Help with Masterbuilt XL

[Charcoal Man]

I got me a propane Masterbuilt XL, the big one! The Thermometer in the door is not up to my standards. The stem is 2" long. I am going to replace it with a tel-tru, my question is.... would a 2 1/2" stem or a 4" stem be better. Thanks for the help!!

Here are the 2 I am looking at:
http://www.teltru.com/p-337-barbecue...inch-stem.aspx
http://www.teltru.com/p-338-barbecue...inch-stem.aspx

[Richtee]

The 4" will prolly give a better reading being closer to the center of the smoker... but it might hit your food?

[Charcoal Man]

Thanks Rich. I checked it and I can put food on the sides on that rack. But it does have 4 racks and the therm will be at the 2nd rack. Thanks for the help!!

[Otis857]

A better door thermometer is fine, but I found a significant difference at grill level when I got a Maverick ET732 and used the bbq probe on the grill I was cooking on. My guess is the water pan deflects heat around it and throws off the readings as compared to the shelf the food is on. Personally I'd go with the maverick and not be too concerned with the door thermometer.