What to put in the smoker this weekend?

[Irving]

I'm having a real difficult time keeping my propane smoker over 200 degrees. I had this issue a few months back when it was 30 degrees outside, so I covered it with scrap plywood to keep the wind off and it worked fine for the temp I needed. Tonight with 55 degrees and no wind, still had to board up to get it over 200. I practically closed all my vents.

Seems like in the sun I can get well over 350, but lately it's been a real struggle.

[Great-Kazoo]

I'm having a real difficult time keeping my propane smoker over 200 degrees. I had this issue a few months back when it was 30 degrees outside, so I covered it with scrap plywood to keep the wind off and it worked fine for the temp I needed. Tonight with 55 degrees and no wind, still had to board up to get it over 200. I practically closed all my vents.

Seems like in the sun I can get well over 350, but lately it's been a real struggle.

spend a few and buy this x2

https://www.weldersupply.com/P/1336/...iumDutyWelding

Or a decent size piece of canvas.

[buffalobo]

I'm having a real difficult time keeping my propane smoker over 200 degrees. I had this issue a few months back when it was 30 degrees outside, so I covered it with scrap plywood to keep the wind off and it worked fine for the temp I needed. Tonight with 55 degrees and no wind, still had to board up to get it over 200. I practically closed all my vents.

Seems like in the sun I can get well over 350, but lately it's been a real struggle.

That was my knock against the propane smoker, not enough wind mitigation for burner. I used welding blanket(probably same as GK linked) during cold just fine but any wind made hitting temp tough. If it has been a while since you used smoker might be good idea to replace reg and tear apart burner. A good spider web in the tube will block gas completely and only a few strands will affect output.