What is the best vertical propane smoker under $250?

[parman]

I've been a stick burner for years...lost a ton of sleep while doing butts and briskets. I'm looking to do long smokes and get some sleep at the same time. I would like some info as to what you think is the best propane smoker and a couple of reasons why.

Gauntlet has been thrown..LOL...I need some advice as I have no experience with this type of smoker.

If you have pics and model numbers that would be awesome!

 

[davidhef88]

I have a Master Forge two door propane smoker and really like it. They are sold at Lowes and I think are in the $150 neighborhood but I'm not posative as mine was a gift. There is a pic of it in this thread.
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/108225/my-first-smoke-a-success#post_653121
It isn't the biggest but it holds quite a bit of meat, not sure how much you plan on doing at one time. After doing some minor mods to this unit it holds nice steady temps. I do many overnight butts and have no worries, but I do always have my Mav 732 alarms set just in case.
Here are some of the mods I have done.
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/122273/master-forge-propane-mods#post_825228

I have been using this smoker for two years and it is still in great, like new condition. I plan on building a larger propane smokehouse, but that is on hold until I start seeing issues developing with this one.