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30-inch Dual Fuel Propane and Charcoal Smoker

730 sq in vertical smoker that burns charcoal for flavor alongside a 15,400 BTU propane burner for heat and ignition convenience.

$249Approx. MSRP
Great forlow-and-slow smokingtight budgetsfeeding a crowd

Good for a beginner who wants to experiment with both charcoal and propane without buying two smokers, but budget for a separate thermometer and expect to modify the chip pan.

Pros

  • Flexibility to run on propane or charcoal in the same smoker
  • Spacious cooking area
  • Most owners report assembly is straightforward
  • Loads of cooking room — 730 sq in feeds a crowd
  • Easy on the wallet ($249)

Watch-outs

  • Poor door/vent sealing makes holding a steady temperature more hands-on than expected
  • Stock chip pan burns wood too quickly without modification
  • Built-in gauge is low quality, a separate thermometer is recommended
  • Charcoal means a learning curve vs push-button gas

Known niggles

  • Hard to get the temperature below roughly 225°F when running on propane
  • Stock wood chip pan has slits that let the burner flame through, burning chips too fast (many owners swap in a cast iron skillet)
  • Door and vents don't seal tightly and there's no insulation, so heat and smoke escape and require babysitting
  • Build quality inconsistent, with some units reported as flimsy or slightly crooked
TypeCharcoal
FuelDual
FormatVertical smoker
Approx. MSRP (USD)$249
Primary cooking area730 sq in
Total cooking area730 sq in
Main burners1
Main BTU15,400
Build materialInsulated steel body, porcelain-coated flame disk bowl, chrome-coated racks
WiFi / appNo

Specs sourced from the manufacturer / retailer listing. Prices are approximate and drift — check the seller for the current figure.

Masterbuilt 30-inch Dual Fuel Propane and Charcoal Smoker

Features

  • 4 chrome-coated racks, 730 sq in total
  • Combines charcoal flavor with propane convenience
  • 15,400 BTU stainless steel burner
  • Ignition button, built-in temp gauge
  • Removable water bowl, adjustable air damper
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