Different V Trays

[JZ]

So I am putting away the smokers this morning after a fish smoke yesterday and the cleanup today and I notice the V trays in the DBS and the OBS are very different.

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The one on the right is from the DBS and has much bigger vent openings and more of them. Plus the DBS tray has a larger drip hole in the middle. The OBS is several years older than the DBS and I am guessing the DBS tray is the new improved version. :)

[SiFumar]

I guess over time things evolve for the better! 

[Habanero Smoker]

You must have purchased the OBS much earlier, or the OBS was in stock for awhile before it was purchased from you. I believe about 5 years ago Bradley redesigned the V trays in both the original and digital models to improve the heat flow. I have an older Bradley so my V tray looks like the one the left.

[JZ]

I can imagine how much more heat can flow through those large openings, especially with more of them. I might try opening up the ones on the OBS to see if that helps with the heat flow. I have dual fans in it and think I will get better heat distribution throughout the smoker if I can get more heat to flow from under the pan (or through it). Worth a try since it is so simple to do. :)

[Habanero Smoker]

I can imagine how much more heat can flow through those large openings, especially with more of them. I might try opening up the ones on the OBS to see if that helps with the heat flow. I have dual fans in it and think I will get better heat distribution throughout the smoker if I can get more heat to flow from under the pan (or through it). Worth a try since it is so simple to do. :)

Many of us did widen the vents to obtain better heat, prior to the new V trays coming out. I believe that may have given Bradley the idea to redesign the V tray. I used a tire iron and carefully pried the vents open a little further by twisting the bar, but be careful not to widen them too far.

[iceman]

Do they make the modified tray for replacing the one in my 12 year old OBS?

[TedEbear]

Do they make the modified tray for replacing the one in my 12 year old OBS?

I imagine if you order one it would be of the new design.  My two-year-old OBS came with the newer V-tray.

[JZ]

Many of us did widen the vents to obtain better heat, prior to the new V trays coming out. I believe that may have given Bradley the idea to redesign the V tray. I used a tire iron

Now THAT is the kind of fine tuning I can do. ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Habanero Smoker]

Many of us did widen the vents to obtain better heat, prior to the new V trays coming out. I believe that may have given Bradley the idea to redesign the V tray. I used a tire iron

Now THAT is the kind of fine tuning I can do. ;D ;D ;D ;D

It's one of the few modifications I've done that I didn't have any problems with.  :)  ;D

Pat;

The newer designed trays will fit the older models.

[iceman]

Many of us did widen the vents to obtain better heat, prior to the new V trays coming out. I believe that may have given Bradley the idea to redesign the V tray. I used a tire iron

Now THAT is the kind of fine tuning I can do. ;D ;D ;D ;D

It's one of the few modifications I've done that I didn't have any problems with.  :)  ;D

Pat;

The newer designed trays will fit the older models.

Thanks Hab

[iceman]

Update, ordered one from Yard and Pool. Good price and fast service!  :)

[OU812]

Mine is like the one on the left,,,,,,,,,,,,,I did widen them lovers up way back when

Used a wedge and they look like the one on the right now,,,just not as many louvers

Think Im gonna order a new one,,,,,,,,,,,just to see ifin it makes a diff

Heck I need some more racks anyway  ;D