need help

[superk]

I have a problem keeping temp for more then hour at a time I use mostly charcoal with wood chunks every once in awhile

 

[chef jimmyj]

Welcome to SMF...It would help to have more details. What kind of Smoker? What is the weather, cold, windy? Is the smoker modified, all leaky doors and gaps sealed? Are you using Briquettes or Lump? Are you adding Lit charcoal or staight out of the bag? Do you just have a small fire or using a large pile of charcoal and just lighting a portion of it like the Minion method? That's a good start...JJ