Napoleon Smoker Box: Add Real Smoke Flavor to a Gas Grill
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Napoleon is a well-known gas grill maker, and alongside its grills it sells a small family of accessories that let you add real wood smoke to food cooked over gas. A gas grill on its own gives heat but very little smoke flavor, because propane and natural gas burn cleanly. A Napoleon smoker box or smoker pipe solves this: you fill it with wood chips or pellets, set it over a burner, and the wood smolders and releases smoke that drifts over your food under the closed lid. It is one of the easiest ways for a new griller to get a barbecue taste without buying a separate smoker.
The three accessories below differ in shape and fuel: the 67013 is a high-capacity stainless steel box, the PRO smoker pipe is a compact tube for chips or pellets, and the cast iron tray lets you burn charcoal and add smoke on a gas grill.
Napoleon Smoker Boxes Compared
| Model | Material | Fuel It Holds | Where It Sits | Listed Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napoleon Stainless Steel Smoker Box 67013 | Stainless steel | Wood chips or chunks | On or in place of sear plates | Prestige PRO, Prestige and Rogue series |
| Napoleon PRO Stainless Steel Smoker Pipe | Stainless steel | Wood chips or pellets | On sear plates above a burner | Gas grills, also charcoal grills |
| Napoleon Cast Iron Charcoal and Smoker Tray | Cast iron | Charcoal, with smoker option | Not listed | Most Napoleon gas grills |
Napoleon Stainless Steel Smoker Box 67013 for Longer Smoking Sessions
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Napoleon Stainless Steel Smoker Box 67013 Add Smoky Flavor to BBQ, Easily Turn Gas Grill Into Smoker, Add Wood Chips or Chunks to Smoke Food on Barbecue 16.25 x 2.54 x 3.5
Price and specifications are read from the Amazon product page and can change.
Napoleon Stainless Steel Smoker Box 67013
Best for: Prestige PRO, Prestige and Rogue owners
Pros
- High-capacity stainless steel box
- Holds wood chips or chunks
- Rests on or replaces sear plates
Cons
- Fit guide names three series only
The Napoleon Stainless Steel Smoker Box 67013 is a long, high-capacity box you fill with wood chips or chunks to turn a gas barbecue into a smoker. Chunks are bigger pieces of wood that smolder longer than chips, so a box that can hold them is useful for longer cooks like a pork shoulder or a whole chicken. The listing gives the size as 16.25 by 2.54 by 3.5 inches.
The box rests on or replaces the sear plates. Sear plates are the metal covers that sit above the burners in many gas grills, protecting them from drips and spreading heat. Putting the box there places the wood close to the flame so it starts smoking sooner. It is made of stainless steel, which the listing describes as durable and easy to maintain, and it carries a 1-year limited warranty.
The fit guide names the Prestige PRO, Prestige and Rogue series gas barbecues. This box suits an owner of one of those grills who wants plenty of smoke over a longer session. If your Napoleon grill is from a different series, or you want something more compact, the smoker pipe is the more flexible choice.
Napoleon PRO Stainless Steel Smoker Pipe for Simple, Flexible Smoking
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Napoleon PRO Stainless Steel Smoker Pipe – Fill With Wood Chips or Pellets, Genuine Smoke Flavor
Price and specifications are read from the Amazon product page and can change.
Napoleon PRO Stainless Steel Smoker Pipe
Best for: Easy smoke on most gas or charcoal grills
Pros
- Takes wood chips or pellets
- Dishwasher-safe stainless steel
- Works on charcoal grills too
Cons
- Smaller capacity than a box
- Needs refilling when smoke stops
The Napoleon PRO Stainless Steel Smoker Pipe is a sealed stainless steel tube with a removable end. You take off the end cap, fill it with wood chips or smoking pellets, put the cap back and set it on the sear plates above a burner. The listing’s steps say to do this before lighting the grill: remove the cooking grids, place the filled pipe on the sear plates, replace the grids and cook as normal.
The description adds a few helpful details. You can use soaked or unsoaked wood chips, the stainless steel is dishwasher safe, and the pipe can also be used in a charcoal grill by placing it on or near the lit coals. When the pipe stops smoking, it is time to refill it. The listing also reminds you to let spent chips or pellets cool completely before throwing them away, which is an important safety step. It carries a 1-year limited warranty.
This pipe suits a beginner or gift recipient who wants the easiest way to try smoking, and it works for people who may switch between gas and charcoal grills. Its tube shape holds less wood than the 67013 box, so it gives way to the box for long, slow cooks. If you are shopping for pellets to fill it, our guide to hardwood pellets for smokers explains the flavor options.
Napoleon Cast Iron Charcoal and Smoker Tray for Charcoal Flavor on Gas
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Napoleon Cast Iron Charcoal and Smoker Tray – Fits Most Napoleon Grills
Price and specifications are read from the Amazon product page and can change.
Napoleon Cast Iron Charcoal and Smoker
Best for: Napoleon gas grill owners wanting charcoal flavor
Pros
- Heavy cast iron build
- Charcoal and smoker option
- Fits most Napoleon gas grills
Cons
- 1 lb to lift
- Few use details in listing
The Napoleon Cast Iron Charcoal and Smoker Tray is a different kind of accessory. Instead of holding only wood, it lets you burn charcoal inside a gas grill, and the listing notes that it includes a smoker option. That means you can get the flavor of charcoal grilling, with added wood smoke, while still using your gas grill.
It is made of cast iron, measures 14.75 by 15.25 by 1.75 inches and weighs 15.1 pounds, and the listing says it fits most Napoleon gas grills. The model name is given as 67732 Commercial, and the listing states it is made in China. The listing does not explain step-by-step setup or which grills it does not fit, so check your grill’s manual or the product page before buying.
This tray suits a Napoleon gas grill owner who misses the taste of charcoal and wants a bigger flavor change than a smoker box provides. Its weight makes it a more permanent addition, while the box and pipe are easier to add and remove on a whim. For more on the grills these fit, see our Napoleon gas grill guide.
How to Use a Smoker Box on a Gas Grill
Using a smoker box or pipe is simple, and following a few steps gives better flavor. First, pick your wood. Wood chips for a gas grill are the most common choice because they start smoking quickly; chunks last longer in a larger box like the 67013; and pellets work well in the smoker pipe. Mild woods such as apple and cherry suit chicken and fish, while stronger woods such as hickory and mesquite suit beef and pork.
Second, fill the box or pipe and place it over a burner on the sear plates, as the Napoleon listings describe. Turn that burner on and close the lid. When you see steady smoke, lower the heat to your cooking temperature and add your food. Keeping the lid closed traps the smoke around the food, which is where the flavor comes from.
Third, refill when the smoke stops. A small load of chips may last only part of a long cook, so check every so often. Always let spent wood cool completely before emptying it, and clean out ash so the next session starts fresh.
How to Choose the Right Napoleon Smoker Accessory
Start with your grill model. The 67013 smoker box names the Prestige PRO, Prestige and Rogue series, and the cast iron tray names most Napoleon gas grills. The smoker pipe has the widest use, since it simply sits on the sear plates and can also go in a charcoal grill.
Next, think about how long you cook. For quick weeknight meals, the smoker pipe gives an easy hint of smoke. For longer cooks, the high-capacity box holds more wood, so you refill less often.
Then decide how much flavor change you want. A box or pipe adds wood smoke to gas grilling. The cast iron tray goes further by letting you burn charcoal, which changes both heat and taste.
Finally, consider care. Both stainless steel options are easy to clean, and the pipe is dishwasher safe. Cast iron is heavy and durable, but the listing does not give care instructions, so follow Napoleon’s guidance for cast iron parts.
FAQ
Which Napoleon smoker accessory should I buy as a beginner?
The PRO Stainless Steel Smoker Pipe is the easiest start. You fill it, set it over a burner and cook as normal, and it also works on charcoal grills.
Does the Napoleon 67013 smoker box fit my grill?
The listing names the Prestige PRO, Prestige and Rogue series. For other models, the listing does not specify fit, so check your grill’s manual.
Should I soak wood chips before using them?
The smoker pipe listing says you can use soaked or unsoaked wood chips. Unsoaked chips start smoking sooner, while soaked chips may take longer to begin smoking.
Can I use pellets in a Napoleon smoker box?
The smoker pipe listing names wood chips or smoking pellets. The 67013 box listing names wood chips or chunks.
What does the cast iron charcoal and smoker tray do?
It lets you burn charcoal inside a Napoleon gas grill for charcoal flavor, and the listing says it includes a smoker option for adding wood smoke.
How do I dispose of used wood chips safely?
Let them cool completely before disposing of them, as the smoker pipe listing advises. Hot embers can stay warm long after the smoke stops.
