traeger question

Capt Chrysler · BBQ Super Fan Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 438

Hey Folks,

I thinking about a Traeger.

Here is why. I have been on 12 to 14 hour days every other weekend for the last 10 months.

Thinking this might work to start it before work and left the wife pull the food when she get off of work.

I'm I being to taken by the ads?

Please advise.

Capt. Chrysler

zski · Posted: May 23 2009 Post subject:

As long as you know your temp swings (if any) and you have a hopper full of pellets to last that long, you should be alright.

doughboy · Posted: May 23 2009 Post subject: Traeger

Can't go wrong with the Traeger or another brand of pellet cookers. I have the Traeger 075 and sure beats the fire tending. Make sure you get the digital controller as this will help control the temp (not 100%) but a must instead of the 3 position controller.
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fireman_pete · Posted: May 24 2009 Post subject:

Get it!

I run my traeger (075) all night for butts and brisket without a problem.

As long as you have pellets you are good to.

Here is a little story for you. My wife hates fire (which is funny because I am a firefighter) anyways, she refused to use my gas grill. However, SHE uses the Traeger 2-3x a week. She can set the temp, and in 15 minutes put the meat on. When it is done, she takes the meat off and shuts down the grill.

Get the digital thermostat, it is the only way to go.

The Traegers are all they claim to be, and I would imagine other pellet cookers are too, but I own a Traeger.

Feel free to send me a PM if you have any specific questions.

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CarolinaQ · BBQ Fan Joined: 21 Sep 2006 Posts: 268 Location: WNC

I have a commercial Traeger (COM 200). Been using one of these for more than two years and I'm sold on pellets 100%!
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zangler · Joined: 22 May 2009 Posts: 5

i cook on a traeger and leave it on all night all of the time...never lets me down.

bbq lover · BBQ Fan Joined: 08 Oct 2008 Posts: 129 Location: tracy

we have the o75 and a stainless steel drum with traeger guts both work so well I say go for it you will love it
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zski · Posted: May 25 2009 Post subject:

I know all you other Traeger owners insist on the digital thermostat, but I have the three position setting and have no problems. I have come close to buying one, but I guess I am just too comfortable with what I have. The medium setting keeps right between 225 - 250 and high gets me between 425 - 450. The only problem is if I have to do something in the 350 - 375 range, but I don't do it that often. If I do, I just monitor it and maybe prop the lid open for a bit. Just my 2 cents.

Capt Chrysler · BBQ Super Fan Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 438

Thanks for the input!

Capt. Chrysler