Sarge, thanks for the tip about replacing the wiring. I hadn't thought of that but it's definitely something that should be done.
GeeBee, I was going to get the Auber WSD-1503CPH since it can handle 1800W. The first Amazon link I posted directs to a 1600W heating element so I think that would work.
Do you guys think 1600W would be overkill to achieve 350 degrees on a #3? Steve said that my 1200W could reach it easily but I'd like to be able to get to temperature faster, even when there's tons of food in the smoker.
-Pablo