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Title: Who owns a Ranch Kettle?
Post by: ramsfan on March 03, 2013, 06:44:40 PM
I'm taking a private poll of sorts. I'm curious as to how many of us own a Ranch Kettle? Let me start by saying I do not. Just curious as to how prevalent they are among the faithful? Also, anyone know the distance from the cooking grate to the ground? I was curious how tall one of these sat up off the ground?
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Post by: With a K on March 04, 2013, 09:41:53 AM
+1
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Post by: reillyranch on March 04, 2013, 12:49:45 PM
I have a total of three.  Two are older models, not for cooking.  One normal looking one for cooking at church picnics and block parties.  Maybe twice a year.  I will measure and get it posted.  That is if somebody else doesn't get to it first. 
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Post by: zavod44 on March 04, 2013, 04:18:25 PM
I do....here is a picture of old Granddad and Mothership 2

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z276/zavod112/DSCN0011.jpg)
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Post by: Kilted_Griller on March 05, 2013, 10:57:56 AM
It is 30 1/2" from the cooking grate to the ground. I do not have one, but my brother has 2 (I'm trying like hell to talk him out of one!) and he measured it for me. Hope this helps.

Slainte
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Post by: pbe gummi bear on March 20, 2013, 12:06:47 PM
I have one. I wouldn't have bought it but I found it for $125 BIN on Ebay 45 min from my parents house. I've only used it 2x and prob wont bust it out until I go back home for a summer party. It's way overkill for normal sized groups but alot of fun to use.
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Post by: Bman on March 20, 2013, 02:49:20 PM
Damn pbe - THAT is a great score.  Did you ask why they were selling? (so cheap)
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Post by: pbe gummi bear on March 20, 2013, 05:43:46 PM
Only after I bought it! It was one of those cases where he used it a few times a year, but took up too much space in the yard.
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Post by: reillyranch on March 21, 2013, 07:42:24 PM
Wow, $125 for a ranch, I would have bought another one at that price!  That was a once in a life time grap on that.
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Post by: Voodochild on September 30, 2015, 07:50:18 PM
Revive old thread ...I Just got one ! Paid full price off Amazon ....  I really like this Cooker !
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Post by: Old Dave on September 30, 2015, 10:52:54 PM
I have one...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/OldDave/WSM%20Cooking/DSC03154.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/OldDave/WSM%20Cooking/DSC03157.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/OldDave/WSM%20Cooking/DSC03034.jpg)

Love the Ranch Kettle
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Post by: pbe gummi bear on September 30, 2015, 11:30:20 PM
I just got another one in Norcal. Paid double for it this time vs last time. :( $250
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Post by: fedex on September 30, 2015, 11:35:42 PM
I have one thanks to @jcnaz .

(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a594/Bob_Whitney/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-11/IMG_20141123_101127757_zpszoftwqat.jpg) (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/Bob_Whitney/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-11/IMG_20141123_101127757_zpszoftwqat.jpg.html)
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Post by: Lumpy Coal on October 01, 2015, 02:52:10 AM
I want one! 

Oh wait, that's not what you asked....I don't have one.
Title: Re: Who owns a Ranch Kettle?
Post by: 1911Ron on October 01, 2015, 04:52:36 AM
I do!
(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s368/1911Ron/Grills/Kettles/20150702_193640_zpsfgtif4jl.jpg)
Title: Re: Who owns a Ranch Kettle?
Post by: Winz on October 01, 2015, 06:37:33 AM
I've got "Roswell".  And to answer your question, clearly these mothership style ranches sit low to the ground.  You can see the height relative to the limey 22 in the background.


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Title: Re: Who owns a Ranch Kettle?
Post by: JDD on October 01, 2015, 06:45:17 AM
I just picked one up off CL last Saturday. Paid $450 but it is in very good shape. Planning to post some pics later. Does anybody know were the date code is on the newer style ranch? It has a black top vent but I could not see a stamp?
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Post by: glrasmussen on October 01, 2015, 07:20:39 AM
Quote from: JDD on October 01, 2015, 06:45:17 AM
I just picked one up off CL last Saturday. Paid $450 but it is in very good shape. Planning to post some pics later. Does anybody know were the date code is on the newer style ranch? It has a black top vent but I could not see a stamp?

You will find the date code on the lower vents.
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Post by: effinUker on October 01, 2015, 05:43:42 PM
I got one on my wish list.
Title: Re: Who owns a Ranch Kettle?
Post by: Prof. on October 01, 2015, 09:07:16 PM
I have one(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/01/114bdc858729478695adc67d15016b98.jpg)
Title: Re: Who owns a Ranch Kettle?
Post by: AZRaptor on February 17, 2016, 06:06:50 PM
Thread bump. @Prof. Love the indirect pan/coal setup on yours. That's really slick!
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Post by: demosthenes9 on February 17, 2016, 06:20:54 PM
I'm in as well.
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Post by: firedude5015 on February 17, 2016, 06:32:31 PM
I have one now...finally

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Post by: zavod44 on February 17, 2016, 07:11:40 PM
I have a different one now but still have one.....
Title: Re: Who owns a Ranch Kettle?
Post by: Hogsy on February 17, 2016, 08:36:03 PM
How about 3....We only collect RK's😂😂😀
(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q585/joelhogston/MEATSTOCK%202016/0338CBC3-CA37-4E34-AE2E-4D664A19A867_zpsznao4eve.png) (http://s1165.photobucket.com/user/joelhogston/media/MEATSTOCK%202016/0338CBC3-CA37-4E34-AE2E-4D664A19A867_zpsznao4eve.png.html)
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Post by: landgraftj on February 18, 2016, 02:01:01 AM
I have one.
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Post by: ramsfan on February 18, 2016, 03:18:29 AM
I'll bump my own thread here.  I own one as well, ...now. I didn't then, but now I do. Looking at the date when I started this discussion almost two years ago, I bought mine shortly after I started this thread. I only own two charcoal Weber grills and one of them is a Ranch Kettle. Mine is heavily, heavily modified. I have cut and sawed and chopped and added and subtracted every part of this grill.

To everyone out there who owns one of these: Put the Weber light on the handle like I did. It is the absolute best modification you can make. Here is the link to that discussion...

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/a-very-cool-discovery/msg154902/#msg154902

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Post by: demosthenes9 on February 18, 2016, 07:13:42 AM
Cool cool cool.  what happened to the pics in that thread??
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Post by: SixZeroFour on February 18, 2016, 08:29:28 AM
+1

(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/01/27/ranch1.jpg)
Title: Re: Who owns a Ranch Kettle?
Post by: ramsfan on February 18, 2016, 06:07:04 PM
Quote from: demosthenes9 on February 18, 2016, 07:13:42 AM
Cool cool cool.  what happened to the pics in that thread??

Idk? They used to be there? They were great pictures too...
Title: Who owns a Ranch Kettle?
Post by: Prof. on February 19, 2016, 01:38:36 AM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160219/de705985dcf07c586837572a38c7b0a4.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160219/5ac0dc554d57b6feef5a32e256ce4c52.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160219/d9bf90a1d778dc63de5a14066f7cb7d8.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160219/0721b4aef8f712e67f97dbcb390a9727.jpg)
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Post by: Ted B on February 19, 2016, 04:58:46 AM
Prof does some epic shit!
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Post by: harris92 on February 19, 2016, 05:19:02 AM
Late 1960's according to the original owner.  Its a low rider..

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/Ranchz3_zpsd34bd7f3.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/Ranchz3_zpsd34bd7f3.jpg.html)

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/Ranchz_zps05228a65.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/Ranchz_zps05228a65.jpg.html)

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/Ranchz6_zpsac3b9c87.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/Ranchz6_zpsac3b9c87.jpg.html)

(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/Ranchold3_zpsd90e1dd6.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/Ranchold3_zpsd90e1dd6.jpg.html)
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Post by: firedude5015 on February 19, 2016, 05:37:07 AM
@harris92  That's just awesome!..Hope I can make mine look half that good
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Post by: landgraftj on February 19, 2016, 09:29:06 AM
@Prof. feel free to fabricate and send those inserts to me for my ranch. Unreal!
Title: Re: Who owns a Ranch Kettle?
Post by: Winz on February 19, 2016, 09:50:30 AM
Quote from: Hogsy on February 17, 2016, 08:36:03 PM
How about 3....We only collect RK's😂😂😀
(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q585/joelhogston/MEATSTOCK%202016/0338CBC3-CA37-4E34-AE2E-4D664A19A867_zpsznao4eve.png) (http://s1165.photobucket.com/user/joelhogston/media/MEATSTOCK%202016/0338CBC3-CA37-4E34-AE2E-4D664A19A867_zpsznao4eve.png.html)


Hey @Hogsy - I see the ash catcher hooks are working out for you.  Great to see that beast getting some action!


Winz
Title: Re: Who owns a Ranch Kettle?
Post by: Hogsy on February 19, 2016, 10:37:16 AM
Yes @Winz , they work great and thank you.
Anyone know what a new grill is worth for the RK's
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Post by: Prof. on February 28, 2016, 08:01:54 AM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160228/a3be484739c99670606e166b8a89d663.jpg)
Title: Re: Who owns a Ranch Kettle?
Post by: firedude5015 on February 28, 2016, 02:02:16 PM
Quote from: Prof. on February 28, 2016, 08:01:54 AM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160228/a3be484739c99670606e166b8a89d663.jpg)
Good googly moogly!!!...that's just awesome!!!!

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Post by: brewtownbeatdown on February 29, 2016, 06:05:49 AM
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh!!!

I do too!!!


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Title: Re: Who owns a Ranch Kettle?
Post by: wingzofsteel on December 13, 2017, 03:17:31 PM
I just bought one. I love the extra room. I use my SnS, Vortex and Grillgrate from my 26er with no issues.

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Post by: wingzofsteel on December 13, 2017, 03:53:50 PM
Quote from: Prof. on February 19, 2016, 01:38:36 AM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160219/de705985dcf07c586837572a38c7b0a4.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160219/5ac0dc554d57b6feef5a32e256ce4c52.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160219/d9bf90a1d778dc63de5a14066f7cb7d8.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160219/0721b4aef8f712e67f97dbcb390a9727.jpg)
Is this custom, or can you buy this somewhere?
Quote from: Hogsy on February 17, 2016, 08:36:03 PM
How about 3....We only collect RK's😂😂😀
(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q585/joelhogston/MEATSTOCK%202016/0338CBC3-CA37-4E34-AE2E-4D664A19A867_zpsznao4eve.png) (http://s1165.photobucket.com/user/joelhogston/media/MEATSTOCK%202016/0338CBC3-CA37-4E34-AE2E-4D664A19A867_zpsznao4eve.png.html)


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Post by: addicted-to-smoke on December 13, 2017, 04:24:04 PM
Missed this thread originally. Prof's stacker looks like a mash tun for brewing beer. And that keg that got turned into a stick burning wok station is insane.
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Post by: Rub on December 13, 2017, 06:15:51 PM
Got one down here in FL as well. One of my go-to grills.
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Post by: Prof. on December 14, 2017, 12:43:54 AM

Quote from: addicted-to-smoke on December 13, 2017, 04:24:04 PM
Missed this thread originally. Prof's stacker looks like a mash tun for brewing beer. And that keg that got turned into a stick burning wok station is insane.

Thank you....


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Title: Re: Who owns a Ranch Kettle?
Post by: Prof. on December 14, 2017, 12:45:20 AM

Quote from: wingzofsteel on December 13, 2017, 03:53:50 PM
Quote from: Prof. on February 19, 2016, 01:38:36 AM
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160219/de705985dcf07c586837572a38c7b0a4.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160219/5ac0dc554d57b6feef5a32e256ce4c52.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160219/d9bf90a1d778dc63de5a14066f7cb7d8.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160219/0721b4aef8f712e67f97dbcb390a9727.jpg)
Is this custom, or can you buy this somewhere?
Quote from: Hogsy on February 17, 2016, 08:36:03 PM
How about 3....We only collect RK's
(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q585/joelhogston/MEATSTOCK%202016/0338CBC3-CA37-4E34-AE2E-4D664A19A867_zpsznao4eve.png) (http://s1165.photobucket.com/user/joelhogston/media/MEATSTOCK%202016/0338CBC3-CA37-4E34-AE2E-4D664A19A867_zpsznao4eve.png.html)


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Title: Re: Who owns a Ranch Kettle?
Post by: MikeRocksTheRed on December 14, 2017, 06:56:55 AM
Holy crap, somehow I missed this thread too.  A walk in Ranch Smokey Mountain!!!!!  LOL
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Post by: Prof. on December 14, 2017, 08:00:12 AM

Quote from: MikeRocksTheRed on December 14, 2017, 06:56:55 AM
Holy crap, somehow I missed this thread too.  A walk in Ranch Smokey Mountain!!!!!  LOL



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Title: Re: Who owns a Ranch Kettle?
Post by: wingzofsteel on March 21, 2018, 07:36:09 AM
Quote from: ramsfan on March 03, 2013, 06:44:40 PM
I'm taking a private poll of sorts. I'm curious as to how many of us own a Ranch Kettle? Let me start by saying I do not. Just curious as to how prevalent they are among the faithful? Also, anyone know the distance from the cooking grate to the ground? I was curious how tall one of these sat up off the ground?
I do!

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Post by: Lemans on March 21, 2018, 01:50:00 PM
Quote from: wingzofsteel on March 21, 2018, 07:36:09 AM
Quote from: ramsfan on March 03, 2013, 06:44:40 PM
I'm taking a private poll of sorts. I'm curious as to how many of us own a Ranch Kettle? Let me start by saying I do not. Just curious as to how prevalent they are among the faithful? Also, anyone know the distance from the cooking grate to the ground? I was curious how tall one of these sat up off the ground?
I do!

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Title: Re: Who owns a Ranch Kettle?
Post by: Plant_City_Mike on March 21, 2018, 04:43:55 PM
I happen to have 3...


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Title: Re: Who owns a Ranch Kettle?
Post by: JEBIV on March 21, 2018, 04:48:55 PM
I only have 2

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Post by: PotsieWeber on March 22, 2018, 01:54:37 AM
I'm guessing some of you probably use a spare for storing & displaying your Smokey Joe or Go Anywhere collections. 
Title: Re: Who owns a Ranch Kettle?
Post by: PotsieWeber on March 22, 2018, 02:05:16 AM
Whenever I see a ranch, I wonder if you fabricated a corn n' tater ring for it, how many would it hold?

But, maybe that's just because I'm from the Midwest and Irish.
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Post by: Aporter77 on April 28, 2018, 06:27:32 AM
Picked one up a couple years ago for $400 only an 1-1/2 hours from home.  Guy used it twice to cook corn.  It still had the stainless finish on the grates!  I use it way more than I originally thought I would.  I first bought thinking, what the hell, for the price...  But now I use it almost anytime we're entertaining, and I do about half of my smokes on it too.   Works great.