Hey Shrimp had no prob with temp staying between 215-240 but the fire issue was prob due to me wanting the temp up quick and not just letting it take its own time. How long does it usually take for you to get up to temp and smoking? used alot less gas this time as well.Be leave it or not got the ribs from sams club. They where really good cuts as well just had to do the trimming then half them as they would not fit in the smoker other wise.lol! Still looking for a good brisket but sam's also had good pork butts got two 8lb butts in one pack have to look them over but they do have great meat just dont go on a Saturday its all for the mass shoppers. will work on pics next time hopefully the 2yo will be cooperative. Going to try one more smoke before switching out to my fryer's burner hose and regulator.