30 vs 40 MES, Help me decide!

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stephan28

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So I recently purchased this 30" model 20071814

https://m.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=68307136

Now I find this 40" model 20070311

http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/mas...ctric-smoker-with-window#repChildCatid=638908

I purchased the 30" for $130 plus tax so about $145 total. Still unopened in the box at home.

I can order the 40" through Academy for $199 plus $45 with no tax. So basically $245 or $100 more than the 30"

They both appear to be generation one units that will both accept the AMNPS to the left of the burner. They both have the same controller.

The benefit of the 40, window, larger area, stainless look. Benefit of 30" is that I already have it and it's $100 cheaper.

What say you? Should I stick with the 30" and start smoking on Fathers Day weekend or should I pony up the extra cash, return the 30 and order the 40? Please advise and give your logic.

Thanks!!!
 
Well that stinks. Clicking on the links doesn't seem to work right for me but copying and pasting the links works for some reason.
 
I just bought the 40 based on feedback from my brother in law who has the 30. The extra room is nice.
 
I have 2 of that model 40 for over 6 years with very few issues. My family of 6 fills it often, the 30 would be too small. Nobody ever complained they went too big. That price on the 40 is a steal.  I  paid $350 on sale a few years ago. This past Christmas, Amazon sold for $399...JJ
 
I agree with JJ, I have had that model for several years too, without any problems.

I would go for the 40.

Al
 
Agree with the above.  Can't imagine smoking in a 30.

BTW,  I could not copy and paste the above Academy link successfully.
 
I ordered 40. Bigger, stainless, window, wheels and still a gen 1 with a spot for the AMNPS. Bigger and wheels were the true decision makers.
:yahoo:
 
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I got mine a couple weeks ago at Sam's Club. They had an instant $50 off on $299 store pickup.
 
I ordered 40. Bigger, stainless, window, wheels and still a gen 1 with a spot for the AMNPS. Bigger and wheels were the true decision makers.
:yahoo:
I love mine but I'm not sure yet whether I like the window. It certainly is an extra thing for me to clean :)
 
 
I hate the window so I pretend it isn't there.
Exactly...I cleaned mine after the first smoke. Been six years since then. It too is now well seasoned...JJ
 
Yeah, the window wasn't high on the priority list to go with the 40. The extra room and wheels sealed the deal.

My only concern is that it gets damaged in shipping. Crossing fingers it arrives safely.
 
Yeah, the window wasn't high on the priority list to go with the 40. The extra room and wheels sealed the deal.

My only concern is that it gets damaged in shipping. Crossing fingers it arrives safely.
I got both of mine from Amazon with no issues.  They are very well protected with foam on every side with reinforced foam on the corners with plastic corner caps to tie it all together.  It is a bit of a pain getting it out of the box and fully unpacked due to how aggressive they are with packing and securing the stuff inside the smoker.
 
I was impressed by not only the packaging but the labeling and instructions for assembly are excellent.
 
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