Traeger in a rain storum? Uh Oh

Big Green Egghead · 03-20-2008, 06:18 PM

Hey fellas,

About to start the new competition year with my new Traeger. So I'm curious? Has anyone been caught in the rain? How sensitive are the electronics? And what type of emergency things ( a.k.a. rain gear ) should I pack along? I do have the hydrotuff cover, and will cook under an Easy-up tent, but what if all hell breaks loose and the tent goes sailing?

Any suggestions or stories from experiences?

Thanks

BBQ Grail · 03-20-2008, 06:25 PM

Not much of Q Competitor so no advice there, but how about stopping by Cattle Call and introduce yourself.

You also might get more information in the Competition Forum, but I'm sure the Mods will move this for you.

Plowboy · 03-20-2008, 07:10 PM

I've smoked in the rain and ice many times. No worries. Just be careful how much moisture you get in that pellet hopper.

Leeper · 03-20-2008, 07:11 PM

For what it is worth - I run my Traeger in the rain all the time. It would kind of hard not to living in the great northwest. When it is not in use it is under the hydrotuff cover but while running I have not had any issues with rain. I would suggest you watch where you put your other electronic devices in the rain however. I have blown up a couple digital theroms by leaveing them on top of the pit.

Big Green Egghead · 03-21-2008, 01:24 PM

Thanks for the info. I feel a lot better that folks have had them rained on and it is not a total loss.

See you guys out there....

Ryan

blues brother · 03-25-2008, 04:41 PM

Hey Ryan,
For what it is worth I placed 3rd out of 45 this past weekend on my traeger in chicken against some mighty stiff competition(FBA). I know this does not help with the rain issue. Just wanted to brag on my pellet pooper (and me) a little.

Good luck in the comps!
Mike

03-20-2008, 06:18 PM	#1
Big Green Egghead Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 11-22-07 Location: Collinsville, IL	Traeger in a rain storum? Uh Oh Hey fellas, About to start the new competition year with my new Traeger. So I'm curious? Has anyone been caught in the rain? How sensitive are the electronics? And what type of emergency things ( a.k.a. rain gear ) should I pack along? I do have the hydrotuff cover, and will cook under an Easy-up tent, but what if all hell breaks loose and the tent goes sailing? Any suggestions or stories from experiences? Thanks __________________ Large BGE, Brewmasters BBQ

03-20-2008, 06:25 PM	#2
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA	Not much of Q Competitor so no advice there, but how about stopping by Cattle Call and introduce yourself. You also might get more information in the Competition Forum, but I'm sure the Mods will move this for you. __________________ Larry Soon to be a Texafornian. For a limited time I will be issuing Moink Ball Certificates. I'm working on a special COVID 19 Verson. Email me for details.

03-20-2008, 07:10 PM	#3
Plowboy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-09-06 Location: Blue Springs, MO	I've smoked in the rain and ice many times. No worries. Just be careful how much moisture you get in that pellet hopper. __________________ Pork Pullin Plowboys (and Smoke on Wheels) Save a hog, ride a plowboy! www.plowboysbbq.com Todd Johns (me); Blue Springs, MO Randy Hinck (PigBoy); Concordia, MO Andy Groneman (Hodedo); KC, KS (Cameo Appearances) FEC-500SS; FEC-100 (Right handed); FEC-100 (Left handed); Country Smoker Tailgater; Big Green Egg (2-large, small, mini); Cookshack Pellet Fired Charbroiler

03-20-2008, 07:11 PM	#4
Leeper Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-25-05 Location: PDX	For what it is worth - I run my Traeger in the rain all the time. It would kind of hard not to living in the great northwest. When it is not in use it is under the hydrotuff cover but while running I have not had any issues with rain. I would suggest you watch where you put your other electronic devices in the rain however. I have blown up a couple digital theroms by leaveing them on top of the pit. __________________ KCBS CBJ Traeger pellet 125 WSM x2 Weber Kettle Weber Summit Platinum D6 La Caja China #2

03-21-2008, 01:24 PM	#5
Big Green Egghead Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 11-22-07 Location: Collinsville, IL	Thanks for the info. I feel a lot better that folks have had them rained on and it is not a total loss. See you guys out there.... Ryan __________________ Large BGE, Brewmasters BBQ

03-25-2008, 04:41 PM	#6
blues brother Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-23-08 Location: Barnesville, Georgia	Hey Ryan, For what it is worth I placed 3rd out of 45 this past weekend on my traeger in chicken against some mighty stiff competition(FBA). I know this does not help with the rain issue. Just wanted to brag on my pellet pooper (and me) a little. Good luck in the comps! Mike __________________ Mike Barnesville Blues Brothers BBQ Team 2 Weber Kettles 1 GF223 Stump Smoker 1 250 gal propane tank cooker(trailer mounted) 1 UDS to be...soon 1 Traeger NEVER TRUST A SKINNY COOK!