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    New Brinkmann Trailmaster Vertical Smoker

    The BBQ Guru can be hooked up to a DC power source. I've really enjoyed using it.
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    New Brinkmann Trailmaster Vertical Smoker

    My guests just finished raving that it was as good as every brisket I ever made. I prefer the large briskets so I hung this one. It only hangs for a about 4 hours while smoking and then I wrap it and move to a gas grill anyway. The DigiQ worked beautufully. Becuase of the the constant temp...
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    New Brinkmann Trailmaster Vertical Smoker

    When you've got a brisket that's too big to lay down in this smoker I suggest hanging it.
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    New Brinkmann Trailmaster Vertical Smoker

    Happy to be of service. No need for a rheostat. The DigiQ handles that. I smoke the ribs for 2.5-3 hours before either wrapping or using just charcoal and no more wood.
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    New Brinkmann Trailmaster Vertical Smoker

    The DigiQ maintained temp amazingly well.  Better than I have ever been able to do.  I usually start off with a full chimney of charcoal and a split log of hickory.  With the DigiQ I definetely used more wood than usual, but of course I had no temperature dips either.  The key is to let it do...
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    New Brinkmann Trailmaster Vertical Smoker

    Here are my thoughts on the BBQ Guru DigiQ DX2 used with the Brinkmann Trailblazer Vertical.  Get one. It works. Well. The install went as planned.  My first debate was which size fan to get.  There isn't a specific mod on the BBG Guru site for this smoker so I asked around on their site for...
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    New Brinkmann Trailmaster Vertical Smoker

    Well I went ahead and ordered the DigiQ with a 10 CFM fan.  I'll post a report next weekend.
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    New Brinkmann Trailmaster Vertical Smoker

    Has anyone used a BBQ Guru DigiQ CyberQ or other similar product with a Brinkmann Vertical smoker?  I'm wondering what size fan I should get.  10CFM or 25 CFM?  I never really fill the smoker with food at one time.  Usually 1-2 racks at a time.
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    BBQ Guru DigiQ or CyberQ and Brinkman Vertical Fan Size

    Has anyone used a BBQ Guru DigiQ CyberQ or other similar product with a Brinkmann Vertical smoker?  I'm wondering what size fan I should get.  10CFM or 25 CFM?  I never really fill the smoker with food at one time.  Usually 1-2 racks at a time.
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    New Brinkmann Trailmaster Vertical Smoker

    How did the RTV between the FB and CC hold up?  Would you suggest a gasket there?  Also, would you suggest a gasket for the vertical door or extra latches or both?  Just ordered mine last night.  Thanks.
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