Post by: 3boys on March 08, 2015, 09:42:27 PM
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Post by: haugenna on March 09, 2015, 04:51:38 PM
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Post by: Rider on March 09, 2015, 08:50:17 PM
I had had a few pellet jams. One grease fire.
I have run into a few design issues
Leaking. Ended up putting flat gaskets around the lid.
Legs.... I need the legs to be easier to move and install. I remove the legs when I put the smoker on my truck.
From a competitive BBQ stand point.... MAK grills/smokers are the top of the line. Their price tag matches but they are awesome pellet poopers. GMG is about the middle of the pack. Traeger..... some where near the bottom.
Pellets: GMG Texas blend totally rocks. My goto pellets for pork and beef. BBQers Delight is my second pellets. Love the pecan, hickory, and cherry pellets. Beware of pellets that are hardwood flavored. These are usually alder based with a touch of hardwoods. Be very picky.
Post by: Ddouble on March 09, 2015, 09:38:52 PM
Post by: lamrith on March 11, 2015, 03:29:10 PM
I have a GMG as well, Haugenna and I bought at the same time. I have 140#+ of pellets thru mine and am enjoying it. Took me a while to make the transition to pellet grill as I always used propane..
Get the WIFI, it is worth it. Programming cooks and stagered temps is very nice, plus cold Nov/Dec days in watching footbal and monitoring the grill from your laziboy..
Post by: Roosevelt on March 11, 2015, 04:45:47 PM
Post by: kenzmad on March 11, 2015, 10:00:56 PM
Post by: GurrCentral on March 11, 2015, 10:08:08 PM
I guess I will be the lone dissenter here. Have had my GMG Daniel boone for 3 years. Im on control board #3, temp sensor #3, and hot rod #2. Mine was a dud from the get go. Temp problems, pellet clogs, and now i have to light pellets with a propane torch. The food this thing puts out is incredible but the hassle isnt worth it any more. I can no longer do overnight cooks as this grill will shut off at some point. GMG has been great to work with for customer service but I think I got a lemon and no amount of customer service seems to be able to fix it. Just thought i would throw this out there. Not every review is positive.
Have you asked GMG to just replace the entire grill? Just curious as to what they would say if you explained your troubles and that you would like to regain confidence in their product with a fully functioning unit? I've had mine for about 6months and use it 2-3 times a week. No troubles...knock on wood.
Post by: kenzmad on March 11, 2015, 10:31:03 PM
I guess I will be the lone dissenter here. Have had my GMG Daniel boone for 3 years. Im on control board #3, temp sensor #3, and hot rod #2. Mine was a dud from the get go. Temp problems, pellet clogs, and now i have to light pellets with a propane torch. The food this thing puts out is incredible but the hassle isnt worth it any more. I can no longer do overnight cooks as this grill will shut off at some point. GMG has been great to work with for customer service but I think I got a lemon and no amount of customer service seems to be able to fix it. Just thought i would throw this out there. Not every review is positive.
Have you asked GMG to just replace the entire grill? Just curious as to what they would say if you explained your troubles and that you would like to regain confidence in their product with a fully functioning unit? I've had mine for about 6months and use it 2-3 times a week. No troubles...knock on wood.
I have. They just keep sending me new parts. I have replaced everything that make these things tick. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesnt. Good grill when its working but I cant recommend it to anyone I know due to the issues I have had.
Post by: lamrith on March 12, 2015, 07:31:25 AM
I can't blame you for that, I would be frustrated too. I am honestly shocked they did not offer a replacement sooner if you had problems from the start. GMG does have fantastic customer service. Sorry to hear you have had a bad experience.I guess I will be the lone dissenter here. Have had my GMG Daniel boone for 3 years. Im on control board #3, temp sensor #3, and hot rod #2. Mine was a dud from the get go. Temp problems, pellet clogs, and now i have to light pellets with a propane torch. The food this thing puts out is incredible but the hassle isnt worth it any more. I can no longer do overnight cooks as this grill will shut off at some point. GMG has been great to work with for customer service but I think I got a lemon and no amount of customer service seems to be able to fix it. Just thought i would throw this out there. Not every review is positive.
Have you asked GMG to just replace the entire grill? Just curious as to what they would say if you explained your troubles and that you would like to regain confidence in their product with a fully functioning unit? I've had mine for about 6months and use it 2-3 times a week. No troubles...knock on wood.
I have. They just keep sending me new parts. I have replaced everything that make these things tick. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesnt. Good grill when its working but I cant recommend it to anyone I know due to the issues I have had.
I know I had auger jams when my grill was out in the weather, the pellets got moisture in them an expanded. Mine stays under cover 100% of time now and not had a problem since. I got mine in Aug so not quite a year.
Post by: kenzmad on March 12, 2015, 12:53:32 PM
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