New LG Champion Smoker with cold smoke offset

[Kingsrule5]

With Costco's generous return policy I don't think you can go wrong at that price.

Kinda what I was thinking. Mostly just wanted to see if there was a compelling case for the GMG on the Black Friday pricing instead.

This seems like a great deal from what I can tell.

 

[DougCA]

I got mine at Costco. Price went down due to coupon some time later and they refunded the difference. I’ll sometime spend a bit more at stores that treat their customers well.

 

[Kingsrule5]

I got mine at Costco. Price went down due to coupon some time later and they refunded the difference. I’ll sometime spend a bit more at stores that treat their customers well.

Yep Costco gets a lot from me for how great their service is.

Overall now that you have had it for awhile are you happy with it? Any regrets going with this model?

 

[SonnyE]

Lots of us smoke cheese, and are willing to help.

I not only Smoke cheese, I cut the cheese...
But most of the time the neighbors just think I hit a knot in the pellets,
and don't realize I mixed smells. :confused::eek::rolleyes:o_O

 

[DougCA]

Hey guys I’m a newbie looking to upgrade from me MES30.

Been looking at this LG900 from Costco which currently is $600 with the smoke box, or GMG Daniel Boone. Was looking at the Black Friday deal on the Traeger Renegrade Pro (489 on amazon).

Leaning toward this LG. Any reason I shouldn’t go with it at the $600 price point?

No. LG900 is superior to the Renegade Pro.

 

[DougCA]

Yep Costco gets a lot from me for how great their service is.

Overall now that you have had it for awhile are you happy with it? Any regrets going with this model?

No. The only hiccup I had was an issue with the holes for the igniter not being drilled in the proper location. The support person was onshore and knowledgeable and I drilled my own holes. In the end, LG took care of me.

 

[hammick]

Pit Boss pellets are $16.95 in store at both WalMart and Lowe’s.

IMO Lumberjack makes better pellets.

We get the Pit Boss Competition blend in 40lb bags at Lowes for $14.96

I'm going to have to really love the Lumberjacks to switch.

 

[hammick]

What do you guys think of the LG900 Costco grill vs the GMG Daniel Boone? I was sold on the Daniel Boone Wifi for $499

Not sure I'd use the smoke box and it sounds like the LG900 is a pellet whore and a lot bigger than I need. Pretty cool grill though.

 

[DougCA]

I don't know anything about the GMG, but I love my LG900. If you won't make smoked cheese or nuts, you may want a smaller grill.

 

[ross77]

We get the Pit Boss Competition blend in 40lb bags at Lowes for $14.96

I'm going to have to really love the Lumberjacks to switch.

I just don’t get any smoke flavor from blends. I prefer 100% wood varieties like Lumberjack 100% hickory.

 

[hammick]

I just don’t get any smoke flavor from blends. I prefer 100% wood varieties like Lumberjack 100% hickory.

Wallyworld has the Pitboss Hickory for $9.98 for a 20lb bag. Says 100% natural. Does this mean 100% hickory?

Sorry to continue the thread hijack.

 

[ross77]

Pitboss Hickory is a blend. 100% natural just means it's real wood. I believe they are 30% hickory and 70% alder or oak. And $9.98/20lbs is not a good deal.

Try the Pit Boss Comp Blend and if you like it you've got a good source at Lowes.

 

[Mike - smoking newbie]

4 hours seems extreme? What temp were you running and what was the outside temp?

I was running at 250 . Temp was probably uppers 40s and VERY windy. Tech support said the design is such that wind rarely causes a flame to blow out. But I am guessing it sucked a lot of heat. Also, I'm now really piling the pellets in the hopper- up as high as I can. While that of course makes a difference, I still need to keep an eye on it more than i would like. If I can resolve these flameouts I think I will be fine with the hopper size

4 hours seems extreme? What temp were you running and what was the outside temp?

 

[Hawks64]

Hey mate I'm about to get the LG900 without the side smoker but wondering how you getting on with your LG?
Any issues, tips and tricks etc?

Still use it a ton. Did my first ever catering gig on it. I am a big fan especially for the price!

 

[Hawks64]

Hey Doug, appreciate your input mate.
Speaking to the dealer im going with he reckons the standard hopper should give me around 10hrs slow and low so hadn't intended getting the hopper extension.
BUT keen to hear you're thoughts..
Cheers Pete

At 225-250 I get anywhere from 3-4 hours before I'm refilling. From what I've read the pellets play a part in burn rate as well.

 

[ross77]

I have a different pellet smoker but I don’t use anywhere close to 10 pounds in 3-4 hours at those temps.

I believe the hopper on the LG is 12 pounds?

 

[Hawks64]

I have a different pellet smoker but I don’t use anywhere close to 10 pounds in 3-4 hours at those temps.

I believe the hopper on the LG is 12 pounds?

It's not empty but I check and refill every 3-4 so I don't run out. And I think it's 10lbs.

 

[Kiwi Smoke]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Hawks you're the second person to say 4 hrs per hopper.
What pellets you using?

 

[ross77]

1 pound per hour at 225 is pretty typical.

You might want to get a welding blanket for the winter months.

 

[Hawks64]

1 pound per hour at 225 is pretty typical.

You might want to get a welding blanket for the winter months.

Isn't in the winter when I see that burn rate.