Little Chief - Top or Front Load?

Hare's Ear · 08-21-2001, 08:47 AM

I'm going over to GI Joes at lunch today to pick up a Little Chief smoker. What are peoples opinion on the best style? Top load or front load?

CAGEY · 08-21-2001, 08:57 AM

I have a big chief top loader. If i ever wear this one out i will buy a front loader the next time. Beleave it might be easire to work with although i really dont have a problem with the one i have. Maybe i would buy according to which was cheaper. Both are good.

mike5097 · 08-21-2001, 09:05 AM

I have a front loader. It has worked well for me. I believe that the top loader has a bit more capacity. (4 racks instead of three)
It also will allow you to cold smoke cheese and other things easier than a front loader.
I purchased the front loader for the easy access.

Mike

RIPPLE · 08-21-2001, 09:31 AM

I like my top loader because I can load the whole rack, let it air dry for an hour or so in the warm house or garage and start a pan of chips about 15 mins. before smoking. Then I can carry the whole rack outside to the smoker. You might also consider the "Big chief" for added capacity.......
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Hare's Ear · 08-21-2001, 10:00 AM

Thanks for the replies. I think I'll go with the toploader. [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

FISHRUS · 08-21-2001, 10:40 AM

Big Chief...top loader ! The only way to go [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

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Paranoid · 08-21-2001, 03:22 PM

Big Chief..Top loader...Ugh..Good

Phish_on · 08-21-2001, 03:39 PM

Top loader has worked fine for me. For years and years ...

SteelieSteve · 08-21-2001, 11:30 PM

i always have used the top loader with great results. Many years too.