$800+/- Budget

[jcam222]

If you want to remain with electric I’d say a lot of people seem to like the Cookshack or Smokin It cookers.

 

[Lonzinomaker]

I've got 4 electrics: MES 30 (gen1), Cookshack Smokette 008, SmokinTex 1400 and a Smokin-IT #3. Of them all, I like the Smokin-It the best.
I also have a GMG Davy Crockett which replaced my gas grill. Great to take it camping, sort of smokes but grills fairly well.

 

[The_Grillfather]

So, you think it is from being stored outside or MES just can not handle the use ?

I'm going to assume being outside all year round. I use it year round, so I'm not going to store it in the garage. It rusted very easily. I'm just glad that I went with the non-digital version both times. Still a waste of money if you live in a winter climate like me, in my opinion.

 

[retfr8flyr]

Have you looked at the Grilla Grills Silverback? It's a quality company with great customer service and it's in your price range. Being in WI and wanting to grill year round I would highly recommend getting something insulated. The Silverback has an insulated bottom a works well in colder weather. Have you thought about a Kamado type grill? I love my Kamado Joe and it will grill, smoke and even bake. Kamado ceramic grill aren't effected that much by colder temps, I have grilled with mine when it was zero outside and the only effect was longer to get up to temp and a little longer cook time. You should check them out.

 

[AP514]

Thanks for the input....I pull mine in and out of garage..but that is just me.

 

[The_Grillfather]

Have you looked at the Grilla Grills Silverback? It's a quality company with great customer service and it's in your price range. Being in WI and wanting to grill year round I would highly recommend getting something insulated. The Silverback has an insulated bottom a works well in colder weather. Have you thought about a Kamado type grill? I love my Kamado Joe and it will grill, smoke and even bake. Kamado ceramic grill aren't effected that much by colder temps, I have grilled with mine when it was zero outside and the only effect was longer to get up to temp and a little longer cook time. You should check them out.

Have you looked at the Grilla Grills Silverback? It's a quality company with great customer service and it's in your price range. Being in WI and wanting to grill year round I would highly recommend getting something insulated. The Silverback has an insulated bottom a works well in colder weather. Have you thought about a Kamado type grill? I love my Kamado Joe and it will grill, smoke and even bake. Kamado ceramic grill aren't effected that much by colder temps, I have grilled with mine when it was zero outside and the only effect was longer to get up to temp and a little longer cook time. You should check them out.

That Silverback is a nice looking grill.

 

[Winterrider]

Darn, I had that posted on an earlier thread before Black Friday, they had $100 off on original Silverback.

 

[The_Grillfather]

Maybe I'll get lucky and some manufacturer will have a Christmas sale.

 

[The_Grillfather]

Anyone have any experience with these:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Lifesma...-Cooking-Surface-in-Black-SCS-P1160/305938077

 

[Winterrider]

Never heard of but for about 1/2 the price and about same cook surface, the Pit boss Austin XL may be of interest. Numerous people on this forum have them and have good things to say about

 

[The_Grillfather]

Overstock has the one i posted for $399, just couldn't get that link to post

 

[jcam222]

Noticed in a couple of the feedback comments they believe it’s built by Rec Tec. One mentioned it’s the exact same manual and set of recipes as the Rec Tec Stampede.

 

[Winterrider]

200° bottom end temp. Do you do much for jerky or fish ? Just a thought...little higher than most use if so.