Renting out a smoker

[Iron_Buck]

I have a large bbq pit smoker that I am looking to start renting out for parties/weddings etc. I was wondering if anyone has any experience renting one out, looking for some info such as insurance, rates, past experience? Any insight is appreciated!

[wow]

I just loan mine for free.

[Stuck]

I have a large bbq pit smoker that I am looking to start renting out for parties/weddings etc. I was wondering if anyone has any experience renting one out, looking for some info such as insurance, rates, past experience? Any insight is appreciated!

I just loan mine for free.

I’ll be calling WOW first.

[Calrob]

Not catering, just renting? Ive loaned mine out a few times and end up getting it back with charcoal remnants and a lighter fluid smell. I wouldnt unless you dont care about the pit.

[doghouse]

Not catering, just renting? Ive loaned mine out a few times and end up getting it back with charcoal remnants and a lighter fluid smell. I wouldnt unless you dont care about the pit.

This^^^^^ Also lots of fat drippings in the bottom. Enough up front and it would work.

[Iron_Buck]

Not catering, just renting? Ive loaned mine out a few times and end up getting it back with charcoal remnants and a lighter fluid smell. I wouldnt unless you dont care about the pit.

Yes just renting, I have loaned it out many times and had the same results so I would definitely have a cleaning fee if it is retuned in that condition. I only use the pit maybe once a year and loan it out 3 or 4 times a year other than that it just sits there so I would like to make some extra money if I can. Here is a pic right after I built it back in 2012. Looks the same only the paint is faded some.

[Calrob]

Good lookin rig, good luck with the venture.

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[Trevor73402]

Make sure you have it insured for replacement value. A lot of pork butts and someone trying to cook too hot can result in one bad azz grease fire. I’ve seen it happen more than once. And the first thing everyone does is run right over and open all the doors......wrong. I have a big 500 gallon on a trailer and there is no way I’d rent it out to the general public.

[Iron_Buck]

Make sure you have it insured for replacement value. A lot of pork butts and someone trying to cook too hot can result in one bad azz grease fire. I’ve seen it happen more than once. And the first thing everyone does is run right over and open all the doors......wrong. I have a big 500 gallon on a trailer and there is no way I’d rent it out to the general public.

I am defiantly going to insure it but it is registered as a home built since I built it myself so I’m not sure how hard it’s going to be to get insurance just yet..

[SneakyPhil]

Yes just renting, I have loaned it out many times and had the same results so I would definitely have a cleaning fee if it is retuned in that condition. I only use the pit maybe once a year and loan it out 3 or 4 times a year other than that it just sits there so I would like to make some extra money if I can. Here is a pic right after I built it back in 2012. Looks the same only the paint is faded some.

Is that Texas A&M Kingsville? Spent four great years there. Class of '94.

[juanmcasasjr]

That is TAMUK! Class of 2002.

[Iron_Buck]

Is that Texas A&M Kingsville? Spent four great years there. Class of '94.

Yes sir it is.

[Rando]

TAMUK 01!! My ok stompin grounds!!!

[M16]

I just loan mine for free.

I'd borrow this one and rent it out as well.

Won't be long you'll have a whole fleet.

[Iron_Buck]

Bump for any other info