New MES Bluetooth Digital smoker

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Inside dimensions on my unit measured from rib to rib (W, D, H) in inches are: 46.5, 23.5, and 37.25 from lowest (in front). I have put one shelf in my unit using the directions supplied. This unit is in an out-of-the-way spot in my yard and is EXACTLY what I hoped it would be. If you construct a proper base or pad to put it on, like I did, it can hold quite an amount of weight comfortably.
 
 
Ahhhhh.  I copied the dimensions right off the Cabelas website.  Seems like they are incorrect.  If so, then this shed would work perfectly :)))))))  The height wont offer much clearance though.  Looking at the pics, it seems the roof is angled.  I dont know if the 41" internal dimension height is at the back of the front?  If the front, then this baby would be perfect.  Anyone have one of these?
That's probably the back, because they always give you the highest point they can measure for their ad.

That's just my guess though.

Bear
 
You know what Bear, this shed is 39.3 inches high internally, and the MES at Cabelas is 40.1 inches high.  You are basically 1 inch short.  I wonder if you push the MES to the back of the shed if you will gain some height and it will manage to clear?  MES depth = 19.7 inches and this shed's depth is 25.1 inches, which leaves you 5.4 inches to work with. 
 
 
You know what Bear, this shed is 39.3 inches high internally, and the MES at Cabelas is 40.1 inches high.  You are basically 1 inch short.  I wonder if you push the MES to the back of the shed if you will gain some height and it will manage to clear?  MES depth = 19.7 inches and this shed's depth is 25.1 inches, which leaves you 5.4 inches to work with. 
That should fly---All you need is to be able to get it in for protection.

You should be using it while it's open.

Bear
 
Do you think it's safe to smoke in the plastic housing?  That would worry me.  I could roll it out but heck, if it works, that would be totally ideal.  I could drill a hole in the back for the cable and keep it in their permanently.  Do you think it's dangerous to smoke in such a combustible housing?
 
My Son used to just open his MES container up & smoke away. As long as it's not against it, or within maybe an inch of the hot right side, I see no problem.

I still wouldn't ever smoke while I sleep, but that's me apparently.

Bear
 
Ok cool.  I will look into this and report back.  Im going to go to Home Depot this weekend to look at patio stones and see what I can build. 
 
 
I bought an official Masterbuilt cover for my MES 30 Gen 1 and it fits perfectly. I bought it knowing that it wouldn't provide adequate outdoor protection but I store my smoker in my garage anyway.
That's the one I use. It's a Great Dust Cover, and is OK for light snow or rain that manages to get to it, under my porch roof. My oldest one is a bit faded to gray, but it's 5 years old.

That's 5 years of Winter Sun beating on it !!!

Bear
 
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In reply to Mummel's question about feedback on using the 5x8 tray...
I have the new 40in MES Bluetooth 2.5 smoker and used the AMNPS 8x5 tray. I first tried using the tray on the bottom floor raised a bit by a brick wrapped in foil. This was from an email suggestion from Todd, however, that did not work well with the air flow. So Bear suggested I put it on top of the water pan, left side. That worked fine with the chip loader in the "dump" position, or pulled half way out works also. I did not use water in the drip pan, and also foiled the drip pan and the top of the burner assembly to keep things clean.

I had 2 smokes...Apple pellets for some whole chickens and hickory for a prime rib. They both worked that way but I found the Apple pellets burned a little better than the hickory.
Dennis
 
Wow   Looks pretty Tasty to me    Good Job

Gary
 
Nice looking Birds & Prime Rib, Dennis!!
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That's the way I like my Prime Rib---Pink from Bark to Bark!!!
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Looks like about 138°.

Bear
 
That rib looks amazing Dennis.  Thanks for the helpful info.  Have you tried ribs or anything else that can drip down onto the AMPS tray?
 
Haven't tried ribs yet, but I'm thinking about smoking them in a pan also. I purchased some 9x13 pans from k-mart and my rib rack fits in there fine. I'll be giving that a try in avweek or two. Right now I'm preoccupied with my grandson's baseball games.[emoji]128515[/emoji]
 
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