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Probably your switches or wiring. The stock controller kicks out more voltage than the FireBoard so it can afford more of a voltage loss through the high resistance switches. We have another video where I discuss that issue.

We fabricate them in house; supply and demand has been challenging. That being said, we are working on ways to cut the lead times down and get them shipped quickly while maintaining quality.

@@ericrowley6930awesome I’m just impatient lol I ordered one on the 19th and the upward baffle. Can’t wait to get the extension so I can put them both to work! The baffle is surprisingly thick and fit perfectly. If the extension is of the same quality I’ll be a happy customer

Unfortunately not

These help greatly…you want to create distance from the food to the fire on pellet grills to soften the heat. Our recommendation is to cook on the top shelf, then fill the bottom shelf as needed.

@@TheBBQHQ is there enough room top shelf for butts

Yes, we’re verifying the proper connections…

Do you have a Goldee’s?

@@billbryant1288 I don't need to have one to see that the goldees is a game changer. That guy thinks outside of the box. You should buy a 6" 90° and build one for yourself. The fact that you can load 9 briskets in it at once instead of 4 in yours proves the point. Law of the jungle. Adapt or be left on the side of the road.

@@bayareaartist999 Maybe so, or maybe they are all so good that it's more the Indian than the arrow at this level and all make great BBQ if you do your part. (I never need to load 9 briskets; if I did, I'd be looking at none of these.) What are you cooking on?

Yes we do! What size are you looking for?

Currently the waitlist is looking like April for 1975s.

Yes, 5k is a chunk of change. However we sell $5k plus gas grills an every day too. Yes, the pit is singularly not going to make the food, however I’ve cooked on plenty of smokers that will not turn out the level of food this does, especially a brisket, as easily as this one.

I own the larger workhorse 1975 wagon model…I’ve had smaller smokers and while I was able to turn out great bbq on them all, this next level pit makes it so much easier…the way the fat renders on briskets and the ability to cook 3-4 briskets with zero problem was what I was looking for…not to mention it’s a work of art that just looks bad ass sitting on my back patio…my last cook I had 3 briskets, 6 racks of ribs & 40 chicken wings all on at the same time with room for more…

If I was going to spend 5K on a smoker, I’d make sure that it would be big enough to run a small business off of it😎💯

These smokers are the cat's meow. Unfortunately the price point has doubled since 2020, more than 2X the rate of actual high inflation experienced during that time. Not just these pits, but all the high end offsets.

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A few things about the difference in price: Workhorse has a lower price factory direct than we are held to as dealers. However, the wait far longer than you would get through a dealer if you go direct. They are supposed to move their prices up to match all their dealers. The other part of that is the cost of getting the smokers from GA to CA. It isn’t cheap!

@@TheBBQHQ So buying from you customers get free shipping?

Yes, we have had one for about a month and have been putting it through the paces. OC knocked it out of the park. We’ll be doing a bunch of videos with the G2!

Thank you for the kind words! We work hard to give you the best experience!

Actually no…removing baffle allows the heat to travel to the top and cook down much like a lot of popular pits do now days. You get a much bigger hot spot with heat coming from the bottom, and fat renders better with heat coming from the top.

Any videos on the new baffle with vent?

We have fireboards on the way. They should be here next week.

Absolutely! We will have our 2024 event in May; date TBD

@@ericrowley6930 can’t wait thank you and happy holidays

Brazos is definitely the most “bang for the buck”. Metal in the last few years has become exponentially more expensive. Yoders have doubled in price from when I started selling them 10 plus years ago.

Overpriced is subjective. The 1969 and the Franklin are both fantastic cooking pits, and I enjoy cooking on both. The Franklin has a few nice touches and characteristics beyond the Firebox and wheels that some prefer. The rounded exhaust end of the chamber, the balance of the lid, the baffle design to name a few. Out here on the west coast it’s about a $1500 difference between a loaded out ‘69 and the Franklin. Always good conversations though. As I mentioned in the video it’s like cars 🤘

I agree. You can barely cook 2 small briskets on all of these.

Not at all. You can buy a pit big rnough to start a small business for 5k. That franklin smoker is backyard size. Its the pitmaster and not the pit that makes good bbq

Shipping greatly depends on where your at, and the flavor of fuels costs of the week…reach out to our team and they’ll get you a quote.

Yes, the cheap ducting works but some prefer a more finished product. To each their own. Yes, the Franklin and the WH 1969 are 20” chambers. The 1975 moves to 24”.

@@TheBBQHQI didn’t know the 1969 was a 20inch pipe. I have the 1975-t due to be delivered this upcoming week tho. Pretty excited after a year wait. I have ordered products from you all before and great service

Yeah, the Franklin and the 69 are identical in size. My 1975-t arrived damaged last month, so it’s back for repair at WH. What a tease!!! Can’t wait to get it. Thank you for the compliment. Customers, service and innovation are our priorities!

@@TheBBQHQhow much bigger is the 1975 over the brazos ? That’s what I have currently. I guess I ask from from a is is a big difference or just slightly

The 1975 is 94 ish gallons, and the brazos is about 50. So almost double the size!

Thanks Steve. Wheels are always turning!

We are hoping within a few weeks.

Thank you! Yes, they both cook exceptionally well. We are getting the new pit from Old Country very soon and I’m hoping it performs well too!

Don’t disagree with your sentiments. Reason why we’ve stopped selling MB products.

It’s showing 12v on the display? Are your switches bypassed?

@@TheBBQHQ They are, it seems kind of hit or miss now so I'm thinking there is an issue with my fireboard. The cable works great.

How do I bypass the switches, please?@@TheBBQHQ

With a direct cable, will I be bypassing the switches by using it

The FireBoard pro will accept that K type yellow connector that is stock on the grill, however our recommendation is to use a different probe than the stock one as you can try place it at grate level. The FireBoard drive is a different connector, but again placing the ambient probe at grate level gives you the best results.

@@TheBBQHQ I just bought the Fireboard 2 drive from you all yesterday and got one the ambient one that you all sell from a different place because it said y’all were out of stock. Super excited to use it with my Masterbuilt 800

Not quite yet. We are working through a few other models right now but pit boss is on the list.

Too many zero’s there. It sells for $5150. Yes, it’s pricey, but this wasn’t designed to be a bargain. It’s craftsmanship and cooking ability is second to none.

Don't want to do that with these beauties! I've made a few Trusties, but I still prefer them cooked over red oak on a Santa Maria grill.

Our first Traeger grates are due very soon…what model do you have?

I lean towards an oak or the almond or plum from Knottywood.

Thank you for the compliment! We appreciate the support!