Smoke Vault on order

[44 bbq]

After a long search, reading many posts and contemplating whether or not I needed another smoker, I decided on the Smoke Vault. I also looked at the Big Chief. I just felt the Smoke Vault would handle my jerky/snak stick/sausage needs better than the Big Chief.

I ordered the 18" from Target for $159, including free shipping. All other places wanted over $200-I'm guessing this one is last year's model or something. Has to be a reason why it was less than the other places.
Guess I'll find out when it arrives.

Want to say thanks to Bassman, Fishawn and Tasunkawitko for the info they provided regarding these two smokers.

[Bassman]

The suggested retail on the 24" is almost $500.00. I purchased mine for $250.00 so as you can see, there is a lot of "wiggle" room on the price. I went with the SMV24 so I could smoke briskets and ribs without having to cut them. I also like to do larger loads of pork on occasion. As you can see here, I could easily do nine pork butts at once. I think you'll really like your new smoker.

[44 bbq]

The suggested retail on the 24" is almost $500.00. I purchased mine for $250.00 so as you can see, there is a lot of "wiggle" room on the price. I went with the SMV24 so I could smoke briskets and ribs without having to cut them. I also like to do larger loads of pork on occasion. As you can see here, I could easily do nine pork butts at once. I think you'll really like your new smoker.

I looked at the 24 but they were over $300 and didn't want to spend than for a 2nd smoker. Most of my cooking is done on my Stumps-the Smoke Vault will be used mainly for snack sticks, sausage and jerky. Probably overkill in size but I may occasionally use if for chicken or ribs.

[Sam3]

Great deal! Congrats on the new toy!

[Fishawn]

Congrats on the new purchase. I think the Smoke Vault may be a little more versatile than a Big Chief without all the messing around with insulation, etc.

Keep us posted when you get it. A review would be cool, for others that may be in the market for one in the future.

[44 bbq]

Will definitely do a review once it arrives. It's coming snail mail so not scheduled to receive it until end of next week. Hopefully sooner.

[dsgarner06]

Congrats on the new toy!

[minnbill]

Your going to love that smoker .Mine was awesome till it finally rusted itself out sitting at the hunting land

[44 bbq]

Smoke Vault on order

Smoker arrived in one piece. Took about 45 min to put together. Appears to be a better quality unit that masterbuilt or some of the other less expensive smokers. Will probably need to get a gasket for the door to seal it up. Will try and season it tonight and maybe cook something over the weekend.

[44 bbq]

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[44 bbq]

Seasoned the Vault for 60 minutes today. Kept temps between 175 & 200. They kind of fluctuated due to the wind. Gonna have to get used to temp control. Will need to cut off the regulator that came with the Vault and install an adjustable regulator with a quick disconnect that I use for my butane burner. used some pecan pellets in the AMNTS. So far the AMNTS seems to be working in the Vault. The pecan pellets have a great smell. Looking forward to smoking more beef sticks and will also try a small batch of Italian sausage.