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Arbor fab Charcoal Basket I Unboxing and Review I Weber Smokey Mountain Mod 

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On today's episode I will be reviewing the Weber Smokey Mountain Charcoal Basket from Arbor fab and comparing it to the stock charcoal basket from Weber.
The arbor fab charcoal basket is made out of stainless steel and 15-5/8" in Diameter Compared to just under 14in the stock version. This alone is giving you much more fuel to work with.
What I loved most about this arbor fab charcoal basket is how it's all welded in one piece. Having the coal ring connected to the grate is a wonderful benefit for clean up and bonus was the insert (sold separately) of the minion starter basket. If you use the minion method this is a must have.
First Cook
My first cook with the Arbor Fab Charcoal basket was amazing, I did a 6hour chuck roast ( Link • First Cook with Arbor ... ) and did not have to add any more charcoal. In fact the cook was so efficient that I only used ½ of the amount I put in.
The temp held like a champ at 250. I definitely could tell that it was burning more efficiently.
I found no con’s in regards to the design of the charcoal basket. It performed as advertised.
If you have any questions feel free to reach out.
Arbor Fabrication Was kind enough to give us a 10% code to share with our viewers
Link: www.arborfab.com/?ApplyPromo=bys10
CODE: bys10

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@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
If your interested in the Arbor Fab Charcoal basket here is a code for 10% off. Link: www.arborfab.com/?ApplyPromo=bys10 CODE: bys10
@michaelh1621
@michaelh1621 Месяц назад
I have a 18.5 WSM…bought one and can’t say enough about how well it works, particularly on long cooks. It will burn forever!
@wflister
@wflister 2 года назад
You sold me, man. Thanks for taking the time!
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 2 года назад
No problem take advantage of the discount code at the bottom. I'm sure you will love the basket
@magoo416
@magoo416 3 года назад
Thanks for the review, this is now on my buy list!
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
No problem man
@waynemark93
@waynemark93 Год назад
Hey! L oved your video! A good solid and honest review. I upgraded my WSM with this SS basket and was very pleased with the control, heat, and ease cleaning. The minion system keeps the coals burning efficiently, and to clean, just grab the basket handle shake the ashes out of the basket. I'll be watching more of your videos for sure! 👍
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 Год назад
Hey man thanks for watching. Any basket upgrade is better than the original. 🍻
@dmb3428
@dmb3428 3 года назад
looks like it fits nicely in the lower section, had been looking for a video with good close ups of it installed...thanks for the video
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
Thanks yeah it fit well.it also fits well with the water pan if you are using it.
@calvinstulip
@calvinstulip 3 года назад
Great review, thank you for the upload. Looking at one of these for my WSM 22.5".
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
No problem man glad I could help. The new charcoal ring has worked amazing for me . If you decide on it take advantage of the discount code in the description
@scm4435
@scm4435 3 года назад
I have had my WSM 18 for a while. I do have some upgrades. Hinged lid, temp management probes. I think this may a nice addition. Thanks for sharing this.
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
This was my favorite upgrade. It saves on fuel and the construction of the charcoal basket is top notch. You won't regret the purchase. Thanks for watching
@TNGrillinSmokin
@TNGrillinSmokin 3 года назад
Nice I just got the 22” and I like this basket. Definitely gonna get this upgrade. Thanks for posting. 👍🏻💯
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
Thanks for watching, for the 22 I sure you will see a great savings I'm Fuel consumption.
@crBudgetWatches
@crBudgetWatches 2 года назад
I was planning to buy it but shipping to Miami is 65 bucks it's crazy.
@YEABUDDY0712
@YEABUDDY0712 2 года назад
Thanks for the video. Placed my order today and used your discount code.
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 2 года назад
Awesome man thanks and I'm sure you'll love it
@TheLisaDeesDelightsShow
@TheLisaDeesDelightsShow 3 года назад
Hey James Hey! Nice video... watching till the end
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
Thank You Lisa Much appraciated
@cookingwitheandv7977
@cookingwitheandv7977 3 года назад
Great informational video. I have a 18" kettle that I will use this product on. Thanks so much for this great video. Peace.
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
No Problem brother glad the information helped
@jimkirkhoff1972
@jimkirkhoff1972 3 года назад
Very cool. One thing I think this will help with is keeping coals from choking off the air vents.
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
Yes it definitely does that
@Bighungrymike
@Bighungrymike 3 года назад
Nice. Would love to see a video showing you setting up for a minion cook to determine whether to get the small center basket. Enjoy your new basket.
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
Thank you here is a Link to the video with the first cook. it will show How I set up the Minion Method. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FTR5O_mOl1A.html You don't have to get the small one I seen folks use a tin jar with holes drilled in as well. Thanks for watching.
@EchalePorras
@EchalePorras 3 года назад
*Adding everything to my wishlist for when I finally pull the trigger* 👀 lol
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
Look for the WSM on Facebook marketplace. I just picked up another one.
@HousBinPhartiin
@HousBinPhartiin Год назад
Great video, thanks!
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 Год назад
Glad you liked it!
@JT-on1gs
@JT-on1gs 3 года назад
Good video, thanks for sharing
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
No Problem, appreciate you watching, cheers
@TaylorsFSCooking
@TaylorsFSCooking 3 года назад
I see you bro, taking that smoke game to the next level.
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
Thank you bro, Im trying to make this a good Spring/Summer of good eats
@bryang3382
@bryang3382 Год назад
Thank you, very helpful!
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 Год назад
No problem happy to help
@shumardi1
@shumardi1 3 года назад
I haven’t ordered one of these yet, but one of the things that looks good to me is easy cleanup. Once the leftover coals are snuffed out it looks like you could grab that by the handle and give it a few good shakes to bang the ash out and then you would still have the leftover coals without having to get your hands in the charcoal.
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
Jeff you are 100%. Correct. It was one of the selling points to me. I love mine and only regret was not buying it sooner.
@smrdmr1
@smrdmr1 10 месяцев назад
Great Video! I'd like to order one of these, but $ 38.00 FedEx ground shipping is ridiculous!
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 месяца назад
yeah I hear that alot, reach out to the company see if they can work something out with you. I feel its worth the $$$ and to this day mine holds up well.
@emmelj
@emmelj Год назад
Bought one of these for my WSM22. Worth every cent. Wish they made'em for 22" Weber kettles.
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 Год назад
Man I love it. Don't use the WSM without it.
@richsamuel2922
@richsamuel2922 3 года назад
I've got mine in the mail. I bought the 22" model BUT without the handle so I can remove the Minion starter one the fire is going. I also got a grate to go over the top so I can put unlit wood on top of the basket to warm up. Can't wait!
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
Smart man. I did not think of that set up. I hope you enjoy it as much as me, my WSM runs so much longer with this basket
@robertjason6885
@robertjason6885 2 года назад
Rich, Backyard: is there any issue with the Minion remaining amongst the coals and wood during the cook? Or would it be better, as Rich did and have the option to remove the Minion? That thing would need to be handled carefully!!
@richsamuel2922
@richsamuel2922 2 года назад
I don't think there's any reason why the minion couldn't remain in the basket as it's made out of the same stuff as the basket and the coals will remain in the basket for the entire cook. I am using a number 10 can with the top and bottom removed INSTEAD of their minion. I thought it would be easier to load wood and coal during the cook without the rod. I use two hand held meat hooks to take the basket out midway during the cook to dump ashes.
@robertjason6885
@robertjason6885 2 года назад
@@richsamuel2922 But without the holes throughout won't it in some way prohibit the spread of the coal fire?
@richsamuel2922
@richsamuel2922 2 года назад
@@robertjason6885 Yeah so I put the can in and pack wood around that. Fill the center with coals light the coals. Then pull the can out.
@robertjason6885
@robertjason6885 2 года назад
Let us know when you've "auditioned" it! Looks terrific.
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 2 года назад
Thanks man I've had it for over a year now used it in many videos. It's a great accessory. The extra capacity allows me too cook for what seems like forever. Once you get it dailed in crack a beer and let the WSM do the work
@sagishi6854
@sagishi6854 2 года назад
Thanks for the upload. i don't know how this mod flew under the radar.. i like it. But unfortunately the shipping is 1/4 of the cost for the combo with the discount.
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 2 года назад
Yeah shipping is a bit. Contact the company to get a more accurate shipping rate. I know the estimated one on the site can be a bit off
@nathanshaffer5105
@nathanshaffer5105 27 дней назад
3 yr later it still worth it.
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 дня назад
Man thee best mod I have done. To any of my pits
@tods4
@tods4 3 года назад
Thanks for sharing... The 6 hour chuck roast video is private... i want to see the Arbor Fab working.
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
No Problem, I just took Private off
@TheMidnightSmokerBBQ
@TheMidnightSmokerBBQ 2 года назад
I have had mine for about a year now. I had it custom made with a 10" high handle and 4" legs underneath. I am using it for my Drum Smoker so I needed to be able to reach down deep to put it in/out. One issue I did have was the bottom circle that is welded to the ring. It is a little bit wider then the ring and has some very sharp edges to it. I cut myself more then once so I took it to a shop and had the excess cut of and smoothed out so it is now flush with the ring and has no sharp edges. I think Arbor Fab should do that themselves before shipping.
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 2 года назад
Nice customizations I am with you on the edging I have cut myself as well, I need to take a grinder to it and smooth it out like you did.
@gpotter1575
@gpotter1575 3 года назад
Great video, I have the 14 & 22 WSM. I also have the Oklahoma Joe Bronco & pit barrel cooker, will those baskets fit inside them?
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
Wassup G, I seen people use them on the pit barrel Cooker but not the Bronco, I been looking a the bronco pro may get that for next summer.
@christopherscofield4252
@christopherscofield4252 2 года назад
Good times
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 2 года назад
The best
@motorizer6733
@motorizer6733 3 года назад
Awesome review! I too have a WSM 18.5”. I’m thinking about getting that basket too. My question is does the water bowl the smoker comes with hit or rub the handle in anyway?
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
Thanks man, you have plenty clearance for the water bowl.
@motorizer6733
@motorizer6733 3 года назад
@@BackyardSmoke614 thank you for taking the time to answer my question!! As soon as my ribs are done, I’m going to order one!!
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
@@motorizer6733 cool man I got some Thighs on now. Take advantage of the discount code in the comment and description.
@motorizer6733
@motorizer6733 3 года назад
@@BackyardSmoke614 thank you!! I will use the code!! Enjoy the thighs!!
@SJCOOKS
@SJCOOKS 3 года назад
Been eyeing this for a while to upgrade my wsm, does the bar in the middle get in the way too much when removing the inner basket? Be curious to hear what your experience is with it and how many hours you can get on it versus the ring that comes with it. Nice video James! 👍
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
Thanks man, it not in the way per say, i just slide the minion basket as needed. For my first cook i did not even fill it up and did a 6 hour chuck roast at 250ish. I still had just under half my coal left for the next cook. I love it. More capacity, better fuel economy and better design.
@SJCOOKS
@SJCOOKS 3 года назад
@@BackyardSmoke614 very cool. I rarely run my 22 wsm at full capacity and most of the time I put charcoal baskets in there to use less charcoal. But I like this add on because charcoal doesn’t fall through at the bottom and it has better airflow....Plus it looks awesome 😂
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
@@SJCOOKS lol yeah it's a good look. The WSM is my most used smoker.
@kevtz83
@kevtz83 3 года назад
I ordered this for my 14 WSM and it feels like it runs endlessly. I've gotten 14 hours easily and that letting things run with full vents open after I get done cooking to burn off left over charcoal.
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
I agree 100%, it has been a game changer for me and my cooks as well.
@hfaceyjr
@hfaceyjr 3 года назад
How was the clearance with the water pan in place. Also with the smaller holes is there any concern with ash buildup during cook? Thinking it would choke the fire out.
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
You have a few inches of clearance for the water pan, I have had zeros issue of ash buildup, I did a 12 hour cook at 250 with the arbor fab, I never had to touch the coals once i got it dialed in, Now once my cook is complete I shake off and leave the remaining coals to start for the next cook. by shaking off the excess ash i reduce the chance of gunk buildup between cooks.
@matthewszasz1895
@matthewszasz1895 2 года назад
Now that you've used it for a while, how many hours of controlled burn time do you got out of the new basket, vs the stock basket? I have a second charcoal grate and turned it to form squares in order to make it more fuel efficient. I'm curious about the merit of the smaller holes vs the stock ring. I typically get a solid 14 hours at 225 F and 12 hours at 250 F before I think about adding more fuel. I use a temp control system with fan for controlling air flow, so I'm curious if it may make a difference for me, other than being able to hold a bit more coal.
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 2 года назад
Hey Matthew, with the new basket I have gotten anywhere from 6-9 hours of more burn time, this is contingent on temp and type of fuel i use & the fact that this basket holds 6lbs more charcoal. The smaller holes have allowed the air flow to be more consistent and a better flow. I see the best results during my winter cooks. I don't use temp control systems but I could only imagine that it was just add to the benefit of the Arbor Fab basket.
@matthewszasz1895
@matthewszasz1895 2 года назад
@@BackyardSmoke614 thanks for the reply. Glad you get more that significant increase in burn time. Being able to set it and forget it is a huge benefit I get from the temp control system, so the better charcoal basket may be a nice upgrade in a few years.
@ratking948
@ratking948 3 месяца назад
Will this lengthen the time of the cook even with the water pan full of water? Do you usually use a full water pan? Or empty? Or a vortex or fire dial? Thanks!
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 2 месяца назад
Yes more capacity gets you longer cook time. I use the firedial for almost all my cooks. I have not used the water pan in years
@TheRydog61
@TheRydog61 2 года назад
Thumbs up
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 2 года назад
Thanks sir
@jhwmonk
@jhwmonk Год назад
I bit the bullet and bought one. Outside of a general cleaning, was there anything else you did before you fired it up?
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 Год назад
Nope just cleaned it as instructed. I love it best mod I've gotten for my wsm
@carlosz114able
@carlosz114able 2 года назад
Will this charcoal basket fit both smoker and master touch weber grill ? Or do I have to buy two of these different size baskets ?
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 2 года назад
This particular basket is made specifically for the WSM it will not fit the Mastertouch. If you are looking to upgrade your smoking capacity I would go with the SNS slow and Sear. I used that a lot in my Mastertouch and it never fails
@TheReal_DeanD
@TheReal_DeanD 2 года назад
Out of curiosity how much was shipping for this basket from Arbor Fab? I think something might be wonky on their website. Shipping to Texas was $65 USD for the basket and minion starter.
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 2 года назад
Can't remember off hand but I do know they refunded some of the shipping cost back. I have heard they people get a more accurate price when calling the company directly.
@MrT6bill
@MrT6bill 3 года назад
Do you think it is best to leave charcoal grate in? Worried about damage to WSM.
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
Leaving it in is perfectly fine, I have had no damage to my WSM. Weber made these smokers very strong. I just recommend keeping it covered to prevent water and critter out.
@lindseyjohn4789
@lindseyjohn4789 2 года назад
The only problem i have with the Arbor Fab, is that bar going across the top. Why not just put a handle on each side of the unit, because when you pour your hot coals into the menion methode container, that bar is in the way.
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 2 года назад
I agree that was my only gripe as well. Not a deal breaker. Definitely something that could be improved on a version 2.0
@janmac218
@janmac218 2 года назад
how much is the 18in basket
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 2 года назад
Check the link in description along with discount code.
@4_the_health_of_it
@4_the_health_of_it 2 года назад
I like the look of these and they look practical, but the shipping for this product is ridiculous.
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 2 года назад
Yeah it can be pricey. But give them a call. They may be able to lower the cost.
@markscott4059
@markscott4059 9 месяцев назад
Worth the money?
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 месяца назад
100%, easily one of my favorite mods on any of my grills. and holds up well to this day.
@ronaldpatton5906
@ronaldpatton5906 3 года назад
Changing the charcoal basket is not a mod . It is an accessory.
@BackyardSmoke614
@BackyardSmoke614 3 года назад
Actually good sir the definition of modification s a change or alteration, usually to make something work better. thus by me changing the charcoal basket from stock to "something better" that makes the WSM work more efficiently is in fact a modification. Same as those with change the thermometer or exchange the water pan for a vortex or fire dial. We all like to improve or modify the WSM to best fit our cooking style.
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