Got my 6002E mid April
Got my 6002E mid April. On the next “warmer” day, I assembled it in my garage. Took about an hour and a-half but smoothly. I “seasoned” it in the next day or two but too cold for a cook. I finally got sick of waiting so, on a 40* day with stiff north wind, I attempted to do the rack of baby backs I had waiting in the fridge. I planned on doing them at 250* but couldn’t get the grill above 200. I finally got them on around 11 AM hoping for eating around 5 when, after blocking the wind with my car and moving the grill into the garage. Grill finally got to cooking temp enough to continue cooking. Got done a little fire 6. Have done two cooks since and all went well. Of course, the weather was much better. The thermal blanket would be the answer but, it seems it is no longer available! Would like more smoke flavor too. Did a chicken and pork roast. Tasted good but too little smoke flavor. I’m still learning.
By Kerry