Temp variance.

[massyferg]

First time using my pro 34. The temp on the hopper says 350 the temp on the right side thermometer says 450. Where do I start to diagnose this ?

 

[Chasdev]

My CampChef has a hot spot right over the burn pot.
All I can try to do is elevate the meat away from the the deflector plate as far as possible.
Sometimes I place a large disposable tray with a raised leg cooling rack in it to elevate the meat.
I think cooking low/er and slow/er for a longer time is one of the answers as well as the hot spot is less so.