Thanks for the concern Dave, looks like just you and me are talking about this. I even called Steve this morning and have not heard back from him. I did find out the auber shipped today and should have it by the end of the week. So looks like will have some work to do over the weekend. As going to do the bypass switch also. Just not sure about switching cords yet. That maybe be down the road.. Tony did tell me if I needed help he would lend a hand. But, he did not use the auber in his #1. Noticed he now has a 1, 2 and 3. I wonder if he will also get the #4 later.
Bill, go with 1" from the top. Mounting under the top shelf is based on Auber's recommendations for the Auber. Terrible position! If you smoke something like a pork butt, the probe that low is in the way! Ribs will not interfere with it in the #1 (in the high position). You have to cut the racks in two, and you leave space between them, so they won't get against the probe. I have a perm probe for the Little Guy, but just haven't installed it yet. I am confident about the 1" from the top position, though. Most stable heat, and it's up out of the way.
And, no to the #4...Pretty sure that would be way over the top, and I'd definitely have to admit I have a problem, then!