Super psyched! Just bought it last night, haven't gotten it yet. I've been smoking for years using a Brinkman upright charcoal/water smoker and love it, but it's too much work. This seems to be a well built smoker and I'm sure I'll be happy with it. I've never used anything other than a charcoal/wood smoker and I'm a little concerned that it won't have the full flavor that charcoal produces. Is this a valid concern? And what is the recommended amount of wood to use for ribs which is what I make most often? I also bought a bag of the hickory wood dowels which people seem to like. Should I soak it? I see where some said not to but others said they had flare ups and that it lasted longer if soaked.