I bought this smoker due thinking it would be great. It was heavy duty, had plenty of room and just looked all around solid. But then when I used it the first time, I found that the smoker had leaks all over. The door didn't close all the way causing smoke and heat to pour out, it leaked between the connection of the chamber and firebox, it leaked at the smoke stack. The temp difference is 100+ degrees from one side to the other. The temp gauge that came with it doesn't fit right and gives inaccurate temps. I think with a few modifications I have seen others do to it, it might be great. But it's a real dud so far.