I got this about two weeks before Thanksgiving. It is my third Masterbuilt electric smoker. The 1st a 40" that I gave to my son, and the 2nd a small portable smoker that I wore out. I seasoned it and had an 8lb turkey on Thanksgiving Day. It is great, holds temperature within a degree or two and is easy to use. I do use a pellet tube so the small chip tray is no issue. I followed up with the cover about a week later. We simply love it.