The Yoder is NOT the only smoker built in the USA. That should be edited.

Is there a link to the pump sprayer?

Good to see you back on KZbin, my friend. I haven’t pulled the trigger on the YS 640s yet but maybe for my birthday this year!

I have the YS480 on the cart, and I love it! Thank you for your service and the recommendation . I bought the Yoder after your unboxing in March '24 and haven't looked back!

Thank you for your service. Army man here ... Question... Gave away my Traeger Tin can kept puffing and timing out. Getting a Traeger YS 480 in June 2025. Thumbs up God's Blessings 😅

Very good review.

Fireboard only does the food probes and app. The controller software is all Yoder Smokers. I thought they were running Fireboards software too, but they set me straight. I think Fireboard builds the controllers for Yoder in KC. So even the electronics are as American made as they can be.

People would share their BBQ with me they made on their Traegers. I would thank them and give them an obligatory; "it was good". But it wasn't, it tasted like it was baked in the oven. This is why I stayed away from pellet smokers and kept using my offset smoker for years. However, I liked the idea of not having to work so hard to cook sometimes. I did my homework, I bought the Yoder YS640S . Great investment!!! I'm almost sad to say how much in flavor it compares to an offset. I've had mine over a year, and everything Jus' Piddlin shared with you is the gospel truth.

Picking mine up tomorrow.

This isn't even a question. The Ranger is just too small of a cooking space. 300 Sq in vs 176 is massive

I've now owned the YS640S for a little more than a year! I completely agree with everything you have said!! I owned 2 Traeger pellet grills and thought I had the ultimate cooking machines until I bought the Yoder! NO comparison NO way! Great honest review and thoughts! Thank you for the review and your service!

I’m in. Going to order one this week. Thanks for the great review. Made in USA.

Do you always leave the searing grates on the grill or are there times when you would want to remove them for the stock grates?

Gotta check out the LoneStar grillz pellet smoker

Thanks for the great video. I have owned a YS-640 since 2012, and it’s still going strong. I upgraded to the dual fan system many years ago, and other than replacing the thermocouple twice and the starter rod once, I’ve never had a problem. It still has the original control board, but they mailed me a device to update the firmware about 8 years ago. I am thinking about doing a major upgrade to the Yoder, (control board, relocate thermocouple, upgrade heat deflector) but was wondering if I would be better off just spending the money on a new Traeger. Your video made up my mind for me. I’ll be upgrading the Yoder. Thanks again.

Batween my Dad and I, we have owned 15 plus pellet grills. Dad bought a ys640s beginning of last summer. BEST one out there. We argue who gets to run it when I come home to visit. 😂 Ultimately, it's just great cooking with Dad on it. That thing is awesome. I will have one soon!

I’m another user. I have had to call SUPPORT twice, however, this was for interpretations and experience review, not because there was an issue. It should be noted how responsive their support is. Leave a voicemail and you’ll probably get a call back in about two hours. The tech will be totally dedicated to resolving your issue.

As always, great review! Can always trust this man to tell it like it is, no sugar coating. Made in USA 🇺🇸

Thank you!

EXCELLENT VIDEO Thank YOU for sharing this

I'll be joining the yoder ys640s family next year can't wait

I have the YS640s and it is gr8, would like more smoke but just use a smoke tube for the early part of cook -Str8

Smokin Bros is great! USA made.

My yoder is 9.5 years old now. Zero issues love it.

So let me ask you use no pink cure is that because you're cooking it at 180°

Great Video my Man!

I have the same grill, same had plenty of pellet grills in the past. Everyone is saying the lonestar grillz pellet grills are the way to go. I just don’t know. They seem very similar in build except for the cabinet model. Both USA grills. Both good. Both running FireBoard. I dunno. My buddy has the lonestar cabinet and I will say it smokes the whole time no matter what temp it’s set to. Both amazing smokers. Lonestar grillz are thicker and completely made in the USA as well.

Great review Sandy. I too had a 640 with the old controller and it was an absolute cooking machine. Oh yeah it weighed 480lbs. Took 5 of us to get it on my porch. Oh yeah have a YS1500 on the way now.

I’ve owned many pellet grills too and I’ve owned a Yoder YS640S. Have you ever tried to set your temperature from 275 degrees to 150 degrees to hold your meat after it reaches a certain internal temperature? I sold my YS640S because the “smart controller” on this smoker is not smart enough to reduce the temperature from 275 to 150 to hold meats after they are done. I tried this and there was a flame out. I would encourage you to try this while smoking pork ribs or a pork butt (cheaper cuts). I called Yoder customer service and they made excuses, they did not own the problem, and they saw it after accessing the controller’s history. I now own a Smokin’ Brothers pellet smoker and I did this same test, and the smoker went from 275-160, no issues whatsoever and I’ve tried this numerous times and the SB is much less expensive than the Yoder.

Got the YS640 abit over a year ago. Was considering getting one for a while and your first comparison put it over the top for me. Never a moment of regret. Year, it’s fairly expensive but I truly believe it will be the last pellet smoker I’ll ever own. Initially I was just smoking with it. But now I’m doing so many more things with it. So versatile.

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Got the YS640 abit over a year ago. Was considering getting one for a while and your first comparison put it over the top for me. Never a moment of regret. Year, it’s fairly expensive but I truly believe it will be the last pellet smoker I’ll ever own. Initially I was just smoking with it. But now I’m doing so many more things with it. So versatile.

Great video. I've had mine for about a year and a half and I've loved it. Don't use it enough honestly. What you might try for that leaking issue around the smokestack is get a cheap silicone/rubber bracelet (like the Livestrong kind) and put that on the end of the exhaust pipe where it fits into the main body of the smoker. That will help eliminate drips, but I will tell you that it's important to get in there every once in a while and wipe away that liquid since it will collect a little. Depends on whether you have your smoker on a gradient too.

I had the Traeger Timberline XL smoker and talk about junk i spent more time talking to there customer service than I did smoking. i finely got rid of it and bought a new yoder ys640s and i agree there's nothing on the market even close to this smoker. I to say a person can't go wrong with this smoker amazing and a good investment in the long run...keep up with your videos I truly enjoy them and appreciate your time making them.

Good to see you on the KZbin again ole buddy. Thanks for the review. When and if one of you Traegers lay down on me I’m definitely gonna consider a Yoder. Truly Made in America goes along with in my book 👍🇺🇸

I've had mine for over 4 years now. I replaced a Rectec that I had for 7 years. It was a very good grill but the Yoder is a great grill/smoker in comparison. The only issue I have had, if you could call it an issue, is some rust. A quick brush and some touch up paint and issue solved. YODER is the was to go.

Thanks for the review! I am planning to get this one after the reviews I've seen about this pellet grill.

have had a 640s for a couple years now. Would have to look back on the App for the number of cooks but wouldn't be surprised if it was well over 200 and same experience; zero issues. Love this thing

Good to see another video Sandy. I’ve been looking at fridge/freezers and will look at this one for sure.

Good to see you, Sandy. I'm glad to see you branching out on the sponsors and possible content. Merry Christmas to you and Mrs. Piddlin. Hello to the 🔨 as well.

Just bought this same grill, needed a full review. Thank you so much for your help! Does it come with a grease bucket as well?

Csn i put the skillet in an oven?

Just used my grill for the first time and tried to connect, no dice. But somehow I did get alerts on my phone and watch when the grill preheated.

I had to spend additional $$$$ on an aftermarket drip pan/ heat baffle that was higher quality than Traeger's. No more risk of grease fires. My next grill will definitely be a Yoder.

Sorry, The process is not only confusing but what even more confusing is no one can see what you are pointing or reading on the grill of cell phone.

Fantastic idea on using cooking string so that you can hang the turkey drumsticks--difficult to fit these big boys on the small PBC grill. Thanks for the tip!

Looked at one the other day, $119.00 in British Columbia, Canada...a bit too much but looks good

That looks amazing!!!🔥🔥🔥

Would like to know the height of the tailgater after your mods. I’d like to know if it would fit in the bed of my truck under a tonneau cover.

I bought the ironwood xl and well I am not impressed at all. My old Treager was built better and way less money. I’m am thing about selling the new xl.