Hi B, and welcome! How about adding a first name to your signature line? Please and thank you!
First off, do yourself a favor and stop obsessing over box temp. Next time you do ribs, set the dial to about 225-235, close the door, and check back in about 4.5-5 hours. If the ribs are not close to done, you may have a problem (but I doubt it). Trying to monitor box temp is like chasing your tail, with the analog controller. Temps will swing, and you may have checked on a "down cycle." The temps will average out, and you'll be fine. Trust that you, indeed, have a quality smoker that does not need babysitting. Bring peace to your life, and let the smoker do what it does.