Traeger Pellet Smokers

japerry01 · 01-21-2012, 10:46 AM

Anyone with experience with these in comp? They seem pretty affordable..

Capn Kev · 01-21-2012, 11:14 AM

I have one, and use it for my chicken only. If you have the money, go with the Yoder pellet smoker instead. I'm upgrading to a Yoder later this Spring.

TTNuge · 01-21-2012, 11:20 AM

Check out the MAK 1 Star as well, the thing is a chicken machine.

I had a Traeger for about a month before I upgraded to the MAK, 2 Star in my case but I'm hoping to add a 1 Star to the comp trailer this year. Quality of the machine, USA made, great smoke output, excellent temp control and lots of options make them tough to beat.

Smoke'n Ice · 01-21-2012, 12:10 PM

Traeger has moved their manufacturing to China and the quality leaves a lot to be desired. The metal is a thinner gauge and FFF are off a bit. Had a pre-china 070 that I used for chicken for 3 years but gave it away and got the FEPG500 for chicken and ribs.

dmprantz · 01-21-2012, 02:19 PM

If you do get a Traeger, I recommend you upgrade the auger motor and look at a Savannah Stoker to control the temp instead of Traeger's.

dmp

HarleyEarl · 01-21-2012, 03:18 PM

I used two Traegers in comps for a few years then moved to UDS's. The Traegers just did not provide near enough smoke flavor in the meat. I also had issues with cold zones which made smoking ribs a challenge. While I used to be a huge advocate of them, after heavy use for a few years, I would not recommend them any more.

5am · 01-21-2012, 05:30 PM

Also check out Country Smokers. I have the 680 model and really like it.

rlncookinbbq · 01-21-2012, 05:59 PM

try the IPT seems real good.

WhiskeyBentBBQ · 01-21-2012, 06:33 PM

While you are looking, we would also suggest the Green Mountain Grills. We have cooked all 4 categories on ours in 35 comps over the last 2 years. We are very pleased with them.

Candy Sue · 01-21-2012, 09:17 PM

There are lots of options these days for pellet smokers. If you need a drag behind, I recommend the WoodMaster T1000. You'll need a consistent power source though. I cooked a contest in November and it didn't like the power at all. Behaved beautifully on generator though. A marine battery/inverter system is a good option for any pellet cooker. The Woodmaster is a dual fire pot cooking machine that likes to run at 275 which is a bit warmer than normal.

Ron_L · 01-21-2012, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rlncookinbbq

try the IPT seems real good.

What's an IPT? A link would be nice

kurtsara · 01-22-2012, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron_L

What's an IPT? A link would be nice

I found it on google.

rlncookinbbq · 01-22-2012, 06:38 PM

Im a traeger dealer but I now own a I P T also ,anyone who is lookin at a pellet pooper needs to look at the IPT.I own three Traegers absolutly love the lil tex elite. JUST SAYIN RLNCOOKIN

rlncookinbbq · 01-22-2012, 06:44 PM

Forgot one thing I found a Pellet called SELECT, FLOYDS KNOB Indiana out side of Jeffersonville In.These pellets are awsome. All pure wood no binder, no nothing, I went to the plant and watched them being made. RLNCOOKIN

Hub · 01-23-2012, 10:47 AM

You'll see lots of Traegers in competition and they'll do well. However, they are cheap Chinese junk now and there are unlicensed knock-offs as a result. Do your research and buy American

01-21-2012, 10:46 AM	#1
japerry01 Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 03-02-11 Location: Henderson, KY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Traeger Pellet Smokers Anyone with experience with these in comp? They seem pretty affordable.. __________________ Jason Perry-Perry's Pork and Poppers

01-21-2012, 11:14 AM	#2
Capn Kev is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-08-09 Location: Littleton, CO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have one, and use it for my chicken only. If you have the money, go with the Yoder pellet smoker instead. I'm upgrading to a Yoder later this Spring. __________________ Kevin Feit Swinestone Cowboys BBQ Team FEC-100, Traeger Texas 075, WSM 22.5", UDS, KCBS CBJ #54829

01-21-2012, 11:20 AM	#3
TTNuge Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-22-11 Location: Waconia, MN Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Check out the MAK 1 Star as well, the thing is a chicken machine. I had a Traeger for about a month before I upgraded to the MAK, 2 Star in my case but I'm hoping to add a 1 Star to the comp trailer this year. Quality of the machine, USA made, great smoke output, excellent temp control and lots of options make them tough to beat. __________________ Butts, MAK n Que Competition BBQ Team MAK 2 Star General Backwoods Pro Clone Weber Performer (Non Gas Assist) Bradley Original Smoker

01-21-2012, 02:19 PM	#5
dmprantz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-11-08 Location: Nashville Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you do get a Traeger, I recommend you upgrade the auger motor and look at a Savannah Stoker to control the temp instead of Traeger's. dmp __________________ The Beast - Custom Vertical Offset by Bates FEC-100 Large Big Green Egg® Weber Performer

01-21-2012, 03:18 PM	#6
HarleyEarl Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-29-06 Location: Paola, Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I used two Traegers in comps for a few years then moved to UDS's. The Traegers just did not provide near enough smoke flavor in the meat. I also had issues with cold zones which made smoking ribs a challenge. While I used to be a huge advocate of them, after heavy use for a few years, I would not recommend them any more. __________________ Marc Operation BBQ Relief Vice President Operation BBQ Relief Founding Member CBJ Six UDS's, Traeger 125, Traeger Jr, two HD Off-sets, and a home-made Trailer mounted smoker Funny Farm BBQ [URL="http://www.FunnyFarmBBQ.us"]www.FunnyFarmBBQ.us[/URL] [COLOR=darkred][B]*2010 Great American Barbecue Baste of the Year*[/B][/COLOR]

01-21-2012, 12:10 PM	#4
Smoke'n Ice is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-08-09 Location: Plano, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Traeger has moved their manufacturing to China and the quality leaves a lot to be desired. The metal is a thinner gauge and FFF are off a bit. Had a pre-china 070 that I used for chicken for 3 years but gave it away and got the FEPG500 for chicken and ribs.

01-21-2012, 05:30 PM	#7
5am Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-16-10 Location: Marysville, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Also check out Country Smokers. I have the 680 model and really like it.

01-21-2012, 05:59 PM	#8
rlncookinbbq Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-13-09 Location: Indiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	try the IPT seems real good.

01-21-2012, 06:33 PM	#9
WhiskeyBentBBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-17-10 Location: Lakeland, FL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	While you are looking, we would also suggest the Green Mountain Grills. We have cooked all 4 categories on ours in 35 comps over the last 2 years. We are very pleased with them. __________________ Chad - Whiskey Bent BBQ

01-21-2012, 09:17 PM	#10
Candy Sue Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-03-09 Location: Pine Bluff, AR Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	There are lots of options these days for pellet smokers. If you need a drag behind, I recommend the WoodMaster T1000. You'll need a consistent power source though. I cooked a contest in November and it didn't like the power at all. Behaved beautifully on generator though. A marine battery/inverter system is a good option for any pellet cooker. The Woodmaster is a dual fire pot cooking machine that likes to run at 275 which is a bit warmer than normal.

01-22-2012, 06:38 PM	#13
rlncookinbbq Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-13-09 Location: Indiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Im a traeger dealer but I now own a I P T also ,anyone who is lookin at a pellet pooper needs to look at the IPT.I own three Traegers absolutly love the lil tex elite. JUST SAYIN RLNCOOKIN

01-22-2012, 06:44 PM	#14
rlncookinbbq Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-13-09 Location: Indiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Forgot one thing I found a Pellet called SELECT, FLOYDS KNOB Indiana out side of Jeffersonville In.These pellets are awsome. All pure wood no binder, no nothing, I went to the plant and watched them being made. RLNCOOKIN

01-23-2012, 10:47 AM	#15
Hub Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-01-10 Location: Lincolnton, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You'll see lots of Traegers in competition and they'll do well. However, they are cheap Chinese junk now and there are unlicensed knock-offs as a result. Do your research and buy American __________________ [FONT=Impact][SIZE=3][COLOR=red]Committed Pellethead[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] KCBS MCBJ & CTC Memphis Advantage NOS American Made Traeger 075 Weber Performer Author of [I][FONT=Times New Roman]Burn It In The Back Yard[/FONT][/I] Grillin' and Smokin' like crazy for over 40 years :whoo: [COLOR=red][I]There's No Smoke Alarm In My Outdoor Kitchen![/I][/COLOR]

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