What generation is this Cabela's MES? $99

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I have that exact smoker . Bought from Cabelas in 2013 for $149.00 as a black Friday deal . 4 years of heavy use . Guess I got lucky , no problems other than the normal learning curve .

Ok , have to correct myself . I have this one . Maybe the same .
http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/prod....z_btnclk=YMAL-1621836&WT.z_pg_ref=prd2583054
What's the difference in the two ?


I can't find squat... Potentially a good deal but weirded out by the lack of info. Thanks in advance! http://www.cabelas.com/product/MASTERBUILT-SE-ELCTR-BLK-PROB/2583054.uts?slotId=0



Guys,
After some studying, I should say that the one Chopsaw is showing is definitely a Gen #1.

The one Zwiller is showing has the Gen #1 exterior, but since it doesn't show the inside, the inside could be a Gen #1, or it could be the inside of a Gen #2.5, which would make it a "Hybrid". It wouldn't really matter---They're both good.
The only thing bad would be if it has the top vent on the back right instead of the back left, but it can be dealt with.

Bear
 
Thanks Gents! Half of me said 2.5 since I think Gen2 is front touch panel and the other half said it's gotta be older for such a low price. Hopefully this thing has the wheels on the back.

Just pulled the trigger. $99 and free ship code... Interested in how it compares to my MB gasser. Bluetooth, window, and stainless can wait. :D Todd was still running the Black Friday code so I got the AMNPS and a load of apple pellets and dust to boot. Thanks again.
 
Thanks Gents! Half of me said 2.5 since I think Gen2 is front touch panel and the other half said it's gotta be older for such a low price. Hopefully this thing has the wheels on the back.

Just pulled the trigger. $99 and free ship code... Interested in how it compares to my MB gasser. Bluetooth, window, and stainless can wait. :D Todd was still running the Black Friday code so I got the AMNPS and a load of apple pellets and dust to boot. Thanks again.

You did Great !!!

Bear
 
Guys,
After some studying, I should say that the one Chopsaw is showing is definitely a Gen #1.

The one Zwiller is showing has the Gen #1 exterior, but since it doesn't show the inside, the inside could be a Gen #1, or it could be the inside of a Gen #2.5, which would make it a "Hybrid". It wouldn't really matter---They're both good.
The only thing bad would be if it has the top vent on the back right instead of the back left, but it can be dealt with.

Bear


Bear,

Why would it be bad if the top vent was on the back right?

Denny
 
Per MB Customer Service: Model is custom offering only to Cabela's but Gen 1. Per Cabela's, round water pan and vent on top right... First time I have heard of vent placement issue. I plan to add some thermal mass,. not sure if that will help.
 
Per MB Customer Service: Model is custom offering only to Cabela's but Gen 1. Per Cabela's, round water pan and vent on top right... First time I have heard of vent placement issue. I plan to add some thermal mass,. not sure if that will help.
Bear,

Why would it be bad if the top vent was on the back right?

Denny

That's the only thing wrong with a Gen #1:
With the heating element mostly on the Right, and the Top Vent on the Right, the heat runs straight up from the Heating element & out the Top Right Vent.
It's not as big a problem with the MES 30 as it is with the MES 40, but it can still be a problem, causing the Right side of the smoker to be hotter than the Left side.
If you have that problem, let me know & I'll show you a Simple way to push the heat to the left & middle to even out the Heat.

Bear
 
That's the only thing wrong with a Gen #1:
With the heating element mostly on the Right, and the Top Vent on the Right, the heat runs straight up from the Heating element & out the Top Right Vent.
It's not as big a problem with the MES 30 as it is with the MES 40, but it can still be a problem, causing the Right side of the smoker to be hotter than the Left side.
If you have that problem, let me know & I'll show you a Simple way to push the heat to the left & middle to even out the Heat.

Bear

Thanks Bear. I kind of thought that could possibly be the problem. So far I haven't noticed any major heating problems with mine, but I've only had it since the first of Nov. and am still dialing it in. Do you think it will become more prevalent as it gets colder out?
 
Thanks Bear. I kind of thought that could possibly be the problem. So far I haven't noticed any major heating problems with mine, but I've only had it since the first of Nov. and am still dialing it in. Do you think it will become more prevalent as it gets colder out?


It's really hard to say. The MES 30 isn't near as wide as the MES 40, so the heat doesn't have to stray over much to get to the middle or left side.
When I had an MES 30 Gen #1, it was noticeable enough to put a deflector in, but not needed as much as in my MES 40 Gen #1.
Now I use an MES 40 Gen #2.5, and since the top vent is in the back left, I don't have that problem with that one at all.

Bear
 
Just discovered this thread.I too got in on the black friday deal,$99 is a steal.Took a little while to find this thread but this is the info I was looking for,I feel even better about this purchase.Great info Bear.
 
Don't forget to do the rebate. I finally have to cut the UPC off the box and pitch it to the dismay of my 4YO who loved playing with it.
 
Can anyone tell what generation this MES 30 is?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/30-Digital-Smoker-with-Pewter-Door/825793330

It has the vent on the top right. It appears to have the 2.5 internals (the multi level drip pan). It did not come with a remote. The supports for the grates are stamped into the side wall. It only comes with 3 grates but has supports for 4. Here's the same model but with a black door:


I hope this is a good model, because i just picked one up at my local walmart for $50!
 
Looks exactly like mine except the silver door and 1 less rack. I actually called Masterbuilt and YES someone answered and took the time to confirm for me but looks Gen1 to me. $50?! Great deal. Be sure and get an AMNPS for it.

Can I buy a remote from Masterbuilt and worth it?
 
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