Considering a Traeger pellet smoker

[Rubi513]

We have a Rectec and it's great. But the ignitor rod apparently died last night after 7 months. So there's that.

It should be covered under warranty

[ORD '23]

From what I have read, Treager used to be pretty high quality but was sold and went down hill. The founder is now with Pit Boss and they're pretty great. We got a Pit Boss for my Dad recently and its awesome. Super easy to use and the price is amazing compared to others.

[BigL]

Interesting yall are saying RecTec. All my research is saying it's too close to choose.

https://www.bbqguys.com/bbq-learning-center/buying-guide/pellet-grills/recteq-vs-traeger

I was leaning toward the Traeger Ironwood 650 or 885 since I can pick the up easily at HD. Guess I'll research RecTec more now for their equivalent.

[TreyRo]

It should be covered under warranty

It is... I was just annoyed to figure it was out yesterday when I walked out with dinner.

[Rubi513]

It is... I was just annoyed to figure it was out yesterday when I walked out with dinner.

I bet so.

Have you talked to customer service yet? Just curious how much of a hassle that might be if I have any issues.

[Mike D]

DO NOT spend $2k on a Traeger of any model. If you have that budget or a little more look at Pitts & Spitts, RecTec or Yoder.


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[Mike D]

Considering a Traeger pellet smoker

^^^^^This. I bought a rectec for my son a number of years ago when he bought his first house. He uses the heck out of it and it is still going strong. I have the Pitts and Spitts and it has been flawless for the nearly 4 years Ive owned it.

I just got an email from P&S regarding a hybrid pit they are selling now that is a pellet grill and stickburner. You might check it out......I didnt see the price on it though.

Pitts & Spitts Hybrid

$5k for the carbon steel
$10k for the stainless


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[Mike D]

We have a Rectec and it's great. But the ignitor rod apparently died last night after 7 months. So there's that.

That’s not uncommon. It’s a good idea to keep a spare on hand.

BUT I’m a pinch you can use a propane torch to get the pellets going and once they get to smoldering they will take off on their own. The hot rod shuts off after a certain temperature anyway.


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[brokeno]

Pit Boss for $600 and save your $1400 for something fun.

[IvoryRoot]

I bought a 1150 Pitboss awhile back and it cooks great chicken and decent ribs. Every brisket and beef plate ribs I’ve cooked looked good and were tender but had zero smoke ring. I put the cover on it and just went back to my ASF stick burner for cooking these days. I wouldn’t overlook a PitBoss though, I have yet to have any issues with mine and I cooked a lot on it to give it a fair shot.

[Chance Love]

We love our RecTec. I researched the crap out of these things before we bought the RecTec. It's awesome!

[brushtrooper]

Checkout UDS, its a set it and forget it and much cheaper. It will take a couple of smokes to learn the new drum but a whole lot cheaper. I've been using the UDS's for 10-12 years now, cant beat it for the price, even if you buy one ready to go. A DIY can be made up for less that 100.00 and it churns out brisket/pork just as good

[Swampa]

I switched from traeger to Pitt boss. PB is much better


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[RMW]

Traegar makes a decent smoker, I had one for a few years then upgraded to a Yoder

[savin yours]

Recteq 1250, it’s a beast!


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