uneven cooking temps

Cousin,

Don't try to overthink the FEC. It is an excellent smoker and needs to be learned how to be used just like any other smoker. Like shifting the grates of butts or putting larger butts in one and smaller ones in another area.

Keep in mind that there is already a fan in the smoker that drives the burn pot. And based on that, I think you already get a convection type of effect in the FEC as it is.

My best advice is to learn how to cook on the smoker as it comes to you before you try to make changes. I firmly believe the basics are the most important part of any smoker.

Thanks John, i do have the curse of over thinking stuff...not always but sometimes get myself into trouble with that... the posts i have read about temps have had good advice as well as yours... can't wait to get mine so i can start smokin

Do a search on fan, it's been discussed. The issue is putting ANY fan in an environment with smoke, grease, food. It won't last long.

Do you have an FE or just reading about it?

All smokers need to be mapped to understand temps and the only issue with a fully loaded one is just trying to get them all finished near the same time.

I have read about the FE for a while and have decided to get one. I looked at lots of other alternatives like Ole hickory and southern Pride but I am limited not only on space and weight but cash is also an issue. (Isn�t it always?) I am looking to do a local flee market and I live near the Pocono raceway and have been a vender there in the past but not with Q. I also have a great roadside that will do well for me. This will be a part time thing for me. I have a large step van that has a 16� cargo area and this will make an excellent kitchen. The great feedback on this unit and the customer service comments has given me the confidence to go in this direction. Also no propane to hook up and from what I�ve read the cost of pellets is not that bad� also the different wood�s that are available.

i have a 19' that I'm using for contests (actually WILL use when i get it next week).

Several people have them installed inside trailers and they work great.

CS stands behind it, so don't worry there.

I cook twelve at a time without any problems. Some get done faster than others. But that is the piece of meat, not the cooker. You will fall in love with it.

Fast Freddie - Are you going to 29 Palms? I hear there are going to be several FEC100's there. We can compare notes. Check out CBBQA for the details. It should be fun!

I just heard about it. I have been behind on my construction business because of all the rain. I won't know until it is closer. I will be in Modesto for sure.