Transporting smoked turkey

[mpanelli]

I am looking for some advise here.
The turkey was my responsibility for Christmas. The only problem was that my in-laws house is 2 hours away and we were getting there 2 hours before meal time.
I spatchcocked the turkey and pulled it off the smoker right before 165. I wrapped the turkey in foil, the towels and into a cooler. 4 hours later the turkey was still hot. The family said it was the best turkey they had ever had but as you guessed was a little on dry side. Not too bad but not what I wanted.

My question is has anyone ever had success in this situation? I assume the answer would be taking it out prior to hitting 165 but how early should it be pulled?

Thanks

 

[JayHog]

The Traeger videos say pull it at 160. I did that recently and let it rest for about an hour. It turned out moist and was still very warm and perfect serving temp.