At least one of the Cabela's-branded Masterbuilt 40" smoker has the 800 watt heating element. And this is one of the new Bluetooth models without the window and the remote. At $429.99 it's way overpriced. http://www.cabelas.com/product/CABELAS-BY-MB-BLACK-SMOKER-W-BT/1934608.uts
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Originally Posted by DGB1962
I there are two differences in the Cabela's version vs the Masterbuilt labeled smoker sold by Bass Pro. The are the same price, first difference is the window which you stated. I call that a personal preference, I don't care either way. What swayed me get the Bass Pro offering was the second difference, the heating element. The Cabelas model has an 800 watt element and the Masterbuilt sold at Bass Pro has a 1200 watt element. Being a big 40" smoker I decided to go with the 1200 watt element. In theory it should have an easier time keeping a constant temp. in colder weather. Since I liver at 6500 feet and smoke all year round it just made more sense.
When I was at Bass Pro last week they were doing 10% plus another 30% in rebates if you signed up for their credit card. I didn't need another card so I did there 6 Pay plan which you can get if you order off the internet. You have to ask for it when you order.
I hope that helped.
Actually the 800 watt is the 30 inch and the 1200 watt is the 40 inch.
When I first saw this I thought 800W was a Typo.Bummer! Was waiting for Cabelas to finally get the new model in stock. I live 2 mins from Cabelas and 2 hours from the nearest Bass Pro. Just my luck. Makes little sense to produce a 40 with an 800 watt element for Cabelas and a 1200 watt for Pro Bass......and both are the same price!?!
Looks like Amazon has the 1200 watt for $375/ free shipping.When I first saw this I thought 800W was a Typo.
It still could be a Typo, but I looked up all the old models, and they have done it with a number of models before.
Digital MES 40s have always been either 800 or 1200.
And Digital MES 30s have always been either 650 or 800.
Bear
$375 For the new MES 40 Bluetooth????Looks like Amazon has the 1200 watt for $375/ free shipping.
Masterbuilt only built what Cabela's asked them to build. I'm a cynical guy anyway but I think Cabela's was trying to make a larger profit off a MES 40. How does one do that? Build a cheaper machine, hope the customers don't notice the underpowered wattage, and sell it for the same price like it's the same model as that of your competitors. I can think of no other reason why Cabela's would sell a 40-inch MES that physically looks like the other models but only has an 800-watt heating element.Bummer! Was waiting for Cabelas to finally get the new model in stock. I live 2 mins from Cabelas and 2 hours from the nearest Bass Pro. Just my luck. Makes little sense to produce a 40 with an 800 watt element for Cabelas and a 1200 watt for Pro Bass......and both are the same price!?!
I keep telling yall, my last purchase was a new MES40, I bought it direct from Masterbuilt and saved over 200.00. AND if you have problems they do take care of it, no ifs, ands, or butts! Over 200.00 cheaper is a greater than 50% savings, costs only 35.00 from them to me. Heck was so inexpensive I got a cold smoker attachment for it and they almost paid me to take it, it was so inexpensive. Same as the MES40.
Yep same here, You might try this, Sure doesn't hurt to ask. Call Masterbuilt and Bass Pro Shop and tell them your story and ask if the would match their price or at least do free shipping Might See
Gary
That looks like you have the same functionality of the remotes that came with the Gen2. My remote has connection problems so I just stopped using it. Hopefully the will increase the capabilities of the app.
This is the picture I wanted to post in the above post. Still learning.