More RT-700 tinkering & upcoming beach trip

[SweaT-rex]

Though I have no issues with wireless connectivity at home, I'm taking my RT-700 (Ruby) with me on a beach trip next week & want to be sure I have more range at the beach house- just in case. Thusly, I installed an increased range antenna kit today. Also, I've sealed the lid & smoke box, moved the towel ring to the front of the front shelf, & changed the 2 rpm auger motor to a BFG 3 rpm motor. I also found a prime grade packer brisket at Sam's today & 2 pork butts. Now... if this old man & my son-in-law can wrestle the Bull into the back of my truck.....

 

[Roaniecowpony]

So...the beach house has internet service and a wireless router?

Worse case, the knob on the front will work without wifi.

 

[chadinsc]

sounds like a great trip. i was thinking about taking my 700 on vacation also. cant be away from it for a week!

 

[C. Keeper]

My 700 refused to get vaccinated so we're stuck at home.

 

[chadinsc]

i heard you could travel with the bull. just have to keep it covered if not vaccinated

 

[SweaT-rex]

So...the beach house has internet service and a wireless router?

Worse case, the knob on the front will work without wifi.

The beach house does have wifi, but I'm unsure where Ruby will have to be set up outside, thus my preparing for worst case scenario. I want to be smoking the brisket, while on the beach playing with the grandkids, and occasionally looking at the phone app ( thank God it won't be a holiday) & monitoring the cook.

 

[SweaT-rex]

i heard you could travel with the bull. just have to keep it covered if not vaccinated

All eligible family of the 22 that will be there are fully vaccinated. Fortunately, all meals smoked or grilled on Ruby will be at a temp sufficient to kill SARS CoV2

 

[mooncusser2k]

The beach house does have wifi, but I'm unsure where Ruby will have to be set up outside, thus my preparing for worst case scenario. I want to be smoking the brisket, while on the beach playing with the grandkids, and occasionally looking at the phone app ( thank God it won't be a holiday) & monitoring the cook.

AFAIK the server issues only impact the push notifications. You can still monitor the grill & probe temps to your heart's delight.

 

[C. Keeper]

i heard you could travel with the bull. just have to keep it covered if not vaccinated

Got it covered: