Claude M
TVWBB Super Fan
Most likely been discussed when the new 18" came out. I just started getting back into smoking frequently again using the new version of the 2820 (gave my 2820 to nephew, purchased a new one for mysel). I noticed for longer cooks, the bowl that comes with the new 18" is too big now. It hits my pile of coals and chunks, so back to the goldilocks of bowls the Brinkmann charcoal bowl. I still use the water, I have the 14" clay dish, but never took the time to learn how to get good results with it. Used it once, it cooked too fast, wasn't around to get the butts off and they kinda dried out a little (not much, very forgiving cut).