Keeping an Outrider lit

[YardBurner]

Any tips on keeping your Outrider burning?
With the intake vents on the side above the coals
it tends to lose heat when the lid is placed back on.

I've had it for a number of years, just haven't used it
all that much.
I have an 18 SJP.

[MacEggs]

They work fine.  But not, according to some....

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/grilling-bbqing/the-18'-outrider-is-a-great-cooker/