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Ordered this grill/smoker after looking at all the makes and models of pellet grills. Traeger appeared to be the best. Arrived on time. Assembly was quick and easy. Three bolts in each leg, four to hold the burner/feeder assembly. Note: the item pictured, and the one I received is the Junior Elite. Bronze door, and Thermostat Controller (BBQ155). Title seems to suggest it's the Junior, with the controller upgraded (BBQ055).
Fired it up for initial burn in, as per instructions. The instructions are very good. The unit heats up quite fast (remember, it's burning wood, not Propane). Do not expect it to get to 450 degrees in 1-1/2 to 2 minutes like a propane grill, but within about 5 minutes or so, it can be there. Smoking temps are achieved very fast.
The digital thermostat is a must have. I can't see going to this level of grill, and using the three speed controller. Set it to desired temp, and the grill controls fuel and air to accommodate.
This grill is the small model, but don't expect a lightweight. It's 68 lbs. Nice heavy duty construction. Should last a very long time. 15" X 20" grilling area, is big enough to put a couple Briskets on. Lay out, two full racks of ribs, or use a rib rack, and do even more than that.
Comes with a recipe book to get you started. I did order the optional front shelf. (Traeger should make the shelves part of the package, not an add on.)
If you like pulled pork, Beef BBQ, and the great smell and flavor of cooking over wood....don't delay. Order one of these. I'm 100% satisfied with mine.
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The assembly took me about an hour (female approved). Tested & Season according to directions. Had Steaks for Supper, Bacon for Breakfast and Pizza for lunch the next day. Already had a larger Traeger but needed this Junior for my patio.
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Awesome grill. To the ease of putting it together and starting it was great. The treager grill is so easy to use as a grill and smoker just have power and the pellets and good to go
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I ordered this about a week ago at $299 plus $49 shipping and had it in about 7 days including weekends. As one of the reviewers notes, it is the Junior Elite with thermostat and bronzed doors.The pic is not accurate. Very happy about that given price compared to Traeger.com and the digital thermostat is a must. Well packed, nothing missing. Good quality, except rather thin metal. Ways around this and other stuff on pelletheads.com. There's much to learn about these things. Set-up was about 4 hrs because I added lawn mower wheels, 7 and 6 inch as described on a You Tube video. Very happy I did this, although added $50 or so to cost, plus drilling the 1/2 inch holes was a pain with a hand drill, but I did it. Measuring where to put the holes on the lege without holes for 6 inch wheels tricky. In the end level and up a bit higher, which I like alot. Followed all directions for start-up and no problems. Definitely get a good cover for it if left outside. I got a Weber for $50. I'll get a hopper extension soon, about $65....
Been smoking meat for some 20 years on various smokers and wanted one with less tending. Been wanting a traeger for many years. At this price it is a great deal to get into pellet smoking/grilling. If you have $1200 or so, get a Yoder or something. You can get just about anything on Amazon, better prices than stores, great service....
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This is my second Traeger but the first with the digital thermostat. Really like the 6 position thermostat and will probably convert my other Traeger to the digital readout.
