Want to thank all who have posted here. I saw the Smokin it smokers at the Ohio Deer and Turkey Expo last spring. I should have taken one home that day........ I have been smoking and grilling pretty much my whole life . Grew up on a farm with lots of hog and lamb, goat roasts.....I have had a few of the cheapie charcoal and electric smokers and used em with good success but the durability was lacking. So now I have a #2, maybe should have bought a #3........I am a fan of all styles of BBQ. NC,Texas,Memphis,Cuban. I still like live fire smoking but wanted to get a quality electric for my home to simplify things. I've only got 2 smokes in the #2 but I'm really happy with the results.The Brisket last nite was delicious. I wish I could get a whole hog or goat in the #2