Steve Whiting
TVWBB All-Star
I have a Cajun Bandit that I converted from a One-Touch Gold. My problem is in controlling the temp. It seems no matter how little I open the bottom vent (the ash sweeper) I cannot get the smoker to stay lower then 275-300. In fact, while doing a couple of tri-tips last week I shut down the bottom vent completely when the smoker hit 200 degrees but the temp kept climbing. When it hit 300 I also closed the top vent (I know, not suppose to do that) about 3/4s closed and the temp still stayed at 300. The cooker must be getting oxygen somewhere and I am guessing at the bottom vent. I know the ash sweeper, even when in the completely closed position is not air tight but this is too much. Are you fellow Cajun Bandit/OTG owners having similar issues? This makes me want to find an old kettle with the 3 vent openings and use it. In case someone asks, I am using the Minion Method to start my coals.