I just joined today, I read some posts a few weeks ago and it inspired me to buy a brinkman offset smoker at the local Home Depot and customize it .I am from the Midwest and love BBQ. I have had propane grills and propane smokers but it seems I prefer lump and briquettes. I have a BIG GREEN EGG for smaller bbq ,I did a batch of chicken thighs and drummies for my 1st smoke on the Brinkman and they turned out perfect, when I figure out how to post pictures of the changes I made on the offset I will get them to you all!!