Welcome, Brian! I am sure you will love the #2 and the great smoked food! These units arrive pretty quickly, so think you will have it when you get home, and the set up is quick (just put on the caster wheels). The seasoning process is important, and Steve (owner) provides some hickory dowels in the box along with instructions for the seasoning run. After that, you will be good to go for many smokes! Cheers