As US (and UK) viewers of the Food Network/Travel Channel shows Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Man v Food will know, Americans like BBQ, ‘smokers’ and ‘tailgating’ and Nissan is catering to that with the debut of what it claims is “the world’s first fully integrated in-truck-bed smoker and mobile kitchen – a specially modified 2018 Titan XD Gas King Cab dubbed Smokin ‘ Titan”.
According to a statement, the truck was “designed as a dream project vehicle for tailgating and barbecuing enthusiasts. Smokin’ Titan features a custom flatbed with a built-in Lang BBQ smoker and an abundance of chef-friendly features”. It will be on display this weekend at the 2018 Work Truck Show, the such event in North America.
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“With its available innovative bed features, lockable Titan boxes, Rockford Fosgate premium audio system and luxurious interior, the Titan XD is a fantastic tailgating truck as is,” said Billy Hayes, division vice president, LCV and Trucks, Nissan North America. “But the incredible enhancements made to convert a stock Titan into the Smokin’ Titan – a built-in smoker, stove and spice rack – make it a dream for those who love to spend time with friends and family smoking meat, as I do myself.”
The project truck started as a stock Titan XD Gas King Cab built in Canton, Mississippi. The transformation began with the addition of a custom CM Truck Beds aluminium flatbed – allowing space for three food prep stations each featuring a Partner Steel aluminium double burner prep stove alongside a Churrasco Brazilian Wood cutting board. A Teton Steel custom on-board 24×24 sink and water storage system is accessible with an easy step up from the flatbed. The self-contained sink and water system also can be interchanged with a Yeti Cooler when cold storage is more the priority. Using the Titan’s flat load floor in the second row of the cab, an ARB 50-quart Fridge Freezer and Slide was added to the backseat along with a custom built spice rack.
The heart of Smokin’ Titan lies inside the custom trailer behind the truck. Since food smoking can create heat up to 600 degrees, the factory bed was removed from the truck and put on a B&S Custom trailer to prevent that heat from affecting the truck. The bed-trailer features two Titan Boxes as lockable dry storage for the smoker pellets and wood chips flanking the smoker. Using the truck’s innovative Utili-Track System, a B&S Customizing sliding tray was designed to easily slide the smoker in and out of the bed, supporting the custom smoker and char grill. When the smoker is not in use, the whole trailer is secured with a steel Diamondback SE Tonneau cover, allowing the user to smoke meat at a tailgate and pack it up for the trip home.
“This truck has everything you need for a tailgate barbeque, including the kitchen sink!” said Hayes.
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By GlobalDataThe show truck also has a leveling kit and an IF Signs Custom Flame wrap. In addition, the truck features 20-inch ICON Alloy Alpha wheels, and 275/25-20 Nitto Terra Grappler tyres.
This special Titan showcases 20 unique aftermarket parts and accessories from leading manufacturers in the grilling, kitchenware and trucking industries.
“I absolutely love this project vehicle – it is the perfect combination of truck, food smokin’ and family time,” added Hayes. “If I could take it home with me, I would.”
The Nissan Smokin’ Titan will be making additional appearances this spring and summer at outdoor adventure shows and exhibitions across the US.
