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I have done a few. I don't stuff the bird, I believe it lets it cook more evenly. I have found that if I cut the legs and wings off, and cook everything to the right IT thingswirk nice. I also spray with butter and apple juice. Don't over rub it, let it taste like turkey.
Ditto....don't stuff the bird....will not cook completely in the smoker.(inside the bird)...and then folks will have the "turkey trots".....don't want that.
rub the bird down with rub of choice, get a little under the skin with some butter on the breasts(although not needed)...id suggest a fruit wood like apple or cherry with a bit of hickory or sugar maple in the mix, but again any wood of your liking will do...a nice apple juice spritz will help out during the smoke..,crank it to at least 285* to cut down cook time and also to crisp that skin up(i run my turkeys at 300-310), turkey has en extra thick rubbery texture when not crispy..its like a doggy tug toy. haha. idk why someone would stuff a turkey smoked or otherwise to begin with, but thats a no no to me. something like an onion thrown in there works for me. just adds a bit o flavor to the inside.
open up your air intake and make sure the ash from the coal isn't blocking the air intake...also open the exhaust vent all the way...better air flow=higher temps....as you get to your desired temp slowly start to close down the intake....but not all the way or you will choke it out....it takes time to learn smokers and how to adjust the temp...
Meanwhile, even though you Smoker is really leaky , use some Tin Foil and temporarily plug the leaks. Then , if you do well, then do the MODS. on the unit and stick with what you do best.
Practice is a great tool... and as Redneck said , Learn your Smoker. Play with it, when you are bored , mad at someone or something , need alone time ... anything, learn it's hot spots, how it breathes , the amount of fuel you tend to use in it , and a very important thing is to keep a log of everything you do with or to your Smoker. Keep recipes at hand ...