Old Country Insulated Gravity Smoker Burn In

First light and burn in off the Old Country Insulated Gravity Smoker
KZbinrs mentioned:
Trendkill BBQ ( / @battlebusoffroad )
Mad Scientist BBQ ( / @madscientistbbq )
The World of Barbeque ( / @theworldofbarbeque1694 )

[@berryhillbbq3977]

Thanks for sharing! Looks like a great cooker. I really wanted one & debated on waiting a while back, but couldn't do it. Ended up with something else. Glad to see others found them & are posting their experiences like yourself. I hope its treating you well

[@jaygerber2767]

Appreciate the video. I've had my eye on this smoker and have been hoping to see some more review videos on it. Gravity Fed smokers are a newer concept for me as I'm used to more traditional stick burners. Looking forward to your future reviews on this one.

[@ExTrumpet]

Awesome review. Seeing lots of videos on the Masterbuilt Gravity fed, but really like the looks of the heavier unit here--and no reliance on electricity! I think a bit more air on your initial light up (maybe a bit more fire as well!) will speed up your cook temps. Thanks for posting!!

[@jg1317]

ExTrumpet thanks for the view! I got the lite up dialed in finally but I also received my bbq guru adapter. Takes 20 mins to lite and let the coals get going. After I close the fire box it only takes 16 mins to get to temp. The controller is a must for this. I wanted a master built but I wanted something that will last. I don’t have confidence in the durability of the 560.

[@michaelconnolly8998]

Looking forward to your videos on this smoker. Love to see a cleaning video once you get that drain valve.

[@jg1317]

Thanks! I actually have a ball valve on order. Ill post size details and cleaning info when it arrives.

[@TheMrvinnyf]

Thanks for the video!

[@NF-is4dr]

Will you make some new videos using this pit??! Please and thank you

[@matthewmallett3130]

Wondering if you could post the SKU # that Academy uses please. I sure would like to have one if those and this # will help. Thanks

[@buddygillum7305]

Where can I get one now ?

[@doncrews2301]

Hey weird question but did it come in a box or a crate? Trying to figure out how i can get this to my backyard when they are back in stock. A dolly seems out of the question if its not boxed or in a crate

[@mikeherman9418]

OCB teased the world with this smoker, then when everyone went crazy over it, decided to not make it? Crazy. Every email is answered with soon. Waiting over a year and nothing. Going to order a smaller, more expensive Assassin gravity fed. Sigh.. You are a lucky guy to have scored one! Edit: Just scored 1 3 hours away. Driving to get tomorrow morning. Guess they heard me. lol. Still scarce, only unit with in 5 hours of the Florida Panhandle. So stoked!

[@biggie0926]

Where can I get this.

[@shane_Dakota622]

Great video! How much is this smoker? And how do you like it so far?

[@dansd9498]

How does this compare to the WSM flavor wise? Do you think it is worth the upgrade? Thanks!

[@joer1757]

Nice video. How many 9 lb butts will fit in that. I notice the bottom rack is smaller

[@elway313]

What casters would you recommend I'm picking one up and looking for new wheels

[@alvinp77ap]

What is the price of the smoker?

[@BigDizzad]

Great video the unit does seem to be built to last but for $1300 I would hope that you wouldn't have to change the casters, build an ash pan, add a ball valve, and use a cut up pan to keep from ruining the gasket. Not trying to hate just observations. Thumbs up.

[@jg1317]

I definitely understand the market that this targeted and have no problems doing any of these things. From the forums I’ve read, academy had a price point that OC needed to hit for this to be brought to market. I think all things considered, it’s the cheapest insulated gravity smoker on the market by $1000 or so. The lack of a charcoal pan is the only item that leaves me wanting. The charcoal heat deflector is a must for all gravity smokers. Is it necessary? Probably not but I feel better knowing the gasket will last longer. Thanks for the comment!

[@glenmoss02]

It's been 11 months since you posted this...how's it holding up? Any regrets?

[@sbrownson6155]

Trendkillr just shut down his Chanel. So sad. Keep the gravity smoker videos coming buddy. Right now your the only one keeping my gravity feed dream alive.

[@rayjansen6712]

Nice looking pit. Where can i find one.? Like to order it.

[@jg1317]

They were shortly available at Academy befor Covid hit. I believe they should be available again in the next few weeks!

[@mauricecox5239]

hey jg . how did you improve your start up time .it takes a long time to reach temp .

[@jg1317]

Hey there, i make sure to shake the grate to clear all old ash. I add a can or block of wood under the grate with a Weber fire starter. I open the fire door and top hatch and close the front door and vent. Once the cube is out, I close fire door and hatch and open the vent. The thermoworks billows will bring it to 225/250 in about 30 minutes from initial light using lump charcoal.

[@mauricecox5239]

@@jg1317 thanks

[@mauricecox5239]

hey jg thanks . what size ball valve ,do i need for the flame boss 400 .to connect thanks.

[@dlarenti1969]

Can you send me a list of the upgrades you did.

[@jg1317]

Billows, signals, universal 1.5” ball valve adapter, universal adapter for billows, casters, 1.25” ball valve, and fire brick heat deflector

[@dlarenti1969]

What did u do for water I saw the video of the old country first model and it had a place for water .I just received the one you have .

[@dlarenti1969]

@@jg1317 hey did you ever get the frie brick install ...have you thought of the fire resistant ceramic insulation

[@beasthunt]

I don't think you can get them anymore. I'd like to grab one.

[@glenmoss02]

Academy.com has them for $1300.

[@beasthunt]

@@glenmoss02 yeah, that comment is a month old. I actually passed on one and got the Char-Griller Gravity 980 since I do a lot of grilling. I talked another guy at work into getting one though. Great smoker.

[@ramellin]

How much$

[@jg1317]

$1300 pre tax

[@ramellin]

J G I just went to Academies website and the only ones that I could find are selling for $699. Are there special options that you can purchase separately?

[@jg1317]

Crazy Dogs it looks like they’re potentially completely sold out. Old country told me directly they’re producing more and they will be delivered early this month to academy. I’m 100% you’ll see them for sale online again soon.

[@TheMrvinnyf]

Great Video! very informative 👏 👌

[@noahkraft6453]

I hate to say it but I hope it lasts you a while. I don't see this as a long term smoker. A backwoods for 800 is a better quality smoker even if its smaller.

[@guyincognito83]

Ahhhh…..ummmm…..ahhhhhh…..ummmmmm….ahhhhhh……ummmmm. Phuck man your killing me here.

[@Moostery]

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