oklahoma joe highland smoker mods

[david flanagan]

I just got my Oklahoma Joe highland smoker over the weekend and have done two short cooks on it so far.   I noticed all the leaks in the firebox and the lids and saw where most people have sealed it rope gaskets and RTV sealant.   I'm going to do the same.   i was just wondering from those who have done it before,  do i need to take the firebox apart to apply the RTV or can i just apply the seal on the outside?  any tips would be appreciated.

thanks

 

[deadahead]

My opinion, it would more effective to take the firebox apart first in order to seal it with the rope gasket and RTV sealant.