That figures. I was hoping just to find a neat gadget to review on my blog and nothing. They moved all grilling outdoors to patio to make room for Xmas, but no clearance yet. I'll go by again tomorrow and talk to head manager. If all the other Walmarts are doing it, this one is ignoring corporate orders.
As for modding this smoker, I had to drill some holes in the charcoal bowl and fashion a raised expansion metal screen to keep briquettes out of the ash. I also drilled two holes in the very bottom using a step drill bit, about 3/4" diameter. I keep those covered with quarters, but now use fridge magnets. The holes are for cleaning grease and ash out of the bottom. If you don't cover them, your smoker will hit close to 500 degrees.
That was the only 2 mods I needed to make. I am able to maintain a good temp. Oh, last thing, I filled water pan with play sand and covered with foil. I don't miss the moisture or the hassle of an empty pan.
