Pit boss series 2 vertical propane smoker

[Dadditude]

I saw a several years old thread on this smoker, but it was very brief. I just acquired one of these and have questions. 1. what are some experiences with this smoker? 2. Is the water tray a must? I tend to smoke without water as I've seen no major benefit, but I've heard it's a must with this unit. 3. Has anyone had success using wood chunks vs chips? The manual says only chips, but previous experience with vertical propane smokers was that chunks worked better. That's all the questions I have for now. Look forward to everyone's input.

 

[chopsaw]

Bump .

 

[Dadditude]

Bump .

Thank you.

 

[Fueling Around]

Not a clue but tagging along.

 

[Dadditude]

Not a clue but tagging along.

Well, I'm finally going to use it this weekend, I will start with chips since that's what's prescribed. But once I get a feel for the smoker, I may go ahead and try chunks just to see how it goes. I'll keep you posted.

 

[Sammie The Bull]

I need to get out more often, lol, i didn`t even know that pitboss even made a vertical propane cooker. Post a few pictures of the smoker and pics of your bbq when you start cookin.

 

[Dadditude]

I need to get out more often, lol, i didn`t even know that pitboss even made a vertical propane cooker. Post a few pictures of the smoker and pics of your bbq when you start cookin.

Ok. Finally got my first smoke in, beef barbacoa with a bottom round. I both smoked the beef and braised it in the smoker, I think it did an outstanding job. If I had to gripe about anything it would be that Pit Boss says you keep the water pan full, and there is a good 30 degree temp swing when it dries up. Also, the thermometer on the door is about 30-40 degrees below what my ambient temp probe read. Overall, for the price, I am very happy and cannot wait to smoke more. I have attached pics, but forgot to take a pic between the smoking and braising. Enjoy. I may end up doing a separate post about the cook because it was a big hit!