What Maverick said!

Serial Griller · Posted: Feb 21 2007 Post subject: What Maverick said!

I told Darren at Maverick about my experience with trying to operate my Maverick remote through a sliding glass door and that the signal was intermittant.
He said to take the units outside and seperate the receiver from the sending unit 100 ft apart and see if it works okay. He said if it works okay then it's fine and "we can't do anything for you" If it doesn't work then we will replace it. I set the two units about 75ft apart, more than I usually would ,in line and it worked fine. So I guess if it doesn't go through walls or windows your SOL.
I can still put the receiver outside the window and I still won't have to open the smoker.. It would be nice to have the receiver next to the chair while I'm watching the game... I'll just check it when I go for a beer!
Thought you Maverick owners would like to hear this.
Jon
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Bedlam BBQ · Posted: Feb 21 2007 Post subject:

Jon, did you try the mod to your receiver?

I have a couple Taylor remotes and I have problems trying to go in the house and still get a signal. So I opened up the receivers and they both had the antenna wrapped around the internal portion of the body. I notched a place in the body and pulled the antenna wire on the outside of the receiver. Previously, I couldn't get more than 20' inside the house. After the "mod", I was able to go into my house (and walk all around the house), out the front door and down to the curb to get my mail while still carrying the receiver and getting perfect signal.

There have been a couple of threads on this board about the Mavericks. Some of them have an internal antenna and some of them were just completely missing the antenna.
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Serial Griller · Posted: Feb 21 2007 Post subject: Maverick remote

Steve ,
I haven't tried to modify my unit yet... I just got it and didn't want to void the warranty.
Jon
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allsmokenofire · Posted: Feb 21 2007 Post subject: Re: Maverick remote

CtheSmoke · Posted: Feb 21 2007 Post subject:

Can you fashion a makeshift bracket with suction cups on it so you could mount it to your window. Would that make things easier for ya...?
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Marky C · BBQ Pro Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 501 Location: Delaware

I own a Taylor with a remote but only one probe. It works pretty well,
Thru the outside wall around a corner or two and thru the bedroom door.
Damn thing wakes me up when signal is lost. Mad

It has lost signal several times, but after replacing batteries it seemed to work better. But the distance is not near 100ft. Works fine from deck to the Lazyboy though. I was going to buy one of those Mavericks, as I like the dual probes. I am having second thoughts now after reading this.
Thanks.
Anyone else experiencing the same with Maverick's??
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Char · BBQ Fan Joined: 02 Sep 2006 Posts: 142

I'm glad that I'm not the only one that has had problems with these units.

I can't be anymore than 6 ft away from my smoker with one.

They're wayyyyy overrated. I wasted $50.00.
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Char · BBQ Fan Joined: 02 Sep 2006 Posts: 142

AND for $50-$60 price range you shouldn't HAVE to make any modifications.

The darm thing should work as promised.
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skybob · Posted: Feb 21 2007 Post subject:

Only being able to get 6' from your cooker kinda takes the fun and romance out of having a remote. Crying or Very sad

roxy · Posted: Feb 21 2007 Post subject:

I can read te digital read out on my thermometer from like inside the house and it cost me 15 bucks, the other $35.00 I spent on meat... Cool

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edskull69 · Posted: Feb 21 2007 Post subject:

My maverik works at a range of about50 ft. I leave it by the window but inside the house. It seems to work ok. I wish it worked better so I could put it on the nightstand when I am sleeping. There is a thread on here about the mods. I just haven't had the time to do it yet.

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Rubit · Posted: Feb 21 2007 Post subject:

I did the mod and think it is well worth doing if you know what you are doing.
If not, the mavericks are very directional so try lining them up face to face. The higher the better and moving it away from metal may help even more.

the transiter has a keyhole screw mount on the back. Make a wooden mount that will get it up from the metal smoker and get the transmiter more vertical.

May not gain enough but these are simple things to try without taking the back off.
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Bedlam BBQ · Posted: Feb 21 2007 Post subject:

Serial Griller · Posted: Feb 21 2007 Post subject: Maverick remote

You are correct.. for the price it should work out of the box and go through windows. What does Maverick think we expect. Isn't the whole purpose of the unit to keep you from going outside to check the temps??? Sad

Thanks to all for your input..I'll have to do some experimenting.
There has to be a better product out there.
Jon
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The PPP · Posted: Feb 22 2007 Post subject:

Do you have Darrens # i just bought one as well and am having proplems as well.

Serial Griller · Posted: Feb 22 2007 Post subject: Maverick remote

Sorry to hear you are having problems also.
Darren's # is (732) 417-9666. Good Luck!
Jon
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Serial Griller · Posted: Feb 22 2007 Post subject: Maverick remote

I was told Maverick's customer service is open from 12-4pm eastern time.
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DawgPhan · BBQ Super Pro Joined: 12 May 2005 Posts: 3444

I know that I was very unhappy with my et-73 when I got it...basically broke right when I opened the package or came broke. The little switch on the reciever was busted. Also the thing probably works for about 20 feet...it might be fine for contests where I will never be inside and always close to the smoker, but certainly a bust at the house...off course with the WSM's I dont really need to check the temps anyway...

Smokin Tiger · BBQ Fan Joined: 28 Sep 2006 Posts: 107 Location: Irmo, SC

Mine has worked great for over 2 years now. I have it about 30 feet away from my smoker through a wall.

saint308 · Posted: Feb 23 2007 Post subject:

I have a Nu temp with dual probes. It works great for me straight out of the package. I get signals in my living room and bedroom. Maybe you guys can look at it. Saint.