I have a Weber 22.5 inch kettle and trying to find a good rotisserie. I know Weber makes one and another good one is Cajon bandit. A few dollars either way isn't important. I want a quality product.
Weber Kettle -- 22.5" (In-Service Date June 2015)
Slow-n-Sear/Drip-n-Griddle/Grill Grates (In-Service Date March 2016)
Pit Boss 820 (Retired)
GMG Jim Bowie WiFi (In-Service Date April 2017)
Maverick ET-733
Fireboard
Home-brewer
I picked up a roto ring for a kettle this year. I look at CB and Weber but like you I really didn't know how much I would use it . I went on line and found a cheaper ring and motor and decided to roll the dice on it.
I grabbed a OnlyFire new style stainless for 102.00 Amazon prime. I've actually written a review for it for the Grill Girl site which will be posted at a future date. After several cooks I like it. I'm sure the CB and the Weber are better in quality but this isn't bad.
Motors rated for 40 lbs. Its fits well.
No matter what you get I would just say get one. Its a blast to cook on.
Last edited by Jon Solberg; September 7, 2017, 04:11 AM.
That one I think this one has its own merits. The bottom lip fits over the rim of the kettle. The Weber brand and the Cajun Bandit fit inside the rim.. If the lid fits snugly, there would be much better temperature control. Seems that way from the pic anyway.
Thank you Jon. I had one many years ago on an old Gasser. Back before I got to involved in grilling much. Now I'm a finatic. Love smoking on the week end.
I might go a head and throw in and get the bandit. We'll see.
I need to get one. Be for the 26. Turkey does awesome on the rotisserie. Ate one every year off my grandfather's BBQ-Rotisserie set up.
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I know you're talking about cookin on a Weber, but I just picked up a rotisserie for my Napolean. Did a chicken last night.
My wife thought my chicken was the best, being she used to cook the chix in our domain. No more, especially after me finding AR. Well, I didn't think it was possible,but, hit out of the park. She called a friend & told her I would do one for her. So, as Jon Solberg said, they are a blast & get one.
I've been using a rotisserie for many years. I burned out a motor when the turkey came loose from the forks and shifted. We did not eat that turkey... I bought a heavier motor and it works like a charm. The original was a Weber that I bought before Amazon took off.
My thoughts:
Get a high rated motor - 40# is what I use now. A smaller motor can burn out if the weight shifts. And use the counterweight to balance things. Also make sure the forks are closed as much as possible, and that they are tight.
The Weber ring is not even in the ballpark with airtight. So it will be hard to do low and slow. That does not matter with birds because you want the heat to crisp the skin. Ask if the ring is airtight on Amazon if you are considering low and slow.
I think using the rotisserie makes the juiciest chicken or turkey. My theory is the rotation keeps the juices from immediately dropping off the bird and helps basting.
Let us know what you get, and how you like it - please.
Thanks guys. I read the reviews. Seems many like the weber but somehow the bandit sounds like a little better construction and also adapts to a WSM if I decide later to go that way. Besides the cost is pretty close. I'm not worried about a couple dollars but do want a very good one.
My toys:
Weber Summit Charcoal Grilling Center (WSCGC) aka Mr. Fancypants
Pit Barrel Cooker (which rocks), named Pretty Baby
Weber Summit S650 Gas Grill, named Hot 'n Fast (used mostly for searing and griddling)
Weber Kettle Premium 22" named Kettle Kid, eager to horn in with more cooks in the future
Camp Chef Somerset IV 4-burner outdoor gas range named AfterBurner due to its 30kBTU burners
Adrenaline BBQ Company Gear:
SnS Low Profile, DnG, and Large Charcoal Basket, for WSCGC
SnS Deluxe for 22" Kettle
Elevated SS Rack for WSCGC
SS Rack for DnG
Cast Iron Griddle
Grill Grate for SnS
Grill Grates: five 17.375 sections (retired to storage)
Grill Grates: six 19.25 panels for exact fit for Summit S650
gasser
Grill Grates for 22" Kettle
2 Grill Grate Griddles
Steelmade Griddle for Summit gas grill
Fireboard Gear:
Extreme BBQ Thermometer Package
Additional control unit
Additional probes: Competition Probes 1" (3) and 4" (1), 3 additional Ambient Probes. 1 additional Food Probe
2 Driver Cables
Pit Viper Fan (to pair with Fireboard Fan Driver Cable)
Pit Viper Fan new design (to pair with Fireboard Fan Driver Cable)
Thermoworks Gear:
Thermapen MK4 (pink)
Thermapen Classic (pink too)
Thermoworks MK4 orange
Temp Test 2 Smart Thermometer
Extra Big and Loud Timer
Timestick Trio
Maverick ET 73 a little workhorse with limited range
Maverick ET 733
Maverick (Ivation) ET 732
Grill Pinz
Vortex (two of them)
18" drip pan for WSCGC
Ceramic Spacers for WSCGC in Kamado Mode: 2 sets each 1/2", 1", 2". The 2" spacers work best with the 18" drip pan. The 1+1/2 inch spacers work best with the 14 inch cake pan.
Two Joule Sous Vide devices
3 Lipavi Sous Vide Tubs with Lids: 12, 18 and 26 quarts
Avid Armor Ultra Pro V32 Chamber Sealer
Instant Pot 6 Quart Electric Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot 10 Quart Electric Pressure Cooker
Charcoal Companion TurboQue
A-Maze-N tube 12 inch tube smoker accessory for use with pellets
BBQ Dragon and Dragon Chimney
Shun Classic Series:
8" Chef Knife
6" Chef's Knife
Gokujo Boning and Fillet Knife
3 1/2 inch Paring Knife
Well I went a head a ordered the Cajon bandit with the upgraded motor. Stronger with a cord because I plan on smoking 24 pound turkeys. The original motor can handle it if it is real balanced well. I just wanted to be sure. It was only a $40 upgrade.
oh yea, if you are a veteran, they will give you a 10% discount which added up to about $20.
So for $184 shipped fedex, I will have the rotisserie kit plus the upgrade motor.
That looks like a good one to me. I really like that the ring fits over the bottom of the kettle instead of inside like the Weber. You may be able to go low and slow with that rig fairly easily.
I see that you went with the Cajun bandit. You will be happy. I have the Cajun bandit. It fits both my kettle and smoked mountain. I also got a new door and charcoal ring when I ordered the rotisserie. The motor runs off of 2 D batteries. I think I've changed them twice in two years.
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