Hmmmmm??????
Looks like
Masterbuilt took the best parts of the Old Model, and repackaged them into the new box and added a Bluetooth controller
Did they change the terrible hinges on the new model?
Will the new model be more stable with temps or will they also run 25°+ Hot?
Also looks like
Masterbuilt added 2 extra racks. I wonder if these will be included, or an "Extra Charge" like the new leg kit??
The lowest rack is a PERFECT place for an
AMNPS 5x8!!!
I'll get a new model as soon as the come out for testing
Todd
Oval Water Bowl
Now you can boil gallons of water inside your MES again!
The drip pan on the Gen 2 was an epic failure!
All the heat generated by the element was trapped along the right side of the cabinet and forced up the door or backside of the cabinet
This new design should allow for better airflow thru the smoker....Maybe!
Enhanced Smoker Box
looks like it has a slanted top
Not sure why this is called "Improved"?
The slanted top will force the heat up to the highest point of the slant, which is along the right sidewall of the cabinet
If they really want to improve the smoker box, center it in the middle of the cabinet, so it heats the space evenly
I'm not seeing how the new chip loader design allows for chips to be dumped into the chip pan?????
The new chip loader looks like it's 1/2 above and 1/2 below the top of the chip pan housing
The chip pan itself looks a bit flimsy
Air Damper
Now we're talkin'!
Somebody finally realized that a hole on the side of the Gen 2 was another epic failure!
Have you ever seen the opening for a chimney on the side?
Maybe because heat & smoke rise out the TOP of the chimney, creating a draft, so intake air can be drawn into the firebox
Looks like
Masterbuilt moved the exhaust to the left side, hoping to reduce the hot spots inside the cabinet.