Dyna-Glo Signature Series DGSS1382VCS-D Heavy-Duty Vertical Offset Charcoal Smoker & Grill review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
| Brand | Dyna-Glo |
| Power Source | Charcoal |
| Color | Black |
| Item Weight | 124.3 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 45.5 x 24.9 x 58.8 inches |
| Fuel Type | Charcoal |
product features
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- Features five chrome-plated cooking grates and a total cooking space of 1382 square inches
- Heavy-Gauge Steel Body Construction. The temperature gauge features a smoke zone which indicates the ideal temperatures for infusing the perfect amount for smoking flavor. Also, the cool to touch handles, allow you to access fuel and food safely.
- Cool-touch spring lid grip provides safer access to food
- Stainless temperature gauge with "Smoke Zone" indicates the ideal temperature for infusing smoke flavor
- Oversized steel wheels for mobility before and after use
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From the manufacturer
Barbecue with the best of them
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Get that classic smokehouse flavorCook meats low and slow in the smoker body, from brisket to ribs to anything you can imagine. | Tame the flame at the backyard BBQGrill burgers or brats for the whole crew. | Expand your culinary horizonsOpen the door to a whole new world of BBQ with this large capacity, multi-functional BBQ machine. |
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Cool-Touch Spring HandleProvides safer access to food. | Sausage HooksPre-installed sausage hooks give you additional cooking flexibility. | Removable Offset Charcoal Grate and Ash PanOffers easy access to fuel and quick disposal of ash. | Analog Temperature Gauge'Grill Zone' and 'Smoke Zone' indicators for ideal cooking temperature. |
| Assembled Dimensions | 58" H x 45.5" W x 24.9" D | 59.8" H x 33.9" W x 37" D | 59.8" H x 33.9" W x 52" D |
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| Weight (net) | 124.3 | 89.1 lbs | 123.2 lbs |
| Total Cooking Area (sq. in.) | 1,382 sq. in. | 443 sq. in. | 730 sq. in. |
| Fuel Type | Charcoal/Wood | Charcoal/Wood | Charcoal/Wood |
| Body Construction | Heavy-Gauge Steel | Heavy-Gauge Steel | Heavy-Gauge Steel |
| Cooking Grate Material | Chrome-Plated | Porcelain-Coated | Porcelain-Coated |
| Folding Side Shelf | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Temperature Gauge | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
product description
Style:Signature Smoker
Get the best of both worlds with the Signature Series Heavy-Duty Vertical Offset Charcoal Smoker & Grill from Dyna-Glo. This multifunctional smoker lets you have it all with both grilling and offset smoking capacity. Smoke your pork shoulder low and slow or grill up burgers for the crew. For additional cooking space, simply use the offset for grilling sides or foods that require different temperatures. The smoker and offset cooking grates allow for maximum heat transfer and searing, and the professional-grade, stainless steel temperature gauge features "Grill Zone" and "Smoke Zone" indicators for maintaining an ideal cooking temperature. Become the envy of the neighborhood and upgrade your backyard with this Signature Series Heavy-Duty Vertical Offset Charcoal Smoker & Grill from Dyna-Glo. Do not use this smoker and grill as a heater
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Questions about Dyna-Glo Signature Series DGSS1382VCS-D Heavy-Duty Vertical Offset Charcoal Smoker & Grill
Q:
Can you get special financing on this bbq pit?
Answer: how can i get special financing?
Answer: Yes 5 monthly payments
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What size are the cooking racks?
Answer: This smoker comes with 5 Chrome-plated Steel Cooking Grates that are 17 inches in diameter each. - GHP Group Customer Support
Answer: Are you looking at the picture on Amazon. First feature about grill says 5 grates totaling 1382 sq. Inches. So each one is about 276 sq. Inches.. Now we all know pi r-squared is the area of circle so the radius would be about 9 inches so the diameter is about 18 inches. Maybe a little bigger as I'm not that good at math, been out of school for 60 years.
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what is the main difference between the signature series and wide body other than shape/style/Cooking space. Is the smoking performance the same?
Answer: You can add more charcoal to the side box, I was able to put an 18lb bag and cooked way past 5 hrs
Q:
can you use wood chunks or chips or just charcoal /
Answer: For this Smoker you can use wood chunks, charcoal or wood chips.- GHP Group Customer Support
Answer: I use charcoal for the heat and add wood chunks/chips for the smoke.
Answer: I use soaked chips, without smoke it just convection heat but it would work like a regular grill.
Answer: Yes, all three, Great smoker easy to control temp, but you have to babysit it
Q:
Can i smoke a 25lb Turkey? How wide are the racks?
Answer: Hello Jimmy, the racks in this smoker are 16.5" in diameter and are removable so the height is adjustable. This should accommodate a 25 lb. turkey. -GHP Group Customer Support
Q:
Is there a purpose built cover for this specific smoker?
Answer: i tore mine accidentally and for awhile couldn't find a replacement. i'm actually ordering the cover.
Answer: Theres a specific made cover offered by Dyna-Glo that fits perfect.
Answer: Yes, and it's very well made.
Q:
can you purchase spare racks?
Answer: Yes but only so many hangers in cooker for racks
Answer: Probably from Lowes or Home Depot or a local hardware store.
Answer: Yes I believe Home Depot carries the same size
Q:
where does the grease and other liquids go?
Answer: The grease and other drippings run down to be held in the grease cup. - GHP Group Customer Support
Answer: It has an external drip pan (about 6") that juices/grease go into (if they don't drip into the water pan).
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What is the dimensions of feet and wheels? Are they smaller than the total width dimentiona
Answer: Not able to measure right now, but the feet and wheels are within the total width dimensions. There is a handle opposite the firebox side that is the widest point. Not sure if they included that in the measurements.
Answer: 1 foot and wheels are pretty much under the smoker. I sat mine on cement blocks to raise it some and the holes in the blocks make a very good brake.
Answer: No... Its a very stable smoker.. I love mine!
Q:
Is the 45”w with the smoke box extended or closed?
Answer: Overall
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How much space is there between each grate in the cooking chamber?
Answer: About 18 inches or so but you can remove the middle one if you need too for a tall cook/smoke.
Answer: you can adjust to any level notches are spaced along the main chamber i've done a turkey rib rack sausages and brisket at same time with plenty of space
Answer: The space between each grate is approximately 5”. - GHP
Q:
How much lava lock is needed to completely seal everything? It usually comes in 15 ft. Is that enough or should i get more?
Answer: I didn't need LavaLock, after putting the smoker together. It held the smoke just fine. If you want to use lavalock 15ft should be fine.
Q:
Is there a cover available on the market for this model smoker?
Answer: Yes, made just for this exact smoker. Fits perfect!
Q:
How can i add a cover for the dyna glo model dgss1382vcd- d i just ordered on amazon
Answer: The cover that is compatible with the model DGSS1382VCS-D is model DG1382CSC.
Answer: I ordered the cover on Amazon, it arrived before the smoker.
Answer: They offered a cover. I purchased the cover through Amazon
Answer: Easy to do just scroll down to items related too
Q:
Can you remove the grates after the unit is built?
Answer: The grates go in last, they're removal!
Answer: we received this grill so badly damaged that it was not usable. The grates will come out, but they are so close together, if we were able to smoke with it, we would have needed to remove every other just to fit in larger pieces of meat. really best if only doing flat pieces like for jerky etc. Small strips of ribs might fit.
Answer: Yes, you can remove them.
Answer: Yes but you must tip them to about 45 degree angle. What ever you have in them will fall off, like bowls or jerky.
Answer: Yes, they all come out of the smoker & the heat box side. I have been happy with this smoker!
Answer: Yes
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What is the spacing between racks?
Answer: Hello Mark, there is 5" of space between each rack and they are removable so that space can be increased! -GHP Group Customer Support
Answer: The shelves are about 5 inches apart.
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Is there suppose to be any space between where the firebox connects to the chamber? After connecting the two ive noticed gaps where air could get out
Answer: when assembling mine I used LavaLock Silicone gasket seal on any surfaces that would/could have gaps. I also used LavaLock gasket on the smoking chamber door. All is working very well.
Answer: No it should not be a space if you have a space make sure you don’t have the piece that hooks to the fire box and chamber on wrong because when I put mine together I had to take it apart because I had it on wrong
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What is the thickness of the steel?
Answer: Hello T., The body of this smoker is 1.5mm steel and the door is 2.5mm. -GHP Group Customer Support
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How deep is the smoking chamber
Answer: The smoking chamber is 17.5 inches in diameter.
Answer: The smoking chamber is the vertical cylinder , I believe is some 4 ft. deep or so, enough to put a lot of stuff in it.
Answer: Thomas,
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What size firebox could I put in the side part?
Answer: I think they tell you that in the description. That is the fire box, I suppose it is about 10-12” in diameter and maybe 16-18” long.
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do I see meat hooks in the roof of the cook chamber?
Answer: Yes there are hooks installed in the top of the smoker. You will need to get some stainless steel meat hooks. Put your ribs on the meat hooks and hang them over the hooks in the unit. I have used them to hang both beef and pork ribs and it gives you a great EVEN smoke. I a good horizontal smoker/griller that I have used and loved for 10 years. I also have an EGG. However the Dyna-Glo out performs both for smoking ribs. For the 4th I hung both beef and pork ribs and still had plenty of room to smoke big turkey legs on shelves below.
Answer: Yes those are sausage hooks at the top of the smoker. -GHP Group Customer Support
Answer: What size temp gauge would I need to replace the one on the unit?
Answer: Yes there sure is!!!! Great for sausage!!
Answer: Yes, there are hooks on the roof of the cooking chamber.
Answer: There are hooks in their to hold the grills not to hang meat.
Answer: yes it has sausage hooks on the top.. very nice smoker
Answer: It did not come with them, we had to buy them
Answer: Yes 6 of them
Answer: There are about 8 or so
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Does sausage rack rotate?
Answer: Hi Eddie,
Answer: Yes you can pivot it by hand to rotate the sausage or to add sausage or take out sausage
Q:
Do you offer an insulated blanket for the main smoke chamber?
Answer: You can pick up a high temp blanket relatively cheap, but you may fair better just moving your smoker to a more shielded area. One thing I always have in the yard is a pallet to use as a windbreaker. If you have your smoker sealed with lavalock I was able to keep 225 for hours with 5lbs of applewood coals and throwing a few chunks in the firebox every half hour or so in 33° with 30mph winds
Answer: Came with rain cover no insulated blanket don't know if they offer one or not I feeling
Answer: Negative, but great smoker.
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Can the wheels be reversed with the legs? It looks awkward to move.
Answer: No, you can't reverse then but it isn't hard to move (I was surprised too). The problem I had is that the bottom weld on the smoke chamber leaks liquid all over my deck.
Answer: No they cannot. I must say this smoker is the best I’ve ever owned. This set up is user friendly and moving the smoker is easy. You’ll love it!
Answer: It is very easy to move just as it is. We love this pit!
Answer: I don't think so. While moving it is quite balanced.
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How thick is the steel on this smoker?
Answer: Hello Keith. The cook grids are Steel A3 dia= 5mm/ 3.5mm. The charcoal grate is A3 5.5mm. The doors are 2.5mm steel. The back, sides, top, and bottom are 1.5mm spcc. The offset firebox 1.2mm steel/SPCC but the door is 2.55mm spcc. We hope this answers your question! -GHP Group Customer Support
Answer: The fire box and ash pan are roughly a 1/16th of an inch thick, can't see it lasting very long, but it Cooks great right now
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How much room is between each rack?
Answer: 5 inches. Remove a rack and then you would have 10 or 15 or 20. There are also hooks at the top for hanging sausages or meats that are suitable for being strung up.
Answer: 4 1/2 inches, but the racks are removable. Shouldn't be a problem unless feeding an Army.
Answer: There's just a little bit over 5" between each rack.
Answer: I was able to fit 12lb briskets with ease. But you can also remove to put bigger things in it
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How do you control the temp?
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Answer: Temperature is controlled by the size of the fire and how much air is taken in, and how much is exhausted. There are vents in the firebox that control air intake, and a valved chimney to control exhaust. I usually had the chimney open, and the air intake at approximately 1/4. This was with a relatively small fire.
Answer: By how much fuel/ wood you put in, how big is your fire. Then how much air you give it. Ya have to pay attention.
Answer: By air flow via vent and chimney flew.
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Does anyone know what diameter the support legs are and the diameter of tubing used for main support that has the wheels and axle attached?
Answer: The support legs are 76mm in diameter and the wheels are 10mm in diameter. -GHP Group Customer Support
Answer: Wouldn't know the measurements but it is more than sufficient to support the fire box and smoker. Just don't try to pull it across uneven terrain without help because the whole assembly is top heavy though very well constructed with heavy gauge steel. Not designed for towing behind a pickup. Nor would I try to move it while the firebox is going and the smoking chamber is loaded with cooking food. Same holds true with most any smoker.
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How many average size pork butts would it hold ?
Answer: You can put 2 per shelf without a problem. I have hung 5 slabs of ribs and put 2 butts on the bottom shelf.. You can only use 3 shelves because of the height of the butts so the real number is 6.
Answer: If you want you can do 5. The lower rack gets kind of hot however. I can do 2 butts and 3 racks of ribs no problem. I did 4 racks last weekend using the bottom rack for liquid. I really like the smoke for the price
Answer: There are six racks so six large butts will easily fit. I would want to have some room for hot air and smoke to move around meat. If for some reason more roasts need to be cooked I,m sure more could fit in. Depends on size as I recently bought a twin pack that weighed over 20 pounds.
Answer: I’ve put 8 on mine and still had room for two racks of baby back ribs. One thing about this is you will have to rotate the butts a few times to get an even bark all the way around. If you don’t want to do the work -4 butts and 4 tenderloins - 1 each on each rack.
Answer: 3....4
Answer: 5 or 6
Q:
Why does it say free shipping then get to checkout it adds shipping cost?
Answer: If u look closer it will have the shipping deduction right below charge. They want to show u how much u saved
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Will an entire 10-15lb brisket flat fit on one grate without having to cut it?
Answer: The grate dimensions on this smoker are 16.75" x 16.75" and can hold up to 25 lbs. The average full brisket weighs in at 8-12 pounds and is about 12-20 inches long and about 12 inches wide. It depends on how large your brisket is but in most cases it should fit in this smoker. -GHP Group Customer Support
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How many briskets can I smoke at a time?
Answer: Each grate can hold roughly two 5 lbs briskets (10 total @ 5 lbs each). Anything larger will require 1 per grate (5 total) for proper air flow. - GHP Group Customer Support
Answer: If you have one per rack- 6, if you have 2 per rack -12 or more, depends on the size of the briskets though.
Answer: I am able to do two medium sized briskets at a time.
Answer: Whole briskets will be a problem but flats or points 1 per shelf.
Answer: One rack holds one 10 lb butt, or 3/4 loin nicely x 5 racks
Answer: 5 big ones or 10 small ones
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I have to cook for an upcoming wedding. I need it prior to the wedding. How long will it take to get to the Boston area from the time i order it?
Answer: That a good question
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What is the gauge of steel?
Answer: I'm not sure what gauge, but it's heavy, it's not cheap thin metal.
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Does anyone know what diameter the support legs are and the diameter of tubing used for main support that has the wheels and axle attached?
Answer: The support legs are 76mm in diameter and the wheels are 10mm in diameter. -GHP Group Customer Support
Answer: Wouldn't know the measurements but it is more than sufficient to support the fire box and smoker. Just don't try to pull it across uneven terrain without help because the whole assembly is top heavy though very well constructed with heavy gauge steel. Not designed for towing behind a pickup. Nor would I try to move it while the firebox is going and the smoking chamber is loaded with cooking food. Same holds true with most any smoker.
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How well does this smoker work with just wood splits instead of charcoal?
Answer: I use a combination of coal and wet wood to regulate heat and smoke. While I bought the smoker for logs instead of chips, I have not had the opportunity to try any splits. However, based on my experience with the unit to date, I don’t think splits should be a problem once you get experience with the vents.
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Is there a water bowl in this smoker?
Answer: Hello, this smoker does come with a water bowl. -GHP Group Customer Support
Answer: No, but there is plenty of space to put a water pan on one of the shelves. I usually fill the pan with fruit juice for extra flavor.
Answer: Yes, pan on bottom shelf hold about a gallon of water.
Answer: Yes, it goes on the bottom. My husband usually fills it with fruit juice for more flavorful meat.
Answer: Yes there is one that goes in the bottom
Answer: Yes
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It was working fine for about 5-6 hours, with briquettes. But then I couldn't get temp in main area over 220 used whole bag of charcoal? Ideas?
Answer: A. The general temp for 'smoking' is 220°. So if your looking for hotter temps, I would recommend using a griil.
Answer: You need to keep it clean underneath. Get ash out. It needs air to draft. Or try lump charcoal. Works well.
Answer: Hi Dan, we are so sorry to hear about your experience! Our customer service team would be more than happy to help provide you with technical assistance regarding this smoker! Just reach out by phone at 877-447-4768 or email at http://www.ghpgroupinc.com/CTUS.html - GHP Group
Answer: you are venting the grill to much it has a great flow threw close your vents on the charcoal side and just the top vent to half open use a few pieses of oak of wood to help with the temp to get steady and hotter.
Answer: You may want to try lump charcoal. I had that issue and lump solved the problem
Answer: I would increase the air flow at the fire box for large temperature increases
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How long does it maintain temperature without interference?
Answer: Once I got it dialed in, I'd check on it every 3-4 hours (monitoring temp probes from inside the whole time tho) but this smoker has been pretty rock solid on temps for me. Would suggest getting gaskets for the door, tho.
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can I cold smoke
Answer: Hello Bill, since this smoker is powered by charcoal, if you used the right amount of coals and maintained it properly, you could cold smoke with this! -GHP Group Customer Support
Answer: as far as cold smoking in the big dyna glo signature eeries it would be very hard to maintain temps under 80*- 100* deg.necessary for proper cold smoking, what I have used is placing an a-mazn-n smoker cold smoker , (under $30) in the cooking chamber and it will cold smoke for 8-10 hrs. your best alternative.Many members of Smoking meat forum.com use this method w/great results.
Answer: Definitely. It is very good at that.
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Can I hang kabob skewers from the top area that's made to hang sausages? how many do you think?
Answer: You could. They will definitely fit. The lower chunks will get more heat, so I'm not sure how you will compensate for the heat differential. Maybe put larger chucks lower? But then, kabobs aren't meant for low and slow smoking.
Answer: Hello Marty, we hope Sepp's answer was helpful! Although this would be doable with the 6 hooks, you may want to consider the cooking technique! -GHP Group Customer Support
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Whats the temp range? I would like to be able to cook at high temps as well as smoke
Answer: This is an offset vertical smoker. NOT A GRILL. Look into a kamado if you want the versatility of smoking and grilling.
Answer: Hello John., the temperatures this smoker is capable of reaching are completely dependent on the ambient temperatures, amount of food and amount of fuel used. If you are interested in a grill/smoker combo, check out our Signature Series such as model # DGSS730CBO-D. -GHP Group Customer Support
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My shipment is missing the access door. how can i get a replacement? amazon wants to replace the entire unit!!
Answer: The instruction booklet lists a support email you can contact.
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Will this fit a whole brisket?
Answer: It fit a 22 lb turmkey
Answer: You have to hang it, I bought a few S meat hooks
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do I see meat hooks in the roof of the cook chamber?
Answer: Yes there are hooks installed in the top of the smoker. You will need to get some stainless steel meat hooks. Put your ribs on the meat hooks and hang them over the hooks in the unit. I have used them to hang both beef and pork ribs and it gives you a great EVEN smoke. I a good horizontal smoker/griller that I have used and loved for 10 years. I also have an EGG. However the Dyna-Glo out performs both for smoking ribs. For the 4th I hung both beef and pork ribs and still had plenty of room to smoke big turkey legs on shelves below.
Answer: Yes those are sausage hooks at the top of the smoker. -GHP Group Customer Support
Answer: What size temp gauge would I need to replace the one on the unit?
Answer: Yes there sure is!!!! Great for sausage!!
Answer: Yes, there are hooks on the roof of the cooking chamber.
Answer: There are hooks in their to hold the grills not to hang meat.
Answer: yes it has sausage hooks on the top.. very nice smoker
Answer: It did not come with them, we had to buy them
Answer: Yes 6 of them
Answer: There are about 8 or so
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Can i cold smoke with this? and if i need something additional can you please post me the link of what else i need to get?
Answer: Google cold smoke processing the process is a 90 degree temp diverting heat n allowing mostly smoke and take multiple days i wld refer to someone who does old school smoked jerky
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What is the temp guage size how many inches is the item
Answer: 2" W x 3" D
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does this smoker come assembled?
Answer: It does not come assembled, but I believe you can pay extra to have it pre-assembled. Not too difficult, took less that 2 hours to put it together.
Answer: Unfortunately this smoker does not come assembled but it only took me about 45 minutes to fully assemble this product. Instructions were easy and amazingly all the hardware for this smoker was all there.
Answer: No it does not - assembly required.
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Answer: No it doesn’t
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Do you need to use high temp paint to maintain the heat? or just use the high temp sealer and gaskets?
Answer: I bought the high temp sealer ...looks like a rope
Answer: Yes you do.
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Can I remove the grate where the fire source is so that I put wood splits to burn over the charcoal?
Answer: Absolutely! I’ve had many smokers...this beauty is absolutely the most versatile smoker ever! Hoping you love yours as much as I do!
Answer: Yes..it's exactly what I do.
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Product reviews of Dyna-Glo Signature Series DGSS1382VCS-D Heavy-Duty Vertical Offset Charcoal Smoker & Grill
Gregory F Lepore : tremendous bang for the buck
Well designed, reasonably heavy gauge steel. Nice latches for door. It does most of what an expensive Lone Star or other offset does for 1/5th the cost. I gasketed door and siliconed firebox joint, but maybe unnecessary. Running this as a true stick burner yields great q. it requires tending every 45 min or so, but any stick burner does. Once at temp, holds 275 easily. Start with a small load of charcoal, then add some wood, once a good fire going its very stable.
Amy and Stacey Ramos : Great Design and Low Cost
After much research, I decided I wanted an off-set vertical smoker. Being "off-set", there would be no direct or carry-over heat to the food allowing me to cook with just the heat from the smoke. Being "vertical", the food items would not have a "hot" side and a "cold" side causing me to turn the meat during the cooking process. Also, the "horizontals" (even with reverse air flow) generate hot and cold spots simply because smoke and heat raise, not flow from side to side.
I was hoping for other features like a hanging rack, portability, pull-out fire tray and grilling capability.
This product has that excellent design and all those features at a very low price point.
The drawback to this unit (and the only way to offer at this low price point) is the thin steel construction. My first concern is how long it will last. Since the firebox tray or other parts are replaceable, and, even if I have to buy a new unit every few years, its still cheaper than buying a 1/4" steel version that will last a couple of decades.
The larger issue with the thin steel construction is heat retention. If you add wood to bring the heat up, the temperature will quickly spike, and as the wood burns down, the unit will lose heat just as fast. That makes it tricky to maintain a steady temperature. I found that using fist-sized pieces of quality wood on a short refresh rate (every 15 to 45 minutes), I can maintain a temperature of +/- 25 degrees with blue smoke. And, for a neophyte like myself, I think that is pretty good.
Assembly notes: I needed three tools for the assembly - fat-head Phillips screwdriver, Crescent wrench and (for two screws placed in a weird spot) and ratchet with a fat-head Phillips screwdriver head. I put LockTite on all the screws (I don't know if that is necessary, but its what my dad taught me years ago and I don't want him giving me a hard-time). It took about 2 hours to go from completely boxed to starting the fire.
I put on high-temp sealant tape on the smoker door and I might add it to the firebox door as well if I get really picky. Finally, I've been told to not trust the cheap temp gauges included with smokers, so I replaced it with a high-end gauge (Tel-Tru) and added a second one at the lower part of the door (drilled a hole for it) to monitor temperature from bottom to top.
Overall, there are better smokers on the market with higher quality materials. But, for the money, I thought this was the best value available with a great design. With a little extra assembly work and careful temperature management, I've been able to produce some pretty fantastic BBQ. So, it gets 5 stars.
I was hoping for other features like a hanging rack, portability, pull-out fire tray and grilling capability.
This product has that excellent design and all those features at a very low price point.
The drawback to this unit (and the only way to offer at this low price point) is the thin steel construction. My first concern is how long it will last. Since the firebox tray or other parts are replaceable, and, even if I have to buy a new unit every few years, its still cheaper than buying a 1/4" steel version that will last a couple of decades.
The larger issue with the thin steel construction is heat retention. If you add wood to bring the heat up, the temperature will quickly spike, and as the wood burns down, the unit will lose heat just as fast. That makes it tricky to maintain a steady temperature. I found that using fist-sized pieces of quality wood on a short refresh rate (every 15 to 45 minutes), I can maintain a temperature of +/- 25 degrees with blue smoke. And, for a neophyte like myself, I think that is pretty good.
Assembly notes: I needed three tools for the assembly - fat-head Phillips screwdriver, Crescent wrench and (for two screws placed in a weird spot) and ratchet with a fat-head Phillips screwdriver head. I put LockTite on all the screws (I don't know if that is necessary, but its what my dad taught me years ago and I don't want him giving me a hard-time). It took about 2 hours to go from completely boxed to starting the fire.
I put on high-temp sealant tape on the smoker door and I might add it to the firebox door as well if I get really picky. Finally, I've been told to not trust the cheap temp gauges included with smokers, so I replaced it with a high-end gauge (Tel-Tru) and added a second one at the lower part of the door (drilled a hole for it) to monitor temperature from bottom to top.
Overall, there are better smokers on the market with higher quality materials. But, for the money, I thought this was the best value available with a great design. With a little extra assembly work and careful temperature management, I've been able to produce some pretty fantastic BBQ. So, it gets 5 stars.
Rob J : Great unit that can cook some serious food!
This smoker exceeded my expectations!
I used the lava lock gasket tape to seal the door and it can maintain a temperature fairly well without being babysat too closely. Then I ran 2 fires through the unit to burn off any shipping oil and whatnot, and then was ready to go! My first cookout was last Sunday, I smoked 3 racks of ribs and a pork butt. Everything was a smashing success and the food all received plenty of praise. I used charcoal and threw some applewood chunks in there every 20 minutes or so and was able to hold a consistent temp. The thermometer sucks, so you'll have to buy a digital read, and the door was missing the bolt on the top latch, but even without that top bolt it still sealed very well (thanks to the lava lock). I did buy a replacement bolt and 2 nuts to replace the missing parts, but my first cookout was still a success without that top one in place. Very good and solid unit for the price.
A few words on assembly- Definitely a two person job and takes about 2 hours. I read some reviews by others who've purchased this unit and some said that the holes didn't line up...? Well if you tighten the screws all the way one at a time then yes, you may have problems. But that goes for anything that you're assembling. If you get all the screws loosely in place on the piece your are connecting, and then tighten them, you won't have that issue.
My only complaint is that the racks at 5" apart make it difficult to load up the tray fully. For example, my second smoke on Tuesday was about 50 chicken wings, and getting them into the back of the unit took some effort. I suppose I could have removed the unused racks (and maybe I'll do that next time).
All in all, this is a solid unit that can handle some serious food output for large groups of people. Maintains a pretty even temperature top to bottom (a bit hotter near the smoke box on the bottom rack but what can you do). I would definitely recommend to friends, and I would wager one or two may even buy one for themselves after seeing the unit perform.
I used the lava lock gasket tape to seal the door and it can maintain a temperature fairly well without being babysat too closely. Then I ran 2 fires through the unit to burn off any shipping oil and whatnot, and then was ready to go! My first cookout was last Sunday, I smoked 3 racks of ribs and a pork butt. Everything was a smashing success and the food all received plenty of praise. I used charcoal and threw some applewood chunks in there every 20 minutes or so and was able to hold a consistent temp. The thermometer sucks, so you'll have to buy a digital read, and the door was missing the bolt on the top latch, but even without that top bolt it still sealed very well (thanks to the lava lock). I did buy a replacement bolt and 2 nuts to replace the missing parts, but my first cookout was still a success without that top one in place. Very good and solid unit for the price.
A few words on assembly- Definitely a two person job and takes about 2 hours. I read some reviews by others who've purchased this unit and some said that the holes didn't line up...? Well if you tighten the screws all the way one at a time then yes, you may have problems. But that goes for anything that you're assembling. If you get all the screws loosely in place on the piece your are connecting, and then tighten them, you won't have that issue.
My only complaint is that the racks at 5" apart make it difficult to load up the tray fully. For example, my second smoke on Tuesday was about 50 chicken wings, and getting them into the back of the unit took some effort. I suppose I could have removed the unused racks (and maybe I'll do that next time).
All in all, this is a solid unit that can handle some serious food output for large groups of people. Maintains a pretty even temperature top to bottom (a bit hotter near the smoke box on the bottom rack but what can you do). I would definitely recommend to friends, and I would wager one or two may even buy one for themselves after seeing the unit perform.
kenny : Works great! Well built!
This smoker works great! I installed lava lock gaskets around the fire box and main smoker door before I seasoned it. It doesn't leak at all. It's also really easy to maintain a good temperature. I took out the grates that were in the fire box so I have more room for charcoal and wood. It comes with five grates for the main smoker box, I only use three or so for the amount of meat I smoke. This smoker it built well. I've had no issues with paint flaking and burning off. Overall it's a great smoker and I would recommend to anyone looking for a good backyard smoker. I'm very happy with this. Dyna-Glo has done good.
Update: After one year and some change, this smoker is still doing great. I use it all the time and have learned how to use it more efficiently. The paint still hasn’t flaked or worn. The bolts on the door are the only thing that has shown signs of wear and tear, and you can replace those pretty easy. So after a year, I still highly recommend this to anyone on the fence about this unit.
Update: After one year and some change, this smoker is still doing great. I use it all the time and have learned how to use it more efficiently. The paint still hasn’t flaked or worn. The bolts on the door are the only thing that has shown signs of wear and tear, and you can replace those pretty easy. So after a year, I still highly recommend this to anyone on the fence about this unit.
CKP : Dyna-glo smoker
I was very pleased with my smoker. It was easy to put together with the help from my wife. The 2 screws that people talk about was no problem for me. The only thing I see wrong with it and it doesn't effect the smoker is they put the model # plate upside down. Will season tomorrow after lavalock dries.
MrWolf : My first smoker
Unit is pretty easy to assemble but it took a while to get it full sealed. I had a hard time getting the temperature up while smoking in the late fall and winter so I added a electric coil so I could smoke a turkey for Christmas. It came out amazing. Great smoker now. Only thing I wasn't happy with is the welding, most of the welding joints are more like a tack then a full weld joint.
Jeanette : Fantastic purchase!
I bought this smoker for my husband as a Father's Day gift. He'd been saying for a few years that he wanted to buy a smoker, and he spent time researching off and on for one. He ended up finding this one and another brand smoker under a hardware store website. I asked my brother to help me research smokers, and he sent me a list that included the Dyno Glo. I was sold and simply hoping I could find it here on Amazon - TAH-DAH! And ... I placed the order on 6/14, and it arrived on 6/18. My husband has used it a couple of times this summer, and it has worked beautifully. Fantastic purchase!!
Tim Raffety : Easy to assemble and works very well. Impressive for the price point for an offset.
I'm actually very impressed that every part was included. Nothing was missing. Packed very well. I was worried about damage due to a few on here having received damaged goods. But mine arrived flawless. And every part was included. For the price and ease of assembly I gave this high marks. Impressive. Yes. During construction I performed all the "upgrades" that are recommended. But overall I will say this is a great first smoker to start with. UPDATE: The next day I performed a breakin smoke. With all the upgrades done I see very little in the way of leakage but there is some around seams that are from the manufacture of the smoker. The top dome will bleed smoke. It seems if you own a mig and know what you are doing you probably could remove the paint with a grinder and wield it together. Since I don't have access to this the upgrade did fine. The temps were surprisingly easy to control. I did start out with charcoal and tossed on hickory. I had to almost totally close the inlet damper on the firebox but this isn't uncommon with stick smokers. All in all for the price I give this 5 stars. I already cooked on it and things come out very good. If you are wanting to test your hand at offset smoking without a big investment this is the one for you. I am so surprised every part sent to me was there and was used. And nothing was damaged in shipment.
Vincent : More a hazard than a help
Used it twice and it is not getting better. The heat probe will not detect any heat above 200 degrees. We were trying to cook at 220 and wondering why with all the heat we had it would not go any higher. It created a massive fire and burn hazard as compared to what they would be in normal operation conditions. The grill side was so hot that it melted our oven mitts and if we were to have used anything else to pull the grates out, there probably would have been severe burns and injury. Not only this but it showed up in the mail very dented all over the body of the product. It was upsetting, but hammering out some of the dents wasn't too hard. As much as we wanted to like this product, we are concerned that it would be too much of a safety hazard for us to keep especially with the broken parts that were included.
jfizzle : Good smoker for the price.
I really enjoy this smoker. It’s heavy duty and I dig the design. HOWEVER, this thing has leaks all over the place thus suffering from lack of heat retention. I ended up purchasing grill gaskets and they did the job. Sure the price was good but it would probably make this thing even more popular if it either had gaskets already installed or come with it as a self install parts. They really do make a difference.
mark westerfield : Top damaged!
I unloaded the box and when I pulled out the vertical barrel the top was dented in where the smoke stack attaches (see photos). The box was not damaged, so in my opinion someone loaded a damaged product in the box. Needless to say, I'm mad! If this happens from the factory, I can only imagine that their Quality Control and Product Support is very poor! Pissed!!
Caitie Reisinger : Smokin’ smoker
Got this for my Husband’s birthday after we’d purchased one for his brother for his birthday. This guy is relatively easy to assemble (with 2 people) and I like that the heat source is separate from where the meat is cooking. It’s spacious and has more than enough room to roast several racks of ribs.
mark westerfield : Top damaged!
I unloaded the box and when I pulled out the vertical barrel the top was dented in where the smoke stack attaches (see photos). The box was not damaged, so in my opinion someone loaded a damaged product in the box. Needless to say, I'm mad! If this happens from the factory, I can only imagine that their Quality Control and Product Support is very poor! Pissed!!
juliana martin : Great value. Great bbq. Be ready for some mods
I’ve been happy with this smoker. Does need some mods. I installed 2 more thermometers so I can get temps from bottom shelf to top. About 50 degrees variance. Don’t mind that too much. If I want to slowly smoke a butt I can put in the top or I can really push one thru on the bottom if we are in a hurry.
Definitely needs the heat seal tape and rtv caulk around the doors and welds. I also used expanded metal to make a charcoal basket to help with the minion method. I use a little less fuel and it helps it burn a little more efficiently.
I’ve done ribs, butts, chickens, beef, homemade sausages, and pork belly burnt ends. Everything has turned out great.
For the price it’s a great entry level smoker. Only reason I’m giving it 4 stars is that the ash isn’t easy to clean out during a cook and shelves not easy to move. All in all I’ve had fun with it and it’s performed.
Definitely needs the heat seal tape and rtv caulk around the doors and welds. I also used expanded metal to make a charcoal basket to help with the minion method. I use a little less fuel and it helps it burn a little more efficiently.
I’ve done ribs, butts, chickens, beef, homemade sausages, and pork belly burnt ends. Everything has turned out great.
For the price it’s a great entry level smoker. Only reason I’m giving it 4 stars is that the ash isn’t easy to clean out during a cook and shelves not easy to move. All in all I’ve had fun with it and it’s performed.
Tony Fontenot : Great product, I have no regrets on purchasing this ...
Great product, I have no regrets on purchasing this smoker. I did use it the first weekend after receiving it, real easy to control heat and smoke.. Very simple to put together "only a 2 adult beverage project"... Recommend to anyone interested....
Amazon Customer : Can’t assemble with broken screws
Looked nice when halfway put together however the screw was messed up and it couldn’t be completed. Disappointed that a grill over 250 dollars doesn’t have the proper pieces to put together. Still waiting for a replacement.
Amazon Customer : Just read the whole review beforehand
I will be honest this wasn't my first choice for a smoker. However, after a wind storm rolled my old offset I needed a replacement and choice A B and C did not become available until after I had this one. My biggest issue with this is how poorly it was sealed. Whoever came up with splitting a firebox and adding a drawer must have been phoning it in.
I have sealed the firebox's two halves plus added the Nomex around the door and drawer. I also had to add hold downs. Nomex to the cooking chamber door, plus a small access door in the back. All of this was before sealing every bolt hole and connection (firebox to chamber and smoke stack. What aggravated me was when I had to seal the "Lazer welds" where the dome connects to the chamber. Fortunately, I had bought the caulking gun size of high temperature sealant. Three quarters of a tube in and it seems good. Oh, the built-in thermometer is crap too but I anticipated that and use a digital dual probe.
I have only used this so far in warm/hot weather so the three stars maybe generous, but I am in no rush to smoke a turkey during a December football game yet. After sealing it does hold heat well with only a 5 to 7 degrees variance from top to bottom. The racks are tight but I don't plan to use them all anyway. The sausage hooks will be nice this fall. It is easy so far control the heat with the vents on a windy day. It is not a terrible smoker it's just Dynaglo chinced out so you have to plan ahead and seal it up.
I have sealed the firebox's two halves plus added the Nomex around the door and drawer. I also had to add hold downs. Nomex to the cooking chamber door, plus a small access door in the back. All of this was before sealing every bolt hole and connection (firebox to chamber and smoke stack. What aggravated me was when I had to seal the "Lazer welds" where the dome connects to the chamber. Fortunately, I had bought the caulking gun size of high temperature sealant. Three quarters of a tube in and it seems good. Oh, the built-in thermometer is crap too but I anticipated that and use a digital dual probe.
I have only used this so far in warm/hot weather so the three stars maybe generous, but I am in no rush to smoke a turkey during a December football game yet. After sealing it does hold heat well with only a 5 to 7 degrees variance from top to bottom. The racks are tight but I don't plan to use them all anyway. The sausage hooks will be nice this fall. It is easy so far control the heat with the vents on a windy day. It is not a terrible smoker it's just Dynaglo chinced out so you have to plan ahead and seal it up.
Bryan Sikes : Good smoker, takes time to get to know it
Everything was easy enough to assemble, and it does look good. It takes some time trying different things to get a good smoke, but thats for anything.
The only real con I have is cleaning it, maybe I havent found the best way but other than that its great.
The only real con I have is cleaning it, maybe I havent found the best way but other than that its great.
MH Monroe : Great smoker for the price
Super thrilled with this smoker for the price. It does have some issues retaining heat around the seals but nothing a little easy and cheap seal tape can’t fix. I was disappointed with my ashtray as the welds have failed at the back of it. But that may just be my product issue. Looks easy enough to fix. Be sure to get the cover for it as it does rust fairly quickly as I have learned. But with steel wool in a cover it’s fine
MrWolf : My first smoker
Unit is pretty easy to assemble but it took a while to get it full sealed. I had a hard time getting the temperature up while smoking in the late fall and winter so I added a electric coil so I could smoke a turkey for Christmas. It came out amazing. Great smoker now. Only thing I wasn't happy with is the welding, most of the welding joints are more like a tack then a full weld joint.
Matthew : Great smoker for the price.
This is my first offset smoker. I want to be able to smoke barbecue with the stick burner before moving on to more expensive smokers. I wanted something for reasonable price, but I did not want a smoker constructed of thin steel. I got this on sale for half the retail price on Amazon. The smoker is made of heavy duty steel. If feels sturdy wheeling it around to my back yard.
I sealed it up with red RTV and lava lock just to make sure I had a good seal with no leaks.
I’ve used it 5 times since I bought it. Temps are easy to maintain if you know what you’re doing. Easy to move around the yard because it has wheels. It was difficult to fit large racks of ribs on the grates, which requires my to trim a bone or three off my baby back prior to smoking them.
The only recommendation I have for somebody looking into this is to purchase a digital thermometer with two probes. One probe reads the ambient temperature inside the smoker and the other can be used as the meat probe. The temperature gage that came with the smoker wasn’t accurate but it was better than nothing.
I sealed it up with red RTV and lava lock just to make sure I had a good seal with no leaks.
I’ve used it 5 times since I bought it. Temps are easy to maintain if you know what you’re doing. Easy to move around the yard because it has wheels. It was difficult to fit large racks of ribs on the grates, which requires my to trim a bone or three off my baby back prior to smoking them.
The only recommendation I have for somebody looking into this is to purchase a digital thermometer with two probes. One probe reads the ambient temperature inside the smoker and the other can be used as the meat probe. The temperature gage that came with the smoker wasn’t accurate but it was better than nothing.
Kelly M. : Great unit if you do the mods.
This unit arrived in a reasonable time frame and was undamaged. The build quality is quite good and relatively heavy duty. Assembly was a breeze by myself. I used the lavalock gasket tape and silicone to seal it up where user feedback in these reviews indicated. I also added a stainless steel charcoal basket.
It doesn't leak smoke or heat and is pretty miserly on the charcoal and wood with the added basket. I've seen some minor issues develop with the paint around the firebox. Based on other reviewers I did expect this and it's been nothing a wire brush and some high temp paint hasn't taken care of.
I've had outstanding results with it each time I've used it to this point and not had to break the bank on fuel usage.
My only knock would be that the thermometer on the door is about 40 degrees off from what my digital thermometers report.
My Bro-in-Law has one of those custom built $5000 smokers. This is not that. It is a really good smoker for about $270 plus the cost of the mods though.
It doesn't leak smoke or heat and is pretty miserly on the charcoal and wood with the added basket. I've seen some minor issues develop with the paint around the firebox. Based on other reviewers I did expect this and it's been nothing a wire brush and some high temp paint hasn't taken care of.
I've had outstanding results with it each time I've used it to this point and not had to break the bank on fuel usage.
My only knock would be that the thermometer on the door is about 40 degrees off from what my digital thermometers report.
My Bro-in-Law has one of those custom built $5000 smokers. This is not that. It is a really good smoker for about $270 plus the cost of the mods though.
Paolo Roma : Bent pieces, broken welding
Not happy at all as this looks like a 2nd or floor model that has been moved several times. Likely a return as the box was double tapped back up, as i should have done. Dents in many pieces. Welding is very poor quality as some pieces are broke or non existent. The cylindrical axle on 1 wheel was completely missing. Bends in screws on front prevent closing and locking. I would not recommend this product. Nervous to fire up as the pieces don't align and it's clear their are gaps that will cause heat lose. Worst purchase to date.
OZ : Good quality.
Wanted a nice smoker and after reading reviews and tons of research I heard this brand was top of line. So I gave it a try, easy to assemble (depending if your handy), after firing it up first time and doing a dry run through then u can use it. I can cook so many things at once with all the shelving, and it holds heat well. Very pleased. Would recommend.
Tim Raffety : Easy to assemble and works very well. Impressive for the price point for an offset.
I'm actually very impressed that every part was included. Nothing was missing. Packed very well. I was worried about damage due to a few on here having received damaged goods. But mine arrived flawless. And every part was included. For the price and ease of assembly I gave this high marks. Impressive. Yes. During construction I performed all the "upgrades" that are recommended. But overall I will say this is a great first smoker to start with. UPDATE: The next day I performed a breakin smoke. With all the upgrades done I see very little in the way of leakage but there is some around seams that are from the manufacture of the smoker. The top dome will bleed smoke. It seems if you own a mig and know what you are doing you probably could remove the paint with a grinder and wield it together. Since I don't have access to this the upgrade did fine. The temps were surprisingly easy to control. I did start out with charcoal and tossed on hickory. I had to almost totally close the inlet damper on the firebox but this isn't uncommon with stick smokers. All in all for the price I give this 5 stars. I already cooked on it and things come out very good. If you are wanting to test your hand at offset smoking without a big investment this is the one for you. I am so surprised every part sent to me was there and was used. And nothing was damaged in shipment.
fan : Grill is good. Shipping was not.
So grill got delivered with the smoking chamber dented to hell and it is from packaging and the handling. Heavy grill and nothing on top in the box to protect it during shipping. Had people coming over banged out some of the dents and assembled. After running insulation strips around the doors where I could ( dents at the top don’t allow to run all the way ) it does a pretty good job. Have still turned out some really good food just disappointed in the dents. I have notice that the ash fills quick so might have to get creative on getting some out on cooks longer than 5-6 hours.
Ms. L : Excellent charcoal smoker
I debated for a long time between this smoker and several other options that included pellet smokers. I made the decision to go with this smoker because I wanted to get the true, pure smoke flavor and wanted to be able to smoke at very low temperatures. I love using this smoker. It is easy to control the temperatures and I have had no problems smoking at low temperatures down to 140 degrees and have kept it at 225 degrees consistently for as long as 12 hours.
The modifications I did include sealing the fire box with a special fire-proof product and lining the door openings with LavaLock. I have not used it in cold temperatures yet, but don't anticipate a big problem regulating temperatures. This is just a great design that lets you smoke lots of food at once with relative ease.
The modifications I did include sealing the fire box with a special fire-proof product and lining the door openings with LavaLock. I have not used it in cold temperatures yet, but don't anticipate a big problem regulating temperatures. This is just a great design that lets you smoke lots of food at once with relative ease.
Marshall G Bartlett : Decent smoker / Good performance at this price-point
Workable smoker. For the money, it does a very respectable job. Took about 2 hours to put together. Went smoothly except for a mis-cut thread on one of the exhaust support mounting holes. A little make-shift engineering later and it was all set to go. I installed plenty of RTV to keep it from leaking (it needs a lot!). Results are very good.
I have smoked in it about a half-dizen times since. Great results on everything, including brisket. Mine had large temperature variations right-to-left and top-to-bottom (about 100 deg F) initially. I put a fire brick bridging between the firebox exhaust and the water pan to force the head towards the pan. That reduced the temperature variations to about 25 degrees. Acceptable.
Lots of sq. internally, but they are spread between fine racks that are fairly tightly spaced. The racks are not removable individually - you have to remove the bottom rack to remove the one above and so on. Not convenient when smoking, but for me it is a minor annoyance. An average sized full brisket will just fit on one of the racks. The supplied temperature gauge has proven accurate on mine.
My only complaint is that there is no real ash clearance mechanism and the design makes clearing ash during a smoke challenging. This is not a problem for short smokes, but can be an issue if you are doing something in the 12+ hour range as the ash chokes the air intake. I'm thinking of installing a blower to address the issue. The good thing is that at this price I don't mind cutting holes, etc. to try to hack things a bit.
Again, not the world's best smoker but very useable, turns out great tasting Q, and a great value proposition.
I have smoked in it about a half-dizen times since. Great results on everything, including brisket. Mine had large temperature variations right-to-left and top-to-bottom (about 100 deg F) initially. I put a fire brick bridging between the firebox exhaust and the water pan to force the head towards the pan. That reduced the temperature variations to about 25 degrees. Acceptable.
Lots of sq. internally, but they are spread between fine racks that are fairly tightly spaced. The racks are not removable individually - you have to remove the bottom rack to remove the one above and so on. Not convenient when smoking, but for me it is a minor annoyance. An average sized full brisket will just fit on one of the racks. The supplied temperature gauge has proven accurate on mine.
My only complaint is that there is no real ash clearance mechanism and the design makes clearing ash during a smoke challenging. This is not a problem for short smokes, but can be an issue if you are doing something in the 12+ hour range as the ash chokes the air intake. I'm thinking of installing a blower to address the issue. The good thing is that at this price I don't mind cutting holes, etc. to try to hack things a bit.
Again, not the world's best smoker but very useable, turns out great tasting Q, and a great value proposition.
riobravo : Not too bad
This is a good smoker... eats a bit of wood and is temperamental. If ya don't mind babysitting the smoker for sudden temp changes this one does do a decent job.
I would recommend getting this cover for it -
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HK2Q9Q2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Fit my Dyna-Glo perfectly !!! is much cheaper and better than the 80 dollar ones !!!
I would recommend getting this cover for it -
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HK2Q9Q2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Fit my Dyna-Glo perfectly !!! is much cheaper and better than the 80 dollar ones !!!
Mindy B : Not good at all
Was purchased for my husband's birthday. All the holes and clips are misaligned. We had to redrill holes and cut off areas just to mount the door properly. It is still off. We bought in April 2019 and keep it clean and covered but it is already rusting and chipping. The temp gauge has stopped working and has water in it. The misaligned door has to be lifted before clamped which is difficult when it is hot. The door clamps are hard to adjust.
Update 9/2020.
Already complete rust and falling apart. Even using a cover to protect it from elements. The smoker door fell off and crumbled. Handles falling off and rusted out. Don’t waste your money!
Update 9/2020.
Already complete rust and falling apart. Even using a cover to protect it from elements. The smoker door fell off and crumbled. Handles falling off and rusted out. Don’t waste your money!
SpedTeach : Arrived damaged and poor customer service
I spent ALOT of money on this for my husband as a 25th anniversary present and he was so disappointed when he opened it and found many pieces badly scratched down to bare metal. I contacted the manufacture directly and after a week, they finally responded and wanted pictures which I sent. It took several more weeks for a response that said they would ship me replacements for those parts. That was early August. I followed up several times, with no response. When we finally got in touch with someone, we were told they did not have the parts and did not ship them to us like they said (they had even provided us with a tracking id) - it would be several months before they would have them. At that point, we had the grill several months already and were unable to use it and it was past the return date. When we mentioned that to the manufacturer, they basically said, oh well. It has been several more months, still no parts and no responses back. We ended up getting high heat paint and putting the grill together and it does work well, but I paid ALOT of money for this for and should of at least gotten some money back if they were not going to replace the parts that arrived damaged.
Rosa : Smoker leaks out smoke through the door
When this product arrived I was afraid of missing parts and damaged parts. Because all the bad reviews mention that. All in all it came with all the parts needed and it was easy to assemble between me and my dad. I don’t know how people can miss parts it’s in a box labeled, i think they just don't put the bolts in the right locations. The instructions was readable but I found it to be annoying that it was out of order. For instance when you work on the smaller body the legs on the bigger body should be on according to the picture but that instruction doesn’t come until later on my advice is switch the instruction manual for step by step on what should be put together first. I have one complaint on the smoker. It loses a lot of heat and we have to replace a whole bag of coal. I don’t understand how something is made specifically to keep the smoke inside with letting us have the option to release it but there is no proper sealer for it to keep the smoke from coming out and it’s not just this particular item I did a lot of research on many smokers and that seems to always be a big issue. With ours so much smoke leaks from out the big body’s door. I just don’t understand why this is such a big issue for item that has only one purpose. Other than than that it looks nice and it was an easy build. It was scuffed up only a little on the smaller body but my dad thinks it adds character. All in all the product gets the job done, looks nice, and an easy build.
Amazon Customer : Excelleny Value
Product arrived extremely well packaged. Not a dent or ding anywhere. The fastening hardware was sorted and packaged in a 'blister' pack. Nothing missing and no extras. I added heaver split lock washers, but really couldn't say if they will make a difference. Instructions were well written and easy to follow.
I followed the advice of other reviewers and sealed all the joints with either 3M Fire Block FB136 sealant or high temp RTV. If you are using only high temp RTV, plan on using at least two tubes. Also as recommended, I added rockwool tape to the firebox lid, main front door and little back door. One roll did all three with about 4 inched to spare...whew.
Test fired the unit right after assemble. Between the firebox vent and top vent I had no trouble regulating the temperature between 200º and 225º. Granted I did need to mind the fuel, but that and a cold one is what it is all about. For under $300, I don't think you beat this smoker.
California friends all have the $600+ electric plug-in, pellet fired cooking appliances. Sorry boyz, but that just ain't BBQ'n.
-Satisfied Texas Native
I followed the advice of other reviewers and sealed all the joints with either 3M Fire Block FB136 sealant or high temp RTV. If you are using only high temp RTV, plan on using at least two tubes. Also as recommended, I added rockwool tape to the firebox lid, main front door and little back door. One roll did all three with about 4 inched to spare...whew.
Test fired the unit right after assemble. Between the firebox vent and top vent I had no trouble regulating the temperature between 200º and 225º. Granted I did need to mind the fuel, but that and a cold one is what it is all about. For under $300, I don't think you beat this smoker.
California friends all have the $600+ electric plug-in, pellet fired cooking appliances. Sorry boyz, but that just ain't BBQ'n.
-Satisfied Texas Native
CKP : Dyna-glo smoker
I was very pleased with my smoker. It was easy to put together with the help from my wife. The 2 screws that people talk about was no problem for me. The only thing I see wrong with it and it doesn't effect the smoker is they put the model # plate upside down. Will season tomorrow after lavalock dries.
Gregory F Lepore : tremendous bang for the buck
Well designed, reasonably heavy gauge steel. Nice latches for door. It does most of what an expensive Lone Star or other offset does for 1/5th the cost. I gasketed door and siliconed firebox joint, but maybe unnecessary. Running this as a true stick burner yields great q. it requires tending every 45 min or so, but any stick burner does. Once at temp, holds 275 easily. Start with a small load of charcoal, then add some wood, once a good fire going its very stable.
MH Monroe : Great smoker for the price
Super thrilled with this smoker for the price. It does have some issues retaining heat around the seals but nothing a little easy and cheap seal tape can’t fix. I was disappointed with my ashtray as the welds have failed at the back of it. But that may just be my product issue. Looks easy enough to fix. Be sure to get the cover for it as it does rust fairly quickly as I have learned. But with steel wool in a cover it’s fine
Dymnd1 : Great investment! You'll get at least 10yrs use.
I was looking for a comparable smoker to replace one that I loved and had for 16 yrs! I had uncertainties that the steel grade, available racks, and overall durability would measure up to my old smoker that served me for 16 yrs....well this didn't disappoint! It weighs 139lbs(near my body weight, 5'2" female), which it is very heavy for one person to lift. I put this together by myself in 3.5 hrs. Yes, the assembly time is much shorter with two-person assembly. Before I began assembly, I checked to make sure all parts,screws were packaged. Next, I organized the offset section, wheel assembly, and main drum sections separately so I could easily follow the instructions without issues. Finally, after 3.5hrs my Dyno-Glo grill was ready! I "seasoned" it per the instructions and used it today. My ribs turned out fantastic! The only con, is the charcoal grate is small. Therefore, I had to add charcoal to keep the temp hovering at 200 degrees. Otherwise this is an excellent purchase. For the reviewers claiming this is poorly designed, cheap, dents easily, you all must have purchased a completely different Dyno-Glo offset grill. I know I can get at least 15-20 yrs from this one. Lastly, I didn't need to apply the gasket seal that I purchased because door has a tight seal. I'm returning! Also, I recommend purchasing the accommodating cover.
D. Marx : Smoked 60lbs of pork for a party for the first use - PERFECT
No assembly instructions enclosed so assembly took a little longer using the photo. First time out of the barrel, it worked just as advertised, and the pulled pork was great after 12 hours of smoking. This is a real value for the money. Guests thought it cost 3 times as much.
Amazon Customer : Excelleny Value
Product arrived extremely well packaged. Not a dent or ding anywhere. The fastening hardware was sorted and packaged in a 'blister' pack. Nothing missing and no extras. I added heaver split lock washers, but really couldn't say if they will make a difference. Instructions were well written and easy to follow.
I followed the advice of other reviewers and sealed all the joints with either 3M Fire Block FB136 sealant or high temp RTV. If you are using only high temp RTV, plan on using at least two tubes. Also as recommended, I added rockwool tape to the firebox lid, main front door and little back door. One roll did all three with about 4 inched to spare...whew.
Test fired the unit right after assemble. Between the firebox vent and top vent I had no trouble regulating the temperature between 200º and 225º. Granted I did need to mind the fuel, but that and a cold one is what it is all about. For under $300, I don't think you beat this smoker.
California friends all have the $600+ electric plug-in, pellet fired cooking appliances. Sorry boyz, but that just ain't BBQ'n.
-Satisfied Texas Native
I followed the advice of other reviewers and sealed all the joints with either 3M Fire Block FB136 sealant or high temp RTV. If you are using only high temp RTV, plan on using at least two tubes. Also as recommended, I added rockwool tape to the firebox lid, main front door and little back door. One roll did all three with about 4 inched to spare...whew.
Test fired the unit right after assemble. Between the firebox vent and top vent I had no trouble regulating the temperature between 200º and 225º. Granted I did need to mind the fuel, but that and a cold one is what it is all about. For under $300, I don't think you beat this smoker.
California friends all have the $600+ electric plug-in, pellet fired cooking appliances. Sorry boyz, but that just ain't BBQ'n.
-Satisfied Texas Native
Tony Fontenot : Great product, I have no regrets on purchasing this ...
Great product, I have no regrets on purchasing this smoker. I did use it the first weekend after receiving it, real easy to control heat and smoke.. Very simple to put together "only a 2 adult beverage project"... Recommend to anyone interested....
freddy sandoval : A must have!
Since I purchased my smoker and definitely have a new hobby! I’m still experimenting with rubs and have a long way to go but my family, friends and I really enjoy smoking new recipes!
MrWolf : My first smoker
Unit is pretty easy to assemble but it took a while to get it full sealed. I had a hard time getting the temperature up while smoking in the late fall and winter so I added a electric coil so I could smoke a turkey for Christmas. It came out amazing. Great smoker now. Only thing I wasn't happy with is the welding, most of the welding joints are more like a tack then a full weld joint.
Wesley R. Rock : Husband likes his grill
My husband bought this and it came all banged up. The package seemed to be drug. It says assembly in 30 minutes but that is with 3 people. He was able to bang most of the dents out except the one on the door handle. He called the company and they don't sell replacement handles. They do sell replacement doors. They did offer a partial refund which was nice of them. Even so, the pit still holds heat really well. He loves it, which is why it is a 4 not a 3 star!
Derek bennett : Buy this grill your NOT wasting your money.
FIRST of all this box was a little heavy and was impressed how thick every piece of the grill was. It's not that thin cheap grill metal built for one season. This grill was built to last as long as you as the product owner clean it and maintain it as you use it.
So on to my likes:
I like that it's heaven and durable.
The pictures do not do it any justice on how big it is. There is plenty of smokeing/cooking area for sure.
And the hanging racks are super sturdy and can hold some weight ....wink wink.
And also it was very straight forward and easy to put together I completed the build in a half hour.
So if your worried about the door having a seal it has adjustable latches to seal the door super tight. My grill came Un damaged so that's a plus.
Dislikes:
Absolutely no dislikes. It's what I hoped it to be and wanted.
P.S.
I have a gas grill, and a offset smoker grill and now this vertical offset smoker. I assure you your not wasting you money. I'm just a regular guy that loves grilling 365 days a year snow storm or not. This grill has everything you would need to make those delicious ribs, pork butts, roast etc. Just buy it you will not regret.
So on to my likes:
I like that it's heaven and durable.
The pictures do not do it any justice on how big it is. There is plenty of smokeing/cooking area for sure.
And the hanging racks are super sturdy and can hold some weight ....wink wink.
And also it was very straight forward and easy to put together I completed the build in a half hour.
So if your worried about the door having a seal it has adjustable latches to seal the door super tight. My grill came Un damaged so that's a plus.
Dislikes:
Absolutely no dislikes. It's what I hoped it to be and wanted.
P.S.
I have a gas grill, and a offset smoker grill and now this vertical offset smoker. I assure you your not wasting you money. I'm just a regular guy that loves grilling 365 days a year snow storm or not. This grill has everything you would need to make those delicious ribs, pork butts, roast etc. Just buy it you will not regret.
Justin Gehrer : Ok smoker if you put some time and effort into it.
Like most reviews, the shipping box was destroyed and a few parts were bent and/or scratched all to heck. It just takes a little work straightening and some hi temp touch up paint. As for design, make sure you plan on purchasing some form of smoker/BBQ grade sealer as there are a lot of gaps that if left u touched, will let a lot of heat and smoke out. Aside from that, it's a decent smoker.
Working Musician : If you can Tinker a bit than this is perfect for you.
Ask experts and they'll tell you that the cost of a "good" beginner smoker starts at around $600-$800. For that sort of money you'll be getting 1/4 thick steel and gapless engineering. If you are expecting that with this smoker you will be sorely disappointed.
However with a little bit of work you can get an exemplary smoker out of this model.
Assembly, if done right, should be a few hours. Take your time, put on some music and don't rush it. The instructions are decent but you absolutely should pick up some "smoker gasket tape." The firebox specifically had voids that would have doomed this smoker from the get-go. Using a flashlight I was able to see light through about 60% of the spots where the top and bottom of the firebox met. As a result I did an entire ring around it and the results showed.
The design of the smoker as a whole is good, but flawed in a few areas:
The duct that the firebox connects to the smoker area bolts on the firebox side (more tape), but not the other. This allows for a void all the way around where the firebox meets the smoker. Since there is no place where the two pieces meet there it no way of sealing this void. If you need a 100% seal you're going to be looking at fabricating something.
The top and bottom of the smoker have caps that are spot welded. In spots between welds there will be voids.
The front door doesn't fully seal without tape. Do not attempt to ratchet pressure on the front door thinking it will stretch and seal it. It's not going to happen and you will only damage the clips that hold it shut. The clips can easily be bent back into shape when you try this. But best practice is just to not do it.
The rear door to fill the water pan also has a void.
The door to the smoker box has small voids as well.
The bent metal tube handle feels cheap.
Getting the smoker to season (2 hours at 275-300 degrees) was a bear. I tossed nearly an entire bag of lump charcoal and wood into it over the course of 6 hours trying to get it to hold the higher temperature. The longest stretch I was able to accomplish this was for about 40 minutes.
However, for smoking purposes this unit shined. I did a starter of lump charcoal in a chimney and then put hardwood on top of it. This unit popped right up to 190 degrees and proceeded to stay there for hours on end. I went 3.5 hours until I was concerned that it would need feeding. For a 5 hour smoke I only opened the door once to add more fuel and found that I probably didn't really need to.
Whatever flaws are inherent in this unit the ratio of fire box to smoker box is damned near perfect. Lump charcoal will not cut it as it will burn too fast and too hot; you're in the land of fruit woods now so plan on stocking up. It will smoke heavy on the left side of the unit so plan on at least one mid-smoke shuffle of whatever you have in there.
The smoker box itself feels cavernous. The trays feel solid and the spacing is perfect between them. The water bowl looks almost oversized but well built. The chimney is a simple design; it's not slick or ornate but it will last and if it needs to be repaired can be done so easily.
There are small touches that also should be commended in the design. The flat space above the smoker box is perfect for cooking on. The smoker box door closing mechanism is adjustable and involved enough to deter those who want to get a "quick look" while you're not there to tell them not to. And while construction is not 1/4 thick it is thicker than you would expect at this price point. The all-metal wheels I also quite like as well. It's not a smooth ride but it is one that will hold up in the long run. Being able to remove the "drawer" from the firebox to dump ashes is a major plus as well. And while the material used for the construction of the drawer is not as thick as the smoker body itself it should be fine with proper care. Without proper care water will sit in it and it will rust. So, buy a cover and use it religiously, never use water to clean out the drawer and this shouldn't be an issue.
My long-term concerns have more to do with the nut and bolt construction. With no washers or lock nuts or locking washers I can see issues with parts coming loose. This may require an entire re-assembly with high-temperature Loctite at a later date.
It's hard finding fault with something at this price point when I really should be looking at something at least 2 or 3 times more expensive than this unit is. It's way nicer than anyone should have for a first smoker to learn on and for the price it can be a better smoker than likely anything else out there (at this price). It's not without flaws but it also does the one thing it needs to do spectacularly which is hold temp at a specific place for long spans of time, even with minimal tweaks. Tweaking and enhancements will only make it a better cooking tool and a better value in the long run.
However with a little bit of work you can get an exemplary smoker out of this model.
Assembly, if done right, should be a few hours. Take your time, put on some music and don't rush it. The instructions are decent but you absolutely should pick up some "smoker gasket tape." The firebox specifically had voids that would have doomed this smoker from the get-go. Using a flashlight I was able to see light through about 60% of the spots where the top and bottom of the firebox met. As a result I did an entire ring around it and the results showed.
The design of the smoker as a whole is good, but flawed in a few areas:
The duct that the firebox connects to the smoker area bolts on the firebox side (more tape), but not the other. This allows for a void all the way around where the firebox meets the smoker. Since there is no place where the two pieces meet there it no way of sealing this void. If you need a 100% seal you're going to be looking at fabricating something.
The top and bottom of the smoker have caps that are spot welded. In spots between welds there will be voids.
The front door doesn't fully seal without tape. Do not attempt to ratchet pressure on the front door thinking it will stretch and seal it. It's not going to happen and you will only damage the clips that hold it shut. The clips can easily be bent back into shape when you try this. But best practice is just to not do it.
The rear door to fill the water pan also has a void.
The door to the smoker box has small voids as well.
The bent metal tube handle feels cheap.
Getting the smoker to season (2 hours at 275-300 degrees) was a bear. I tossed nearly an entire bag of lump charcoal and wood into it over the course of 6 hours trying to get it to hold the higher temperature. The longest stretch I was able to accomplish this was for about 40 minutes.
However, for smoking purposes this unit shined. I did a starter of lump charcoal in a chimney and then put hardwood on top of it. This unit popped right up to 190 degrees and proceeded to stay there for hours on end. I went 3.5 hours until I was concerned that it would need feeding. For a 5 hour smoke I only opened the door once to add more fuel and found that I probably didn't really need to.
Whatever flaws are inherent in this unit the ratio of fire box to smoker box is damned near perfect. Lump charcoal will not cut it as it will burn too fast and too hot; you're in the land of fruit woods now so plan on stocking up. It will smoke heavy on the left side of the unit so plan on at least one mid-smoke shuffle of whatever you have in there.
The smoker box itself feels cavernous. The trays feel solid and the spacing is perfect between them. The water bowl looks almost oversized but well built. The chimney is a simple design; it's not slick or ornate but it will last and if it needs to be repaired can be done so easily.
There are small touches that also should be commended in the design. The flat space above the smoker box is perfect for cooking on. The smoker box door closing mechanism is adjustable and involved enough to deter those who want to get a "quick look" while you're not there to tell them not to. And while construction is not 1/4 thick it is thicker than you would expect at this price point. The all-metal wheels I also quite like as well. It's not a smooth ride but it is one that will hold up in the long run. Being able to remove the "drawer" from the firebox to dump ashes is a major plus as well. And while the material used for the construction of the drawer is not as thick as the smoker body itself it should be fine with proper care. Without proper care water will sit in it and it will rust. So, buy a cover and use it religiously, never use water to clean out the drawer and this shouldn't be an issue.
My long-term concerns have more to do with the nut and bolt construction. With no washers or lock nuts or locking washers I can see issues with parts coming loose. This may require an entire re-assembly with high-temperature Loctite at a later date.
It's hard finding fault with something at this price point when I really should be looking at something at least 2 or 3 times more expensive than this unit is. It's way nicer than anyone should have for a first smoker to learn on and for the price it can be a better smoker than likely anything else out there (at this price). It's not without flaws but it also does the one thing it needs to do spectacularly which is hold temp at a specific place for long spans of time, even with minimal tweaks. Tweaking and enhancements will only make it a better cooking tool and a better value in the long run.
freddy sandoval : A must have!
Since I purchased my smoker and definitely have a new hobby! I’m still experimenting with rubs and have a long way to go but my family, friends and I really enjoy smoking new recipes!
Collin N. : An excellent offset vertical smoker!
This is a great product and so far, I've only assembled it and seasoned it. The packaging was fantastic and the product arrived in great shape. The hardware for assembly was all kept in a nicely designed laminated paper storage system. I should state that I did a couple modifications right of the bat. I added gasket tape to the doors of the vertical smoke chamber and also applied a moderate amount of high temp food-rated silicon to welded edges and connecting pieces. I can't wait until Saturday! We'll be doing buffalo burgers and brisket!
Ms. L : Excellent charcoal smoker
I debated for a long time between this smoker and several other options that included pellet smokers. I made the decision to go with this smoker because I wanted to get the true, pure smoke flavor and wanted to be able to smoke at very low temperatures. I love using this smoker. It is easy to control the temperatures and I have had no problems smoking at low temperatures down to 140 degrees and have kept it at 225 degrees consistently for as long as 12 hours.
The modifications I did include sealing the fire box with a special fire-proof product and lining the door openings with LavaLock. I have not used it in cold temperatures yet, but don't anticipate a big problem regulating temperatures. This is just a great design that lets you smoke lots of food at once with relative ease.
The modifications I did include sealing the fire box with a special fire-proof product and lining the door openings with LavaLock. I have not used it in cold temperatures yet, but don't anticipate a big problem regulating temperatures. This is just a great design that lets you smoke lots of food at once with relative ease.
christina mcdade : Don’t buy
I gave this grill a long time before I reviewed. I bought in March. Firebox started rusting after 3 uses. The grill has never been in the rain(even now). 5 months later and firebox is almost gone. No where to order another because I’ve looked. Don’t sell a grill for this high of a price. Especially,’if it is just going to start rustOmg after a couple uses. Will never buy this brand again. I will go with one that actually cares about the customers and offers to replace or cares.
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