Customer Review: I recommend reading Chris Cox's review of this product. [another manufacturer] had a similar version that actually came with nesting fire bowls that allowed plenty of air flow through the fire, and allowed enough ashes to drop out that ash wasn't a problem until about the 6th hour of fire time.... more info
Customer Review: The only problem with this type of smoker is controlling the heat. As hot air naturally rises,you will find that the heat is much greater near the fire box and then travels upward accross the top of the grill and out the vent. Requires much repositioning of the meat.
Customer Review: First, I did not buy this product from Amazon, but felt compelled to let others know how I felt about this unit. Like the other reviewer for this product, I find that temperatures are very inconsistent in this smoker. The unit permits a lot of heat loss due to the thin metal construction. There... more info
Customer Review: The problems most people are having with this smoker are due to connecting an extension cord. I tried using a 25' 12 gage cord and the burner barely warmed up. Plugged in directly, it burned my finger. So if you don't have a good location close to an outlet, this one may not work well for you. Yes,... more info
Customer Review: We got exactly what we paid for, although it's smaller than I imagined from the pictures. It was easy to put together, all the pieces were there and we've been using it ever since. Good buy!
Customer Review: What a piece of garbage! Very poorly made. Metal parts were scraped in several places and not machined correctly to fit right. Plastic feet for the legs did not fit properly and fell out. Screws inside the lid caught on the retention rods making opening and closing difficult until I adjusted... more info