Recommendation?

[Brianp48093]

I'm looking for a good pellet grill for a gift for my mom. Very little smoking. Primarily grill use. Do not need a big one. She currently has a Weber Spirit Spirit II E210 gas grill with primary cooking area: 360 Sq inches and 450 Sq inches total grilling area. This size is fine.... so this size or bigger if needed. The biggest things are EASE OF USE/temp control, parts availability (home improvement stores, speciality fireplace/grill stores etc) and good quality wifi/phone app. I know Weber makes 2 pellet grills and parts everywhere, id rather avoid since there's been some flame issues. I was looking at the Rec Tec RT-590. The Rec Tec looks like parts are impossible to source locally. Any thoughts? Recommendations?

Thanks!

 

[Buckeye1]

I have the Rec Tec. 340 for a family of 4 and it is a good size and easy to move around. Not sure what you mean about parts??? There is not much to go bad like on a gas grill. No burners or valves to replace.

 

[kruizer]

Pellet grills are mostly for smoking and incidental grilling. I have the Camp Chef Woodwind with the sear box option. The sear box is not very big and will only be big enough for four to six burgers. It does have wifi and blue tooth connectability. I hope this helps.

 

[Buttah Butts]

I have a Rec Tec. By far it’s leaps and bounds better than the Traeger and GMG I had before it. Rec Tec has amazing customer service and a great warranty.

 

[Fueling Around]

I'm looking for a good pellet grill for a gift for my mom. Very little smoking. Primarily grill use. Do not need a big one. She currently has a Weber Spirit Spirit II E210 gas grill with primary cooking area: 360 Sq inches and 450 Sq inches total grilling area. This size is fine.... so this size or bigger if needed. The biggest things are EASE OF USE/temp control, ...
Any thoughts?
Recommendations?
Thanks!

Stay with a gas grill.
I don't know of any pellet pooper that offers a large grilling area.
I would prefer a kettle charcoal over a gasser. That is a great griller.

 

[smokerjim]

Personally if you just want it for grilling I think your better off with gas or charcoal I find I really dont get a good flavor from my pellet grill.

 

[SmokinAl]

I agree with Jim, can’t beat the flavor of a charcoal/wood fire!
And a Weber is really cheap compared to a Rec Tec.
Al

 

[Fueling Around]

I agree with Jim, can’t beat the flavor of a charcoal/wood fire!
And a Weber is really cheap compared to a Rec Tec.
Al

I got my kettle as a kick to the curb freebie.
Takes more time to get charcoal fired up, but worth the time to me.

I suggested gas only for convenience

 

[Dr. Dobbins]

The Webers are simple easy, but they do require cleaning. The pitboss are cheap and no WiFi. GMG, and Rec Tec are simple, but don’t really grill.

 

[Carll Martinn]

I'm looking for a good pellet grill for a gift for my mom. Very little smoking. Primarily grill use. Do not need a big one. She currently has a Weber Spirit Spirit II E210 gas grill with primary cooking area: 360 Sq inches and 450 Sq inches total grilling area. This size is fine.... so this size or bigger if needed. The biggest things are EASE OF USE/temp control, parts availability (home improvement stores, speciality fireplace/grill stores etc) and good quality wifi/phone app. I know Weber makes 2 pellet grills and parts everywhere, id rather avoid since there's been some flame issues. I was looking at the Rec Tec RT-590. The Rec Tec looks like parts are impossible to source locally. Any thoughts? Recommendations?

Thanks!

I suggest you use the Weber grill, which is not only famous, but also cheap and the quality is good. This is just my suggestion.

 

[sandyut]

I have a Rec Tec. By far it’s leaps and bounds better than the Traeger and GMG I had before it. Rec Tec has amazing customer service and a great warranty.

thats about what i was gonna say :)