Stump’s XL Stretch Review

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By: Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester

Stump’s XL Stretch is a large, commercial capacity gravity fed charcoal smoker suitable for commercial use. Built solid and well insulated with a 32″ width x 34″ height x 23″ depth internal cooking area. Thick 1800° insulation is enclosed in a double walled, 16 gauge welded housing. The door has a flexible, washable, high temp gasket and locking latch.

XL Stretch handles 48 – 56 slabs of ribs, or 28 – 36 briskets, or 30 – 40 butts, or 80 – 88 half chickens at once. Cooking temperature range is said to be 175 – 450 degrees. It holds 6 pounds of charcoal in the chute and burns about one pound per hour at 225 degrees.

Stump’s XL Stretch Smoker has five 30.5″ x 23″ framed expanded metal racks, removable ash pan and drip pan, two heavy duty casters and two large pneumatic tires, and a BBQ Guru adaptor. Comes standard in black and custom colors are available.

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Product Information:

Model:

XL Stretch
Item Price :

5,850.00
*Price Subject To Change
Made in USA:

yes
Review Method:

Researched it from Afar
We have researched this product from afar by gathering info from the manufacturer, owners, and other reliable sources, with our BS meters on high.
Primary Function:

Smoker
Fuel:

Charcoal
Primary Capacity:

Extra Large and Commercial (about 173 burgers) : 3507 square inches

Manufacturer:

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Published On: 10/7/2014

Max Good, AmazingRibs.com’s Full-Time Grill Tester - Max Good is AmazingRibs.com's Vice President of Product Reviews & Keeper of the Flame and is the world's only full-time reviewer of outdoor cooking equipment including smokers, grills, pizza ovens, griddles, and more.

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