added drip pan - my Pork belly burnt ends dripped all over the bottom of the smoker. However, I ended up using 2 bags of charcoal... And wood chunks not logs... great video -- Thank you.
@DrBrowntree3 жыл бұрын
Glad the video was helpful!
@boramig16666 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry I should have scrolled down farther. I found the answer I was looking for. Keep the posts coming. ❤️ them.🐷🐖🐖
@robertkoon33106 жыл бұрын
Just bought one and this was a great review and help on modifications!!! Thanks!! following your page as well!!
@DrBrowntree6 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! I hope you enjoy your smoker. Keep us posted on the good eats!
@EVovchuk2 ай бұрын
thanks for the great videos. I'm between the Bandera and the Highland.. Unfortunately my local stores don't carry these and I have to order it online. Is the Bandera big enough to fit a whole brisket or would I have to cut it half for it to fit? I am talking about a 15 to 17lb brisket.. Thanks for your reply.
@urborntodie7 жыл бұрын
Bought one at walmart for 89.00 going to do your mods to it.. thanks for the awesome videos!
@DrBrowntree6 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help. How's the smoker doing?
@psychojackel692 жыл бұрын
89.00 dollars? new? wtf?
@stricklerville5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic idea with the hinge, my smoker broke as well. Thought about getting a cheap welder but I like this idea better. Thanks.
@DrBrowntree5 жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! Glad I could offer a cheaper and easier alternative to welding.
@jgo057gmail6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review!
@DrBrowntree6 жыл бұрын
Hey Justin, thanks for watching. Check out my other vids too.
@tonydoza64 жыл бұрын
For some reason your vent door looks like it fits better than mine. Just got mine for xmas. I think I'm gonna copy your hinge mod even though the welds are good. Looks like a better fit.
@CommonGuy Жыл бұрын
Where did you get the 10" wheels?
@boramig16666 жыл бұрын
I find your posts to be very informative and very helpful. I'm a newbie to smoking. I'm waiting for the end of season sales before making a purchase. For a beginner, which smoker do you recommend? I'm torn between the Bandera and the Longhorn. Your opinion would be greatly appreciated.
@jayhawks29295 жыл бұрын
Will this fit a whole slab of ribs or do you have to cut them in half?
@brianchapman40345 жыл бұрын
I'm a newbie to the bandera. Why do you need a charcoal basket ?
@angelnodal7 жыл бұрын
The hole where you have your thermometer cable going through at the bottom. Did you custom add that hole? I don't recall mine having that convenience.
@DrBrowntree7 жыл бұрын
Good eye... yeah i added that hole.
@angelnodal7 жыл бұрын
Looks very clean! If you don't mind me asking what type of drill bit did you use? I added a thermometer on my firebox but the hole didn't come out as clean. Luckily the thermometer hides it well.
@DrBrowntree7 жыл бұрын
1/4" steel bit. I used 1/4-20s to bolt the hinge on.
@mecksg17 жыл бұрын
were the thermometer is, should it be higher up like in the middle or was this the best spot to be more accurate? also would welding in the spots you did the rtv in the other video work?
@DrBrowntree7 жыл бұрын
I usually put my thermometer closer to the firebox side. That way I know the temp in the hottest spot of my smoker. Welding those spots would definitely work, keeping in mind that you won't have to ever take it apart. I'm not sure it's worth the effort, but if you have the tools I'd say go for it. Definitely sure up the weld on the firebox hinge.
@belavet7 жыл бұрын
Could you tell us where you got the wheels? Did it take much modification or did you just use the existing holes/hardware?
@DrBrowntree7 жыл бұрын
Hey Bela, I got the wheels from Harbor Freight. I only purchased wheels.
@tjmcghee1005 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your great video ! I bought mine pre assembled , is it to late to seal the fire box ? Can it be run like caulking and still help. Thank you and I am sure everyone would love to see some of your smoked meat
@DrBrowntree5 жыл бұрын
Hey Theresa thanks so much. Check me out on Instagram @geekmeats. Once I repaired my firebox hinge, my top closed flush to the box. There wasn't any room for me to add a gasket. So be care in attempting to add a gasket unless you have the clearance to close. I'd suggest a thin gasket if any.
@sixeight66 жыл бұрын
Great video What smoker U recommend highland or the bandera
@fgcchevy6 жыл бұрын
I just got a Bandera, but I noticed you don't have slots in your fire box to put racks to grill in, did you remove them?
@DrBrowntree6 жыл бұрын
Hey, I have them here. I didn't install them because I never use grates in my firebox.
@fgcchevy6 жыл бұрын
GeekMeats mine came pre installed, that's why I was wondering. Thanks
@TheDynotuner6 жыл бұрын
Did 1 roll of that gasket material do all your door edges? Or did you buy 2 of them... Thanks
@DrBrowntree6 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can do it with one roll. Keep in mind, I didn't do the firebox. It was a flush fit and the gasket was too thick.
@terryhatcher5917 жыл бұрын
I got one I love it
@DrBrowntree7 жыл бұрын
I'm very pleased! Over the past few weeks, it's been getting more action than my Highland...
@1990bigtom6 жыл бұрын
What charcoal basket do you use for the Bandera?
@DrBrowntree6 жыл бұрын
Here's one I suggest... bbqsmokermods.com/oem-smoker-mods-by-brand/oklahoma-joe-s/oklahoma-joe-sr-highland-firebox-basket-stainless-charcoal-basket-for-highland-reverse-flow-12-x-12-x-8.html
@1990bigtom6 жыл бұрын
GeekMeats Thank you
@MajDogMeat6 жыл бұрын
Great Vid. One question..is RVT good to use as it does give off toxic fumes when heated...just asking
@DrBrowntree6 жыл бұрын
Hey sorry for the delay. After the initial burn, you should be good to go. Put some heat in the chamber and let everything cure up.
@fontzmark7 жыл бұрын
Hey Mr. Drbrowntree did you clean out all that sticky, tacky, greasy stuff on the inside before you seasoned it?
@DrBrowntree7 жыл бұрын
Hey Mark, I did wipe down the inside with a damp cloth. That gets some off, but don't worry about the residual. Once you run it to season, paint a coating of bacon grease all over it. It'll burn off. Enjoy the smoker!
@jfennell326 жыл бұрын
Can you fit a full brisket inside of this
@xxtitanfallxx20757 жыл бұрын
It's at $300 at walmart should i buy it?
@DrBrowntree7 жыл бұрын
That's a good deal... buy it!
@xxtitanfallxx20757 жыл бұрын
DrBrowntree almost. I ended buying the highlander for 180 at walmart.
@DrBrowntree7 жыл бұрын
That's still a good deal for a great smoker.
@lbcn8v7 жыл бұрын
I just purchased one yesterday from Walmart. For only $184 on clearance. I'm gonna do the mods u recommended
@xxtitanfallxx20757 жыл бұрын
If you have ro choose between the bandera and the highland whichone would yo buy?
@michaelkennedy2726 жыл бұрын
Hinge weld breaking is unacceptable. Ill move on to looking for something else