Hello and oh dear

[Bigtin1073]

Hi everyone this is my first post so be gentle. I have just bought my first smoker after using both a coal and gas bbq (I know sorry ). I was oh so excited, put it all together planned some sort of meal plan and then found this forum, imagine how I felt when I typed in 'Landmann Kentucky Smoker'...............oh dear oh dear
Still I persevered and I've got to say for a 1st attempt it wasn't too bad. Definitely got some areas that need sealing and maybe some mods to make.
That's enough from me now but anyone got any ideas for the smoker would be appreciated.
Cheers

[BraaiMeesterWannabe]

Oops. Well at least it's not gas and it'll get you enjoying the outdoor cooking experience.

[Tiny]

Welcome old chap,
I feel a little bad as you may have read some of my observations on cheap offsets and Landmanns in particular, it would be fair to say I am not really a fan. However there is a chap on the facebook forum who swears by, rather than at, his Landmann they have had 6 glorious years together and he couldn't be happier.

So my advice is give it a go, you should try everything once except incest and liver, so if you have a season or 2 with it and enjoy the output all is well, Perhaps pick up a Weber Kettle at the end of the summer and start to build a collection, mine got to 9 before MRs Tiny insisted on a clear out before I bought my GMG....All BBQ is good, wish you all the best with it,
Cheers
Tiny

[sleepybones]

Welcome

I think every smoker must have it's quirks. When I first got my WSM I had several 'obstacles' to overcome (particularly a leaky door).

Perhaps pick up a Weber Kettle at the end of the summer

I agree, I picked up a Mastertouch last year and it's my go-to grill for roasting chicken/lamb etc.