Traeger Ranger VS Traeger Scout (detailed information)

[@heXbelongs2me]

I don't really grill but this was easy to carry and bring with me camping as a backup in case kzbin.infoUgkxTAV04Wwc8vZvciP7ycqR1S4raCS0TnUc I couldn't get a fire going. In my opinion it is better to bring a charcoal grill instead of a gas grill as a backup because if it rains or the leaves around are still damp from a recent rain; you can use the charcoal to help your fire keep going even though a gas grill is easier to temp control with. Overall, pleased with my purchase.

[@rogelioa8674]

It's an oven... this is probably the best video on this out there. Thanks man.

[@terryg8520]

It really is... I have cooked cornbread and many other recipes that say set you oven to ..... Works everytime. You have got to try meatloaf, set your pellet OVEN to 400, stab your probe in at an angle so you are in the top 3rd of the loaf, set the temp on the probe to 165 when the top 3rd reaches 165 you are in for a heavenly treat! Do not stick the probe in the middle because the top 3rd will not be done at 165 in the middle. Trust me on that and let me know what you think of it. I use a disposable aluminum pan that is 6.5 by 9 inches and 3 pounds of meat. I do not cover the top because I like a kind of crust on the top.

[@DustinBKerensky97]

You're right, nobody else is talking about the facts about it they're just posting videos of them cooking some food. Thanks for actually having some helpful facts!

[@jasonreed7608]

I have owned the Scout, Ranger, and GMG Davy Crockett. The Scout is the worst Traeger I’ve owned. It doesn’t listen to the set temp haha. It’s pretty much the same size as a Ranger but the pro controller doesn’t work for how small the grill space is. The Ranger is the best for its size and how well it maintains temp. I was very impressed by the ARC controller and mine never fluctuated more than ten degrees. The Davy Crockett is really great for smoke but it is heavy and not so portable as the Ranger. The Crockett is also DC powered and you can hook up a car battery without having an inverter. Sharing this info for people considering these models. I didn’t have any info when I first bought the scout and made a mistake.

[@dayyego]

Was the cook space sufficient for a couple? Doesn’t look big enough to meal prep or handful group of ppl, but big enough to cook for 1 or two meals… considering the tailgater for this reason. But like the smaller portability of this ranger

[@donhiggins9459]

Thanks, I was not able to really find the differences between the Scout & Ranger. This covered this well.

[@ruffynd]

Just the video I was looking for, thanks. Great video!

[@leelantern805]

I agree love mine, been using with rv and the Webber q almost never gets used now unless we are grilling some corn or veggies, still can't believe I can smoke a pork butt at the campsite and be gone on a 2 to 3 hour hike with no intervention at all blows my mind. Pizza comes out amazing we make home made pizza every weekend the kid loves it that much

[@brandonlee979]

Great review! I have a Pro 575 and wanted one for my RV. Now I know the difference.

[@Piperdude26]

Thanks for the info so much better than other reviews

[@terryg8520]

Glad you found it useful!

[@BAS84166]

Perfect review, just what I was wanting to know. To the point without any unnecessary comment.

[@johngoold1218]

My GMG Davy Crockett just bit the dust for the umpteenth time. Was looking for a lighter replacement & was happy to find this. Good video.

[@terryg8520]

Not sure I would call this light... and the handle is to open the lid not to move it by.

[@CodyLeon]

Thanks Terry this was very helpful for my decision making on the two

[@terryg8520]

Thanks for letting me know it helped you out, that made making it worthwhile!

[@Snake_808.]

Great review, simple and to the point. Thanks man 👍

[@hero2006]

Great video and thanks for sharing. I'm eagerly waiting on my Ranger to arrive. I also bought a 12VDC inverter so I can take the Ranger camping.

[@seanb2491]

It’s portable because it’s easy small and light to move that does not mean it cooks without power

[@adatshhc]

This deserves more likes. Thanks 👍🏾

[@robertweiser7122]

Alright... I'll be the first to like!!

[@joshtran1483]

Nice, simple, informative, thanks!

[@Qwiv]

You need the 110v for the igniter only, and not just a 300-500 watt inverter 110 outlet in your truck bed either. If you manually light these things, you can run them at 12v. Takes a lot of juice to light pellets with an electric igniter.

[@PaulLewin]

Thank you for the informative video! Just what I was looking for the compare the Scout and Ranger models...

[@terryg8520]

Glad it was useful for you! Sure wish the info was around when I burnt up my time trying to decide on-line what to buy with no local stores carrying Traeger.

[@coleroyce]

Ty just the info I was looking for

[@ezzathawash2475]

The scout also comes with the bigger pellet hopper and temp probe

[@jasonreed7608]

Yea some scouts have the larger hopper but not all is what I’ve noticed. I think the Scouts two years ago had the smaller hopper.

[@dj9281]

Kiyani with Traeger support told me that both the Ranger and Scout have the 25 degree temp variance. When I asked why they would have different increments (5 vs 25) if the temp swings were the same, she said that's 'just how the grills were tested and manufactured.' Has anyone else been told this by Traeger?

[@jasonreed7608]

Yea Traeger says that for all their products including the D2 controllers. I think it’s just a ball park statement to keep consumers happy. My arc controllers runs +\- 5 and my D2 is running +\- 15. I wouldn’t worry about having temp swings that are under 25 degree variance though. Controllers that swing produce more smoke but controllers that keep temps (PID) to the temp do not produce as much smoke. Traditional smokers fluctuate a 100 degrees if you aren’t living by the cook so it’s alright if a pellet grill fluctuates a little since it’s normal during traditional smokes

[@shiversneak]

Good video. Kind of wish I had the Ranger and not the Scout. May fab a small pellet extension for mine as that is the only thing I would like.......is more pellet capacity.

[@terryg8520]

Too bad they don't offer the extension as a part to order. you might call them, ya never know til ya ask.

[@leroyclutter9435]

I bought a scout...temp went crazy...called 3 times trying to get part...would not replace my grill...also bought a Timberline...never again will I buy a Traeger...wish I would have bought an ASmoke portable pellet grill

[@dayyego]

How is it grilling some burgers or some ground beef on cast iron skillet? Does it burn through pellets faster if left open to stir up the ground beef? Looking to get this or tailgater for balcony of my apartment

[@kenmartin1919]

This thing is portable vs all other brands. Give me another brand that’s more portable. I’m just having trouble trying to figure cool down.

[@keithmoser1495]

WHILE IN HOSPITAL SOMEONE ENTERED INTO MY.YARD AND TOOK MY STOVE. SO IM BACK IN THE MARKET for a st

[@Metomika]

Even though its electric would do you think it's safe for condo porches that allow electric grills?

[@terryg8520]

It puts out a pretty good amount of heat out the back side, but I would feel safe using it around 18 inches away from a wall. You cannot get too close because of needing room just to open the lid. Probably goes without saying but just keep an eye on it until you know for sure how it does.

[@tgwoolshire]

It does have a flame make no mistake... Best Check your condo's regulations.

[@SuziPoozi]

I use the next size up from this, I set it up front just in front of the metal railing on my balcony with the vents facing outward. I also use a house fan just above the grill to dissipate the smoke so the neighbors don't think my unit is on fire or get annoyed by the smoke, it works great. I never run it without being close by (I watch it thru my sliding glass door) just in case there is an issue and always have an extinguisher on hand.

[@amjimc]

I have my Ranger on my back porch and the oily smoke is sticky, it discolored my paint a bit. Watch the smoke exhaust

[@Giovanni-nd8cj]

Can you tell us the biggest meats you’ve successfully cooked on you Ranger?

[@terryg8520]

A brisket that was just a tad bit bigger than the cook surface. I made a foil pan to keep the overflow of hot air from burning the edges. I set it on 275 and left if for 9 hours. Make sure to keep the Ranger out of the wind when cooking on low temps. The small amount of burning pellets can get blown out pretty easy.

[@BBBYpsi]

Will it smoke something like salmon like a smoker does?

[@VikingHill83]

And the lid is supposed to be closed during lighting

[@Just___me_]

Traeger support told me to leave the lid open till it starts smoking real good, a couple minutes. I have trouble with my scout keeping correct temp. I mean by about 75 degrees, that's farenheit. Maybe I'm starting it wrong.

[@rickmoscicki9853]

Can you smoke on this cause it doesn’t have a smoke setting

[@terryg8520]

You can if you keep it out of the wind... I set mine on 275 for long slow cooks and the temp will range widely down at the low range between 225 and 300 which works fine as it smokes off and on during those temp changes. The 5 degree variance on the controller does not work down there. To be fair, I had some wind throughout the cook so that may have play a part in the wide temp range.

[@0404Fire]

Bog thanks from Germany

[@terryg8520]

You are most welcome.

[@tylergunn675]

how many watts does this use?

[@Ojb_1959]

Seems noisy?

[@kevindowner766]

The auger makes a little noise but it's not bad at all.

[@tiberiu_nicolae]

I just saw one in the store and I'm wondering why would anyone get this instead of a charcoal or propane grill? I'm really curious, it's seems like an overengineered solution for an inexistent problem.

[@terryg8520]

Flavor of smoke in the food like cooking over an open fire, ease of use, heat controlled by a thermostat and not you trying to adjust air flow all the time, long time cooking like meatloaf (yum), no toxic lighter fluid. There is a couple of reasons off the top of my head, but I could come up with more. But flavor is number 1.

[@tgwoolshire]

Eat off it and you will have your answer. 👍👍👍

[@fourtogo8033]

We run our full size Trager with a car battery and inverter. That's probably what we'll do when we get a portable, tool

[@terryg8520]

That's the way to do it, good plan!

[@tysonbear]

AC is ridiculous for a portable grill. Traeger is a hilarious company. You can tell by their designs that they have a sense of humor.

[@theantiqueactionfigure]

My Ranger has been a total piece of crap. Spent more time with Traeger support trying to blame me than ever using this grill. They finally shipped me a new controller which took over 5 months to arrive. Replaced it started it up very same her fault code. I've had this thing for a year now. Thought it would be a good solution for my 50 percent life in the RV. Our Renegade Pro has been pretty much flawless. About to tear the guts out of this thing an fill it up with charcoals, Lol!

[@terryg8520]

I am really sorry that you are having such issues with yours. I do have to admit that their support does not come through with the things they say they are going to do. When I got mine my cast iron griddle had a real bad rough area on it like covered up rust, and they said they would send a new one out to replace it. A few months later I called again and they said they could see that I was told that and they would get one out to me. I still have not, nor cannot use my griddle. My temp probe cable had frayed a while back and I guess I still haven't provided enough pictures to warrant a new one of those either. I still stand by good cooking and everything I said in my information video. I guess to those of you that watch this video in order to make a buying decision you might take into consideration that you may not get the support you would just assume you would get.

[@shiversneak]

5 months for a controller... I had an issue with mine. Traeger sent one out and it took 4 days to get here from getting off the phone with them.

[@650tonyd]

@@terryg8520 I'll just stick to my weber Smokey Joe. No electronics and I don have to deal with shitty customer service. I believe that speaks volumes of a company to take care of the customer. If traeger can't do that then why on earth would I want their products? Also my little Webber DOESN'T REQUIRE POWER

[@tgwoolshire]

So sorry to hear, I've been running one for 12 years no problems. Sold my Green egg to buy it. I will never own another grill besides Treager. On 5 cars and have michelins on 4 of them and have only bought nations for the last 30 years..... And I got a badd michelin once. Shit happens.

[@VikingHill83]

My scout came with an inverter

[@elijahs4914]

What's the minimum temperature?

[@dannydick6]

165

[@lifeshort]

Is it really as fucking noisy as it sounds in the video?

[@OKFrax-ys2op]

Birds saying Clean your mouth out with soap