I can get a great deal on the DLX and add the searbox. I would probably save about $200 over the woodwind. Thoughts? What are the major differences?

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As far as I know the main differences are that the Woodwind adds the stainless lid, front casters, and bottom shelf.

I don't know, and this is the reason why I wish Manufactures would look in every couple of weeks...but it does not appear that will happen!  Does the DLX have that easy clean combustion chamber?

I don't know, and this is the reason why I wish Manufactures would look in every couple of weeks...but it does not appear that will happen!  Does the DLX have that easy clean combustion chamber?

Yes it does. Mainly I was curious about controls and sturdiness without the bottom shelf. I really wont be moving it much as we have year-round good weather here in so cal. A little more sturdy chassis isn't worth the price difference to me. This will be my first smoker, I thought I was set on the rec-tec, but there are things I really like about the campchefs

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Other than the casters and shelf, I think the Woodwind has a newer controller (different color LED).  The probe port is higher on the Woodwind, it is supposed to lessen the chance of failure.

Other than the casters and shelf, I think the Woodwind has a newer controller (different color LED).  The probe port is higher on the Woodwind, it is supposed to lessen the chance of failure.

How is the old controller? Is there a way to upgrade controllers if needed?

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I got my Smokepro DLX in July and have used it every weekend except one since then. I have had zero issues. I rolled it in and out of the garage for a month before I got the cover then moved it to the patio and it is just as steardy as the day I assembled it. The controller has worked just as advertised with no big temp swings like others have reported. Maybe I've been lucky, but it was the best decision I've made do far. As for cleanup, I thought it was going to be just empty the cup and move on, but that's not the case. I have to clean it out every 3 cooks to remove ash and clean the drip pan. A small vacuum from Harbor Freight and a heavy duty scrapper is all I needed so far. The grill fits in my dishwasher just fine so that hasn't been any problems. The other main reason I bought a CC is the reports of great customer service and the 3 year warranty. 

I would get the Lux.

I would get the Lux.

For what reasons?

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The camp chef's all have the same works, you'll want the extra room of the Lux.

The camp chef's all have the same works, you'll want the extra room of the Lux.

Thank you for the tip

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