Weber Kettle Club Forums

I thought this thread might be fun. Check in here if you currently own a Weber kettle with cooking grate larger than 27" diameter.  ;D Please add your pics too. I won't add you until you reply in the thread, except for Brian and his old ranch since I feel he should be #1 on this list.  :)


Ranch Kettle Owners:


1. Zavod44
2. PBE Gummi Bear
3. Golly/Hogsy (joint custody)
4. Duke
5. Bbqmiller
6. G
7. NeoTrout
8. phillyc0wb0y
9.

My ranch with StL ribs.

(https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/401958_821280180778_1388644179_n.jpg)

Ranch Fever at the WKC! Great thread idea L. Here's The Animal I just got from Brian. Without his help I doubt I ever would have found an old one like this. I love how it's been passed around and that it made history at the famous WKC meets especially the one held at Jeff's house. I can't find a picture of it all together so if anyone else knows of one please share it. I am also posting Obi Wan's as being the oldest known ranch.

(http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/7486/fzba.jpg) (http://img585.imageshack.us/i/fzba.jpg/)
(http://img547.imageshack.us/img547/2793/bm37.jpg) (http://img547.imageshack.us/i/bm37.jpg/)

Golly and hogsy to no 3

(http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy294/xygswagon/86C2657D-CC62-47A5-9F21-5C80B2630A47_zpsshjcncuz.jpg) (http://s801.photobucket.com/user/xygswagon/media/86C2657D-CC62-47A5-9F21-5C80B2630A47_zpsshjcncuz.jpg.html)

(http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy294/xygswagon/011_zpsfa20bb1c.jpg) (http://s801.photobucket.com/user/xygswagon/media/011_zpsfa20bb1c.jpg.html)

(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q585/joelhogston/Mobile%20Uploads/77235384-A148-4F6B-BC3E-CEB203A0CA13_zpswfsjhipy.jpg)

This guy, Duke?

(https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash2/1000434_984286434938_1216141604_n.jpg)

(https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/983958_984924935378_1982891688_n.jpg)

(https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1000053_984924830588_1142208768_n.jpg)

you sonsabitches.

i'm getting a severe case of RK envy here.

Quote from: Troy on December 02, 2013, 02:18:09 PM
you sonsabitches.

i'm getting a severe case of RK envy here.

I hear ya.

Quote from: Troy on December 02, 2013, 02:18:09 PM
you sonsabitches.

i'm getting a severe case of RK envy here.

Actually, Troy you inspired me to start this thread.

Quote from: Troy on December 02, 2013, 02:18:09 PM
you sonsabitches.

i'm getting a severe case of RK envy here.

me too. I absolutely have no place to put one, no where near the $$ for one and can't think of any cook I'd do that I'd need it, but all these threads recently have me wondering if I could somehow make it work.

Here is mine. I acquired this last spring off of CL, and it looked really rough even though it hadn't been used much.
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i480/okmiller/C061D39A-31D6-48F8-8797-3E1082A5C9CF-2614-0000008F1CF52D86.jpg) (http://s1095.photobucket.com/user/okmiller/media/C061D39A-31D6-48F8-8797-3E1082A5C9CF-2614-0000008F1CF52D86.jpg.html)
Used a lot of info on this site for cleaning/restoring and ended up with this

(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i480/okmiller/110ADAB4-450A-4740-9FEF-7322682A2E8A-53468-000005F1C27ACFAE.jpg) (http://s1095.photobucket.com/user/okmiller/media/110ADAB4-450A-4740-9FEF-7322682A2E8A-53468-000005F1C27ACFAE.jpg.html)
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i480/okmiller/BD81DCD7-7226-477F-AC27-EE9CF9AEBAC6-53468-000005F1C66D1E2E.jpg) (http://s1095.photobucket.com/user/okmiller/media/BD81DCD7-7226-477F-AC27-EE9CF9AEBAC6-53468-000005F1C66D1E2E.jpg.html)

RK in action - two racks of spares, CI oven full of baked beans, and some wings with room to spare
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i480/okmiller/null-50.jpg) (http://s1095.photobucket.com/user/okmiller/media/null-50.jpg.html)
For those with a 22 WSM - this gives you a size comparison - I used both the day this pic was taken :)
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i480/okmiller/null-42.jpg) (http://s1095.photobucket.com/user/okmiller/media/null-42.jpg.html)

Quote from: Weber MD on December 02, 2013, 02:28:07 PM

Quote from: Troy on December 02, 2013, 02:18:09 PM
you sonsabitches.

i'm getting a severe case of RK envy here.

I hear ya.

This thread is killing me too...now I have to have one...

Bunch a show offs  ;D

Love the old ones

Ding, ding...  Checking in..

I call it "The Rich Guy's Spaceship" in reference to the guy I bought it from in unused condition after he owned it for 3-years!

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a387/saxart/Grills/Weber%20Ranch%20Grill/Perspective.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/saxart/media/Grills/Weber%20Ranch%20Grill/Perspective.jpg.html)

Quote from: Troy on December 02, 2013, 02:18:09 PM
you sonsabitches.

i'm getting a severe case of RK envy here.

BTW... 

PBE-
Wasn't this the point??   8)

Thanks Lawrence, I never get tired of seeing those old photos from the legendary meet. Golly, I also love seeing that incredible rotisserie you guys have out there. It's a real work of art and puts out some fine bbq I can tell.

Somewhere there is a rich guy buying my future ranch! He will show it off by cooking 90 bratwursts for all of his neighbors. He will utilize 25 lbs of Briqs to do this. Many fancy beers will be consumed. Then, in the revelry of the successful gathering he will be caught with the wife of the mayor in the basement.
The ensuing divorce will force the estate sale from which I will purchase the grand cooker.
Many PROPER cooks will follow; there will be rejoicing..... And pictures.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk (http://tapatalk.com/m?id=1)

Quote from: Duke on December 02, 2013, 04:22:27 PM
Thanks Lawrence, I never get tired of seeing those old photos from the legendary meet.

There were outtakes of course - seems like my wife and Jeff's were more interested in someones butt than the epic kettles on display!
(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3798/11181640785_413a5d3bcf_b.jpg)

Quote from: SlickedBack on December 02, 2013, 04:44:32 PM
Somewhere there is a rich guy buying my future ranch! He will show it off by cooking 90 bratwursts for all of his neighbors. He will utilize 25 lbs of Briqs to do this. Many fancy beers will be consumed. Then, in the revelry of the successful gathering he will be caught with the wife of the mayor in the basement.
The ensuing divorce will force the estate sale from which I will purchase the grand cooker.
Many PROPER cooks will follow; there will be rejoicing..... And pictures.

This is EPIC!!!

I second that case of RK envy. Baby steps. First a 26" (got one) . Later, The ranch. Nice RK's guys!

This is awesome!..my wife will kill me...did I mention this is awesome?

BBQMiller/Mike, that before/after makes me want to cry a little bit.

Dang, I would *pay*, just to watch an RK cook.  You owners should charge admission.  Epic.

Quote from: MartyG on December 02, 2013, 04:47:37 PM

Quote from: Duke on December 02, 2013, 04:22:27 PM
Thanks Lawrence, I never get tired of seeing those old photos from the legendary meet.

There were outtakes of course - seems like my wife and Jeff's were more interested in someones butt than the epic kettles on display!

I think that picture should go in the gallery! ;D

Quote from: Troy on December 02, 2013, 02:18:09 PM
you sonsabitches.

i'm getting a severe case of RK envy here.

Ditto!!!

You guys like to whip out your big ones and show them to everyone else and brag about them...hmmmph

Well I tell everyone it is not how big your kettle is but how you use it.......... :P

It's weird but the thing that stands out from this thread for me is just how big a 22.5" WSM is. ;D

Ken

Did anyone notice how many chimneys are needed to light up these beasts?

(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i480/okmiller/null-42.jpg)

Not sure what others use, but I used a full SJ-sized chimney to start up a low-and-slow cook....

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a387/saxart/LitCoals.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/saxart/media/LitCoals.jpg.html)

Count me in....I hope to have some action shots after the weekend.
(http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/3918/1stn.jpg)

Quote from: mike.stavlund on December 02, 2013, 05:07:30 PM
BBQMiller/Mike, that before/after makes me want to cry a little bit.

Dang, I would *pay*, just to watch an RK cook.  You owners should charge admission.  Epic.

Thanks Mike
I was surprised how well it cleaned up. It almost looked new once I was done with the restore. I think this kettle was submerged under water during Irene, but now you would never know it.

Mike

Quote from: LightningBoldtz on December 03, 2013, 02:31:19 AM
Did anyone notice how many chimneys are needed to light up these beasts?

Here is the full stable - actually two of them are unusable - the first two I bought back in 2009. Can't seem to throw them away. As others have mentioned, you can light it up in a similar fashion to a WSM for low and slow (minion). Only need about 1/2 - 2/3 full chimney to get them going. Charcoal usage isn't that bad. You do have take care, as this thing will breathe like a dragon if you don't watch the vent settings.
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i480/okmiller/null-102.jpg) (http://s1095.photobucket.com/user/okmiller/media/null-102.jpg.html)

Nice rigs !!!!


I could probably use one of these sooner or later.......95 pounds of pork butts......or 750 'Turds ?

Miller, you could probably cut up that burnt out one and make a nice charcoal ring for a SJ.

Here's mine. 1991 RK. Currently undergoing restoration.  8)

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd490/NeoTrout/Grills%20Gone%20Wild/1991WeberRanchKettle.jpg)

Nice, NeoTrout! New acquisition or been in the family?

Quote from: pbe gummi bear on December 04, 2013, 09:10:11 AM
Nice, NeoTrout! New acquisition or been in the family?

I have had it for a couple of years. Picked it up at an estate sale for $200.  8)

Quote from: NeoTrout on December 04, 2013, 11:49:56 AM

Quote from: pbe gummi bear on December 04, 2013, 09:10:11 AM
Nice, NeoTrout! New acquisition or been in the family?

I have had it for a couple of years. Picked it up at an estate sale for $200.  8)

Yeah, but it's missing a front wheel.  Those things are EASILY $100!    8)

(Just kidding, nice grill!)

Scored my RK from CL in Feb. 13. The guy that had it for three years and cooked on it a few times each year. Downsizing to a condo, wife said the grill was a no go. Asking price was $600, it sat on CL for a few weeks then went down to $400. Made an offer of $300 and a deal was made  8). I don't think it took me 45 minutes to make the hour and a half drive!


(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a637/phillyc0wb0y/Ranch%20kettle/692D7CB6-8968-451C-AACE-FA207550B127-9392-00000B46C4AF0D31_zps9c92b5d1.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/phillyc0wb0y/media/Ranch%20kettle/692D7CB6-8968-451C-AACE-FA207550B127-9392-00000B46C4AF0D31_zps9c92b5d1.jpg.html)

(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a637/phillyc0wb0y/Ranch%20kettle/CC9BA8BF-377B-4F94-BBC8-5D97E6BA4EC5-9392-00000B46A619CCD0_zpsa8069947.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/phillyc0wb0y/media/Ranch%20kettle/CC9BA8BF-377B-4F94-BBC8-5D97E6BA4EC5-9392-00000B46A619CCD0_zpsa8069947.jpg.html)
Baby Backs
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a637/phillyc0wb0y/null_zpsc99a02a4.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/phillyc0wb0y/media/null_zpsc99a02a4.jpg.html)
35lbs chicken
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a637/phillyc0wb0y/null_zpse136e829.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/phillyc0wb0y/media/null_zpse136e829.jpg.html)
Mixed grills
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a637/phillyc0wb0y/null_zps64b9c2f3.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/phillyc0wb0y/media/null_zps64b9c2f3.jpg.html)
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a637/phillyc0wb0y/null_zps327f4af9.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/phillyc0wb0y/media/null_zps327f4af9.jpg.html)
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a637/phillyc0wb0y/null_zps41f07a8c.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/phillyc0wb0y/media/null_zps41f07a8c.jpg.html)
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a637/phillyc0wb0y/null_zps8f8cf55e.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/phillyc0wb0y/media/null_zps8f8cf55e.jpg.html)
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a637/phillyc0wb0y/null_zpsfa199ad3.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/phillyc0wb0y/media/null_zpsfa199ad3.jpg.html)
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a637/phillyc0wb0y/222E6C7C-F2D9-4A6F-A4EC-D3E6E6D1B2A2-632-000000FA786542CB_zpsd38db942.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/phillyc0wb0y/media/222E6C7C-F2D9-4A6F-A4EC-D3E6E6D1B2A2-632-000000FA786542CB_zpsd38db942.jpg.html)
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a637/phillyc0wb0y/null_zpsd5bf5f21.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/phillyc0wb0y/media/null_zpsd5bf5f21.jpg.html)
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a637/phillyc0wb0y/null_zps575e90bf.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/phillyc0wb0y/media/null_zps575e90bf.jpg.html)
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a637/phillyc0wb0y/null_zps3f168012.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/phillyc0wb0y/media/null_zps3f168012.jpg.html)
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a637/phillyc0wb0y/null_zpsb5f74974.jpg) (http://s1287.photobucket.com/user/phillyc0wb0y/media/null_zpsb5f74974.jpg.html)

Quote from: saxart on December 04, 2013, 11:59:28 AM

Quote from: NeoTrout on December 04, 2013, 11:49:56 AM

Quote from: pbe gummi bear on December 04, 2013, 09:10:11 AM
Nice, NeoTrout! New acquisition or been in the family?

I have had it for a couple of years. Picked it up at an estate sale for $200.  8)

Yeah, but it's missing a front wheel.  Those things are EASILY $100!    8)



(Just kidding, nice grill!)

It came that way. It's all disassembled now awaiting restoration. I have all new casters and hardware for it.  8)

Damn, phillyc0wb0y, you don't use that RK at all, do you?  Better send it to me to break it in for you...  ;).

Looks great!  8)

Those lobsters and fillets make it look small!

Quote from: phillyc0wb0y on December 04, 2013, 12:17:43 PM
Scored my RK from CL in Feb. 13. The guy that had it for three years and cooked on it a few times each year. Downsizing to a condo, wife said the grill was a no go. Asking price was $600, it sat on CL for a few weeks then went down to $400. Made an offer of $300 and a deal was made  8). I don't think it took me 45 minutes to make the hour and a half drive!

Wow! Wow! Wow! Just Wow! I think i have found my new hero!

Love your work!

Ken

Uh huh... Got it at an estate sale did ya NeoTrout? My premonition of how I'm getting my ranch has some merit to it.
I gotta say those pictures Are awesome.
You had me at 35 pounds of chicken!!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk (http://tapatalk.com/m?id=1)

I found my Ranch after it was posted at the TVWBB about 2.5 years ago. It was put there almost immediately and I was wishy washy about buying it for about 10 min. I ended up getting it 20 min after the listing went up for $125 buy it now, in Chicago of all places. There weren't as many people in Chicago then as there are now. That certainly wouldn't have lasted that long nowadays. My wife and I had a funny interchange about whether to buy it or not at the time. It went from check out this steal of a deal, to maybe we should buy it, to are we actually seriously considering buying it, to oh no, what have we done?!?!? good times!

Excellent cooks Philly! I just have to ask, is that a blue tiled kamado I peek through the top vent holes?  ???

Quote from: Duke on December 04, 2013, 02:04:59 PM
Excellent cooks Philly! I just have to ask, is that a blue tiled kamado I peek through the top vent holes?  ???

Good eye, Duke! Inquiring minds want to know..... :)

Good catch, Duke. That's gotta be a KK.

Quote from: pbe gummi bear on December 03, 2013, 03:20:08 PM
Miller, you could probably cut up that burnt out one and make a nice charcoal ring for a SJ.

Good idea - I have thought that they might good for something. There are two burned out ones - maybe enough to make a basket for the RK if stitched together.

Quote from: Duke on December 04, 2013, 02:04:59 PM
Excellent cooks Philly! I just have to ask, is that a blue tiled kamado I peek through the top vent holes?  ???

Great eye Duke!! Yes, it's a tiled Kamado #3. Another CL score about 2 years ago.
(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a637/phillyc0wb0y/null_zpsaaf3a660.jpg)

(http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a637/phillyc0wb0y/null_zps2831cc9f.jpg)

Sorry for messing up the RK thread!

Cool, thanks for sharing those kamado pictures. I had a number one a long time ago. :)

There must be some magic pixie dust that can turn 4  22's in to a RK.

I have my eyes on one but I need to make a very strategic summit trade.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk (http://tapatalk.com/m?id=1)

Quote from: Troy on December 02, 2013, 02:18:09 PM
you sonsabitches.

i'm getting a severe case of RK envy here.

Same here. I do not like this thread  u some bichs .

Sent from my Atari 2600 using Tapatalk.

Ok   I never thought I would want or need a Ranch until this thread.....

man that is a sweet grill.....  the photo with the St Louis Ribs was the clincher

the hunt for a used ranch is on

Sorry I am late to the party. Here are some pictures of my Ranch. I got it of craigslist last fall. It is a work in progress.
[i(http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b604/cv710/2012-11-18_13-06-18_167_zps25c7affe.jpg) (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/cv710/media/2012-11-18_13-06-18_167_zps25c7affe.jpg.html)(http://[img][url=http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/cv710/media/20130914_165456_zps89333e3f.jpg.html%5D%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b604/cv710/20130914_165456_zps89333e3f.jpg)[/URL][/img]

That is one fine hot dog cooker you got there buddy!

Quote from: SlickedBack on December 02, 2013, 04:44:32 PM
Somewhere there is a rich guy buying my future ranch! He will show it off by cooking 90 bratwursts for all of his neighbors. He will utilize 25 lbs of Briqs to do this. Many fancy beers will be consumed. Then, in the revelry of the successful gathering he will be caught with the wife of the mayor in the basement.
The ensuing divorce will force the estate sale from which I will purchase the grand cooker.
Many PROPER cooks will follow; there will be rejoicing..... And pictures.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk (http://tapatalk.com/m?id=1)

^^^^^ THIS ( except not sent from iPhone)

Finally. I can join the club. Just got mine tonight. I was too tired after an 8 hr drive from Klamath Falls Oregon to Norcal. All that was gone after I picked up my very own Ranch Kettle. Told my my wife I was picking up another Kettle. I will find out tomorrow morning when she goes in the garage.
Just what AJ said I've been hanging out alot with PBE Gummi Bear alot. The luck rubbed in.
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o202/yoda45/Tires/4B1BFB19-5B96-4DDA-B486-2420980D74CE_zpsduhuitlb.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yoda45/media/Tires/4B1BFB19-5B96-4DDA-B486-2420980D74CE_zpsduhuitlb.jpg.html)
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o202/yoda45/Tires/B74BFDB2-E988-469E-ADB9-44E2599278FE_zpsgbcggnz9.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yoda45/media/Tires/B74BFDB2-E988-469E-ADB9-44E2599278FE_zpsgbcggnz9.jpg.html)
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o202/yoda45/Tires/95AE61E1-C259-44C2-83AD-B9E7C74EDC97_zps6zgrd3wz.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yoda45/media/Tires/95AE61E1-C259-44C2-83AD-B9E7C74EDC97_zps6zgrd3wz.jpg.html)

NICE!!!!!

(MOTHER OF GOD I WANT A FREAKING RANCH SO BAD)

Awesome, awesome, awesome.  Very happy for you, that is a great score!

Gummi is an "enabler", in a good way...


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

also jealous of your outdoor table tennis table.

in a past life, i was a table tennis champion ;)

Quote from: argentflame on March 22, 2014, 09:57:43 PM
Finally. I can join the club. Just got mine tonight. I was too tired after an 8 hr drive from Klamath Falls Oregon to Norcal. All that was gone after I picked up my very own Ranch Kettle. Told my my wife I was picking up another Kettle. I will find out tomorrow morning when she goes in the garage.
Just what AJ said I've been hanging out alot with PBE Gummi Bear alot. The luck rubbed in.
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o202/yoda45/Tires/4B1BFB19-5B96-4DDA-B486-2420980D74CE_zpsduhuitlb.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yoda45/media/Tires/4B1BFB19-5B96-4DDA-B486-2420980D74CE_zpsduhuitlb.jpg.html)
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o202/yoda45/Tires/B74BFDB2-E988-469E-ADB9-44E2599278FE_zpsgbcggnz9.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yoda45/media/Tires/B74BFDB2-E988-469E-ADB9-44E2599278FE_zpsgbcggnz9.jpg.html)
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o202/yoda45/Tires/95AE61E1-C259-44C2-83AD-B9E7C74EDC97_zps6zgrd3wz.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yoda45/media/Tires/95AE61E1-C259-44C2-83AD-B9E7C74EDC97_zps6zgrd3wz.jpg.html)

Nice! I hope you got a good deal on it!

A++++++++

Argent !!!!

Way to go bud.....looks in nice shape even from fuzzy garage lite pics !!!!

That thing's GRATE !!!!

Great job on scoring that!

Now we need to see it filled up    8)

Is that a Stainless Drum I see in the background?   8)

So jealous

Argent-
Nice haul!

Do you know you have a puzzle on the backside of your garage door?   :o

Troy-
Don't worry..  You'll find a Ranch..  Someday!
:P

Add my name to the owners list

(http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h339/njb1954/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-10/122FA8D3-C5FF-4F5E-BB6F-31C64A5BEE2D_zpscjeknkd1.png) (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/njb1954/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-10/122FA8D3-C5FF-4F5E-BB6F-31C64A5BEE2D_zpscjeknkd1.png.html)
Here is mine

Add me too, cant wait to work on cleaning it up this weekend...
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/655/32355371692_745b67066b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ri8JL5)And last but not least I was finally able to get myself a Weber Ranch Kettle. Its a little rough, but i figure i'll cook in it a while then disassemble and have the frame re-powdercoated... (https://flic.kr/p/Ri8JL5) by Darin McMaster (https://www.flickr.com/photos/varekai/), on Flickr

I got my RK last fall and have only done 1 cook on it so far.  Meatloaf and baked potatoes.  I'd love to see how you guys set up your ranches for various cooks.  It's pretty damn intimidating!

(http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h339/njb1954/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-12/0BB2BA58-1694-4A78-BE4C-781F2D2AF53F_zpsbovu3h9v.jpg) (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/njb1954/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-12/0BB2BA58-1694-4A78-BE4C-781F2D2AF53F_zpsbovu3h9v.jpg.html)
Picked up my DeathStar at offer up for $100

lol these are so sick. an rk is literally pointless for me to have cuz it's just me my wife and 2 small girls and we don't entertain often, BUT being me and the ridiculous factor of how big they are i really really want one. ha ha ha

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)

Here's my Ranch.  I restored it, painting it copper, which has held up well for almost a year now.  It was in bad shape before I got it.  Sadly, I've only used it three times, but every time I've used it for a crowd, it's a show stopper. 

(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y348/jason_crowder1/13187771_10154892423452907_1778056322_n_zpsj1viwqqd.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/jason_crowder1/media/13187771_10154892423452907_1778056322_n_zpsj1viwqqd.jpg.html)

(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y348/jason_crowder1/13162346_10154892423407907_1436782064_n_zpsurs8dnua.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/jason_crowder1/media/13162346_10154892423407907_1436782064_n_zpsurs8dnua.jpg.html)

(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y348/jason_crowder1/13187901_10154892423417907_796323548_n_zpssr4cicri.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/jason_crowder1/media/13187901_10154892423417907_796323548_n_zpssr4cicri.jpg.html)

(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y348/jason_crowder1/14542892_10155352120252907_1694484604_n_zpsxoueu5sp.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/jason_crowder1/media/14542892_10155352120252907_1694484604_n_zpsxoueu5sp.jpg.html)

I've had my Ranch for about a year now and look forward to every opportunity I get to cook on it. Here it is at last years Xmas work function sorting out a whole lamb. 22" one touch plus has a rolled pork loin and curried lamb chops. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170219/4b646d891345b1807feb09fcf567cb3d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170219/4269b133e3f4e96f0ff1f757bd68327a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170219/0c177976d01fdf8a4fb9bb8a6be6cbb0.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170219/c7bfa40beb81f387d8cfbc568aeaedc4.jpg)


Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)

(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/01/31/DSC01154.md.jpg)

(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/01/31/DSC01161.md.jpg)

(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/01/31/DSC01160.md.jpg)

What is better than owning a RK?

(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/02/19/DSC01674.md.jpg)

I thought lightning couldn't possibly strike twice on me, but it did...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170221/447d9fd0e9860d844e3c08dfecaaeeff.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170221/c8b9d78f9565759f363249a1a289b5de.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170221/8c495b4641f7f57036888b18d677b1a5.jpg) (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170221/82ea1e3f0eabb1efaf75dd62be8c8655.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170221/2e25f2fffd80c9a8d50b66fbeb95ef40.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170221/45fef11f17692ffedfd37ba42a4e9f02.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170221/ed6fdec6b15132a58e51b48607eafba5.jpg)


Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)

^^^^  Holy! That is lot of meat you got loaded up.  Looks awesome! Congrats on your second RK.

Damn! I got to get me a ranch!

Got one!

Picked it up today. Seller said he bought it "about 5 yrs ago". Sold it because it was hardly used. I figure that won't change with the new owner.  :)

Pretty good shape overall but not without a little surface bowl rust and crazing.

I feel simultaneously giddy, yet humbled.  :o


(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/vigbert/20170416_144548_zpschnydmkj.jpg) (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/vigbert/media/20170416_144548_zpschnydmkj.jpg.html)

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/vigbert/20170416_144454_zpshuirnonm.jpg) (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/vigbert/media/20170416_144454_zpshuirnonm.jpg.html)

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/vigbert/20170416_144410_zps4lkc8c6v.jpg) (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/vigbert/media/20170416_144410_zps4lkc8c6v.jpg.html)

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/vigbert/20170416_144406_zpskyzp1vbr.jpg) (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/vigbert/media/20170416_144406_zpskyzp1vbr.jpg.html)

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/vigbert/20170416_135357_zps43gfcv2q.jpg) (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/vigbert/media/20170416_135357_zps43gfcv2q.jpg.html)

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/vigbert/20170416_135308_zpsycdy50jx.jpg) (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/vigbert/media/20170416_135308_zpsycdy50jx.jpg.html)

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/vigbert/20170416_135304_zpscutc2w75.jpg) (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/vigbert/media/20170416_135304_zpscutc2w75.jpg.html)

(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/vigbert/20170416_111352_zpstbttyiak.jpg) (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/vigbert/media/20170416_111352_zpstbttyiak.jpg.html)

@charred , DUDE!, your killin it lately!!!  A blue and now a Ranch!!!   You rock !!

Quote from: argentflame on March 22, 2014, 09:57:43 PM
Finally. I can join the club. Just got mine tonight. I was too tired after an 8 hr drive from Klamath Falls Oregon to Norcal. All that was gone after I picked up my very own Ranch Kettle. Told my my wife I was picking up another Kettle. I will find out tomorrow morning when she goes in the garage.
Just what AJ said I've been hanging out alot with PBE Gummi Bear alot. The luck rubbed in.
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o202/yoda45/Tires/4B1BFB19-5B96-4DDA-B486-2420980D74CE_zpsduhuitlb.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yoda45/media/Tires/4B1BFB19-5B96-4DDA-B486-2420980D74CE_zpsduhuitlb.jpg.html)
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o202/yoda45/Tires/B74BFDB2-E988-469E-ADB9-44E2599278FE_zpsgbcggnz9.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yoda45/media/Tires/B74BFDB2-E988-469E-ADB9-44E2599278FE_zpsgbcggnz9.jpg.html)
(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o202/yoda45/Tires/95AE61E1-C259-44C2-83AD-B9E7C74EDC97_zps6zgrd3wz.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/yoda45/media/Tires/95AE61E1-C259-44C2-83AD-B9E7C74EDC97_zps6zgrd3wz.jpg.html)

Very cool congrats. I hope I can find one somewhere near NorCal someday. Just seeing the look on my wife's face when she discovers it would make it al worth it!

Add me to the list.  Love my Ranch
https://www.flickr.com/gp/149237698@N03/967770

You don't have one yet???

Quote from: Cellar2ful on February 19, 2017, 07:56:24 AM
What is better than owning a RK?

Quote from: Cellar2ful on February 19, 2017, 07:56:24 AM
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/02/19/DSC01674.md.jpg)

I'm kind of partial to 2.5 RKs   ;D ;D ;D

(http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss209/Demosthenes9/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-05/IMG_20160530_150827.jpg)




Do have to admit that I'm down to 1.5 after giving one of the RKs to my SIL.

Wow those are monsterous!!! Very cool!

Just joined the club today ! Still trying to get her home.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170507/a0253d7aa08ffe08a1afe71147228e63.jpg)

........Looking for a Westerner

Welcome to the club Buckeye

Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Welcome, from another newbie.

Picked up this Ranch Kettle last summer and finally got around to giving it a solid deep cleaning. This project took a lot longer than I expected, I have done my share of razor scraping 22's but this was a bitch. Started by totally disassembling, then scraping, scrubbing, touch-up painting,  and finally reassembling with all new stainless steel hardware. It turned out great and looks practically brand new with the Zav wood and Uncle Al whitewalls.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/09/25/ranch2.png)(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/09/25/ranch.png)

I call mine Big Poppa!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170925/ba7ae04f34817a3fb082ec273f9eb6de.jpg)

Nice work @JDD Looks great!

@firedude5015 Oh I want that mothership!...

Jimi: "Star fleet to star ship, please give your positon... over"
Chas: "I am positoned above the third stone from the sun... over"
Jimi: "That must be Earth... over"
Chas: "Positive, It is known to have have some form of intelligent species... over"
Jimi: "Maybe we should take a look..."

Quote from: charred on September 25, 2017, 04:24:36 PM
Nice work @JDD Looks great!

@firedude5015 Oh I want that mothership!...

Jimi: "Star fleet to star ship, please give your positon... over"
Chas: "I am positoned above the third stone from the sun... over"
Jimi: "That must be Earth... over"
Chas: "Positive, It is known to have have some form of intelligent species... over"
Jimi: "Maybe we should take a look..."

That Mothership is my prized posession...draws a lot of looks when i cook somewhere with it

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)

Just pick this bad boy up last Friday with the assist of @db3694. I gave it a half assed scrubbing to knock of the gunk and can't wait to fire it up next weekend!


Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)

[attachment deleted by admin]

@firedude5015 that is one badass RK. Congrats!

I got my RK in 2009 I believe, in a trade. Big Green Egg was a sponsor of KCBS and the FBA and had agreed to give away a large BGE and table to the Grand Champions of select BBQ contests across the country. I was very fortunate to win 3 or 4 of them. The first one I kept and cooked on, the next ones I sold. I wasn't impressed with the size to weight and fragility of the BGE. A fellow competitor had just bought a RK for his mother, and she wasn't happy with it. We talked about it and agreed to a straight up trade - my BGE and table for the RK - and I've been cooking on it ever since. It's probably my favorite to cook on. I love all the room and often cook for no more than 3 on it. I get to take it for demos and have used it for a Kingsford demo at the Daytona Firecracker 400 with then Kingsford driver Marcos Ambrose, Bass Pro for a KCBS demo, and borrowed one to do a Snake River Farms ribeye demo at the King of the Smoker in LaQuinta CA. Like someone said, they are show stoppers.


(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/09/25/34750_1324316187864_2065207_n.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/Wqm)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/09/25/17492872_10208936453548468_1951005502765790520_o.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/Wqn)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/09/25/18119247_10209219923515040_950880540109768479_n.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/Wqs)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/09/25/Steak-demo-2.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/WqC)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/09/25/steak1.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/image/WqK)

Does a Whalen Ranch count???


(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170926/b25e9b0069e2bf79e7b0c2d0352cd625.jpg)


Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)

https://www.flickr.com/gp/149237698@N03/HCyc15
Here's my Death Star..

1960's   Third owner.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170926/18d9207f15c6de55ea777552182df7c3.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170926/ea694592aa11c779b10361a9a936ffb8.jpg)


Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)

Recent pick up.  (poor pic, but it's below zero out, so cut me some slack!  LOL)

(http://i.imgur.com/r3aIjlK.jpg) (https://imgur.com/r3aIjlK)

The Mothership is the coolest of the RK series.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@saxart was that the one in Eau Claire?

(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/07/31/image.md.jpg)

Quote from: crowderjd on December 29, 2017, 09:41:10 PM
@saxart was that the one in Eau Claire?

@crowderjd Yes, it is, and it's also quite impressive that someone from NV would have known that!  Needless to say, it took the previous owner and I a couple of months to agree on it's "actual" value vs her "Well, a new one is $1300" approach.   :o

@saxart I have a good friend whose parents live in Eau Claire...I pondered for many months how to make such an acquisition possible...I'm glad you ended up with it and put me out of my misery!  :)

Ok here is my "Death Star"
https://www.flickr.com/gp/149237698@N03/0Li18z

That's a great pic Lemans!

Add me

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171231/4dc6fef7513fbab6ddf1b212a02cc770.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171231/9cf8a58d2c21bef5fc505c05c23fd44e.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171231/75d5806e6b5ceb11230518ebc3fae32a.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171231/65bb0fd406ff2a37598ee768e1d11ac5.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171231/e8ca67d0fc9c74857f125da12d4af7f9.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171231/f70d18c15e6e83589fff6dd693583eb6.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171231/aa5c68dab2c6ae2a9ac7c42b12dd5e8e.jpg)

Those dual wheels are badass @GrillGuyMosier

Ranch Owners Rock!!

Cleaned up entire kettle and grates.  Removed and polished lower dampers.  Polished legs.   Sanded and 5 coats of spar varnish on lid handles.  Steel wool on kettle and triangle.   New thumbscrews.  New wheels.

Behold....

(http://i.imgur.com/ZBW6Kuf.jpg) (https://imgur.com/ZBW6Kuf)

Ready for take off....

(http://i.imgur.com/K2VCfWe.jpg) (https://imgur.com/K2VCfWe)

Just joined the Ranch club!




Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)

Congrats!  You're going to love it!

Quote from: SteveMBH on July 14, 2018, 12:53:14 PM
Just joined the Ranch club!




Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)

Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180714/23b0d418c3cf9410cfbbd2b4f20dcf25.jpg)here is my Death Star workin it's tuff


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Europe calling, here's mine. Bought it one year ago. Didn't have time yet to clean it and to cook on it. However, this year in October the big day is coming. Need to cook for a street festivity and promised to use the RK.

Qr,

I'd seriously advise doing a practice cook first before doing the festival.  Working an RK is a bit different than a regular kettle.

Quote from: qrczak1 on July 14, 2018, 03:55:40 PM
Europe calling, here's mine. Bought it one year ago. Didn't have time yet to clean it and to cook on it. However, this year in October the big day is coming. Need to cook for a street festivity and promised to use the RK.

Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Quote from: demosthenes9 on July 14, 2018, 04:10:53 PM
Qr,

I'd seriously advise doing a practice cook first before doing the festival.  Working an RK is a bit different than a regular kettle.

Quote from: qrczak1 on July 14, 2018, 03:55:40 PM
Europe calling, here's mine. Bought it one year ago. Didn't have time yet to clean it and to cook on it. However, this year in October the big day is coming. Need to cook for a street festivity and promised to use the RK.

Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Yep, that's a good one. I will run a test before I cook on it for a bigger group.

Here are 2 I like

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)

Weber Bros




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here is the Rancher I gave my father-in-law for his birthday. Brian's walnut handles really made it pop. 50 chicken thighs with plenty of room to spare...

These are really nice! If I ever find the need where I need to do large scale grilling / smoking I would get one in a heartbeat.

Quote from: pbe gummi bear on December 02, 2013, 12:52:42 PM
I thought this thread might be fun. Check in here if you currently own a Weber kettle with cooking grate larger than 27" diameter.  ;D Please add your pics too. I won't add you until you reply in the thread, except for Brian and his old ranch since I feel he should be #1 on this list.  :)


Ranch Kettle Owners:


1. Zavod44
2. PBE Gummi Bear
3. Golly/Hogsy (joint custody)
4. Duke
5. Bbqmiller
6. G
7. NeoTrout
8. phillyc0wb0y
9.

Here's mine.  Now I need a red one.   8)

[attachment deleted by admin]

Just brought this big guy home after a long day trip with my father.  It wasn't an absolute steal on price, but fair for around my area.  Was in pretty excellent shape other than some scratches and minor surface rust to the frame in those few spots.  The ash bowl also had a couple chips on the bottom with one having surface rust.  A front wheel was also broken.  All things were minor/cosmetic and it is relatively new shape.  The seller said he used it half a dozen times and it shows.  I think most of the wear/tear on it was just him having it in his shop or leaving it outside occasionally.

Anyone know of some good aftermarket casters?

Any good advice on touch up paint for the frame (brand/color/type)? Should I just use some extra fine steel whole to get the areas clear of rust and then touch up?  I know the high heat paint is best for the kettle if needed, but the actual kettle is solid as can be.

Quote from: ReanimatedRobot on June 15, 2019, 05:23:40 PM
Just brought this big guy home after a long day trip with my father.  It wasn't an absolute steal on price, but fair for around my area.  Was in pretty excellent shape other than some scratches and minor surface rust to the frame in those few spots.  The ash bowl also had a couple chips on the bottom with one having surface rust.  A front wheel was also broken.  All things were minor/cosmetic and it is relatively new shape.  The seller said he used it half a dozen times and it shows.  I think most of the wear/tear on it was just him having it in his shop or leaving it outside occasionally.

Anyone know of some good aftermarket casters?

Any good advice on touch up paint for the frame (brand/color/type)? Should I just use some extra fine steel whole to get the areas clear of rust and then touch up?  I know the high heat paint is best for the kettle if needed, but the actual kettle is solid as can be.

As for front casters, I bought mine at OSH before they went out of business.. really any hardware store should have them. Just plain stemmed office chair casters. I took the whole frame to a local powder coated and had the whole thing done. Will probably do it with my second one too.  Enjoy!


Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)

I'd just hit the frame with Rustoleym high heat ultra.  It has a slight gloss sheen that matches pretty well.  It's what I use to touch up Weber gasser frames

I have a big white whale.

Sent from my SM-G955F using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)

Quote from: Radjx003 on June 20, 2019, 01:30:59 AM
I have a big white whale.

Sent from my SM-G955F using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)

Has that been repainted? I don't think I have ever seen/heard of a white one. If the white is original you have something kind of unique.

It is one of 2 original, done by weber for a winery here in australia.

Sent from my SM-G955F using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)

Dang that is pretty cool. Hopefully the lettering comes off easy unless it is kinda cool for you having the winery name.

The one i got was fading a little bit so i hit it with a razor scraper and it came of.

Sent from my SM-G955F using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)

You should get it cleaned up and post more pictures! Would be a cool addition to gallery.

If you weren't in Australia I would be like, is the other one for sale??? Haha

Quote from: Radjx003 on June 20, 2019, 01:30:59 AM
I have a big white whale.

Sent from my SM-G955F using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)

I would love that sitting next to my Red Ranch

Here is some pics durin clean up and having the frame and all the bits resprayed with kenworth chassis paint. And i have never re assembled since as ive been meaning to get some new stainless bolts but notnon my priority list.

Sent from my SM-G955F using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)

Nice.  I am taking my frame to the father in law this weekend to make some welding improvements to mine.  We are going to weld on caps on the tops of the framing and maybe add on some support for bigger tires and axle.  After that I plan on test fitting everything and sending it off to be sand blasted and powder coated. 

Going to stay original black with the frame or go with something different?  Red or white seem like they would be pretty cool. 

Sounds good. A different colour would make it look cool for sure. I just went with the original black  again as its a white grill so its broken up.

Sent from my SM-G955F using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)

To bbqmiller: Nice work. Well done!

To all: I'm a new Rancher and just loving the way this allows a person to do creative grilling, both direct and offset. It's so far superior to the small kettles I can't describe it.  My first problem was getting a charcoal basket (or two) to allow for indirect cooking while maximizing my charcoal use. The ones I've found on-line were, I thought, prohibitively expensive especially after dropping $1,400 on the Rancher. So, found this gent's website on YouTube and recommend it highly. If the link doesn't make it onto the website just search for Ry's weld free charcoal basket:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4mxUUE9OjI

It's his own creation that he calls a "no weld charcoal basket". My cost for a  sheet of expanded metal was about $17.00 and that was my only cost. I've made a large one (why I'm not sure) and two smaller ones for indirect cooks. I've only used the large basket so far and it's a dream. Just shake it out after it has cooled and you've got a ready supply of broken in briquettes to reuse. I love his idea. I'll try to include a photograph.

My question to the group is this: how do you clean the ashes out of your kettle? The stainless cooking grill is heavy enough that it's a little tricky to move about. Then you've got the charcoal grill underneath as well. They're not the most user friendly equipment to move around. Still, once you have removed those two grill layers you've got this round bottomed kettle where your ashes reside. What's a good method to collect and dispose of those ashes please? Clearly the three air vents are not intended to be used for ash removal. I'm sure there's a great system out there, I'd just appreciate hearing about it.

Loving my Rancher.  HD

Sorry, I haven't yet figured out a way to attach photographs to a "reply" post. Also, can't seem to find a way to create a post on a new topic. Any of you old timers have advice? Thanks! HD

I hadn't thought of it that much really. One way would be to just remove both grates and brush it into the vent holes or over the side. Another way might be to use a shop vac without a filter. Just better be dang sure all the ashes aren't lit.

Sent from my SM-G925R4 using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)

While it's not a Weber Ranch Kettle, I'm the proud owner of a Whalen Kettle King!


Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)

Quote from: swamprb on June 24, 2019, 03:39:39 AM
While it's not a Weber Ranch Kettle, I'm the proud owner of a Whalen Kettle King!

I would have bought one of those if it turned up before my Ranch.  Grill on!

I finished my Ranch build recently and finally got it out into the sunshine for some proper photos.  It looks quite menacing and I can't wait to put it to work!

Sent from my SM-G925R4 using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)

Quote from: ReanimatedRobot on August 04, 2019, 07:06:03 PM
I finished my Ranch build recently and finally got it out into the sunshine for some proper photos.  It looks quite menacing and I can't wait to put it to work!

Sent from my SM-G925R4 using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)

I love the way that looks, awesome work!!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

NICE.  Put some tail lights on it & hook it up to your trailer hitch to bring to a meetup.

Quote from: PotsieWeber on August 05, 2019, 08:35:11 AM
NICE.  Put some tail lights on it & hook it up to your trailer hitch to bring to a meetup.

Maybe if I find a red one like JEBIV or a white one like Radjx003 I can build a trailer lol

... the mothership has landed in brownie town. Glad to have joined the rancher club

Sent from my SM-G965U using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)

Love the pic of the kids, congrats, Chef!


Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)

Glad the mothership made it home safely!  Looks good with the rest of the crew!

The mothership has officially landed! That's just all-kinds-of-cool.

The actual kids, or more like "kettle babies".  Kind of like the people who talk of their "fur babies."

Quote from: Mr.CPHo on August 05, 2019, 12:20:29 PM
Love the pic of the kids, congrats, Chef!


Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)

Three weeks no briskets at Costco I may have to throw on 5-8 racks this weekend. https://imgur.com/Q5cQ1EI

Cleaned up and and first burn on "Big Bud" DH code.  Getting ready for College Football Kickoff Cookout this Saturday, gonna load it up!

Quote from: Bluegrass Boiler on August 29, 2019, 05:41:03 AM
Cleaned up and and first burn on "Big Bud" DH code.  Getting ready for College Football Kickoff Cookout this Saturday, gonna load it up!

Looks good @Bluegrass Boiler.  What is on the menu for the first big cook?

I just had my first big cook on the Ranch last Sunday.  Did 60 burgers and 64 hotdogs.  I used two heaping chimneys of charcoal and dumped it on the back half of the charcoal grate.  Seared about 20 to 25 burgers on the direct side, would spin the grate around to indirect to flip or cook indirect.  If a few looked a little not done I threw them back on direct.  Hot dogs only took a few minutes and if you cook a lot of them putting them on the grates to where they roll easy works best.  I had enough heat to do 3 runs of burgers and the hotdogs but you could always add coal ontop of lit to keep it going.  I purchased two of these ash rakes that have hooks for grates to spin the grate. You could get by with just one if you don't have a heavy load on the grate. 

BIGSUNNY Ash Rake for Grills,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NBTXYZQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I moved my grill like you are going to do in the back of my truck.  Some tips I would have for easy clean up would be to bring a metal bucket to throw still burning ash or spent ash into so the grill can cool down to clean out.  It is really hard to do without pulling the grates.  If they are still warm a good set of grill gloves or welding gloves is really helpful.  If you want to make clean up easy you could try a pan or foil on the indirect side of the charcoal grate and also on the ash pan.  It is crazy just how much uncooked fat accumulates.  On the direct side it just burns off.

I recently got some wood handles for mine and can't wait to get them set up right with the modded metal straps.

Good luck with game day!

Sent from my SM-G925R4 using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)

Got my RC last June. It's a complete love affair. I used a Big Green Egg for five years but never really grew to like it. I've  been a Weber Kettle man since 1973. Been through a variety of models and had a love affair with each. This RC is the best of the best. It is so heavy and commercial feeling I can't imagine it ever having a problem. Speaking of heavy, I find that cleaning the ashes out is something of a chore. Both the cooking grill and the charcoal grill are heavy and somewhat unwieldy to remove. Does anyone have ideas on how to simplify this little chore?

I would recommend using foil or a pan on the non hot zone for cooking as it will keep a lot of the fat and grease from falling into the grill and being difficult to clean.  Most everything over the charcoal side will just burn up on contact.  As for the ash I will allow the coals to completely go out and then look to clean the ash.  Unfortunately the top grate is really hard to clean around.  I will usually flip up the side grates, pick it up by the center section and set it aside.  After that you can either kind of broom the ash into the holes to fall below or take a shop vac to suck them out.  If you use a shop vac do it OUTSIDE or you will be coughing up ash for a few days.  You might be able to leave the charcoal grate in if you aren't super picky about your cleaning, but that is up to you. 

Quote from: hdfry on October 09, 2019, 12:27:59 AM
Got my RC last June. It's a complete love affair. I used a Big Green Egg for five years but never really grew to like it. I've  been a Weber Kettle man since 1973. Been through a variety of models and had a love affair with each. This RC is the best of the best. It is so heavy and commercial feeling I can't imagine it ever having a problem. Speaking of heavy, I find that cleaning the ashes out is something of a chore. Both the cooking grill and the charcoal grill are heavy and somewhat unwieldy to remove. Does anyone have ideas on how to simplify this little chore?

Happy New Year to all.
2019 was good to me re: Weber kettle acquisitions.  I managed to get my hands on another SSP, 26'er and Ranch.
No pics at the moment. 
Once I clean her up I will post pics.
Anyone know if the older style cooking grate with the smaller hinged grate was stainless steel?

I believe some if the small hinge range grates were SS, but it depends on the year.  If you want to know for sure then do the magnet test.  If it is not magnetic or only slightly magnetic it is likely SS.

Quote from: bbqlvr on January 10, 2020, 03:48:32 PM
Happy New Year to all.
2019 was good to me re: Weber kettle acquisitions.  I managed to get my hands on another SSP, 26'er and Ranch.
No pics at the moment. 
Once I clean her up I will post pics.
Anyone know if the older style cooking grate with the smaller hinged grate was stainless steel?

Sent from my SM-G925R4 using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)

Hi All, here mine with double fire point and custom drip pan...


https://youtu.be/kbewr6WKZag

I've got one currently covered in bird poop

Sent from my VS996 using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)

I officially joined the ranch club! She was a formal rental,  so the lid is a little beat up.  We usally do a customer appreciation lunch at work, and I've had to rent one in the past. She still needs to be scrubbed down.

Sent from my SM-G950U using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)

Hi friends,

here is my latest toy!
2012 Model
Found it NIB





Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)

Congrats Jan, time to fire her up!

Quote from: Jan M. on April 21, 2021, 05:17:56 AM
Hi friends,

here is my latest toy!
2002 Model
Found it NIB





Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)

Sent from my SM-A715F using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)

My 86 Ranch, huge shoutout to my dutch grillfella @Joep who got me this in Netherlands.


Sent from my SM-A715F using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)

Glad I could help out Bertl. Here is your '86 ranch in a picture with my 2011 and 1984 ranch


Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)

Whole super crispy skinned hog on my ranch.
Knocked this one out over the weekend.

Sent from my SM-G986B using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)

@Chris-B-Que
Awesome looking pig roast.
What was the weight of your dressed pig? I'd like to hear more details about your pig roast. Thanks

I smoked a 42lb pig on 12/31/20 with a WRC roti setup.

Quote from: AZ2FL on April 21, 2021, 05:40:49 PM
@Chris-B-Que
Awesome looking pig roast.
What was the weight of your dressed pig? I'd like to hear more details about your pig roast. Thanks

I smoked a 42lb pig on 12/31/20 with a WRC roti setup.

So this was a 19kg/40lbs dressed pig.
Only just fit with snout and butt and ears touching the lid of ranch.
Injected all thicker parts with a homemade apple juice, brown sugar, butter and maple syrup injection.

Didn't hit this one with any smoke as i wanted the super crispy skin.

Had full baskets either side of pig running 450f+ for first 1.5hrs to really set the skin crackle good.
Then split the side baskets in half again so majority of coals and heat were near the thicker parts of pig like head and butt.

Then wrapped belly section in foil to deflect the heat so not to over cook the ribs and belly section.

Kettle temp was round 300f for another 4hrs till internal temp of 180f was reached.
Taken off and rested for half-1hr and pulled. Was fantastic.

Will be doing another asap.

Sent from my SM-G986B using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)

@saxart what year is your mothership dated? Does the bowlvents have a yearcode or not? Wish i knew when Weber switched from mbh to wooden handles at the bowl of the Ranch's

Quote from: saxart on January 29, 2018, 05:39:19 PM
Cleaned up entire kettle and grates.  Removed and polished lower dampers.  Polished legs.   Sanded and 5 coats of spar varnish on lid handles.  Steel wool on kettle and triangle.   New thumbscrews.  New wheels.

Behold....

(http://i.imgur.com/ZBW6Kuf.jpg) (https://imgur.com/ZBW6Kuf)

Ready for take off....

(http://i.imgur.com/K2VCfWe.jpg) (https://imgur.com/K2VCfWe)

Sent from my SM-A715F using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)

@Bertl I believe 78 was last year for MBH WRK.
@Craig ?

Here's mine set up to do a brisket just after buying it.
(https://i.imgur.com/mqSQUPul.jpg)

Quote from: 1911Ron on April 24, 2021, 09:07:48 AM
Here's mine set up to do a brisket just after buying it.
(https://i.imgur.com/mqSQUPul.jpg)

Wow. How long did this snake burn?
Two weeks ? ;-)


Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)

Mothership...

Sent from my SM-G950U using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (http://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=91018)