After fighting issues with my CG Outlaw w/sfb for almost 3 yrs, I am ready to change my smoker. I going to have a small bonus coming from work so I am looking at something in the $300-$400 range and am kind of leaning toward the MES30 or 40, but what other choices are out there? I would like something that has an almost a "set it and forget it" feature. Something where I can start it at night and can go to sleep for at least a few hours before having to feed it again.
However I would like everyone's input on if there is something better. Maybe pellet,different electric or a better charcoal smoker?
Side Note:
To my CG I have done a few mods for grease collection, new charcoal basket and temp control, however I am getting tired of the constant care and feeding that is required with this thing. Currently I have to feed it every 15 to 30 mins and ash removal every hour or so. There is also the matter for overall temp as well, I can get constant throughout the chamber, but not overall. It seems to climb to 300 them winds its way back down to 250, then if I am not careful it will plummet to 200 and I have to fight it to go back up.
Sorry if I put this is the wrong thread (Mods please feel free to move this as you see fit).
However I would like everyone's input on if there is something better. Maybe pellet,different electric or a better charcoal smoker?
Side Note:
To my CG I have done a few mods for grease collection, new charcoal basket and temp control, however I am getting tired of the constant care and feeding that is required with this thing. Currently I have to feed it every 15 to 30 mins and ash removal every hour or so. There is also the matter for overall temp as well, I can get constant throughout the chamber, but not overall. It seems to climb to 300 them winds its way back down to 250, then if I am not careful it will plummet to 200 and I have to fight it to go back up.
Sorry if I put this is the wrong thread (Mods please feel free to move this as you see fit).
