Bought this smoker as I wanted to get more into low and slow BBQ as opposed to the indirect heat grilling I've been using for ribs and everything else over the years. I LOVE this cooker. It is fantastic and has tons of aftermarket options. Only dislike is the depth of the water pan. It is far too large and hits the top of your charcoal pile if you run a full load. That's the ONLY reason I gave 4 stars for design.