Camp Chef SMV18 Smoke Vault 18 Inch

by Camp Chef

Product Features

• 18-inch outdoor food smoker/baker
• Airtight, gun-safe design for optimal efficiency
• 4 large nickel-plated racks ensure easy cleaning and stick-free removal
• Fully adjustable 25,000 BTU burner for a wide variety of foods
• Electronic ignition for easy starts; cast iron smoke tray won't warp or flake

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17 x 18 x 30 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 68 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000BJ9H0O
• Item model number: SMV18
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #142,928 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

Lock in great flavor to ribs, ham, fish, brisket, turkey and chickens. The 18" smoke vault is great for any kind of smoking whether it's wild game from the last hunt or a steak from the local supermarket. The wide heat range control allows you to slowly and economically make jerky, or crank it up to cook or smoke roast chickens for the backyard party. Outfitters and caterers alike will find the Smoke Vault conducive for baking breads and pies.The smoker features a 25,000 BTU/hr. propane burner, stainless steel water pan and cast iron wood chip box. Four removable/adjustable smoking racks allow you to smoke or cook whatever you want. Easy push button ignitor makes for quick and hassle free lighting.Shipping Dimensions: 30.5" x 19" x 17"

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Smoker, November 10, 2006

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J. Frye (Whidbey Island, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Camp Chef SMV18 Smoke Vault 18 Inch (Lawn & Patio)

The Camp Chef Smoke Vault is a quality and easy to use smoker. I have used it several times since purchasing it. I have smoked chickens, pork butts, pork/beef ribs and sausage. I have been pleased with the results each time. The interior is large enough to hold 4 shelves of meat. I have not had any problems controlling the temperature. I am very happy with my choice of smoker.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Damage during shipping, February 7, 2007

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Richard C. Schaefer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Camp Chef SMV18 Smoke Vault 18 Inch (Lawn & Patio)

Received my smoker and promptly opened the box. Found that the smoker was damaged in two of the corners near where the legs attached. A little disappointed in that fact. The supplier should add more corner protection for shipping. They only used ¼" high density cardboard to protect the corners. Nothing to really absorb the shock of being dropped during shipping, recommend that Camp Chef change their packing to like 2" low volume card board or a crushable Styrofoam padding to prevent this kind of damage.

I began my assembly anyway despite the damage. Hey it is a smoker not a beauty queen. Recommend if you buy this you also go out and buy a bottle of Loc Tight as there are a lot of screws and you don't want a rattle can for a smoker in a few months.

Once the smoker was together that is when I found the additional damage inside of the smoker. One of the welds for the internal rack for the water tray was broken. Not a major issue as it was a non-load bearing bar. There are two bars for the water tray rack and the tray slides between them. I would have had to return if the load bearing one was broken.

Temperature control of the smoker is great. I varied the temp from 140F (opened the door to get that low) to 500F and climbing (a little to much heat that time). I have smoked salmon, smoked lamb (that came out awsome) and made jerky all which have turned out great due to the easy temperature control.

I have also had issues with the starter as well but I have resided myself to keeping matches around to work through that issue.

Summary: Poor packaging may result in this arriving damaged and the starter may not always work. However, smokers are not beauty queens and I can still use a match.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Camp Chef Smoke Vault, January 17, 2007

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K. Kononchek (Birmingham, AL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Camp Chef SMV18 Smoke Vault 18 Inch (Lawn & Patio)

This smoker arrived so quickly and in perfect condition. Wasn't too hard to assemble and the first weekend we smoked chicken, turkey, pork roast and ribs. All were great. We would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a smoker.