Traeger Timberline XL One Year Review: This Grill Surprised Me

[@SmokedBBQSource]

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[@okiepita50t-town28]

Nice video on the big boy. I think I’ll stick with my Traegar Pro 575 since I rarely cook for more than 4 people. Besides, I could put that $3,500 to better use.

[@SmokedBBQSource]

Completely understand that!!!! This is their flagship pit and nothing wrong with a Pro 575!! Thanks for watching!!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Great review Jeff! Looks like a solid pit for sure!

[@SmokedBBQSource]

Heck ya Rus!!! I am very happy how this pit preforms! Thanks for watching brother!!!

[@Drew-ql3gq]

Agree 💯%

[@troyv8302]

Nice review Ricer. Like it when you guys do a follow up review after spending some time with a pit. Thanks!

[@SmokedBBQSource]

Thanks Troy!!! We hope to do more of these types of videos in the future!!! Lke always, I appreciate you watching!!!

[@hashlitsum4341]

Nice video 👍 I just bought 1 from the LA County fair. Have you tried baking in it ? how well does the grill function work?

[@SmokedBBQSource]

You can bake in it! Just rotate the product!! Grilling is fine, just got to crank it up and preheat it for a while so those grates get nice and hot! Thanks for watching!

[@victorcatch]

Best review for this pellet grill

[@SmokedBBQSource]

Thanks, I appreciate that!!

[@victorbenner539]

Apparently I missed this video. Great review. But considering the price I'd just rather go with the Lonstargrillz pellet cooker. Ricer may you and your family enjoy the holiday weekend. 🎅👍🎄

[@SmokedBBQSource]

I agree Victor and Merry Christmas to you brother!!!

[@skwerlee]

Awesome video! Can we get the same update on the LSG pellet?

[@SmokedBBQSource]

It is still running like a champ! I did a top 5 video on Dead Broke BBQ where I chit chat about the LSG. Thanks for watching!!

[@gharv1313]

Super review Jeff! Always interesting and informative, cheers brother 🍻

[@SmokedBBQSource]

Thanks George and I appreciate that you always follow and watch my videos brother!!

[@garryhammond3117]

Thanks Jeff - Yeah, it's a beast! - Great review - Cheers!

[@SmokedBBQSource]

Heck ya Garry!! Thanks for coming over and checking it out brother!!

[@taurusepting1982]

Thank u for this video! Because of you. This grill is as good as bought!!

[@SmokedBBQSource]

Glad I could help and thanks for watching!!

[@denismallet9443]

FANTASTIC VIDEO ....NEW TO THE TRAEGAR(IRONWOOD 650)....I NEED MORE EXPERIENCE TO JUSTIFY THE MONEY FOR THAT SUPER MACHINE ...I LIKED WHAT YOU EXPLAIN AND REVIEWED

[@SmokedBBQSource]

Thanks for watching and glad I could help!!

[@brianveestrom6784]

Wow, you cook some awesome food there Jeff.

[@SmokedBBQSource]

Thank you Brian!!!! I appreciate you coming over and watching the video! You will see more from me here too in the near future!!!

[@judgewepbbq]

Good lookin' pit right there...throw some smoke in 2024! 🔥🔥🥩🥩

[@SmokedBBQSource]

Heck ya brother!!!! Going to be a lot of smoke rolling in 2024!!! Thanks for coming over and watching!!

[@toddyell4440]

Ricer I like using a drip pan, foil pan to catch all the dripping. To make that liquid gold. You think you could put a shallow pan under the bottom grate? Looks like a small space. Also how good does it hold heat in the cold WI months?

[@SmokedBBQSource]

Ya I think a shorter pan could fit under there or you can just use the top rack for your meat!!??!! The chamber being double walled, helps a lot in the cold! Thanks for watching!

[@TheMattstaub]

Love your reviews

[@SmokedBBQSource]

Thanks and I appreciate you watching!!

[@kurtj9255]

What handheld thermometer are you using it looks exactly like what I’m looking for.

[@SmokedBBQSource]

I use either a Thermoworks One of a Fireboard Spark. Thanks for watching!

[@rondaugherty1654]

I have the timberline 1300 and it is absolutely awful. Constant issues with not starting. Had the rep to the house and they moved the igniter 1/2 inch and it still has issues. As far as grilling it will not grill a steak properly even though they profess it will. The rep said I had to put towels and blankets over the unit to get it above 400 degrees in the summer. Good luck if you buy one I have had nothing but issues for a $2500 grill

[@SmokedBBQSource]

I have had several Traeger pits and never really had any issues with any of mine. Sucks yours is not running good, thanks for watching!

[@kevinjackson8777]

Did anyone notice the Pit Boss pellet bag he was using to fill the hopper? I’m was just curious.

[@SmokedBBQSource]

I use whatever pellets I have on hand.

[@determinedskeptic]

Pit Boss Competition Blend is quite a bit cheaper than Traeger pellets where I am in MA; $17 for 40lb vs $22-25 for 30lbs of Traeger’s Pro Blend. For a general use pellet, I use the PB Comp Blend.

[@mike_adams]

Great review .. but really, $3800? I’d go for the LoneStar instead.

[@NuricheWeightSystem]

I think I have asked this before to someone. For that price would you not rather have lone star pellet grill ?? Asking for a friend?

[@SmokedBBQSource]

I personally would pick the LSG because the body is going to last forever. Thanks for watching!!

[@cirwin4099]

I'm on the fence between the timberline/ironwood or the lone star/yoder. Thoughts?

[@SmokedBBQSource]

100% the Lone Star Grillz, still the best pellet grill I have ran to date!!! Made to last forever and smokes more than the rest!!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@cirwin4099]

@@SmokedBBQSource thank you sir

[@TheChakita44]

Have you had any flare ups? I had 2 grease fires in mine XL. Last one was doing 70 lbs of pork butt. Seems like the drip tray doesn’t run everything down the hole as intended

[@SmokedBBQSource]

I have had 1 flare up in the past but now I just make sure it is clean good between the 2 cooking liners. I agree though, grease builds up and does not make it all the way to the grease and ash keg! Thanks for watching!

[@1130iloveme]

Jeff can you do the new pitboss titan vs the ironwood

[@SmokedBBQSource]

We do not have the Pit Boss Titan, hopefully we see one soon! Thanks for watching!!

[@rickdomingo6122]

How does it compare to the Lonestar pellet grill?

[@SmokedBBQSource]

It doesn't but great for a box store pit! Thanks for watching!

[@heidijohnson7231]

Anyone tried putting some silicone mats or foil on the bottom for easier clean up?

[@SmokedBBQSource]

Meh, it doesn't take that long to scrape it up. But you can try if you want.

[@heidijohnson7231]

@@SmokedBBQSource I appreciate the feedback. I’ve cooked with charcoal for years but I work a lot of hours and have been looking at pellet stoves. I needs the smoke.

[@donhgr]

Great review but at the price I’d probably look at a couple others instead.

[@SmokedBBQSource]

Completely understand!! Thanks for watching!!

[@RustyBBQLamb]

Great pit but the price 😢 well done video

[@SmokedBBQSource]

Agree Rusty!! I wish it was a tad cheaper myself but in the past year this pit really has done a pretty dang good job! Thanks for coming over and checking out the video brother!!

[@TheAleShire]

Just skip the Traeger. I had a Traeger Timberline and it was a lemon. I cleaned it after every cook, taking good care of it because I spent so much on it. Despite my efforts, it was a fire hazard from day one, not to mention all the other things that broke. I worked with the company for a few months until they said they couldn’t do any more because I was stationed in Japan. They promised to replace the grill once I got stateside. When I did, they told me to get bent.

[@SmokedBBQSource]

That sucks, I use mine all the time! Sorry yours didn't work and you got screwed over!!!

[@TheAleShire]

@@SmokedBBQSource I understand things sometimes are lemons, but I had a transcript of their guarantee and they still didn't help me. The only reason I didn't take it back to the BX was because I trusted them. I felt pretty hopeless. Very expensive paper weight. Glad yours works great, I hope it stays that way! I still haven't replaced mine, been a little trigger shy.

[@scottschultz687]

3500 WOW!

[@SmokedBBQSource]

Ya this one is pricy! Thanks for watching!

[@dank9288639]

if im dropping over 2k on a pg its gonna be an lsg

[@SmokedBBQSource]

Ya, that would be a great choice!!!

[@smokingtarheel3003]

That's incredible. Not for me unless I win the lottery.

[@SmokedBBQSource]

Completely understand brother!!! It really is a very nice pit but I is expensive. Thanks for watching!!!

[@wwjj64]

yeah when you dont have to pay for it of course you're to give an extremely bias opinion.

[@SmokedBBQSource]

hahahaha