First thread I found about BBQ's. I BBQ throughout the year, wind rain and snow.
Have a Weber with propane start and also use flavored wood chips ( soak overnight in water ). Last fall purchased the thermapro wired meat thermometer with 4 probes, have not had a bad steak since, set the type of meat and how you want it and done ( need to sear both sides first IMO ). For coals they have chips natural lump charcoal for fast lighting and quick heat instead of the traditional briquettes.
Happy BBQing.