New smoker

[Mleff6]

So, I am contemplating getting the smokey mountain 18.5" smoker. I need to know if it is worth it or not or if another brand performs better for the money? I originally started out with a brinkman gourmet charcoal smoker lol, but I recently bought a masterbuilt 40" bluetooth with window (the good generation), now im going to upgrade again but am hesitant. Also if i am unhappy with my maverick dual probe thermometer, i was wondering if the weber I2 is generally out performing that thermometer or what i should buy next?

 

[kruizer]

I just bought the Maverick XR50 and it seems to be the best of the best in terms of features and quality.

 

[Indianhotriff]

i just now bought a OKJ Highland reverse smoker. Now looking for mods before I season it.

 

[Smoke23]

I have the 22” WSM and I’m more than happy with it. I think you’d be hard pressed to find a better longer lasting bullet style smoker. Is it worth the money... absolutely.

I also have the IGrill 2. It is bluetooth so range could be an issue. I’m in a condo so my patio is my backyard, range isn’t an issue for me. I do like having more than two temperature probes.

 

[gmc2003]

I'm a Weber man. You won't go wrong with the 18". It's coated in porcelain so it will last a very long time. Also their customer service is top notch.

Chris

 

[SmokinAl]

If you can swing it I would go with the 22.5. I have owned all three sizes, but the only one I still have & use is the 22.5.
You will be glad to have the extra space. As for therms, I would look at a Thermoworks Smoke.
Al

 

[Danno44]

Not much help with smokers you’re looking at (I have an OKJ Highland).
However as for therms, I want to also say the Thermoworks Smoke is great if you can get by with just 2 probes. Normally that’s all I need.
When I do need more probes, I also have an Inkbird with 4 probes.
It works good so far, but eats batteries like no tomorrow and the range is very limited in my experience. I can go anywhere in house with the Smoke with no issues, but the Bluetooth on the Inkbird I can’t.

 

[shoebe]

Al is right on...WSM and the smoke work great

 

[Winterrider]

Like the Maverick 733 but PIA if setting highs and lows. Very accurate. Just received my ThermPro TP 20. Test in boiling water, both probes at 211.
Much easier to program