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Napoleon AS300K Apollo 3-in-1 Smoker Review

The Apollo 3-in-1 Smoker does a good job as a smoker but when compared to the Weber Smokey Mountain (WSM) it comes up short. I struggled over which to purchase. I was attracted to the Apollo because it has features that the WSM does not. The Apollo comes with handles in each of its sections. The sections also have clips that hold the sections together. Each cooking section has a hole so that a temperture probe can be placed through to measure the temperture of the food. Unfortunately, the Apollo has drawbacks that out weigh the features it hasover the WSM. The Apollo's is not near as well put together as the WSM. There are many leaks between the sections and doors. The clips that hold the sections together are cheaply made and I expect that they will break very soon. The clips are fastened via rivets so replacing them will be close to, if not impossible, to replace. The metal used in the construction of the Apollo is much thinner that the WSM. The welded seams of each section were not finished well and are very evident. The handles are cheap and I expect them to give out as well. The good news about the handles is that they are bolted on and could be replaced if needed. The Apollo has two small doors, one for each cooking area, for which to monitor the food and add water and charcoal. They too are very very cheaply done and leak quite a bit. In this case, the door metal can be bent to help seal them better but they leak nonetheless. Unlike the WSM, the Apollo does not come with a heat shield at the bottom so caution needs to be used as to where you place the Apollo when in use. Also, unlike the WSM, the Apollo does not come with a cover. The cover is purchased seperately and cost around $30. The cover had a mesh strip about 2 inches wide all the way around. The first night I had the Apollo it rained and water entered through the mesh opening and ended up pooling at the bottom of the base. I imagine that over time the water would rust out the base of the Apollo if allowed to stand for any length of time. The Apollo is warranted for one year. The WSM warranty is much longer depending on the part in question. The temperture gage in the cover is a good feature but is off about 25 degrees. So far, I have smoked pork ribs, beef ribs, chicken, pork butt, and beef brisket. All have turned out great. The Apollo gets the job done but is not as well constructed as it should be if it wants to compete at the same price point as the large (22 1/2 inch) WSM. When the Apollo breaks within the next year I will be purchasing the large WSM.

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