I have a Pitts and Spitts Maverick 2000. The PID controller is spot on. It takes a while for this big pit to heat up, but it holds the heat very well. When I check ambient temperature against set temperature, I am usually spot on, but no more than 1 or 2 degrees difference. If you live in a cold-weather climate you may need the insulated jacket they sell, or a welders blanket (I needed it here in NJ to reach the higher temperatures). Everything said about the build is true - it's built like a tank. When I ordered in August 2020, I was told it would take about 4-6 weeks to receive it. That certainly was not the case and I took delivery on December 15th, but it was well worth the wait.
My cooker has 3 racks. I found that the bottom rack (the largest) also fits in the middle rack position, and the middle rack fits in the top rack position with no interference with the roll top door. So I am purchasing their new Bottom rack Modular Grating System and increasing my cooking capacity from 2000 to 2337. I also have the trap door drip pan for searing, larger caster wheels and the WIFI that works very well.
I also have a Traeger Timberline 1300 which has served me well for the past few years. But when comparing the builds between the two - well, there is no comparison and the Traeger feels like a lightweight. The Traeger has not been relegated to Tailgate Duty.
I find I am using my Maverick 2000 3 or 4 times a week now, and since taking delivery I have cooked Pork Butts, Pork Loin, Steaks, Boneless Prime Rib Roasts, chicken, Lobster Tails and of course, Baby Back and St Louis Style Spare Ribs, and Beef Short Ribs, and everything has had a nice smoke to it. While most pellet cookers provide good smoke up to 225 degrees, I am finding I am getting good smoke flavor to just about 300 degrees on the Pitts and Spitts Pellet cooker. I am very happy with My Maverick 2000 and I highly recommend a Pitts and Spitts Maverick Pellet Cookers to anyone interested.
