Bull RT-700 Sidekick mod....with Camp Chef Mod.

[SmokeyMatt]

I've owned an RT-700 for a few years and have decided that searing on this beast is not really that practical. My solution is to add a CampChef Side Kick ( https://www.campchef.com/sidekick-sear.html) to the right side of the Beast. It needs to sit out a bit to clear the smoke stack but be close enough that it doesn't become too much of a Frankenstien. I like what this guy did with threaded rod.

My question to the group is this: Is there enough interest in this mod to make it worth my while to design and have it fabbed? I'd love to make a bunch when I get it figured out right.....let me know what you think! Thanks.

 

[zymico]

I'd be interested! Where did you find the mod pictured?

 

[SmokeyMatt]

Sorry for the delayed reply. Not sure....I can't find it again

 

[Mdfsu28]

I've owned an RT-700 for a few years and have decided that searing on this beast is not really that practical. My solution is to add a CampChef Side Kick ( https://www.campchef.com/sidekick-sear.html) to the right side of the Beast. It needs to sit out a bit to clear the smoke stack but be close enough that it doesn't become too much of a Frankenstien. I like what this guy did with threaded rod.

My question to the group is this: Is there enough interest in this mod to make it worth my while to design and have it fabbed? I'd love to make a bunch when I get it figured out right.....let me know what you think! Thanks.

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That’s exactly what I have been wanting to do!! I just don’t have the skills to fab it! Lol let me know if anyone figures this out!

 

[VanBull]

I've owned an RT-700 for a few years and have decided that searing on this beast is not really that practical. My solution is to add a CampChef Side Kick ( https://www.campchef.com/sidekick-sear.html) to the right side of the Beast. It needs to sit out a bit to clear the smoke stack but be close enough that it doesn't become too much of a Frankenstien. I like what this guy did with threaded rod.

My question to the group is this: Is there enough interest in this mod to make it worth my while to design and have it fabbed? I'd love to make a bunch when I get it figured out right.....let me know what you think! Thanks.

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I also have the 700 and would just reverse sear on my 380 ( having the 380 is awesome) which is super fast or my Weber Summit sear station. I have the smoke box on my 700 so adding a sear burner onto that would just be to long

 

[agaffer]

Simpler and cheaper to have a gas grill in addition to your pellet grill. I have my Bull on one side of my cook area then a Weber gas grill opposite it. You really need a grill, gas or charcoal, in addition to a pellet cooker.

 

[SmokeyMatt]

Simpler and cheaper to have a gas grill in addition to your pellet grill. I have my Bull on one side of my cook area then a Weber gas grill opposite it. You really need a grill, gas or charcoal, in addition to a pellet cooker.

Agree, but I don't have the room so I need to make a Frankenshmokergrill. Details to follow

 

[Michael53]

Simpler and cheaper to have a gas grill in addition to your pellet grill. I have my Bull on one side of my cook area then a Weber gas grill opposite it. You really need a grill, gas or charcoal, in addition to a pellet cooker.

Agreed. I use my Napolean gas grill for grilling, 700 for smoking!

 

[blargrx]

I’ve actually been looking into this for awhile. I’ve got the 700 and comp cart and I’ve had the sear box for 6 months just sitting in the garage waiting for me to contact a local metal fab shop. I wanted to see if they could create a triangle type brace you’d see on a bookshelf using the existing mounting holes from the handle and the comp cart. I figured that type of brace could support the weight of the sear box

 

[SmokeyMatt]

I’ve actually been looking into this for awhile. I’ve got the 700 and comp cart and I’ve had the sear box for 6 months just sitting in the garage waiting for me to contact a local metal fab shop. I wanted to see if they could create a triangle type brace you’d see on a bookshelf using the existing mounting holes from the handle and the comp cart. I figured that type of brace could support the weight of the sear box

I had the same dilemma. Then I realized the 'chimney' was more for show than being required for draft. The fan does the work and pushes out of the hole there anyway. I just mounted my sear box right to the side. Used one of the handle mounting holes and made a cardboard template for the other 3 holes. Works like a champ!

 

[blargrx]

I had the same dilemma. Then I realized the 'chimney' was more for show than being required for draft. The fan does the work and pushes out of the hole there anyway. I just mounted my sear box right to the side. Used one of the handle mounting holes and made a cardboard template for the other 3 holes. Works like a champ!

very nice! yeah i wasn't sure if the chimney was required or not, i don't know enough to determine if there is a huge benefit to the draft. other things I saw other people do was install a flat piece of metal on the inside where you did the 3 holes to help support the barrel wall. I also saw people cover the interior screws with high heat epoxy. Not really sure if it's needed

 

[SmokeyMatt]

the flat bar and the epoxy isn't really needed. I'm on 3 months with this setup and it's still flawless.

 

[blargrx]

the flat bar and the epoxy isn't really needed. I'm on 3 months with this setup and it's still flawless.

nice! looks like i know what my new years project is going to be. Its been a few months, any updates or changes to the build?

 

[SmokeyMatt]

nice! looks like i know what my new years project is going to be. Its been a few months, any updates or changes to the build?

Nah, I don't think so?? I took too long worrying about the chimney until it dawned on me that it really wasn't needed for draft. I may add the felt seal stuff around the lid this summer but I love this setup. Even my beast of a Weber gasser could never get to the temp that the CampChef thing does. 900 degrees in 10 minutes at any ambient temp.

 

[blargrx]

I had the same dilemma. Then I realized the 'chimney' was more for show than being required for draft. The fan does the work and pushes out of the hole there anyway. I just mounted my sear box right to the side. Used one of the handle mounting holes and made a cardboard template for the other 3 holes. Works like a champ!

Hey SmokeyMatt, where did you find your chimney cover grill grate? I haven't been able to find a proper replacement yet

 

[SmokeyMatt]

Hey SmokeyMatt, where did you find your chimney cover grill grate? I haven't been able to find a proper replacement yet

I had some trial and error but settled in this from Amazon. Not a perfect fit so I used a Dremel tool to open up the hole on the Bull to fit. Then used the screw holes and a bit if high temp RTV on the inside. JKOVRME 4Inch Louvered Grille Cover Vent Hood Wall Air Vents - 304 Stainless Steel Round Soffit Vents Ventilation Air Outlet (4Inch) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RRK559G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_J6VVY3YCZBSH79J6VWH3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Good luck!

 

[BNeal]

I had some trial and error but settled in this from Amazon. Not a perfect fit so I used a Dremel tool to open up the hole on the Bull to fit. Then used the screw holes and a bit if high temp RTV on the inside. JKOVRME 4Inch Louvered Grille Cover Vent Hood Wall Air Vents - 304 Stainless Steel Round Soffit Vents Ventilation Air Outlet (4Inch) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RRK559G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_J6VVY3YCZBSH79J6VWH3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Good luck!

Without the chimney, are you getting any smoke/grease residue above that vent?

 

[SmokeyMatt]

After 9 months this is what I have. I'm not someone who cleans often obviously, but you could wipe it down after a cook. Also, some of that is from the gas grill flaring up. I'm still happy with the build though!

 

[BNeal]

After 9 months this is what I have. I'm not someone who cleans often obviously, but you could wipe it down after a cook. Also, some of that is from the gas grill flaring up. I'm still happy with the build though!

Thanks Matt. I wondered if that would be the case.