Masterbuilt moel numbers?!

[Bearcarver]

Thanks for the explanation. I'll definitely be getting one of those Mavericks, as I'm not going to rely on the Bluetooth.

Also going to keep looking for a good deal on a 40inch gen 2.5.

No Sams around that you can get that MES 40 Gen #2.5 for $329 I posted above?

Bear

 

[jimmyinsd]

Gah!

I figured it was a gen 2. I'm going to keep checking for deals, but right now I'm actually leaning towards that 30inch, 2.5 gen at Lowes for $239.00. So far it's easily the best deal I've found (heck, Bass Pro is selling their 30inch 2.5 gen for 349.99). I am seeing mixed opinions regarding the strength (or lack thereof) of the 800W, mainly in very cold weather. But overall, the unit at Lowes does have very encouraging reviews.

One more question for you- I noticed in other threads you mentioned that you were not using the Bluetooth functionality, but you did reference a "Maverick meat probe". Can you tell me how this works?

It seems like Masterbuilt hasn't quite perfected the Bluetooth technology (based on other reviews I've read), so I'd definitely be interested in what this Maverick actually does...?

you can get a 40 2.5 from Cabelas for $322 right now. no glass in the door, but if you arent walking out there to look at it (blue tooth remote) what do you need the window for right?;) or a hybrid 40 from amazon for $335 with the window, no blue tooth but it has a rf remote, the vent is in the right hand corner so it looks like a gen 1 with some improvements?

I agree with Bear on this one, I have a 30 in my garage right now that I borrowed just to play with before I make the switch to an electric unit, they are tiny, when it comes time to pull the trigger I know it will be a 40 or even larger if I decide to spend more money.

best of luck with your decision... ultimately it has to fit your needs as well as your budget.

 

[Bearcarver]

you can get a 40 2.5 from Cabelas for $322 right now. no glass in the door, but if you arent walking out there to look at it (blue tooth remote) what do you need the window for right?;) or a hybrid 40 from amazon for $335 with the window, no blue tooth but it has a rf remote, the vent is in the right hand corner so it looks like a gen 1 with some improvements?

I agree with Bear on this one, I have a 30 in my garage right now that I borrowed just to play with before I make the switch to an electric unit, they are tiny, when it comes time to pull the trigger I know it will be a 40 or even larger if I decide to spend more money.

best of luck with your decision... ultimately it has to fit your needs as well as your budget.

That Hybrid is another good direction. The only thing I don't like about it is the vent being on the right, but that could be moved, or it could use a deflector plate if needed. At least it has the RF remote & the Window.

Bear

 

[jimmyinsd]

Thanks for the explanation. I'll definitely be getting one of those Mavericks, as I'm not going to rely on the Bluetooth.

Also going to keep looking for a good deal on a 40inch gen 2.5.

check out amazon.
you can get the maverick et-73 for under $50 and it comes with an extra set of probes. This is the older model, but it works great, I have had mine for over 10 year I think.

also for the same money you can get the Maverick et732, its the newer model, supposedly better range and a little more features, but no spare probes.

both of these were prime eligible so no freight if you have that.

 

[Bearcarver]

check out amazon.
you can get the maverick et-73 for under $50 and it comes with an extra set of probes. This is the older model, but it works great, I have had mine for over 10 year I think.

also for the same money you can get the Maverick et732, its the newer model, supposedly better range and a little more features, but no spare probes.

both of these were prime eligible so no freight if you have that.

I would go with the ET-732---Much better range.
My first one, 9 years ago was the ET-73, but due to lack of range, it has been downgraded to Basement to Dining room Fridge Duty.
My ET-732s can see much better from my recliner to my front porch Smoker.

Bear

 

[Proximo]

No Sams around that you can get that MES 40 Gen #2.5 for $329 I posted above?

Bear

Good call.

Checking into it now. Although I've never shopped at a Sam's club and am not a member. Looks like they add a 10% surcharge to non-members (which would be significant for this purchase). Might just have to get a friend who is a member to actually make the purchase.

 

[Bearcarver]

Good call.

Checking into it now. Although I've never shopped at a Sam's club and am not a member. Looks like they add a 10% surcharge to non-members (which would be significant for this purchase). Might just have to get a friend who is a member to actually make the purchase.

Yup---I know a few guys that do that.
$32 is $32 !!

Bear

 

[dr k]

Good call.

Checking into it now. Although I've never shopped at a Sam's club and am not a member. Looks like they add a 10% surcharge to non-members (which would be significant for this purchase). Might just have to get a friend who is a member to actually make the purchase.

No card needed to get into Sam's anymore. You can buy alcohol there without a card. Go in with your buddy and have him scan his card at the self checkout and swipe your own card. Good to go.

 

[Bearcarver]

No card needed to get into Sam's anymore. You can buy alcohol there without a card. Go in with your buddy and have him scan his card at the self checkout and swipe your own card. Good to go.

Kurt,
Can you run that one by me again?
If you don't need a card, What card is your Buddy scanning, and then what card are you swiping?

Bear

 

[dr k]

These are more recent changes You can walk in and the greeter doesn't need to see your Sam's card anymore because anyone without a Sam's card can go in and buy only alcohol If you buy something other than alcohol then you need to have a Sam's card swiped (yours, your spouse, your friend's.) Then whoever wants the smoker can swipe their credit card or cash. Many Sam's clubs are closing. Ours isn't. I'm not sure what is going on. I was blown away that anyone can go into a club and not be a member and buy alcohol. This has been a year or more. When you pay for membership you get two cards and anyone can come in to get their pic taken you choose for the other card. More lenient for some reason.

 

[jimmyinsd]

These are more recent changes You can walk in and the greeter doesn't need to see your Sam's card anymore because anyone without a Sam's card can go in and buy only alcohol If you buy something other than alcohol then you need to have a Sam's card swiped (yours, your spouse, your friend's.) Then whoever wants the smoker can swipe their credit card or cash. Many Sam's clubs are closing. Ours isn't. I'm not sure what is going on. I was blown away that anyone can go into a club and not be a member and buy alcohol. This has been a year or more. When you pay for membership you get two cards and anyone can come in to get their pic taken you choose for the other card. More lenient for some reason.

He could probably just borrow his friends card. I've never had anybody ask to look at mine.

 

[Bearcarver]

These are more recent changes You can walk in and the greeter doesn't need to see your Sam's card anymore because anyone without a Sam's card can go in and buy only alcohol If you buy something other than alcohol then you need to have a Sam's card swiped (yours, your spouse, your friend's.) Then whoever wants the smoker can swipe their credit card or cash. Many Sam's clubs are closing. Ours isn't. I'm not sure what is going on. I was blown away that anyone can go into a club and not be a member and buy alcohol. This has been a year or more. When you pay for membership you get two cards and anyone can come in to get their pic taken you choose for the other card. More lenient for some reason.

Now I get it !!
Thank You Sir!!

Bear

 

[Proximo]

I would go with the ET-732---Much better range.
My first one, 9 years ago was the ET-73, but due to lack of range, it has been downgraded to Basement to Dining room Fridge Duty.
My ET-732s can see much better from my recliner to my front porch Smoker.

Bear

Thanks Bearcarver and jimmyinsd for the insight and opinions. Much appreciated as I'm just getting started and most of this is new to me.

I did find the Mavericks on Amazon. Decided to go with this one-

 

[Bearcarver]

Thanks Bearcarver and jimmyinsd for the insight and opinions. Much appreciated as I'm just getting started and most of this is new to me.

I did find the Mavericks on Amazon. Decided to go with this one-

Yup---That's my favorite one---ET-732.
If you get it from Todd, at Amazing smoker, you can get your AMNPS & pellets & Dust too, all from the same place & since it's over $49 it's free shipping:
http://www.amazenproducts.com/category_s/64.htm

Bear

 

[nanuk]

MES are simply not available up here for any reasonable price.

unless you call $1000 reasonable.....

 

[Bearcarver]

MES are simply not available up here for any reasonable price.

unless you call $1000 reasonable.....

Yup----That's been a big problem I've seen here often.

Bear