I've been using a barrel smoker for 20 plus years but needed smoker that offered more room and potential to cook a variety of meats at same time. Smoker arrived within 5 days of order. Assembly was easy. A few modifications, used gasket material from "LavaRock" around fire box to smoke chamber connection,  fire box door and smoke stack connection. Able to achieve and maintain proper temp very quickly. Just finished smoking/cooking chicken quarters, baby-back ribs and pan of baked beans all at same time. The separate sliding grills are great along with the access to the sliding charcoal  chamber. The side door latch works great, but lower  latch harder to use (possibly revise to using door handle/locking system like on smaller smoker model). Overall great design. Looking forward to planning the next menu for the family get together.