While waiting for a response I browsed the forum a bit and found some discussion on one of my concerns - weather. Several BBQrs said cold weather isn't much of a problem, but wind seems to be. We get strong winds all the time - even in the summer and definitely in the winter. Will this be a problem. I don't really have any options for shielding the unit from the wind.
I will have to defer somewhat on this one. I don't get a lot of wind and haven't had this problem. I usually keep my top damper only about 1/4 to 1/3 cracked(unless I'm cold smokin'). I wouldn't think to much wind could get inside the unit this way but maybe it does.
Is there some kind of removable grease tray in the bottom of the smoker? If not, is that a problem with meat dripping grease all over the place?
There is a "V" drip tray, a puck/grease waste bowl and a overflow pan all in the bottom of the smoker. All three are removable. Me personally I just dump out the bowl and rinse. I clean the V pan of big stuff and into the dishwasher it goes with the racks. I usually just wash this stuff by itself. Then I take a paper towel wet with hot water and wipe of the door seals and their contact spots.
I see where Chez gives a 10% discount on future orders of bisquettes. I wanted to ask them if they give that discount if you order additional bisquettes with the initial order of the smoker.
I'm sure Chez will do whatevers fair[

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Jeff
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