Transporting the Weber Smokey Mountain.


 
Arun L.

Arun L.

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What's a clean and safe way to transport the Weber Smokey Mountain (18") in a sedan?

Clean, as in I don't want the car to get dirty.

Maybe put the bottom portion in a trash bag, and close the handle?

And the middle cooking portion, and top can go as is (but separated)? Or maybe those can go in trash bags too?

Also, while I'm thinking of taking it to another house, has anyone taken theirs for tail gating?
 
If it were me, I'd get some strong alkaline cleaner and scrub the charcoal bowl (and the water bowl) - as well as the outside of the barrel and lid. And it wouldn't hurt to take an old rag (drenched in a mixture of the cleaner and water) and wipe the nesting edges of all parts. Be sure they drip dry before packing. I would soak the grills in a water heater drip pan and scrub them clean too.

I guess one could wrap the cleaned parts in brown packing paper, or maybe place them in some large contractor grade trash bags.
 
Rusty James said:
If it were me, I'd get some strong alkaline cleaner and scrub the charcoal bowl (and the water bowl) - as well as the outside of the barrel and lid. And it wouldn't hurt to take an old rag (drenched in a mixture of the cleaner and water) and wipe the nesting edges of all parts. Be sure they drip dry before packing. I would soak the grills in a water heater drip pan and scrub them clean too.

I guess one could wrap the cleaned parts in brown packing paper, or maybe place them in some large contractor grade trash bags.
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What's a good brand?

Pinesol?

Would using a normal kitchen brush scrubber be ok? Or do you recommend a scrubber?

Here's an example of a scrubber I have (but I have a longer one):

https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00004OCL3/tvwb-20
 
Do not remove any seasoning!!

Just bag it as mentioned in some large, heavy duty bags.

Do you have a car or truck? I have taken ours camping. If a truck, use a cargo bar to help keep in place with a tie down strap.

Good luck!!!
 
Arun L. said:
What's a good brand?

Pinesol?

Would using a normal kitchen brush scrubber be ok? Or do you recommend a scrubber?

Here's an example of a scrubber I have (but I have a longer one):

https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00004OCL3/tvwb-20
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If you have a Dollar Tree (or some other dollar store close by), try Awesome in the yellow bottle, and use a long handled brush for scrubbing. Walmart may stock the cleaner too.

Cleaning the exterior of the WSM will help ensure you don't get grease on your clothes, but as the others said above, don't clean the inside of the stack or the lid. Nothing wrong with cleaning the charcoal bowl / pit though. I hose mine out often to keep ash buildup to a minimum.

Be sure to rinse the parts well so no traces of cleaner are left behind, and I would assemble the whole smoker before spraying it with cleaner to ensure none of it gets on the inside seasoning.
 
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I would avoid using any cleaners on the inside and especially Pinesol. It has an extremely strong odor and you will have great difficulty getting rid of it. I just clean my outside with Fantastik or soap (Dawn is a good degreaser and safe to use) and water.
 
From Going Mobile With The Weber Bullet:

"All the parts of my WSM fit in the trunk of my car, with the exception of the middle cooking section, which I placed inside a large trash bag and put in the backseat on top of an old blanket to protect the seat."

As for tailgating, in my opinion you're better off taking pre-cooked barbecue to the event that can be reheated and served, and/or grilling burgers, hot dogs, sausages, steaks, etc that can be cooked quickly. It may not be possible to setup, make real barbecue, clean up and breakdown in the time between the lot gates opening and the game starting...unless you just want to spend all day in the parking lot and not go into the game. For example, at some Oakland A's games the lot opens for tailgating just 2.5 hours before game time.
 
Chris in Mi said:
Do not remove any seasoning!!

Just bag it as mentioned in some large, heavy duty bags.

Do you have a car or truck? I have taken ours camping. If a truck, use a cargo bar to help keep in place with a tie down strap.

Good luck!!!
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Thanks, a sedan.
 
Chris Allingham said:
From Going Mobile With The Weber Bullet:

"All the parts of my WSM fit in the trunk of my car, with the exception of the middle cooking section, which I placed inside a large trash bag and put in the backseat on top of an old blanket to protect the seat."

As for tailgating, in my opinion you're better off taking pre-cooked barbecue to the event that can be reheated and served, and/or grilling burgers, hot dogs, sausages, steaks, etc that can be cooked quickly. It may not be possible to setup, make real barbecue, clean up and breakdown in the time between the lot gates opening and the game starting...unless you just want to spend all day in the parking lot and not go into the game. For example, at some Oakland A's games the lot opens for tailgating just 2.5 hours before game time.
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Thanks. I've never tail gated, but was wondering whether it would be feasible. Something quick makes sense, especially when taking into account clean up.

And thanks for the blanket tip.
 
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