Used FEC100 - Couple question?

They have a new controller on the 2015 models.....Cookshack IQ5 electronic control system features 3-stage or 2-stage cooking modes, meat probe mode, USB data port, and 8 programmable presets.

I'd make sure the gaskets are good on the old one, so it hasn't had a fire in it.

Any idea if the used unit can be updated with the new controller? If so the cost?
Thanks

about $1200-1400.... not a cheap upgrade....

Ask the owner which version control board his FEC has. Chances are, it was a V46 from that time line...probably the most reliable and hassle free board CS used, though I'm unfamiliar with the new IQ5.

My 2nd FEC has been through 3 boards (covered by the exceptional warranty) and the last one Bill sent me was the V46, which he said they went back to due to it's reliability.

The V46 touch pads require no hair dryer fiddling in cold weather, hold a very consistent and accurate temp. My 1st FEC100 shipped with the V46 and I've had zero issues other than an internal fire of my own doing.

How much are they asking?

Thanks, $2350. A bit more than I wanted to spend. I'm looking at a number of smokers. FEC100 has a more capacity than I need, a Backwoods would be nice. Still the set it and forget it aspect is nice.

I picked up a used FEC last year. Had a small SM020 before. Like you, it's way more capacity than I need, but I LOVE this thing. Wish I would have bought one years ago.

I went and looked at it, it looks very well taken care of. I'm having a bit of heartburn over the electronics if they fail. Since I'm not the original owner I doubt any warranty or help would be available.

There would definitely be help available. Cookshack customer service is awesome. They don't care if you're the original owner or not. You would of course have to pay for any needed parts as the warranty is only 2 years.

Can't speak for his unit's electronics-but.My practice units set out beachside in a salt storm from the Atlantic every night with the FEC covers on them..Older unit 10 yr s plus,later unit 6-8 yrs. plus.Never a hiccup.The comp units traveled all the Southeast sometimes lying flat,sometimes upright for 1000 mile weekends.They then cooked around the clock at comps in the storms-outside use.Teammate has comparable experience.