Recommendations on new smoker

[Smiller15]

Hi all,

In the market for a new propane smoker after the igniter on my 36 inch Smoke Hollow busted. Can’t find replacement parts since MB bought them out unfortunately which is a shame bc I loved the thing.

I’m leaning towards the Masterbuilt 40” XL Thermapro but open for any other suggestions.

 

[JLeonard]

I have a propane smoker and just use a fire stick to light it. The push button electric starter thing went out on it a while back.
Jim

 

[Smiller15]

Thanks Jim,

The bigger issue though isn’t just the igniter but the entire fuel system. Fire goes out randomly on clear calm days. Other times the burner will fluctuate and give me ranges +- 50 degrees without touching it or changing anything inside.
I got 7 good years out of this one.

 

[JLeonard]

Smiller15 Got ya. Mine is the MB Gas Smokehouse. Similar to the one you are looking at. I like it. Its working great for me other than the igniter deal.
Jim

 

[Smiller15]

Awesome I appreciate it and I’ll check it out. Eventually I’ll make the switch to wood but with young ones in the house it’s hard to learn/manage that.

 

[JLeonard]

Awesome I appreciate it and I’ll check it out. Eventually I’ll make the switch to wood but with young ones in the house it’s hard to learn/manage that.

I totally understand that. I have the Propane smoker and a gas grill. Bought a weber Kettle for christmas to learn fire control and a different method of cooking. Eventually I'll get me a stick burner.
Jim

 

[Winterrider]

Have heard good on these
Camp Chef 24-Inch Smoke Vault Propane Gas Smoker
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Camp Chef 24-Inch Smoke Vault Propane Gas Smoker
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[Smiller15]

Doesn’t look bad at all. How much does having a single door vs a lower door impact temp fluctuations though?

 

[TNJAKE]

I think SmokinVOLfan has the smoke vault. Maybe he can help you out