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TJ, My first purchase will be an AMNPS and pellets. I've read that's the way to go with an MES. Let us know how it works out for you. Did your smoker come with the cover? Not a big deal for me, just wondering.
Finally made it over to Cabelas yesterday. Looks like their MES 40 bluetooth does have the 1200 watt heating element. Website description must have been a typo. Box says it comes with a cover and 1 sausage hanger as well. Thanks TJ for posting your heat test results. Bear, thanks for your input...
Bummer! Was waiting for Cabelas to finally get the new model in stock. I live 2 mins from Cabelas and 2 hours from the nearest Bass Pro. Just my luck. Makes little sense to produce a 40 with an 800 watt element for Cabelas and a 1200 watt for Pro Bass......and both are the same price!?!
I didnt realize the Cabelas MES 40 had an 800 watt element. That is definitely a deal breaker. Guess I just assumed that it would have the same element as the Bass Pro model. Thanks DGB1962 for the info. Guess that makes the window or non-window a non issue.
I just saw that Cabelas is now selling the 40 with bluetooth on their website. It shows it in all black without a window and has Cabelas stamped on the front. Not sure if the lack of a window is a deal breaker. Any thoughts?
Hello all! Its nice to find this forum. Name is Kyle from Columbus Ohio. Ive been smoking for a few years on a Brinkman vertical propane smoker. I normally smoke ribs,pork shoulder, brisket and wings. Ive come up with great rub recipes from this site along with great tips on smoking. I finally...
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