Post by: NorseNW on May 26, 2018, 03:52:32 PM
Looking at brands and I just don't have much to go off of. I'm not a huge fan of the Traeger only because they went to manufacturing in China. Other brands I've been looking at Green Mountain and Sawtooth. I'm not taking Traeger off the table completely so any input on these or other brands would be appreciated. Heck even if you got one and said the craze is a bunch of garbage I'd like to hear that as well.
Thanks
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Post by: Wolfdog2314 on May 26, 2018, 04:11:59 PM
My buddy just bought a Louisiana pellet grill from Costco. What intrigued me about this grill is that it has a searing section and cold smoking box.
Just remember too, there’s definitlaly a learning curve to cooking on a pellet grill. Give yourself extra time when planning/cooking meals! You end up finding some recipes you love and will cook over and over. Have fun!
Post by: KFhunter on May 26, 2018, 04:12:36 PM
Good thing I have a fair size deck :chuckle:
Post by: milldozer on May 26, 2018, 04:23:57 PM
https://www.yodersmokers.com/pellet-grills.html
Post by: Timberstalker on May 26, 2018, 04:29:41 PM
Louisiana’s are garbage.
I demo’d a Yoder and was impressed. That will be my next grill.
Post by: zwickeyman on May 26, 2018, 05:02:46 PM
My brother in law has a Treager and loves it and every thing he grills is fantastic
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Post by: acnewman55 on May 28, 2018, 07:49:30 PM
People in China building traegers allow us to enjoy the quality of life we do. It’s called capitalism and it makes my chicken taste amazing.
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Post by: KFhunter on June 03, 2018, 07:10:01 PM
I'd talk to a pellet grill repairman and get input from them. There might be ones that break down a bit more often than others.
The Traeger breaks down all the way, which I've done several times. I've had the auger seize up in the auger tube because I left pellets in it during the winter and enough condensation and leakage swelled the pellets and seized the auger. There's a small screw that shears off and is easy to replace. I had to work a while to get the auger out of the tube, once out, I reamed it with a drill to clean it up. Worked great all summer until I left it out again over winter :(
I've also replaced the barrel under warranty, the warranty was honored and service was good several years ago.
Post by: GurrCentral on June 03, 2018, 07:15:57 PM
I'd talk to a pellet grill repairman and get input from them. There might be ones that break down a bit more often than others.
The Traeger breaks down all the way, which I've done several times. I've had the auger seize up in the auger tube because I left pellets in it during the winter and enough condensation and leakage swelled the pellets and seized the auger. There's a small screw that shears off and is easy to replace. I had to work a while to get the auger out of the tube, once out, I reamed it with a drill to clean it up. Worked great all summer until I left it out again over winter :(
I've also replaced the barrel under warranty, the warranty was honored and service was good several years ago.
If you don't mind me asking...was your treager covered when you left it out? I keep mine covered year round with pellets in the hopper and have never had an issue with pellet swell? Just curious...thanks!
Post by: KFhunter on June 03, 2018, 07:27:18 PM
I'm not complaining though as I think it outlived its life expectancy. I got my Traeger when they were still pretty new to the scene. I've had it a long time! and I think the cover leaked through the stitching and leaked water between the hopper and the smoker barrel.
Post by: Knocker of rocks on June 03, 2018, 08:55:33 PM
I've had a GMG Daniel Boone for about 3 years now and love it. My best advice to you regarding ANY pellet grill is to always keep it covered when you're not using it. Wet pellets make for a headache!
To be more specific I'd say keep it indoors or under cover of a roof. I had the factory vinyl cover and even in the garage I had an issue with condensation on the machine under the cover. Just storing in the garage sans vinyl cover, everthing OK and no condensate.
Post by: Blacktail135 on June 04, 2018, 11:31:48 AM
Post by: lamrith on June 04, 2018, 11:40:45 AM
YES. honestly in our climate (at least here on wetside) the cover can be a problem as much as a help. A friend of mine had his covered and did not use for a couple months. Took the cover off and everything was moldy. The covers just hold in any and all moisture, then being typically black, the sun hits them and it gets NICE and warm inside. Best bet if at all possible is to have the grill under some sort of roof for storage when not in use.I've had a GMG Daniel Boone for about 3 years now and love it. My best advice to you regarding ANY pellet grill is to always keep it covered when you're not using it. Wet pellets make for a headache!
To be more specific I'd say keep it indoors or under cover of a roof. I had the factory vinyl cover and even in the garage I had an issue with condensation on the machine under the cover. Just storing in the garage sans vinyl cover, everthing OK and no condensate.
Post by: wsmnut on June 04, 2018, 01:02:35 PM
I’ve had it with the made in China crap. Not buying things twice again.
Post by: Jpmiller on June 04, 2018, 03:41:49 PM
YES. honestly in our climate (at least here on wetside) the cover can be a problem as much as a help. A friend of mine had his covered and did not use for a couple months. Took the cover off and everything was moldy. The covers just hold in any and all moisture, then being typically black, the sun hits them and it gets NICE and warm inside. Best bet if at all possible is to have the grill under some sort of roof for storage when not in use.I've had a GMG Daniel Boone for about 3 years now and love it. My best advice to you regarding ANY pellet grill is to always keep it covered when you're not using it. Wet pellets make for a headache!
To be more specific I'd say keep it indoors or under cover of a roof. I had the factory vinyl cover and even in the garage I had an issue with condensation on the machine under the cover. Just storing in the garage sans vinyl cover, everthing OK and no condensate.
Why is everyone going so long between uses? Fire those things up! Problem solved :chuckle:
Post by: Knocker of rocks on June 04, 2018, 04:32:02 PM
Why is everyone going so long between uses? Fire those things up! Problem solved :chuckle:
Prison
Post by: Jpmiller on June 04, 2018, 06:22:00 PM
Why is everyone going so long between uses? Fire those things up! Problem solved :chuckle:
Prison
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Post by: Dhoey07 on March 25, 2019, 10:43:03 AM
I just pulled the trigger on a Pit Boss 700. Amazon has a good price on them and I've been back and forth on it for about a month. I don't really NEED a new BBQ but whatever......
Should be here on Friday and I'll give a review over the weekend.
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Post by: zwickeyman on July 03, 2019, 05:46:04 AM
That being said, all pellet grills will smoke and cook meat and there is quite a gap in prices. Just like anything in life, whats important to you.
Price
Ease of use
Holding temp
How quick to temp
How much smoke genarated
How big is the hopper
How big is the grill
Warranty
Well built
Post by: lamrith on July 03, 2019, 09:10:41 AM
Been doing some research on pellet grills, looks like the Yoder can get up to 600 degrees. I want to be able to get the temp up if I need to. They are not cheap, but may be worth the investmentYoders are sweet machines. Don't doubt they get to 600, but others get over 500 as well. LOT of it though is pellet quality and ambient temp.
My big Rectec gets mid 500's. With grill grates the grates are then usually over 600, just takes a while to get that hot due to chamber size. I bought a Rectec bullseye that I use for my grilling and searing, it is what that unit was made to do and makes a great partner to the big 680.
Post by: TLEVIN40 on July 08, 2019, 11:28:12 AM
I did purchase pellets from Rec Tec as a part of a package.
Post by: lamrith on July 08, 2019, 12:30:12 PM
Hopefully you bought the sear kit? If not check out "grill grates" that is who makes them. They are pretty key to use on a pellet grill if you want to get sear marks for high temp grilling vs low n slow smoking.
Beyond that RUN IT!
Post by: Crunchy on July 08, 2019, 12:45:01 PM
Post by: TLEVIN40 on July 08, 2019, 01:02:24 PM
Does Rec Tec discontinue and add new model numbers?
I notice both your 680 and my 340 or no longer listed on there website, or shown as out of stock.
Post by: hothand21 on July 08, 2019, 01:21:28 PM
Post by: lamrith on July 08, 2019, 02:01:26 PM
I got the RT-340. I did not get a sear kit or a blanket. I would love to support Lamrith once I run out of my current stock.680 was replaced by the RT-700, which is now called the bull
Does Rec Tec discontinue and add new model numbers?
I notice both your 680 and my 340 or no longer listed on there website, or shown as out of stock.
The RT-340 was known as the Mini but now called the trailblazer.
both are in stock on the website.
The trailblazer is small enough it gets nice and hot so it would work without the grates, it gets to temp nice and fast too!
Post by: wadu1 on November 21, 2019, 06:26:01 PM