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Smokin-It Smokers => Model 3 & 3D - The Big Brother => Topic started by: 4wd-n-archery on January 21, 2014, 11:32:46 AM
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I am 95% that the 3 is the perfect size for me. Most often I will be cooking for parties of 10 to 20 people, but for the occasional meal that feeds my family of 4, is the #3 too much
Pretty sure I know the answer, but I'm so excited about jumping into this premium smoker, I cant stop thinking about it.
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You can always smoke less in a larger unit, but not more in a smaller unit! So, yes, the #3 will accommodate both large smokes and small. Cheers!
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Well-put, Steve! That's the bottom line!
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I agree with Steve, I have never filled mine up, but I thought the extra wattage on the thermostat was worth the extra $$. Size does matter.
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I might also add that I originally bought the #1. Just 3 of us in the house, and I don't really do a lot of big cooks for entertaining. While the #1 has performed admirably, I have always felt very limited on "Q real estate!" I'm currently testing the electronic controller model 2, and wish that I had gone with that from the start. It seems huge compared to my #1, and would have fit my needs better. If I did the large cooks, like you, I would definitely have gone for a #3. You won't be disappointed!
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I never had a 1,2,3 or 4.
I too went with the 3. Mostly I feed my family of five; where my little guys aren't eating much. Once a month I feed a larger group of 30. So far the #3 has done well with both crowds.
I guess for me I am not certain why the #2 is on the market because for $100 more you get the extra size. I guess having never seen a #2 I will just say I was happy when I opened up my #3 that I went for it over the others.
Bottom line: if I had to do it again I'd get a 3 again!
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You make a valid point, Steve, and I think the #2 might ought to be the "small" size. I don't know, though, because my model 1 has been a champ! It, too, fits the needs of many customers. I think it boils down to "need." You, obviously, have a bigger need than many (feeding 30). While I would love to have a 3, if for "bragging rights" alone, it's really overkill for me. You have to consider more than just the "$100 price difference." There's quite a bit more in shipping cost, approximately 50 pounds more weight, and a substantially larger "footprint." Yes, it's a fantastic unit, but this is not a "one size fits all" scenario. Price aside, I don't think I would have ordered a #3 for my own needs....but that's just my 2-cents! ;D
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All really good points.
I have plenty of room for it. If all goes well with it I will shoot more deer next year and do big batches of snack sticks. They go quick.
evrryones input just helps re-affirm my decision is the right one for me.
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... And to be serious here we are splitting hairs here really.
By my simple math it all equates.
1 = 2 = 3 = 4 = Smoked
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... And to be serious here we are splitting hairs here really.
By my simple math it all equates.
1 = 2 = 3 = 4 = Smoked
Well-put! ;D