PIT BOSS 77425 2.5 Gas Smoker review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	PIT BOSS
Model Name	2.5 Gas Smoker
Item Weight	48.5 Pounds
Item Dimensions LxWxH	21.5 x 23 x 41 inches
Fuel Type	Liquefied Petroleum Gas

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Dual valve/dual burner system provides 100-350 temperature range
Four porcelain coated cooking grids, 884 sq in
Stainless Steel burners - 13, 500 BTU total
External access to wood chip drawer and grease tray
Large viewing window with high temperature door seal

From the manufacturer

There’s a new boss in town – the Pit Boss Red Rock Gas Smoker Series

With the Pit Boss Red Rock Gas Smoker, you can reach temperatures as low as 100°F and as high as 350°F.

PIT BOSS

2-SERIES GAS VERTICAL SMOKER

With the Pit Boss Red Rock Gas Smoker, you can reach temperatures as low as 100°F and as high as 350°F. The large front window eliminates the need for peek-a-boo cooking and the elevated frame makes transferring your meal from the smoker to the table a breeze.

676 sq. inches Cooking Space
3 porcelain coated cooking racks
Oversized front load wood chip tray
Stylish red semi-gloss finish


PIT BOSS LED FLEXIBLE GRILL LIGHT Perfect for the night time griller, this LED provides super bright, glare-free lighting.	PIT BOSS POCKET THERMOMETER The easy-to-read LED screen reads precise temperatures within 5 seconds. It can measure in Fahrenheit or Celsius and read temperatures ranging from -45°F to 550°F.	PIT BOSS NON-STICK SAUCE POT & BASTING BRUSH Use for indoor cooking or outdoor grilling, camping or tailgating. This non-stick pan and silicone brush are easy to clean and dishwasher safe.

product description

Pit Boss vertical LP gas smokers are one of a kind. Our dual valve burner system has one 3, 500 BTU stainless steel burner dedicated to the wood chips & a 10, 000 BTU burner for cabinet temperature. Both valves are controlled by a single control knob & allow for temperature control of 100 350 Degree. push-button piezo ignition makes for quick & easy lighting. Our 2 series vertical smoker offers three porcelain coated cooking racks, 676 sq in cooking area, or 2.5 cu' smoking space. Large high temp glass viewing window & fully sealed high temp door seal. Its time to take your backyard smoking experience to the next level.

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Questions about PIT BOSS 77425 2.5 Gas Smoker

How long does a 20 lbs bottle of propane last?

Answer: I started with a tank over half empty and have smoked 2 -14 pound turkeys with each turkey taking 5-6 hours each. The tank is not yet empty.

Answer: I hope you don’t consider buying a pit boss product

Answer: I am still on my first tank, I have cooked several meals and like the unit. Customer support is also very good.

Has anyone made summer sausage or snack sticks with this smoker?

Answer: Don't see any reason why you can't do it. It's a very versatile smoker.

Answer: I didn't do those but did do teriyaki marinated beef strips. I accidentally left them in too long and they turned out a lot like sticks. Still a little moist and very smokey.

Answer: I haven't

How do i contact pit boss? i'd like to ask some questions before i buy, but i can't find a phone number for them.

Can propane be used to cook with?

Answer: Yes this smoker uses propane

Answer: Yes

How thick is the metal box?

Answer: Don’t know the exact thickness of the metal walls in the box but it is very sturdy. Very happy with this smoker.

Answer: Not sure but about 16 to 18 guage single wall

What are the specs how high ,how wide ,how deep

Answer: Specs should be in the info on the amazon page

How exactly do the dual burners work with just the one knob? Is one burner only for the wood chips and will it still smoke at low temps? Thanks!

Answer: One knob controls both burners. One for the chips and the other for smoker temp.

is there a conversion for natural gas?

Answer: No

Can i use charcoal and wood pellets together in this?

Answer: It is a propane fired smoker. The wood chips are just for smoke. You can't us charcoal.

Answer: No

Answer: Yes.

Where is it made?

Answer: Arizona

Would the ceramic briquettes be helpful with this grill. We're had them with a previous gas grill. It was so much easier to keep clean. What do you t

Answer: Probably not , as the burners are directly under the grate.

How big is the chip tray? I’d prefer to use chunks instead of chips if possible.

Answer: Small chunks are fine. I always have chunks in my chips. However, the cover that goes on top of the chip tray may need removed as the chip tray swells when it's hot and snags on the top of the chip tray opening. As long as your chunks are less than 2" thick they should lay flat enough in the tray to insert into the tray slot.

Answer: I would not feel comfortable trying to put chunks in this tray. I use the chips. Tray is pretty small and it fits tight in the smoker. If you overfill it’s, it seems like it would be a real struggle to pull out to refill when the tray has heated up.

Answer: The instructions tell you not too use them, however I have. I did have to cut some chunks smaller in order to fit them in as it is only about 2.5-3" deep of a tray. I will say that the chips still provide an amazing flavor and last pretty long. I primarily use chips in mine now because it is a hassle to cut chunks smaller.

Answer: The smoker tray works well, but can only accomodate wood chips - certainly not large enough for chunks of wood.

Answer: The chip tray is designed for chips. It slides through a 11/2+ inch opening.

Answer: made more for chips not chunks

Can wheels be added to base

Answer: It has wheels on the back legs, just tilt it back and push or pull it where you want it to go.

Answer: There are pre installed wheels already on the back legs of the smoker, it's super easy to move around.

Answer: It has wheels on back you can tip and move.

Answer: There are wheels on the back legs already.

Answer: 2 of the legs already have roller wheels on them. The other side of the pit boss smoker has a handle so that you can lean it over and push or pull like a dolly

Answer: Any Modifications Will Be Upto The User

Answer: No

can this be used with natuarl gas line?

Answer: Not without an orifice change. I only use a 20lb. LP tank.

I'm looking for a usa built smoker. one of the reviewers said these are made in arizona. is that correct?

Answer: Based on my search, their headquarters is in Albert Canada, with a distribution center in Minnesota.

do i need electricity to operater this?

Answer: No. It's a GAS smoker so... you're going to need GAS not electricity.

Answer: No

What are the dimensions of the grates?

Answer: 12"Deep X 143/4" Wide

What all comes with this gas smoker

Answer: The smoker comes with the smoking box, three racks, a water pan, wood chip pan, grease pan, and some basic recipes.

Answer: Only the 3 racks that fit inside. There is a temperature gage on the door but you're better off buying an oven thermometer to place inside. I'd also recommend buying a cover, mat, and temperature probe for your meats. And you'll need a propane tank.

Answer: Everything you need except wood chips and propane tank.

Answer: It’s more like an oven , Chips don’t last long if your looking for a constant smoke from wood chips

Answer: Everything you need to start smoking exempt the lp tank.

Answer: Everything you see except the propane tank

Natural gas option ?

Answer: This doesn't come with an alternative burner and air/fuel mix tube for natural gas. I don't believe the manufacturer offers a part for that either.

Answer: Propane only

Does this come with a cover? If not, which cover demensions should work?

Answer: comes with nice form fitting cover

Is this propane fueled? Will it take the small propane tanks?

Answer: you would need an adapter to use the small tanks. It wouldn't be worth the effort/price..get a 15 lb tank. If you grill regularly, I would have two.

Can you use the smoker with propane and natural gas

Answer: From personal experience, these gasses mix differently when used with the valve supplied. Typically, you would have to get a valve assembly designed to oxygenate the natural gas as it is not quite the same as propane to get a proper burn. It's like buying a natural gas stove for you're house but running it on propane. Some minor things need changed.

Answer: Propane yes... natural gas I’m not sure

Can you use hardwood pellets as the wood source?

Answer: The answer is no. Only can use chips of various hardwoods.

Will a full rack rib fit

Answer: yes. pending on size you may have to hang them. I did 2 racks last weekend but split in half and used 2 levels for all 4 sections

Answer: If you layer them on different racks and switch them 1/2 way done, the juices make them juicy.

Answer: Several

Is this smoker red?

Answer: The front is red that has the glass door. The rest of the smoker is black.

Answer: Black and red

Answer: Yes ! This is red with black.

Answer: The picture represents the actual product. Red door.

Answer: Yep. Exactly as pictured. We have used it many times to make ribs, steak, duck, and it has worked great.

Answer: Just the front

Answer: Yes it is and it works great.

What is the size/dimensions of the box the products ships in ? Also what is the weight ?

Answer: I'm just guessing about the weight, but think it's about 60 lbs. It comes completely disassembled, everything is packed within the upper box of the smoker. The legs, burner and chip drawer are all in the upper section. Dimensions of the smoker are roughly only one or two inches less than the shipping container.

Answer: This isn’t an answer to your question but this might help on your decision.

Is this double wall insulated

Answer: No, single wall

Answer: No...

Can I use natural gas with this smoker?

Answer: Yes...

Are the racks stainless steel?

Answer: They are porcelain coated steel and clean easily.

I don't see any handles to carry it, can some be installed?

Answer: There’s one on the back. And it has wheels so you can grab that handle, tilt it back on the wheels and role! And it’s relatively light.

Answer: There is one handle on the back that can be used to move it using the two wheels on the rear legs. However, it is not meant to be used to pick up the smoker to carry it. Overall the smoker is not very heavy and can be picked it up relatively easily.

Answer: There are wheels on the unit, why would you want to carry it.???

Answer: There a handle on the back that allows you to roll it.

Answer: Large handle on back of smoker.wheels on rear legs so it can be moved sort of Like a hand truck

Answer: with self tapping metal screws yes, but it is easy enough to lift.

What approximate size of a turkey will fit in this? 18lb? What is the largest turkey you have smoked in it?

Answer: I smoke smaller briskets for pulled bbq but you could get a larger turkey if you adjust the shelf...it would take a long time to cook tho. I smoke brisket for 4 to 5 hrs and finish in a crockpot.

Answer: Yes that would be about the largest turkey it would accommodate.

Answer: I havent smoked a turkey yet I think 18lbs is the max

Answer: I’ve smoked a 14 lb. it’s tight so the thighs are not quite done. I spatchcock it and separate the leg/thigh & put them in a different rack.

Is this model 77425 2-series or 77435 3-series red rock? the above listed description does not match the specs for this model!

Answer: Smaller version 2 series

can pellets be used with this?

Answer: Not as a heat source. As far as for the smoke flavor, it is way cheaper just to use the bags of chips from Wal-Mart or even Amazon. You can a bag of chips for a couple dollars and a 20# bag of pellets is about $20

Answer: your not supposed to but i did i mixed with wood chips and it turned out fine.

Answer: No

Shipping to Israel?

Answer: sure

Does this work with a standard 20 lbs propane tank?

Answer: Yes

Has anyone run this on natural gas?

Answer: We just use bottled gas

Answer: Not approved! Propane only !

Can this run off natural gas not propane

Answer: You would have to convert it but after yes you can talk to your gas company

Answer: It is made for propane. Norma sure if you could add a converter???

What are the internal dimensions of this smoker?

Answer: 15 1/2 inches wide, 12 inches deep and about 19inches tall but would need to allow an inch or two for bottom shelf to fit above water pan.

There is a different if I am using gas and not propane?

Answer: Propane has 2.5 times more btu's per cubic foot than natural gas. The heat output will be 2.5 times lower.

Answer: Propane tank is what you use

Answer: I am not clear about the question, but my smoker only runs on lpg propane.

What is the warranty?

Answer: 5 years- I utilized it on mine in the first 6 months and couldn’t be happier with the response and ease of getting it taken care of.

What are the inside dimensions of the smoker ?

Answer: 15 1/2 wide 12 inches deep and 19 inches tall but usable height is more like 17 or 18....need to allow for bottom shelf to fit above water pan.

Can I use natural gas?

Answer: don't think so, I use propane tank from grill...I have two tanks in case I run out...can finish cooking w/out going for tank exchange.

Is this big enough for a turkey?

Answer: Yes just take out one of the racks

Product reviews of PIT BOSS 77425 2.5 Gas Smoker

roaoez : First time smoker

It’s built well. You burn through chips pretty fast.

ANDREW H. : Pit hoss propane grill smoker

I bought this smoker it was damaged while it was place in the box . You can tell dents and a scratch. The box came in was not damaged.. It had to be from the company who made . Careless people doesn't care about there job. I am calling the company about this.

James : Good smoke flavor

I really like this smoker, it is easy to manipulate temperature and was able to hold 325 when it was 20 degrees F outside. I fit a whole chicken and two racks of ribs on it with room to spare, I had to cut the racks in half so they wouldn't wrap up the sides of the smoker but the flavors, smoke ring, and tenderness was not hard to achieve. It would be nice if the wood tray had a little more clearance as it scrapes every time i bring out in and out. Over all im really happy with it and don't foresee any manufacturing issues.

deborah miller : smokin

looks great smokes ok i was pleased with the purchase

cowgerx3 : Description is not accurate

The description says in one says 884 sq in. And in another spot says 676 sq in and the box came today and says 540 sq in. The model number is correct on the box (Part 77425)

I ordered this for the larger size and got a smaller one than I was replacing.

Tommy C. : nice smoker

fairly easy to assemble , a lot of screws that can be spilled out of packaging. Goes together very well,and very sturdy once completed. It cooks very well. Would highly recommend.

Jennifer Dubois : Love it

I love this smoker... perfect size...

deborah miller : smokin

looks great smokes ok i was pleased with the purchase

Trilliam : Excellent Smoker, Great Value...

I am very happy with this smoker. It arrived quickly and assembly was straight forward. The oven quickly heats up and I've had no problems maintaining a steady cooking temperature. As other reviews have reported, the water pan is very shallow and really too small, but I easily solved the problem with a 13"×9"×2" baking pan that works perfectly. As others have also mentioned, the wood chip drawer expands when hot and can be stiff too remove, but this is not a huge problem.

This smoker is roomy with plenty of shelf space, is easy to clean and it looks good. At the price I paid ($129) it is excellent value and, most importantly, it cooks really well!

EGilb : Nice Smoker

This smoker is great! Very easy to use! Chip tray and water pan have to be refilled a tad more than our old smoker. The issue of the chip tray being hard to pull out once it heats up is not a big deal. I can still pull it out fairly easy. We have smoked chicken,ribs and fish. All turned out very nice! No complaints from us on this smoker. Good purchase!

Da Vinci Man : Great smoker!

Bought this for a neighbor as a thank you gift and they love it. The only problem I had was that I bought pellets to go with it, and they don't work, you need to get chips; my bad.

Chuck Drago : Easy to use smoker

This is my third gas smoker but first from Pit Boss. What I find to my liking with this smoker is a few things 1)The glass door is a nice extra when you are keeping tabs on what is being smoked, 2) the chip tray is front loaded so you can add chips during the smoking process just by pulling out smoke tray and adding more chips, 3) the grease tray removes from the front making for easy clean up, and the two stage burner, The water pan is awkwardly placed in smoker making it a chore to fill and remove, that is my only negative about this smoker.

James : Good smoke flavor

Catherine Marello : It works great smoking the fish we catch at the lake.

It works great, but there were a lot of parts to put together. Assembly took me most of a day.

Louis A. Mingacci Jr. : First time usage

Delivered to me Friday evening. We had a gathering at my neighbors Saturday so the timing was close for smoking ribs. I picked up a coated pan from Walmart for $1.25 to use as a drip pan. I'm glad I did. Temperature control is a bit tricky on this unit. I finally stabilized it to around 225 F. I smoked the ribs for 3 hours than pulled them brushed on the sauce wrapped them in foil (tightly)than set in the oven at 200F for an hour. The ribs were awesome!! On a side note: Temp drops fast when opening the doors to add meats. An extra rack would be nice.

EGilb : Nice Smoker

Amazon Customer : You can cook the whole meal in it!

We used it several times and love it!

Dave : Easy to assemble

Everything

Jennifer Dubois : Love it

I love this smoker... perfect size...

Tommy C. : nice smoker

fairly easy to assemble , a lot of screws that can be spilled out of packaging. Goes together very well,and very sturdy once completed. It cooks very well. Would highly recommend.

Billy B : Very easy to use

I have had 3 smokers, this one is by far the the best smoker I have owned.

Eric : 2 years now and still smoking

bought this couple of years ago..and now I look back and wow..great deal...good little smoker.
This month I made Marlin smoked and Ahi(tuna) and the report is came out good!
I made some smoked meats too..
this smoker is easy to use..and easy to clean..
I just shoot it with Krud Kutter degreaser cleaner..then hose it off..do it again..with the KK and hose..and little wipe here and there..clean..the porcelain painted racks come clean really easy. The inside paint cleans easily..and the outside is looking good..I did purchase an oversized bbq cover for it...it is stored in a car port in Hawaii..and so far no rust..

I would buy again..I think I was a black friday or July Amazon day purchase so I paid a better price then what it sells for now..but compare to the others..its the best deal out there.

Tim buchanan : Soak your wood chips over night

Having the 1 burner right under the wood chip drawer seems to dry chips out real quick and they catch fire other than that its a nice well built smoker

Achevylifer@comcast : Uses

Works great in the summer or above 60 degrees otherwise it will not reach a high enough temp so its strictly a fair weather unit but works perfect in the good weather.

EGilb : Nice Smoker

deborah miller : smokin

looks great smokes ok i was pleased with the purchase

david clifford : Good for money hard to control flame

Easy to assemble but I’ve done multiple smokes of meats and pork that haven’t turned out well no matter how wet the chips small or big catch on fire I even used pellets, fire. At a low temp of 200 I would say the insert should have no holes in the bottom to cause this to happen.

Achevylifer@comcast : Uses

Works great in the summer or above 60 degrees otherwise it will not reach a high enough temp so its strictly a fair weather unit but works perfect in the good weather.

Jeannie : good quality

Food came out perfect

James M. Johnson : It's great, with one exception

It's great , with one exception. the removable chamber where you put wood chips does not fit properly.
The only way I can insert and remove this chamber is to remove the cover. A fix is needed.

Pam : Very Nice

This is a great smoker, it works very well and just love it. Highly recommend

Mro : You get what you pay for

This smoker was excellent for just a little over a year. Now it won’t start without using a propane torch to help it, and it shuts off randomly while cooking. This is extremely frustrating when your smoking a brisket overnight. The temperature fluctuates about 30 degrees while cooking.

Tutiac68 : Excellent product

I bought this to try out the world of smoking.
Once received, put it together and found the door locking mechanism missing.
Contacted Pit Boss directly (during the Covid pandemic) and they were excellent in their handling of my issue.
The part came quickly, with the added bonus of they gifting me some of their seasonings. BONUS!

I cannot recommend this highly enough.
Well built (with good door seal), easy to control and with a 5 year warranty with helpful staff on the end of a call, why wouldn't you get this one?

ANDREW H. : Pit hoss propane grill smoker

Wendy : Great

Works great

Amazon Customer : Not what I expected.

The smoker was not the smoker that was listed in the advertisement. This one is much smaller. It took about an hour to assemble. It is hard to light. It has no markings for heat on the knob, high, low light. The wood tray is too shallow and bad design. It is hard to fill when hot.

Kim B. : Buy this one, you'll love it!

Absolutely love this smoker! Was easy to assemble, keeps temperature (and to my surprise the thermometer on the door is pretty accurate), and is a breeze to clean with a magic eraser. Definitely recommend this to anyone looking to try their hand at smoking!

Amazon Customer : Not what I expected.

cowgerx3 : Description is not accurate

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PIT BOSS 77425 2.5 Gas Smoker review and price compare 2025

Product overview

product features

From the manufacturer

There’s a new boss in town – the Pit Boss Red Rock Gas Smoker Series

PIT BOSS

2-SERIES GAS VERTICAL SMOKER

PIT BOSS LED FLEXIBLE GRILL LIGHT

PIT BOSS POCKET THERMOMETER

PIT BOSS NON-STICK SAUCE POT & BASTING BRUSH

product description

product details

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Questions about PIT BOSS 77425 2.5 Gas Smoker

How long does a 20 lbs bottle of propane last?

Has anyone made summer sausage or snack sticks with this smoker?

How do i contact pit boss? i'd like to ask some questions before i buy, but i can't find a phone number for them.

Can propane be used to cook with?

How thick is the metal box?

What are the specs how high ,how wide ,how deep

How exactly do the dual burners work with just the one knob? Is one burner only for the wood chips and will it still smoke at low temps? Thanks!

is there a conversion for natural gas?

Can i use charcoal and wood pellets together in this?

Where is it made?

Would the ceramic briquettes be helpful with this grill. We're had them with a previous gas grill. It was so much easier to keep clean. What do you t

How big is the chip tray? I’d prefer to use chunks instead of chips if possible.

Can wheels be added to base

can this be used with natuarl gas line?

I'm looking for a usa built smoker. one of the reviewers said these are made in arizona. is that correct?

do i need electricity to operater this?

What are the dimensions of the grates?

What all comes with this gas smoker

Natural gas option ?

Does this come with a cover? If not, which cover demensions should work?

Is this propane fueled? Will it take the small propane tanks?

Can you use the smoker with propane and natural gas

Can you use hardwood pellets as the wood source?

Will a full rack rib fit

Is this smoker red?

What is the size/dimensions of the box the products ships in ? Also what is the weight ?

Is this double wall insulated

Can I use natural gas with this smoker?

Are the racks stainless steel?

I don't see any handles to carry it, can some be installed?

What approximate size of a turkey will fit in this? 18lb? What is the largest turkey you have smoked in it?

Is this model 77425 2-series or 77435 3-series red rock? the above listed description does not match the specs for this model!

can pellets be used with this?

Shipping to Israel?

Does this work with a standard 20 lbs propane tank?

Has anyone run this on natural gas?

Can this run off natural gas not propane

What are the internal dimensions of this smoker?

There is a different if I am using gas and not propane?

What is the warranty?

What are the inside dimensions of the smoker ?

Can I use natural gas?

Is this big enough for a turkey?

Product reviews of PIT BOSS 77425 2.5 Gas Smoker