I've had my Joe II for about 6 months. We're in the middle of Covid-19 and I've been spending a lot of time at home, trying new pizza recipes and smoking various meats. I'm very happy with the Joe. Easy to maintain temperature. Very versatile. I cooked all through the cold winter and it worked perfectly in holding and maintaining temp. I love the slow close and locking lid. I love the vent systems. It's all good!