I have a Big Chief that is two years old. When I first got the thing it worked wonderful but after awhile it didn't seem to get as hot. I then went and bought a new element for it and tried again...same story. I use a large blanket over the top of the entire contraption but it still isn't getting hot enough. Yesterday I had to take the fish out and put them in a the oven, huge hassle. Wondering if others are having the same problem with this smoker...it's just not hot enough.

RM