Traeger Pro

[Mints]

Hey guys, So im new the forum but I currently have a MES 130 and have had it for almost 2 years and I love it. Im looking at upgrading from my cheap charbroil tru-infared grill and im leaning towards a Traeger Pro 22 mainly because I can get 20% off msrp. Want to know what you guys think?

I mainly cook for just my wife and I...and eventually kids lol but right now we were looking to upgrading our grilling arsenal. I know big name doesnt mean its the best but with the discount it almost seems to good to pass up. Ive never used a pellet smoker but it seems pretty simple.

Thoughts? Opinion? Ideas?

Update #1: Just found out I also get a 24% discount for camp fire. Really thinking of their pellet grille with a sear box


Thanks everyone!

 

[kruizer]

Traeger makes a fine pellet smoker but you might want to do a feature comparison with the Camp Chef wood wind

 

[Geebs]

I mean if you can get 20% off thats a pretty good deal. If it were me I would just want to make sure it has all the features and meets what I need. I would check to see what else you could get in that price range and make sure its worth the purchase.

 

[Mints]

Thats whats leaning me towards a traeger is my 20% incentive right now. I was looking at a weber but the the more I read...it seems like a pellet grill is a little more versatile than just a gas grill.

And the wife and I love that smoky goodness...everything from our meat to our whiskey is smoked. haha

 

[Mints]

That 20% brings a $800 price tag down to $640. and I was definitely trying to stay under the $700 price point.

 

[gmc2003]

Have you looked into a Weber Kettle or are you trying to stay away from Charcoal? I do allot of my smaller quantity smokes on my kettle, and it works like a dream.

Chris

 

[Mints]

Have you looked into a Weber Kettle or are you trying to stay away from Charcoal? I do allot of my smaller quantity smokes on my kettle, and it works like a dream.

Chris

Well I have my MES for any serious smoking but i would prefer to stay away from charcoal.

 

[gmc2003]

The Kettle is a charcoal grill that can easily be used as a smoker, but if you want to stay clear of charcoal then disregard my posts.

Chris

 

[bregent]

And the wife and I love that smoky goodness...everything from our meat to our whiskey is smoked. haha

I really love my Memphis Elite pellet grill, but when I want serious smoke flavor I use my Weber kettle. Before buying a pellet grill, I'd suggest trying some food cooked on one if you haven't already.

 

[Mints]

I really love my Memphis Elite pellet grill, but when I want serious smoke flavor I use my Weber kettle. Before buying a pellet grill, I'd suggest trying some food cooked on one if you haven't already.

Thats not a bad idea. I dont think ive ever had food off a pellet grill.

 

[Mints]

I also forgot to mention...I was looking at a big green egg as well.

 

[Mints]

I guess a better thing to say is im pretty much set on a traeger pro 22 since I can get it for $640...if i do decide to go pellet. Are there any reasons why you cant see dropping my infrared and sticking just just my MES and Traeger?

 

[Joemannnnn]

I guess a better thing to say is im pretty much set on a traeger pro 22 since I can get it for $640...if i do decide to go pellet. Are there any reasons why you cant see dropping my infrared and sticking just just my MES and Traeger?

I've been looking hard at Traeger, may I ask where you found the discount? My biggest hang up is the price for sure. Thanks

 

[Mints]

I've been looking hard at Traeger, may I ask where you found the discount? My biggest hang up is the price for sure. Thanks

I actually get a discount thru my company, we get a bunch of discounts for a large variety of "outdoorsmen" type of goods. One of the pros of working where I do. lol

 

[Mints]

Traeger makes a fine pellet smoker but you might want to do a feature comparison with the Camp Chef wood wind

actually just started looking at that camp chef...that sear station is an amazing feature. That might give it the edge on the traeger.

 

[Mints]

And just so happened to find out I get 20% off of their pellet grilles as well!!! oh man this is tough.

 

[RobisCluless]

I bought a Traeger Pro 22 but have not received it yet. I sadly didn’t get a discount but did get a free cover and folding front shelf. I also bought a GrillGrate to add for searing. I know there are lots of pellet grills but I know several people with Traegers and every one of them is happy. I’m a smoking newb so we will see how I do.

 

[Mints]

I bought a Traeger Pro 22 but have not received it yet. I sadly didn’t get a discount but did get a free cover and folding front shelf. I also bought a GrillGrate to add for searing. I know there are lots of pellet grills but I know several people with Traegers and every one of them is happy. I’m a smoking newb so we will see how I do.

Keep us updated!
Im waiting a few more weeks before I pull the trigger.