NEED SOME INPUT FROM SOME MASTERS PLEASE

[lama1]

Am considering a 30" Masterbuilt Digital. Model number 20070910. If I keep it covered, is it safe to store it outdoors?

Would anyone know if I can add handles on the sides? And finally, the 0910 model does not come with the internal temperature probe, where as the model with the window in the door does. Should I spend the extra money for the probe model? Should tell you I'm getting the unit from Gander Mountain for $i79.00 plus a rebate of additional $70.00 Will appreciate any and all comments.  LAMA1

 

[palladini]

Well, your getting a good deal on it.  I have a 30 inch Masterbuilt with the window in the door.  Now if you get the one without the window and no probe, you might need, if you want, to get a thermometer that has a lead, I forget the name of it, but that will set you back about $60 ( Maverick Remote Smoker Thermometer ET-732).  That will get you a probe for your food, so if the price difference is less than that, go for the window model.

I do love my smoker, it is so set and forget, not the sit by it and watch it all day charcoal or gas models.  Put chips in every hour or so as long as smoke is needed, pull out the chip tray when no smoke needed.  Get some rib racks, I have 3 of them and you can do multiple racks of ribs with each rack.  Each MB rib rack can hold 4, one on each rack of the smoker.  It is big enough to smoke what you and the neighbors each side of you, and trust me it will happen, want done.

As far as outside, I would not, unless under a covered deck with the Masterbuilt 30 inch cover over it.  And If on A cocrete deck, I would get some wood or metal and make a stand, so as to keep it out of the water, when it rains.  Handles, I have seen videos of folks adding handles to either side of one of these.



 

 

[lama1]

Thanks for the help. Appears I have only one problem. I can elevate the smoker and can keep it covered. I cannot however put a roof over its head. It's going to have to be protected with only the cover. If this is a sure fire no no, I hope someone will tell me. Again, thank you.

 

[palladini]

 
Thanks for the help. Appears I have only one problem. I can elevate the smoker and can keep it covered. I cannot however put a roof over its head. It's going to have to be protected with only the cover. If this is a sure fire no no, I hope someone will tell me. Again, thank you.

Well in that case, I expect it will not have that long of a shelf life.

I keep mine, when not in use, in my shed, with the cover on it.  This the cover made by MasterBuilt for a 30 inch smoker.  You live in Ohio and I suspect you get the same weather there, as we get here in Southern Ontario Canada.  That being known do not leave it in the snow if at all possible.  Bring it indoors or do you have a family member close by who has shed or barn you could stick it in for winter, would be the way to go.  Doing that will extend the life of it.

 

[lama1]

Winter is not a problem. It will definitely be stored indoors. Summer time I'll just have to bite the bullet and hope it lasts. Checked with Masterbuilt. Can get a new heat element for $19.95 and control box for under $30. Since I got such a good deal on the smoker, I think I'll buy the spares and have them on hand. Thanks again for the help.