Oklahoma Joe's Longhorn Reverse Flow Smoker - 17202053

Did alot of research before settling on an Oklahoma Joes longhorn offset reverse flow. I wanted to make sure I was able to get the kind of smoker that would achieve the kinda of flavors I remember as a kid and so far this thing has not failed to impress. I have no issues with the smoker at all. I read some of the other reviews and there were some complaints about how this thing was made and I didn't run into any of that. Further I welded and fabricated for years so if there was an issue I was just gonna sort it out but this was a well made smoker, and the only thing I've done was tightening the nut in the vent down in the firebox to make it snug enough to stay in the open position. Not a big deal. Yes the paint did chip off the top of the firebox and the bottom during my "seasoning process" but that's not a big deal. Either keep it oiled (like you should) or get a rattle can of high temp paint and sand the area smooth and go back over it. Either way not a big deal. I would say keeping it covered and oiled should seriously prolong the life of your grill. Just my 2 cents. So thanks Oklahoma joes……great product and I'll definitively be making more purchases with you in the future.

When purchased it arrived faster than expected, assembly instructions were easy to follow and understand. I had it fired up and seasoned that same evening. I like the fact that there is a lot of room in the cooking chamber, and it does reheat quick after opening door on it. Well worth the money and a lot of fun. BTW i have done zero modifications to mine and it has sealed up well with good airflow.

Lots of room. Easy assembly. The only issue I have is with the tapped holes. They had some burrs. Luckily I had the taps in my toolbox to chase the threads.

I just bought the Longhorn reverse flow on September 29,2022 and per instruction I seasoned the grill with a small bed of coals and one split wood. The paint on the box immediately started ro bubble up and come off. Smokes leaks out of everywhere even got the sealer tape band it made a little difference but still leaks smoke. Not very happy with product, I thought this would be last grill/smoker because of reputation but I don't know now..

The smoker is amazing and the ability to use it as a grill on the smaller side is awesome also. Only complaint is when they shipped it the nut and bolt package was broke open and stuff all over inside the box, and the O.J. Logo for front door was broke. But customer service took care of it right away and shipped another one for me

So, for Father's Day my wife got me the Oklahoma Joe Reverse Flow Longhorn offset smoker. Awesome right ? Well, that thing is so janky I am so disappointed. The fire box does not seat straight but I tilted downwards, so it looks clunky. When I seasoned it as per instruction, the paint from the fire box cracked and came off both on the top and the bottom, even though it was not a big fire and I used the fire box. Also, that thing leaks smoke from all over the place even after I installed the gasket seal as instructed. Finally, the vent in the side does not stay open when it's hot so I have to make it stay open with a stick. Are you serious !!!??? This is supposed to be your top of the line item

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the grill is great, cooks everything perfectly but i think for the price you pay it should include an ash catching tray in the bottum so that the ashes and meat juice doesnt just sit and rot away the bottum of the grill. my father has this same grill and had someone make him a homemade ash holder and i had to make my own as well. also i ordered the grill and then like a week later there was a deal you were running that said "order a new grill and get the grill cover for free". is there any way i could get that?

I have cooked on it so far 2 times the second time I have learned how to control the temp better, I knew it was going to be a learning curve after having the 2 old offsets I had. But I can see this one being as familiar as those were. For the price I have nothing negative to say about it.

Last smoker I had was to small for my family during cookouts. This smoker I just bought has more then enough space for cookouts. I do also enjoy the reverse flow. Seems to give a better smoke flavor.

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Everything went together great except the bottom rack wouldn't line up to the holes for the bolts. I'm pretty sure one of the legs is bent and threw off the alignment. Other than that, it works great.