I did tighten the connector nuts. Now the probes do not plug in easily. I have built control panels for years. Never had a connector collapse on me! Must be real cheap pot metal connectors.
Mark Williams
My RT-700 started doing the same thing. Mine looks just like MikeB's picture after a cook. I do use LJ pellets. I think it might have started after switching from PitBoss. I'll have to try some PitBoss again as a test. I did try setting my grill to 225 to cool it down a bit before shutting it...
Mine must be a tight one.
I do start with the smoke stack. Then the handles. If I don't work it down evenly on all sides from there I can't get the cover over the control panel. Sometimes one side falls down and I have to pick it up and start over. Could be a little looser.