Yes Mo is for Missouri. And no I don't smoke in sub zero temps. I try to hide where it's warm. My main job is in a grocery meat dept, I get more than my share of cold. Thanksgiving and Christmas can be pretty chilly and Easter is a crap shoot. Those days are a must for the traditional family dinners.
I'm thinking I'm going to go the gas route. I really don't want to deal with electric. Turkey/fish fryer is most likely the the best way to approach the conversion. Next to nothing to do. The side burner is worth an experiment if I come across one but it does require engineering a mounting method, and overcoming issues brought on by the fact the control knob is the oriface, so the geographic location in relation to the burner is another issue unto itself.
Perhaps once I convert to gas and have a Maverick remote, I will be smoking in colder temps. For now, I'm going to complete the mods to the ECB and experiment with menion/snake method for more controlled temps, meanwhile watching for sweetheart deals on parts for the gas conversion. Now if I come across something sweet for an electric I might try that too.
With Brinkmann filing chapter 11, I'm looking for alternatives to their water and charcoal bowls. I need to order before they run out and make a plan for next time I need them.
I work alot and the ECB is but 1 of 4 grills/smokers needing attention. Progress will be slow.