Grilla Grills Silverbac 2 year update...how is it holding up?

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Grilla Grills Silverbac
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Pellets:
Grilla Grills wood pellets
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[@johnenriquez7993]

Just a real dude, giving a real review. Thank You. I am buying one because of you.

[@TimeVamp_1]

OK, this sold it to me. Just ordered it. Thanks for the no-nonsense review. Was wondering about the AT version but I have been reliably informed that we will not be towing it all over the garden lol!

[@Chris-wp3ew]

I ran a Grilla Grills SB for many years... I had a controller and themometer replaced (under warranty)... I replaced all the internals with stainless (not that they needed to be). My only complaint was the smoke stack cap would collect grease, etc and drip down the side of the grill... IF I would have done a better job cleaning it occassionally, that's wouldn't have been an issue. As you noted, rust was not an issue at all. I have passed it down to my step son who's loving it. I'm sure he will enjoy it for many more years. As a tip.... If you haven't tried LumberJack pellets (not affiliated), do yourself a favor and try a bag. HUGE improvement in smoke generation over other brands.

[@noahsilver4807]

Thanks for helping me out with my decision to purchase a Silverbac.

[@josemunoz9742]

I sure appreciate your videos. I'm still in the fence on which one to buy

[@jacknnan]

Always like your honest comments, bought my GG Silver back 10 months ago and absolutely love it. My brother in law has top of the line brand x and when he saw mine and found out what I paid he just shook his head and said “man I was taken for a ride”! And this is a guy That if I had something his was better finally won one!

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

Cheers John.......great story!!! LOL

[@kevinv.8521]

I have had mine two years now. Doing the same cleaning he is and looks the same. Everything is holding up wonderfully. Love the WiFi feature too. Happy with this being my first smoker and pellet grill purchase. I got the A/T base and love it for wheeling to the backyard to smoke. No worries about tipping over. I liked there cooking tools so much, I bought some for my son to use for smoking as well. They also have great customer service. I had a few issues and they came back immediately with answers.

[@tylerspohn1169]

Thank you for the video. I know this was five years ago but I just order my silverbac and wanted an honest review and that's exactly what you delivered. I do know the company started outsourcing development over seas to cuts cost a little but from what I've read they're still very well made. Hope that my grill holds up just as yours did.

[@m.pittman8834]

I have just purchased the Grilla grill and waiting for delivery. I used your evaluation in my purchase. Thanks for the constant updates.

[@stevenjones7008]

Nice...my buddy has one. Thinking about getting one myself.

[@sdlittlefield]

Narrowing my picks down on a purchase. Because of your video this brand is now in the top three. Great info!!

[@gkmandymoo]

You are looking good Sandy. I’ve been a big fan since your first video. Glad to see the new videos coming out. Great 2 year review. I got my Silverback 2 years ago in November. Same issues. Same resolutions. Grilla Grills customer service is extraordinary. They really just want us to be happy with the product. I’ve helped three friends decide on a Silverback. They love their grills and are smoking some excellent food. If anyone is thinking about buying a pellet smoker - this Silverback is a TANK. It’s really heavy duty. And it can cook for days on end. I’ve also done about 250 cooks on my smoker. The longest was 36 hours straight though. Briskets, pork shoulders, hams and spatchcocked turkeys. It held temperature perfectly the whole time. I absolutely love it! Merry Christmas to you and your family. And God bless y’all along the way to better health. Gene

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

Awesome comment Gene! Epic cook for 36 hours....sounds like a blast. You're right about the customer service, and the grill being a tank. Merry Christmas to you and your family as well. God bless.

[@parker4551]

2022 and this video is still super helpful!

[@mrkattm]

Good job, good review, at a sub $1000.00 price point the grill is almost a disposable item so it is fantastic to see it has faired so well over 2 years, I can't tell you how many gas grills that cost almost twice as much that I have gone through over the years.

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@DonaldBurton-u3i]

seriously considering this grill. I love my green mountain, but it seems like I have to replace parts a couple of times a year...and I'm over it.

[@gary3858]

I've been looking to purchase a pellet grill for the last year or more now and I'm very thankful I came across your channel, Thought I wanted a Traeger but the price is a little much. I'm going to go with the Silverbac AT as my first pellet grill. Thank you for your service and thank you for your reviews. Rah....

[@justingagnier1394]

You made the decision for me. I’m going with Grilla.

[@WhiteBoardFinance]

Very good video sir. Best of luck to you and your channel!

[@steeleexpressllc990]

Man I appreciate you and your selfless attitude. Screw what the KZbin trolls say, must suck being a troll with nothing better to do. Thank you very much for your very honest and informative video reviews. I am about to purchase my very first wood pellet smoker & grill and this is the exact make & model my research had led me to. Thanks for verifying this is an excellent choice.

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

Thanks so much !!!

[@220Rick]

Thanks for the great two year review Sandy. I have had my Traeger for over two years also and it still has all the original parts and looks good also. Love how dependable these pellet grills are. You are looking great by the way, keep up the great work. Look forward to your next video.

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

Thanks Rick. Traeger makes some great grills as well. Thanks for the kind words.

[@toddpratt7222]

I’m looking for a first time pellet grill and the Grilla Silverbac is one of my top choices. I hope the build quality is as good as this one after years of service. Wondering if you still use it in 2023.

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

I no longer have it. I have stopped using China made grills. I am currently partnered with Yoder Smokers now.

[@toddpratt7222]

@@JusPiddlinBBQ thanks, didn’t realize these were made in China too. I’ll have to research Yoder before I pull the trigger.

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

@@toddpratt7222 let me know if you have any questions. I have a very in depth review of the yoder ys640s on my channel.

[@johnwakeman1868]

Hi Sandy. I appreciate the 2 year review. It was your initial video on the silverbac that was a deciding factor in buying my own about 1 1/2 years ago. Keep them coming.

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

Thanks John. Cheers!

[@SimpleAtHomeQ]

If you guys are looking for a great smoker/grill this one is definitely one looking at.

[@1squirreldog]

I purchased a silverback last spring and love it . I have always been a better eating than cooking but that silverback is as easy as it gets to make good food. The pro cart is a must iif you move the grill much . Great 2 yr review and thank you for what you do !

[@waynemetzger653]

I very much enjoyed the 1-year and 2-year videos. As someone “on-the-fence” about what brand to buy, your videos make powerful statements to me. Thanks for your help! I just have to make up my mind between the new Silverback and the Grilla....

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

I had that decision to make too Wayne.....it came down to having more cooking space on the Silverbac for me.

[@PKSullivan]

@@JusPiddlinBBQ That's the decision I'm facing. I may be leaning toward the Grilla because of its smaller footprint. We have limited deck space at our condo and if I want to add a pit barrel smoker to the mix down the line for larger cooks that extra space may be key.

[@bkeaver644]

I was teetering between this grill and 2 others and you helped me make my decision and get this grill.. I thank you. I was going to wait for another month because they are coming our with a wifi controller but I went ahead and got it now and figured I'd just upgrade the controller when it comes out.. Thank you!

[@craigjohnson8351]

Nice!!! I see they came out with the chimp.. I'm gonna buy that this summer summer. Great video video. Thanks man appreciate

[@OneShotWunder]

Great vid. I bought my silver back after watching ur vids for a year. I have had mine for a year now and it's been a great grill. Thank u for all ur videos.

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

Thanks for your comment.

[@donaldeaster1604]

I like the honesty on the video. I have been smoking on a landmann vertical smoker and a old smokey electric smoker was looking for a solid pellet grill that would stand up for hot weather and cold temp in Pensacola Florida

[@billd9581]

Thanks for your info… I just watched the 1 year and this one.. I’m buying one tomorrow ! Great job on your review .. I really appreciate the detail you went into.

[@denaliking6426]

I see alot of people using foil all the time but a big FYI is that foil puts out fumes at 400+ degrees, so pull it off on high temp cooks. I have a Silverbac as well - great quality - just wish it was a bit more roomy

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

I appreciate that @DenaliKing, and I've heard about the fume deal with foil. I rarely cook over 300 degrees, much less 400 but I feel like the "fumes" from foil are minimal and really isn't much to worry about unless you are using it everyday. Thanks for the comment. Cheers!

[@agon1963]

Been researching pellet grills and I'm leaning toward Grilla grills vs Rec Tec. This video has helped me lean more towards the Silverbac.

[@agman04]

Thanks I just ordered mine.great info.

[@channinghatcher8580]

Great, simple, honest video! Thank you

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

Thanks for watching!

[@eddiedolan5069]

Have traeger that’s 8 yrs old all original. We use constantly…??

[@richardbrown5045]

I just bought one today after seeing your reviews. Between the quailty and customer service seems amazing. Bought the silver back alpha

[@BigAzzCuban]

Richard Brown how you liking your grill?

[@richardbrown5045]

@@BigAzzCuban loving it really has even changed the way I eat. Only thing I may have done different is get the grilla instead of the Silver back. And that is only because the smaller size would fit my cooking needs better

[@smokingtarheel3003]

That's good to know Sandy about how your SB has held up. Mine's a little over a year old and is holding up very well. I notice mine get's a little tipsy when the hopper if full too.

[@KennethBaldwin-gb2kc]

Thank you, Seriously considering this grill.

[@brianavansino7343]

Great review, I just watched your 1 year review and this one. We ordered a silverback about 5 days ago and we are waiting delivery. Thanks for all your honest info! We have used another popular brand for many years and now we are looking forward to the better quality of this Grilla brand.

[@billdobberpuhl9507]

Great video! I was seriously considering buying the rec tec stampede, but you’ve really got me thinking about the Silverbac again. I hate these kinds of decisions.

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

Awe just buy both Bill! Haha! I haven't used a rec tec personally, so I can't help you there my friend.

[@gkmandymoo]

Hey Bill. Call Grilla and get it over with. It’ll be the best decision you make. I noodled for two years and always came back to The Silverback. It’s built like a tank. And now with all SS interior - just get one and then get busy smoking some amazing food!

[@pennfire33]

Thanks for your honest review and for your service. As someone looking to pull the trigger on a pellet grill, your video has definitely helped to persuade me to the Grilla. God bless.

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

Thanks so much for your comment and I'm glad this was helpful.

[@kpkelsey]

I'm looking at this grill. This was VERY helpful. Thanks!!

[@joellunceford9359]

Thank you for this review! I had a few questions and you answered all of them. It seems like looking at their website and hearing you speak about the company, that they have great customer service and are looking to improve their products. Again, thank you for this review.

[@georgehreha6882]

I like your video on grilla grills so you are really please with yours after two years now?

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

I don't have it anymore. It was good, but I am not using China made grills anymore, so I am using Yoder Smokers now for my pellet grills.

[@Incubyss]

excellent and honest review - just like your first. You were the deciding factor on getting a Grilla vs. a Traeger. Thank you brother!!!

[@christophercole1575]

Nice video, watched it while my Silverbac is seasoning.

[@cjgram3727]

Next video is the Pro Cart. Im calling it. Great video as always!

[@BdogPi]

Thanks man! Very helpful. I think I'm sold.

[@miketabar2327]

Thanks for the update on the Grilla Sandy. It's good to see that it's still going strong. Thanks for your honesty. By the way your diet appears to be going well. You look like you are ready to be in the Marine Corps agian. Take care and I'll see you in the next video.

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

LOL....thanks Mike. Not quite in that good of shape......but I'll get there. I appreciate you man.

[@royceschmitz88]

Thank you...I'm thinking of adding a pellet grill to my backyard and have been doing a lot of comparison. Grilla Grills is definitely in the running.

[@Steven-gv1ke]

I wonder if the Grilla Chimp has different components than this grill. I've watched multiple reviews where people had to replace the electric fan, auger motor, and digital board twice in 6 months on the Grilla Chimp. Maybe this one has more heavy duty components?

[@mikesr3011]

Liked the video, very informative. I am going to buy a Grilla but i'm having a hard time deciding between the Silverbac and the OG.

[@bignik957]

Thanks for the update watched your one year review and decided to order the original silverback Black Friday got it very quickly and cooked pork loin the first night turned out great thanks for the honest and informative review made my decision easy.

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

Awesome!!

[@jamieodom4323]

Just curious bignik957 how much was the grill on black Friday? I'm debating on waiting. I currently have a Rec Tec bullseye and need a bigger grill

[@tonycrossbee]

Thank you sir!

[@ROG956]

Great video, sir! What spray did you use to clean the outside of the grill?

[@MacWalther]

I'd be interested if you could install an Alpha Connect module to this? Nice clear review. Thank you.

[@ScottN-s3o]

Great video, thank you. Any chance you have a 3 year update?

[@Karrott9]

Thanks for this video. I took advantage of Grilla's Black Friday sale for the Original Silverbac. Just assembled it tonight! Will do my burn in tomorrow. So excited!

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

That's awesome. Leave me a comment on what you think.

[@patrickcrumbaugh1413]

Greatly appreciate the review. Also, just watched your 1 year review and if it's not a lot of work would consider putting some caption when you show the internal components and mention they are now stainless steel. When watching that video it was slightly off-putting seeing rust on the internal components. Now knowing they use Stainless steel, is great to know. Again, thanks for the info.... I put waaaay too much time into researching purchases lol.

[@PKSullivan]

Thanks for you reviews! My Weber gas grill is about due to be replaced after a decade of hard use. Grilla is looking to be the replacement of choice.

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

They have great products and back them up with great service. Good luck with your replacement.

[@davecox5406]

Great review…

[@benbrohammer4969]

Will the pellets take on moisture if a lot is left in the hopper between cooks? Do you need to remove them if you aren't going to be using it for awhile?

[@ultraak3305]

mine's coming Friday - can;t wait - awesome review!! Good to hear that it's really good quality...I smoke all the time....

[@chrischapman9453]

Great review and in particular I relate to the narrow base. I am in the process of getting rid of my Traeger and getting something else. My Traeger tipped over when I filled the hopper with pellets and I placed my tri-tips on top of the hopper, since there were no additional flat spaces. Turned around and it was already on its way to the ground. I was very disappointed in the engineering. Obviously, I was not the only person this happened to since I noticed about 2 months later Traeger changed the base to sweep the legs out.

[@irainkoolaid]

trying to decide on this silverbac or the grilla alpha, both now have the wifi!

[@MasterMoore2010]

Thank you for making this video. It was very helpful. And yes I am trying to look into a pellet grill / smoker.

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

Glad this helped Charles!

[@gregschneider9017]

Great information thanks.

[@richdbolduc]

Thanks for the reviews. Ended up ordering an Alpha Silverback because of them.

[@songofyesterday]

I can't even get it to work once out of the box. Flame out twice in an hour. I shut it down and it begins smoking without power. Now I just shut the lid and wait.

[@Richard_Rz]

Thank you!

[@twosoles1753]

Thanks for this video it still holds up as I am watching as I decide what grill to buy. Really wanted this SB alpha with AT cart but I live in Canada and this thing is about $200 canadian shy of the Ironwood if you have time can you tell me if the $200 is worth it and also would you choose the Traeger pro over this grill? Thanks

[@petelangley2943]

Great video, I'm shopping for a grill and have been paying close attention to this brand, think I'm sold, Thanks again !

[@tonyviggiano621]

Thank you for the information. I am definitely leaning towards buying this grill.

[@sweetride95_69]

Great video. When my Traeger wears out, this grill with the comp cart is top of my list.

[@Rob-wo8jz]

Many thanks for your videos Sir. I appreciate the honesty and depth that you put into these. I just subscribed to your channel and will be purchasing a Silverbac AT tonight.

[@LITTLEROCK2517]

Did you get it?

[@stevebrownie924]

THANK FOR THE REVIEW AND I AM SHOPPING FOR A SMOKER AND LEANING TOWARDS GETTING A SLIVER BACK OR THE CHIMP?

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

Thanks for the comment Steve. The deciding factor will be how much meat you want to cook or how many people that you cook for. Both are super grills.

[@stevebrownie924]

@@JusPiddlinBBQ WELL I LIKE TO DO RIBS AND BRISKET AND PORK BUTTS AND PRIME RIB FOR XMAS AND TURKEYS LOL ECT ! THE SLIVER BACK COMES WITH A MEAT PROB AND A TOP RACK AS WELL RIGHT

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

Correct. Sounds like you would be better suited for the Silverbac.

[@stevebrownie924]

@@JusPiddlinBBQ THAT"S WHAT I WAS THINKING THANKS FOR THE VIDEOS AND REVIEWS MAN IT IS REALLY HELPFUL

[@stevebrownie924]

@@JusPiddlinBBQ HOW MEAN COOKS DO YOU GET OUT OF A FULL HOPPER OR THE LONGEST COOK OUT OF IT?

[@glenallen9857]

Thanks

[@deltapromasterlauj4848]

reqtec or grilla in terms of overall quality and functionality? thx!

[@txfirebrat7600]

Thanks for the review has helped me with my decision quite a bit. Just returned my T-braded grill to Costco after multiple flareups. Your gill looks cleaner than my T-branded grill did after just 6 months of ownership. The grease was everywhere, not sure if that was because my model vented out the back and the Gorilla vents out the top or what. My cleaning procedure was the same as yours. I'm still on the fence after watching this because I think that you and the Engineering Manager, Mark, at Grilla have something going on with the shiny head. I'm doing my research this time, thanks again for the video.

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

LOL...I don't think either one of us can do anything about our shiny heads ! We are both veterans and we like grilling. But I don't get paid for these reviews. Just honesty. Cheers.

[@mike81399]

Made in Michigan, USA 👍

[@ralphmendeziii7616]

Thanks for the review I've been on the fence about getting a different pellet grill. I'm buying a silverbac because of this review.

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

That's awesome Ralph. you will love it! If you will, let GG know that this review helped. Cheers!

[@chrisl1637]

Great video Sandy! I noticed my drip pan had some warpage in it as well! The only other failure I’ve had is with the meat probe, but other than that it’s been great and have had mine fore 2 years as well.

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

Thanks for the comment Chris.

[@deweyHL4L]

This review helped me make up my mind... I've been bouncing back and forth between a few but I'm going with the silverbac alpha...im just trying to hold out to see if they drop their wifi model soon

[@curtdow1831]

I have a stainless steel grilla, is it necessary to wrap drip pan with aluminum foil. Thanks for your video.

[@kamadomattham6100]

My temp button isn't working just today. Power, Up, and probe all work. The temp will increase but will not decrease. It's not my main smoker either as I usually use my Kamado. Frustrating if I have to buy a $95 replacement unit.

[@kamadomattham6100]

UPDATE.. Customer service = top notch tho. Sending replacement part out to me asap. Simple fix they say.

[@erniegranke4586]

thanks for the update. I'm leaning towards the silverback

[@foxy70]

I am getting one delivered either Sunday or Monday. I can't wait.

[@brian5975]

Welcome!

[@dirtrocker8]

I'm trying to decide between this grill and the grilla alpha. I dont see a lot of reviews on the other one though

[@williamwest4194]

Thanks you answered a lot of my questions

[@saleen692]

Stupid question; so these types of grilles only use flavored pellets (wood flavor)? Can you use charcoal or do they make charcoal pellets without the wood flavor like a charcoal grille?

[@GOTCHAPARK]

Thanks for posting this review ! I am looking for good solid reviews on smokers and this one fits the bill .

[@petebrandstrom1038]

Only thing I have found concerning is the instructions show the locking casters on the base going on the rear on the grill. That could be a safety design to get the grill away from the house or whatever is behind it, but is not user friendly when storing it. The only slight negative I have found

[@lordgarth1]

Just ordered mine.

[@jeffdalton2967]

I’ve been considering getting one of these and doing lots of research. Thanks for the information!

[@charlesmarsh424]

I wanna buy a gorilla grill silverbac alpha or a traeger 780 pro witch is better?

[@morris972]

I'll be ordering one soon.

[@willamandaglover263]

I see you use the Traeger line quite a bit as well on your program. Its between the Traeger Ironwood 650 and the Silverbac from Grilla Grills. Any thoughts?

[@adamwood1320]

So in two years how often did you stir the pellets and how many paper towel rolls behind the temp probe did you go through?😂 My Traegar is coming up on it’s one year anniversary and it looks and cooks just like it did when I first got it.

[@JusPiddlinBBQ]

Awesome Adam! Good to hear from you.....hope yall are doing well. Merry Christmas. I stir every 27 minutes (not a minute later)(not a minute sooner). I have lost cooking space because most of the interior is filled with toilet paper rolls at this point. * If anybody else reads this response, they are probably confused as hell!LOL

[@michaelbollinger8060]

Jus' Piddlin BBQ im thinking about buying a pellet grill, if i may ask what do you mean by using toilet/paper towels

[@07negative56]

New subscriber here. If you had to pick between this or a Traeger. Which one would you go with? I’ve been leaning towards the Traeger tailgater. But lots of folks saying the build quality isn’t very good for $450. I don’t need a giant grill. So I’m looking for something a little smaller. I’ve read & heard Traeger customer service is horrible as well. Thanks for your content.

[@TBONEVIKING]

I would love to get one. What is the solution? A competition cart with rubber tires.

[@kimsac1]

Thank you my friend