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BBQ pits are for those of you who have a little extra space, really want to get serious about barbeque and want to create a unique environment when you entertain friends.

Build/Buy A Steel Pit
Build Brick Pit
Buy a Trailer Pit

The good thing about barbeque pits is that you can customize them to meet your specific needs and manufacturers will work with you if you have customer specifications. It’s just like going to the tailor to have your suit fitted just the way you want it. You can add anything extra and manufacturers would be more than happy to accommodate your requests.

A barbeque pit on trailers is “in” these days. Just imagine the convenience when you can simply wheel your barbeque pit anywhere you want it to be. Custom-made pits usually come with electric brakes, gas burners, upright smoke box, and many other frills like slide outs, extra full racks, larger wheels and anything you would want. Check if the barbecue pits are made with sturdy materials that can withstand the test of heat, time and long usage.

You could put your artistic talents to use if you want to design your own barbeque pit. Manufacturers usually welcome ideas from customers and would be too happy to see you satisfied with the final product. Look for reputable barbeque pit makers that have a string of satisfied customers on its trail. Reputable companies offer pits that are guaranteed by a lifetime warranty against burnout.

BBQ pits come in all sizes, shapes, configurations and materials. There are pits that are made with brick or metal. Many barbeque pits that are handmade, which means these are not assembly line products. Having the power to customize your barbeque pit gives you free rein on designs.

With an excellent pit, grilling food for five or 100 people is never a challenge. Wait until you see the satisfied expressions on the faces of your guests when they’re treated to barbeque that you normally can’t get at your typical party; even if you’ve had it catered. You can’t get that unique smell of a good smoke when it’s cooked somewhere else!

If you’re into throwing big parties, barbeque pit may be the best outdoor cooking equipment you’ve invested so far; and what’s more, you can expect this equipment to be with you for more years than you can count.

I’ve found that the most interesting BBQ pits can be found online at stores that may seem obscure to those new to this sort of venture. But, these are the guys that are making the best customer barbecue pits, and if you’re going to spend the money, I recommend researching these builders because your needs will be a bigger part of the process with them. Here are a couple of site suggestions that you can check out (there are not affiliate links):

It pays to know what you need before you go out shopping, otherwise you will end up buying impulsively and not find what you really wanted or needed in the first place. Price ranges from less than $200 for the simplest designs up to over $3,000 for the bigger models offering more features. If you really get carried away with a trailered version, you’re gonna deep digger into your wallet!

But for you truly retro hardcore "Q"ers, you may want to build your own custom brick barbeque pit. This used to be quirte common in American backyards but you don't see them much anymore. A few of the great forums, like the Smoker Ring, have regulars that share pitures and plans of these sorts of ventures. I highly recommend joining a forum like this if you want to go down the do-it-yourself route building your own pit.

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