Vertical, sideways, upside down, matters little. Just smoke on! Welcome, eat good and have fun!
If you’re a little unsure of what you want, structure a plan for yourself. Budget, estimated amounts in cooks (how many peeps ya feedin) which will help you in capacity that you need. Then peruse through some of the cookers that have been reviewed on AR. Max Good will definitely steer you in a direction that is comfortable going in.
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