Food and Drink Pellet Grills

**Buehler445** · 05-08-2019, 10:13 AM

My old LP grill is to the point where it needs parts or needs to go. The wife is thinking a pellet grill might be better for her to use.

I thought there was a thread on here about them, but the one I could dig up is over a decade old.

What are you guys running these days? Pros/Cons?

I don't know much about anything except Traegers and people I know have had trouble with them.

I'd PROBABLY be leaving it outside so I'd need a cover for it.

IowaHawkeyeChief · 05-08-2019, 10:15 AM

I got a Traeger during prime days last year. We really like it. Variety of cooking and smoking. However, it does take longer to heat up and isn't as convenient.

**Dunit35** · 05-08-2019, 10:16 AM

I have a Traeger. Works well, doesn’t get above 350 though. If you want sear marks you’re not getting it on a Traeger, at least on mine anyways. I’ve had it for five or so years, without any mechanical issues.

I will be glad when it dies though. I want a Yoder Pellet grill. Made in Hutchinson, KS. Expensive, can cold smoke, sear. It’s been a while since I’ve researched them so maybe they’ve changed in the quality department.

tomahawkchop25 · 05-08-2019, 10:18 AM

I've had a Green Mountain for a couple of years and absolutely love it.

BIG_DADDY · 05-08-2019, 10:23 AM

Traegers rock. Make sure you cover them though as the pellets turn to concrete and destroy the grill.

BIG_DADDY · 05-08-2019, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

I have a Traeger. Works well, doesn’t get above 350 though. If you want sear marks you’re not getting it on a Traeger, at least on mine anyways. I’ve had it for five or so years, without any mechanical issues.

I will be glad when it dies though. I want a Yoder Pellet grill. Made in Hutchinson, KS. Expensive, can cold smoke, sear. It’s been a while since I’ve researched them so maybe they’ve changed in the quality department.

Holy crap that is expensive.

In58men · 05-08-2019, 10:26 AM

Weber Smokey Mountain hands down.

You’ll also save a shit ton of money

Dante84 · 05-08-2019, 10:33 AM

My Traeger is awesome.

arrowheadnation · 05-08-2019, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tomahawkchop25

I've had a Green Mountain for a couple of years and absolutely love it.

Yep. I have a Green Mountain Daniel Boone. Picked it over the Treager because it gets to 400 degrees. I have never had any issues with it in 3 years. I also bought a set of Grill Grates for mine...perfect grill lines. That being said, if I had the money, I would have bought a Yoder. Very high quality. Very expensive.

okiedokieokoye · 05-08-2019, 10:36 AM

The timing of this thread is so bizarre. After weeks of debating if we wanted to spend the money on a grill we don't really need (I have a fully functional Chargriller), we decided to pull the trigger on a Camp Chef Magnum Dual Function. It had some amazing features. The smoker obviously, a slide handle that lets you switch from direct heat to indirect heat on the grill, 2 built in thermometers, a viewing window for both the grill and the hopper and a bottle opener for your beer. I get it on Monday and I'm so excited to try it out!

**notorious** · 05-08-2019, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

I have a Traeger. Works well, doesn’t get above 350 though. If you want sear marks you’re not getting it on a Traeger, at least on mine anyways. I’ve had it for five or so years, without any mechanical issues.

I will be glad when it dies though. I want a Yoder Pellet grill. Made in Hutchinson, KS. Expensive, can cold smoke, sear. It’s been a while since I’ve researched them so maybe they’ve changed in the quality department.

I am about to blow your mind, Dunit. Look by the dial of your Traeger, there will be a little recessed “reset” button. Grab an ink pen or I use my thermometer, and push it. That sets the “p” number, which controls the speed at which your grill distributes pellets. Set that ****er to p-0 and you will get to around 460-475.

**notorious** · 05-08-2019, 10:45 AM

I had a Louisiana Grill. **** that thing with irrigation pipe. It jammed, set on fire, you name it.

I went with a Traeger. We grill 3-4 times a week, smoke at least once, and I have never had a problem over the last 3-4 years. My dad has a first gen Traeger that’s rusted out, and it still works well just fine.

I don’t know why people say they have problems with them. We’re just lucky I guess.

BryanBusby · 05-08-2019, 10:53 AM

I think Traegar's are alright, but not worth what you're spending. Have heard a lot of good things about rectec grills.

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Originally Posted by tomahawkchop25

I've had a Green Mountain for a couple of years and absolutely love it.

FIL has a GMG Daniel Boone with the wifi and really seems to still like it years later.

**srvy** · 05-08-2019, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

Traegers rock. Make sure you cover them though as the pellets turn to concrete and destroy the grill.

They all have that problem. Pellets get wet then sit and setup like concrete in the feedtube.

The other problem or at least with mine is the hot rod ignitor burning out or the in line fuse blowing. All above easy fixes.

**srvy** · 05-08-2019, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by In58men

Weber Smokey Mountain hands down.

You’ll also save a shit ton of money

Yep tried and true and no electric motors and fans to go bad.

05-08-2019, 10:13 AM
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $2314734	Pellet Grills My old LP grill is to the point where it needs parts or needs to go. The wife is thinking a pellet grill might be better for her to use. I thought there was a thread on here about them, but the one I could dig up is over a decade old. What are you guys running these days? Pros/Cons? I don't know much about anything except Traegers and people I know have had trouble with them. I'd PROBABLY be leaving it outside so I'd need a cover for it.
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05-08-2019, 10:15 AM	#2
IowaHawkeyeChief In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2016 Casino cash: $2780400	I got a Traeger during prime days last year. We really like it. Variety of cooking and smoking. However, it does take longer to heat up and isn't as convenient. __________________ Chiefs are my favorite football team of all time!
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05-08-2019, 10:16 AM	#3
Dunit35 Keepin it Real Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma Casino cash: $1537045	I have a Traeger. Works well, doesn’t get above 350 though. If you want sear marks you’re not getting it on a Traeger, at least on mine anyways. I’ve had it for five or so years, without any mechanical issues. I will be glad when it dies though. I want a Yoder Pellet grill. Made in Hutchinson, KS. Expensive, can cold smoke, sear. It’s been a while since I’ve researched them so maybe they’ve changed in the quality department.
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05-08-2019, 10:18 AM	#4
tomahawkchop25 Starter Join Date: Aug 2010 Casino cash: $9875987	I've had a Green Mountain for a couple of years and absolutely love it.
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BIG_DADDY THE RED MENACE Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texas Casino cash: $5078410	Traegers rock. Make sure you cover them though as the pellets turn to concrete and destroy the grill. __________________ The diabolical genius of Marxism-Socialism is that it provides the emotional and intellectual road map for autocrats to persuade millions of people to support their own enslavement to government. ~Mark Levin April 15, 2019
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05-08-2019, 10:33 AM	#8
Dante84 Tossed Salad & Scrambled Eggs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ATX & OPKS Casino cash: $1781996 VARSITY	My Traeger is awesome.
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05-08-2019, 10:36 AM	#10
okiedokieokoye I'm not arguing that with you. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Hollywood Casino cash: $7225100	The timing of this thread is so bizarre. After weeks of debating if we wanted to spend the money on a grill we don't really need (I have a fully functional Chargriller), we decided to pull the trigger on a Camp Chef Magnum Dual Function. It had some amazing features. The smoker obviously, a slide handle that lets you switch from direct heat to indirect heat on the grill, 2 built in thermometers, a viewing window for both the grill and the hopper and a bottle opener for your beer. I get it on Monday and I'm so excited to try it out!
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05-08-2019, 10:45 AM	#12
notorious Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Who knows? Casino cash: $2925884	I had a Louisiana Grill. **** that thing with irrigation pipe. It jammed, set on fire, you name it. I went with a Traeger. We grill 3-4 times a week, smoke at least once, and I have never had a problem over the last 3-4 years. My dad has a first gen Traeger that’s rusted out, and it still works well just fine. I don’t know why people say they have problems with them. We’re just lucky I guess.
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