Purchasing a new 22.5" - What mods do I need?

[D Brewer]

Hi all,

I am ordering a new 22.5" smoker to replace my 18" smoker.

I made some mods to my 18 WSM - added side handles and inserted gromlet for my Maverick ET-73.

What mods should I make to the larger WSM? Will my gromlet work in the larger smoker? How about the door? Should I get a new door from cajunbandit? Are there any "must do" mods that you would recommend?

Thanks for your suggestions.
Dave

 

[Jim Lampe]

Dave, read through this thread... or this one...

 

[Don Reed]

Also you can check out D Arita's mods,pretty nice IMO.
MORE MODS

 

[MKEvenson]

If you liked the mods for the 18 use them for the 22.

 

[D Brewer]

All,

Thank you for you suggestions / links. I can't wait for the smoker to arrive!

Dave

 

[J Reyes]

On my 22 which may be an older model, the screws that hold the charcoal grate are too short (1/2 inch zinc I believe). I replaced them with 3/4 inch stainless and did the same for the upper leg supports.

The upper leg supports can now hold a grill for grilling over the coals.