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Smokey Joe or Go-Anywhere Charcoal Grill

Started by DaGoomba, June 03, 2013, 08:08:22 AM

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DaGoomba

Want to get a portable charcoal grill and wondering what is the better of the two... It appears the Go-anywhere has more grilling space and the Smokey Joe is less expensive.

Thoughts? Thanks in advance...

DoppelBock

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DaGoomba

Quote from: Chad A on June 03, 2013, 08:25:19 AM
SJ. Very versatile, you can make a smoker out of it....well, you used to any way ::)

Ah yes, I have seen the Mini WSM made from the SJ. What did you mean by "well, you used to any way"? Did something change in the design?

Thanks

Heyjude

You still can, but you just need to find the right Tamale Pot to fit. Supposedly Amazon stop selling the more desirable pot, but you can find others, just make sure it fits well before you cut into it.
Is the grill going to travel or stay close to home?
The GA is easy to transport. Teh SJ Gold is also easy to transport, but its venting is deifferent and not as desirable. If you need a larger grill surface, look for an older SJ Platinum. Its 18 inches like a kettle, but the leg configuration is different. It has vents like a SJ Gold and is portable.
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DaGoomba

Quote from: Heyjude on June 03, 2013, 08:47:36 AM
You still can, but you just need to find the right Tamale Pot to fit. Supposedly Amazon stop selling the more desirable pot, but you can find others, just make sure it fits well before you cut into it.
Is the grill going to travel or stay close to home?
The GA is easy to transport. Teh SJ Gold is also easy to transport, but its venting is deifferent and not as desirable. If you need a larger grill surface, look for an older SJ Platinum. Its 18 inches like a kettle, but the leg configuration is different. It has vents like a SJ Gold and is portable.
Welcome to the site!
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Ya for travel. Thanks for the insight!

bryanw21157

Quote from: Heyjude on June 03, 2013, 08:47:36 AM
You still can, but you just need to find the right Tamale Pot to fit. Supposedly Amazon stop selling the more desirable pot, but you can find others, just make sure it fits well before you cut into it.
Is the grill going to travel or stay close to home?
The GA is easy to transport. Teh SJ Gold is also easy to transport, but its venting is deifferent and not as desirable. If you need a larger grill surface, look for an older SJ Platinum. Its 18 inches like a kettle, but the leg configuration is different. It has vents like a SJ Gold and is portable.
Welcome to the site!
8)

Dont overlook the Jumbo Joe. 
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Heyjude

My IMUSA pot fits perfectly, never an issue. IMUSA actually sold numerous pots, so its a matter of getign the one tht fits.   The new Jumbo Joes are quite ugly. (In my opinion)
The older ones are highly desiarable. Mine works great for camping or even when I want to do a small cook out front.  8)
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Duke

Quote from: Heyjude on June 03, 2013, 10:51:48 AM
Mine works great for camping or even when I want to do a small cook out front.  8)
Hillbillies!  ::)

Heyjude

Yep, gotta keep an eye on my truck.. Darn younguns like to steal that kitkat coverter thingy from right offta the lawn.. Besides, my hammock is better with a southern exposure..  Whats a hillbilly?  8)
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zavod44

Maybe the new jumbo Joe its a better option....If you could find an old jumbo it would even be better.  The new one would serve you well too...it is much more practical than the Smokey Joe.  Just a better overall option....

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