New MES Bluetooth Digital smoker

mummel · May 15, 2015

Thanks Dennis. That wire basket is a good idea. So your pan then goes on top of the basket + tray?

Re: the dimensions. I'm trying to figure out if the MES BT model will go into a Keter horizontal shed. It looks like the Bass Pro dimensions include the shield. If that's the case, the smoker wont fit in this shed.

Is the shield removable?

Keter.png

mummel
May 15, 2015

51xudSl6gOL.jpg

mummel
May 15, 2015

mummel · May 15, 2015

Dennis sorry one last question - do you know the depth including the handle at the back that you use to pull it on its wheels? Thanks a lot!

dennispfaff · May 15, 2015

mummel said:
Thanks Dennis. That wire basket is a good idea. So your pan then goes on top of the basket + tray?

Re: the dimensions. I'm trying to figure out if the MES BT model will go into a Keter horizontal shed. It looks like the Bass Pro dimensions include the shield. If that's the case, the smoker wont fit in this shed.

Is the shield removable?

Keter.png

mummel

May 15, 2015

51xudSl6gOL.jpg

mummel

May 15, 2015

If the shed dimensions are 43.5 in high, then it will just fit in your shed. I take it you don't have a 40in 2.5 yet? You can leave off the Bluetooth shield I suppose, although it's kind of a nice feature and it should fit in your shed with on.

As I said, I will try putting my AMNPS tray on the basket. I don't see why it wouldn't work. As Bear said...it works on the left side about the same height as the burner assembly and below the vent.

mummel · May 15, 2015

Dennis take a look at the internal dimensions above. They are slightly different.

Cabelas MES dimensions : 40.1"H x 19.7"D x 25.6"W

Keter    : 39.3"H x 25.1"D x 47.6"W

Craftsman     : 69.0"H x 20.25"D x 27.0"W

Rubbermaid 121 gallons     : 67.0"H x 19.0"D x 26.0"W

Suncast 150 gallon    : 68.0"H x 19.0"D x 27.0"W

Suncast 20 cu ft                : 67.0"H x 20.0"D x 26.5"W

The height is the issue. I am thinking I could take off the shield and push the unit as far back as possible (the roof is angled), and hopefully gain 1 inch. Its a huge gamble though and what a fricken pain if it does fit (disassemble, return etc...)

dennispfaff · May 15, 2015

It should fit as long as the front height (lowest) is 43.3 as your photo indicates - and angles higher in back. Even with the shield on. However, the problem that I can see with that is: the wheels are on the back, and the handle is also on the back. Typically to move it about you would tip it back and roll it. If you try to push it in such tight quarters I'm not sure it would be easy to maneuver??

mummel · May 15, 2015

dennispfaff said:
It should fit as long as the front height (lowest) is 43.3 as your photo indicates - and angles higher in back. Even with the shield on. However, the problem that I can see with that is: the wheels are on the back, and the handle is also on the back. Typically to move it about you would tip it back and roll it. If you try to push it in such tight quarters I'm not sure it would be easy to maneuver??

Yeah the front height of the Keter is 39.3"H. I could remove the shield, but it's going to be really tight.

mummel · May 15, 2015

Dennis can you confirm the total depth of your unit including the wheels or the handle at the back, whatever sticks out further? Thanks man.

Bearcarver · May 15, 2015

dennispfaff said:
That gave me an idea. I have an old bbq roasting wire basket that I haven't used in years. I put one half of the basket on the bottom floor of my 40in Bluetooth 2.5 and the AMNPS 5x8 tray fits perfectly on top of the basket and it raised about exactly the height of the water pan, and about level with the heat assembly. That should be perfect with air flow and lined up left side under the vent. I'll try it that way next week.
Dennis

image.jpg

dennispfaff

May 15, 2015

image.jpg

dennispfaff

May 15, 2015

Dennis

Awesome!!

That should give you great air flow, even as good as the Gen #1.

Brilliant !!

Bear

daricksta · May 16, 2015

mummel said:
Hey guys. The height dimension on the Cabelas unit is 40.1 inches while the height on the Bass Pro unit is 42.72. It was my understanding that these smokers are identical albeit a few extras (grates etc).

Is the Bass Pro unit taking into account the sun shield on the control panel? If you guys are bored and have a tape measure lying around, please report back. Thanks.

Not sure if we're talking the same models but the MES 40 under the Cabela's nameplate is windowless and has 4 racks; the Bass Pro under the Masterbuilt Sportsman Elite model has a window and has 6 racks. Both are Gen 2.5 models. Cabela's also has a MES 40 Sportmans Elite but it's a Gen 2 smoker with 4 racks but fits up to 6.

mummel · May 17, 2015

This is the Cabelas one, the new one:

mummel · May 17, 2015

mummel said:
Dennis can you confirm the total depth of your unit including the wheels or the handle at the back, whatever sticks out further? Thanks man.

Did anyone have a chance to check the depth measurement (front to back, including the wheels or handle etc). Thanks guys.

dennispfaff · May 17, 2015

mummel said:
Did anyone have a chance to check the depth measurement (front to back, including the wheels or handle etc). Thanks guys.

I already answered you on those dimensions.... 41 in height (43 w/shield), and 18 1/2 in wide. Those dimensions include wheels and handle.
Dennis

tommy potatoes · May 18, 2015

I bought one of these yesterday from Sams Club. $329 with all the racks and the four leg stand.

I seasoned it right after I got it home, downloaded the app from the apple store and paired up the bluetooth. I even named it "smoke bomb". Everything worked great - but the app had lost connection with the smoker. Ok, must be a distance thing, right? I went out and stood next to the smoker, and lo and behold, It wasn't paired anymore! I re-paired the devices again, went in the house, and bang! No more smoker on the app. "No smokers found" Start all over... Hmmmmm. The Pit Boss 820 pellet smoker for $388 at Menards may be calling my name...

dennispfaff · May 18, 2015

tommy potatoes said:
I bought one of these yesterday from Sams Club. $329 with all the racks and the four leg stand.

I seasoned it right after I got it home, downloaded the app from the apple store and paired up the bluetooth. I even named it "smoke bomb". Everything worked great - but the app had lost connection with the smoker. Ok, must be a distance thing, right? I went out and stood next to the smoker, and lo and behold, It wasn't paired anymore! I re-paired the devices again, went in the house, and bang! No more smoker on the app. "No smokers found" Start all over... Hmmmmm. The Pit Boss 820 pellet smoker for $388 at Menards may be calling my name...

My limited experience with the Bluetooth function hasn't been great either. I found that once it is paired with your cell phone or iPad, you shouldn't have to do it again and again, but the range for me has only been about 25-30 yards - line of sight. Once I went inside I lost connection. That doesn't mean that it needs to be paired again, just out of range.
I installed a faster wireless router in my house since my last smoke. I don't know if it will improve the range or not - I'll find out in a few days when I next smoke something. I'll report back to this forum on that.
Dennis

mummel · May 18, 2015

dennispfaff said:
I already answered you on those dimensions.... 41 in height (43 w/shield), and 18 1/2 in wide. Those dimensions include wheels and handle.
Dennis

Ah thanks Dennis. I read width and was looking for depth but we were talking about the same thing. The smoker looks like it will JUST fit into the Craftsman vertical tool shed.

Guys, how much heat is generated on the exterior of the new MES BT? Could I put the smoker inside this shed, cut out a chimney in the top, and close the doors to smoke if it rains? Would this be safe? The gaps between the smoker and the sides are probably < 1 inch.

spin_prod_971609912?hei=624&wid=624&op_sharpen=1

mummel
May 18, 2015

Bearcarver · May 18, 2015

mummel said:
Ah thanks Dennis. I read width and was looking for depth but we were talking about the same thing. The smoker looks like it will JUST fit into the Craftsman vertical tool shed.

Guys, how much heat is generated on the exterior of the new MES BT? Could I put the smoker inside this shed, cut out a chimney in the top, and close the doors to smoke if it rains? Would this be safe? The gaps between the smoker and the sides are probably < 1 inch.

I would definitely not do that, after all it is plastic.

And since you got one that fits that tight, I would suggest you keep it nearly against the left side, because the right side gets pretty hot, and the left side doesn't. Then I would use it while it's opened up, and keep an eye on it for awhile. < 1" is not much!!

Bear

mummel · May 18, 2015

Got it, thanks Bear. I'm pretty set on the Cabelas model. Just trying to find a place for it now in my yard that will work. Hopefully they take the price back down to $380 while I'm figuring things out.

Cover wise, are there any other rain proof ones other than the ones mentioned on pg 15?

Bearcarver · May 18, 2015

mummel said:
Got it, thanks Bear. I'm pretty set on the Cabelas model. Just trying to find a place for it now in my yard that will work. Hopefully they take the price back down to $380 while I'm figuring things out.

Cover wise, are there any other rain proof ones other than the ones mentioned on pg 15?

The one my Son got years ago from Home Depot was Perfect & it was a Super Sale----I think it was around $100---Less than 1/2 Price.

That type should all be good in weather.

Bear

mummel · May 18, 2015

Bearcarver said:
The one my Son got years ago from Home Depot was Perfect & it was a Super Sale----I think it was around $100---Less than 1/2 Price.

That type should all be good in weather.

Bear

Yeah not a shed but a regular cover?

inkjunkie · May 18, 2015

mummel said:
Got it, thanks Bear. I'm pretty set on the Cabelas model. Just trying to find a place for it now in my yard that will work. Hopefully they take the price back down to $380 while I'm figuring things out.

Cover wise, are there any other rain proof ones other than the ones mentioned on pg 15?

spun around a bit reading everything....have seen nothing but complaints about leaky covers...at least for the Masterbuilt stuff

New MES Bluetooth Digital smoker

Master of the Pit

Master of the Pit

Meat Mopper

Master of the Pit

Meat Mopper

Master of the Pit

Master of the Pit

Gone but not forgotten RIP

Master of the Pit

Master of the Pit

Master of the Pit

Meat Mopper

Newbie

Meat Mopper

Master of the Pit

Gone but not forgotten RIP

Master of the Pit

Gone but not forgotten RIP

Master of the Pit

Master of the Pit

Similar threads

Hot Threads