Hi from South Dakota

I go by Trailsend, use the same name on pretty much any of the sites I visit.  I am from South Dakota.  I currently have a wood/charcoal smoker that was converted to propane, It has worked ok, I have never been able to control the temperature very well.  I have turned out some good ribs, brats, pork lions, etc.  I think some of it has been more luck.  Because I haven't been able to control the temperature I don't think any of it is turning out as good as it could be.  I have ordered a Cabela's Pro Series 50.  It should be here in about a week.  I know I have a lot to learn and thought this might be a good place to find some answers.