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  1. friedenfels

    Wheel options for 1250?

    I'm feelin ya on the wheels. One of the smaller ones is already wobbly after 2 months. With regards to smoke - I place chunks of wood directly on the cast iron deflector and get all the smoke flavor I could ever want. So much so that the 1250 is going to be my only smoker once I downsize.
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    How far ahead to season a brisket?

    I season mine and then let it sit and get happy while the pit is warming up. I tried trimming one the night before and didnt like the look/feel the next morning. Also, when I used to season the night before I just had a gloppy mess the next morning.
  3. friedenfels

    Jumped into the Recteq family!!

    I had same experience with Estes pushing back the date. Received it 9 days after it landed at local hub, but that was after raising hell and having Recteq contact them. Thankfully, unlike some, it was in pristine condition. Hoping same for you. Did a brisket as my first cook, turned out...
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    Finally here!

    Inaugural cook this morning. Put a small (13 pound) brisket on at 0500. I placed 2 chunks of hickory on top the deflector, set it at 225, and let her rip. I should mention we were hit by thunderstorms all morning, and the RT-1250 purred right thru it. Wrapped at 10, turned it up to 250 and let...
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    Finally here!

    Many of us wish we could forget those days. Not a good time. But my 2021 Road Glide Special was a superb bike in every way.
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    Finally here!

    Nice bikes. I've had 15 Harleys over the years, grew up in a Harley family back in the AMF days. Beautiful bikes, quality has never been better - I stilll would argue that Harley has the best chrome and paint in the industry. I've just decided to move in another direction.
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    Smokebox

    I'm hoping Recteq has ordered in sufficient quantity; otherwise they will be back to zero balance again within days now the demand has grown.
  8. friedenfels

    Smokebox

    Problem is, without Recteq coming right out and saying they are stuck on a container ship, it is not a fact, just a supposition. May be right, may not be.
  9. friedenfels

    Smokebox

    Well, that's not helpful.
  10. friedenfels

    Finally here!

    I'm old, will never tap into the power that beast has. Bought it more for comfort for the wfe and I, wanted to get away from Harleys.
  11. friedenfels

    Finally here!

    Kawasaki Concours
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    Smokebox

    Thor - did you get that from Recteq? They wouldnt acknowledge that only they dont know when they will be back in stock.
  13. friedenfels

    Finally here!

    Priorities my friend. I have a half dozen smokers, and she didnt even bat an eye when I told her I bought this. Also bought a new motorcycle picking up tomorrow - she was happy for me. Gotta take care of a lady like that.
  14. friedenfels

    Finally here!

    Got it together this morning in about an hour......easy=peasey. Today is date day with my boo, so can't burn it in until tomorrow. First cook = brisket. VERY impressed with build quality.
  15. friedenfels

    Smokebox

    I check every day also. I also heard there is no intent to retire the item, but they cant tell you when it will be available.
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