Masterbuilt

40-Inch ThermoTemp™ XL Propane Smoker

Name: Masterbuilt 40-Inch ThermoTemp™ XL Propane Smoker
Brand: Masterbuilt
Price: 399 USD
Availability: InStock

960 sq in, 4-rack propane vertical smoker with ThermoTemp burner technology, push-button ignition and a viewing window.

$399Approx. MSRP

Great foreasy to learn low-and-slow smoking tight budgets feeding a crowd

Good for a beginner who wants thermostatic propane convenience and is willing to troubleshoot the burner once at setup, but expect a fussy first few cooks.

Pros

Thermostatic propane control removes the guesswork of a manual gas valve
Large 40" capacity for bigger cooks
Hands-free smoking once the burner is properly adjusted
Loads of cooking room — 960 sq in feeds a crowd
Easy on the wallet ($399)

Watch-outs

Assembly is reported as tedious and instructions unclear
Burner/flame-out issues are common until the flame sensor and valve are dialed in
Small chip box needs frequent refilling on long smokes
No side burner for sauces/sides

Known niggles

Temperature controller inaccuracy reported by some owners
Small wood chip box holds only enough for a couple hours before needing a refill
Burner/flame sensor going out mid-cook, often traced to not holding the knob down long enough at lighting or a loose flame-sensor wire
Difficult assembly and units arriving with shipping damage reported by multiple buyers

Type	Gas
Fuel	Propane
Format	Vertical smoker
Approx. MSRP (USD)	$399
Primary cooking area	960 sq in
Total cooking area	960 sq in
Main burners	1
Build material	Insulated steel body, 4 chrome-coated racks
WiFi / app	No

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

Masterbuilt 40-Inch ThermoTemp™ XL Propane Smoker

Features

4 chrome-coated racks, 960 sq in total
ThermoTemp burner design, push-button ignition
Viewing window, adjustable air damper
Removable water bowl, wood chip tray
Type 1 regulator with fuel gauge

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40-Inch ThermoTemp™ XL Propane Smoker

Pros

Watch-outs

Known niggles

Features

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