it was a long struggle to pick out a smoker. it was a battle between my head,heart and wallet. the wallet won! and a real sweet machine like a stumps is out of the question. so 200 bucks at Bass Proshops and here i go. I look forward to smoking some pork tenderloins,ribs,turkey breasts and sausage,veggies. those fatties things on this site are definitely on the menu.
I researched it as much as I could and decided that a propane cabinet style smoke would best fit my needs best. it seams that the Masterbuilt xl was the best of the worst. as far as I can tell all these cheap models need help. the volume for the price is a reason I took the xl over the double door model. this should suit me until the wallet will spring for a 2k smoker :)
I will continue to research mods but I have these on my list so far:
for now I will just raise the chip pan an inch or so up and seal the vents so I can break it in.
I look forward to learning a lot from you guys. especially when I get this up and running.
later,
Joe P.
I researched it as much as I could and decided that a propane cabinet style smoke would best fit my needs best. it seams that the Masterbuilt xl was the best of the worst. as far as I can tell all these cheap models need help. the volume for the price is a reason I took the xl over the double door model. this should suit me until the wallet will spring for a 2k smoker :)
I will continue to research mods but I have these on my list so far:
- fix chip pan. know issue that chip can catch fire
- bigger water pan
- fix door
- insulate
- make a rolling stand.
for now I will just raise the chip pan an inch or so up and seal the vents so I can break it in.
I look forward to learning a lot from you guys. especially when I get this up and running.
later,
Joe P.