New Rec Tec Stampede

[skooter]

I broke down and bought a pellet grill and couldn’t be happier. WiFi controller with two meat probes. I’ve done a couple overnight cooks and the graph on the phone shows it didn’t vary 2 degrees! Made pizzas on it at 540 degrees in 15 degree weather. I highly recommend Rec Tec if you’re considering a pellet grill.

 

[banderson7474]

My friend got the bull last year and loves it. I hear Rec Tec has a really good warranty as well.

 

[skooter]

Everyone raves about their customer service, I haven’t needed anything from them yet myself. Heard lots of people say that they even cover things out of warranty.

 

[ToppDogg]

Grats on the Stampede, I'm real close from choosing the stampede myself. One thing holding me back, the lack of a front or right side shelf.

 

[banderson7474]

Grats on the Stampede, I'm real close from choosing the stampede myself. One thing holding me back, the lack of a front or right side shelf.

Were u the one between that and the bull from last week?

 

[mike243]

Congrats,love to have some shelfs my self,reckon I will build some this spring when it gets warm enuf to work outside

 

[ToppDogg]

Were u the one between that and the bull from last week?

I was not but I am still thinking between the Camp Chef or the Rec Tec. :)

 

[banderson7474]

I was not but I am still thinking between the Camp Chef or the Rec Tec. :)

My friend said the warranty cant be equaled and the quality of the bull is great

 

[skooter]

Were u the one between that and the bull from last week?

No, I’ve had mine for a few weeks. I just felt the Bull was overkill for me size wise.

 

[skooter]

Grats on the Stampede, I'm real close from choosing the stampede myself. One thing holding me back, the lack of a front or right side shelf.

I added a folding shelf to the front of mine with these nice marine Stainless Steel folding shelf brackets from Amazon.
Amarine-made Heavy Duty Polished... I’ll post a picture this weekend.

 

[skooter]

I just have a piece of 2 x 12 on it right now but I’m finishing off a nice piece of live edge Cherry to replace it soon. This is the folding shelf brackets I mentioned above.

 

[ToppDogg]

I like the shelf, have the brackets saved on Amazon, ordered the Stampede today, now comes the long wait for it to arrive. I live in Washington State so hopefully see it next week.

 

[skooter]

I like the shelf, have the brackets saved on Amazon, ordered the Stampede today, now comes the long wait for it to arrive. I live in Washington State so hopefully see it next week.

I’ve seen pics of all different kinds of shelf materials. I saw one guy used aluminum diamond plate.

 

[FSUguy]

Do you have any pictures of some of the ones you found? And also suggestions on places to get them from? I finding diamond plate at Lowes that's 24" x 30", but that seems like you would be standing too far away from the Stampede. Need something about 12" x 30" and don't really have a way to cut diamond plate.

Thanks!

 

[skooter]

Yeah I decided that 12 x 30 would be deep enough. As far as a source for diamond plate goes, I would just call a local sheet metal fabricator, they usually have drops left over from previous jobs and are usually glad to cut to size for you for cash.

 

[FSUguy]

Yeah I decided that 12 x 30 would be deep enough. As far as a source for diamond plate goes, I would just call a local sheet metal fabricator, they usually have drops left over from previous jobs and are usually glad to cut to size for you for cash.

Ok, thanks. I called a fabricating shop and they said the diamond plate that size and 1/4" thick would be about 25-30 lbs and were worried about it rusting with food, etc being put and/or potentially spilled on it. Has that been an issue for you and does the grill become font heavy? They offered a solution of 304 stainless steel 1/16" thick that would run about $50 for 12" x 30", but suggested needing some kind of underbracing, etc so it doesn't bend or warp. They can bend flanges or bracing, but the price goes up substantially. Any suggestions?

 

[banderson7474]

I'm curious, why do you want a 1/4 inch thick metal for that? I would go with what they recommend and put a piece of wood underneath it to brace it.

 

[sandyut]

I went for the Bull. love it! cant be too big - bahahahaha. Love it!!

 

[skooter]

I'm curious, why do you want a 1/4 inch thick metal for that? I would go with what they recommend and put a piece of wood underneath it to brace it.

Ok, thanks. I called a fabricating shop and they said the diamond plate that size and 1/4" thick would be about 25-30 lbs and were worried about it rusting with food, etc being put and/or potentially spilled on it. Has that been an issue for you and does the grill become font heavy? They offered a solution of 304 stainless steel 1/16" thick that would run about $50 for 12" x 30", but suggested needing some kind of underbracing, etc so it doesn't bend or warp. They can bend flanges or bracing, but the price goes up substantially. Any suggestions?

I would go with 1/8” aluminum diamond plate. 1/4” is a bit of overkill. If you want to go with stainless, the 1/16” would be fine with just the front edge bent down. That should stiffen it up plenty. In fact I think that’s what I may go with after all.

 

[FSUguy]

I'm curious, why do you want a 1/4 inch thick metal for that? I would go with what they recommend and put a piece of wood underneath it to brace it.

I would go with 1/8” aluminum diamond plate. 1/4” is a bit of overkill. If you want to go with stainless, the 1/16” would be fine with just the front edge bent down. That should stiffen it up plenty. In fact I think that’s what I may go with after all.

OK, thanks for your suggestions. I just asked what this particular fabricator had in diamond plate and they told me they had 1/4".