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Camp Chef SmokePro DLX Pellet Grill w/New PID Gen 2 Digital Controller - Black now 403.17, was $424.39

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pmzo33
05-03-2022 at 08:09 AM.
05-03-2022 at 08:09 AM.
Camp Chef SmokePro DLX Pellet Grill w/New PID Gen 2 Digital Controller - Black

https://www.amazon.com/Camp-Chef-...jICJRsegxc

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lolos
05-03-2022 at 05:57 PM.
05-03-2022 at 05:57 PM.
Quote from pmzo33 :
Camp Chef SmokePro DLX Pellet Grill w/New PID Gen 2 Digital Controller - Black

https://www.amazon.com/Camp-Chef-...jICJRsegxc

How is this compared to Traeger 620 at Costco? Regardless price, which is better?

There are few reviews that Campchef catches fire!

I like the easy ash tray but not sure if I should better go with Traeger if it has higher quality and safer.
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meh3884
05-04-2022 at 07:36 AM.
05-04-2022 at 07:36 AM.
I bought the SG24 Wifi model for $624 last month (note: despite what the Model Name says on Amazon here, the DLX is NOT Wifi) and am not super happy so far.

My SG24 arrived with paint chips and rust on the side table and paint bubbling on the barrell. No big deal - I read that Camp Chef's warranty is great. Not - they returned one of my emails and have 100% ignored me ever since.

It's too heavy for me to repack and return by myself so I'm stuck with it. I about destroyed all the foam packaging trying to get it out of the box myself - have a 2nd person available to avoid this problem. Amazon wouldn't budge on sending someone to pick it up for me or me not having to repackage it.

Also, for the Wifi models, the Camp Chef app on Android is terrible. Just read the reviews. The Wifi is a joke, and your bluetooth range is about 5-8 feet.

I wanted the side table and had heard that Camp Chef was as good or even better value than Traeger, but I wish I had just bought the non-Wifi Traeger at Costco.
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05-04-2022 at 07:57 AM.
05-04-2022 at 07:57 AM.
Quote from meh3884 :
I bought the SG24 Wifi model for $624 last month (note: despite what the Model Name says on Amazon here, the DLX is NOT Wifi) and am not super happy so far.

My SG24 arrived with paint chips and rust on the side table and paint bubbling on the barrell. No big deal - I read that Camp Chef's warranty is great. Not - they returned one of my emails and have 100% ignored me ever since.

It's too heavy for me to repack and return by myself so I'm stuck with it. I about destroyed all the foam packaging trying to get it out of the box myself - have a 2nd person available to avoid this problem. Amazon wouldn't budge on sending someone to pick it up for me or me not having to repackage it.

Also, for the Wifi models, the Camp Chef app on Android is terrible. Just read the reviews. The Wifi is a joke, and your bluetooth range is about 5-8 feet.

I wanted the side table and had heard that Camp Chef was as good or even better value than Traeger, but I wish I had just bought the non-Wifi Traeger at Costco.

Thanks for sharing your feedback.
How is the smoke adjuster and ease to clean ash tray? These are not found on Traeger 620 sold at Costco.
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05-04-2022 at 08:12 AM.
05-04-2022 at 08:12 AM.
Quote from lolos :
Thanks for sharing your feedback.
How is the smoke adjuster and ease to clean ash tray? These are not found on Traeger 620 sold at Costco.
The smoke adjuster is fine and super easy, you set smoke level from 1 to 10 via the digital controller along with the temp. No issues with that, I've had great smoke rings and smoke flavor on the stuff I've cooked.

The ash cleanout cup is cool and will prevent you from having to vacuum the barrel as often, but you still get ash throughout the bottom of the barrel that will have to be thoroughly cleaned every so often with a shopvac.

Also, unlike Traeger, the drip tray has holes in it that allow for better smoke and heat circulation in the barrel. This is nice for circulation, but not so nice for wrapping the tray in foil for easier cleanup.
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05-04-2022 at 09:45 AM.
05-04-2022 at 09:45 AM.
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The smoke adjuster is fine and super easy, you set smoke level from 1 to 10 via the digital controller along with the temp. No issues with that, I've had great smoke rings and smoke flavor on the stuff I've cooked.

The ash cleanout cup is cool and will prevent you from having to vacuum the barrel as often, but you still get ash throughout the bottom of the barrel that will have to be thoroughly cleaned every so often with a shopvac.

Also, unlike Traeger, the drip tray has holes in it that allow for better smoke and heat circulation in the barrel. This is nice for circulation, but not so nice for wrapping the tray in foil for easier cleanup.
With all factors considered, would you still get the Camp Chef or another model? My budget is $1000.
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05-04-2022 at 01:11 PM.

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05-04-2022 at 01:11 PM.
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With all factors considered, would you still get the Camp Chef or another model? My budget is $1000.
i have this exact model. never had an issue, its a great machine. the temp doesnt change more than 10 degrees, much better than traegor or pit boss. there are so many advantages of the camp chef over the traeger and pit boss....the biggest advantages are:

1. ability to dump burned pellets after each use without taking apart the grill and shop vac'ing. kind of crazy. they have a patent, no one else has this feature.
2. variable smoke setting. 1 to 10 and works great
3. ability to dump pellets from hopper. not on other brands.
4. temperature swings are way lower than the traeger

i have friends with the traegar and pit boss, and have used their machines. camp chef is a better designed product. both of my buddies said they wish they knew and would of got one.

that said, i wouldnt get the woodwind version. i just dont see how a stainless lid and wifi (that doesnt work) are worth the extra. DLX is great. as the user above noted, teh woodwind has holes in the dip tray, i think thats a really really bad design. drips =fire. the DLX has a solid drip tray, no issue there. the woodwind is trying to be a pellet smoker and grill, which i think is a bad idea. have a really good smoker and a seperate grill. combining makes both uses suffer
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05-04-2022 at 01:42 PM.
05-04-2022 at 01:42 PM.
Quote from thedealguy79 :
i have this exact model. never had an issue, its a great machine. the temp doesnt change more than 10 degrees, much better than traegor or pit boss. there are so many advantages of the camp chef over the traeger and pit boss....the biggest advantages are:

1. ability to dump burned pellets after each use without taking apart the grill and shop vac'ing. kind of crazy. they have a patent, no one else has this feature.
2. variable smoke setting. 1 to 10 and works great
3. ability to dump pellets from hopper. not on other brands.
4. temperature swings are way lower than the traeger

i have friends with the traegar and pit boss, and have used their machines. camp chef is a better designed product. both of my buddies said they wish they knew and would of got one.

that said, i wouldnt get the woodwind version. i just dont see how a stainless lid and wifi (that doesnt work) are worth the extra. DLX is great. as the user above noted, teh woodwind has holes in the dip tray, i think thats a really really bad design. drips =fire. the DLX has a solid drip tray, no issue there. the woodwind is trying to be a pellet smoker and grill, which i think is a bad idea. have a really good smoker and a seperate grill. combining makes both uses suffer
The ash cleanout is a pretty legit feature to have.
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05-04-2022 at 02:31 PM.
05-04-2022 at 02:31 PM.
Quote from thedealguy79 :
i have this exact model. never had an issue, its a great machine. the temp doesnt change more than 10 degrees, much better than traegor or pit boss. there are so many advantages of the camp chef over the traeger and pit boss....the biggest advantages are:

1. ability to dump burned pellets after each use without taking apart the grill and shop vac'ing. kind of crazy. they have a patent, no one else has this feature.
2. variable smoke setting. 1 to 10 and works great
3. ability to dump pellets from hopper. not on other brands.
4. temperature swings are way lower than the traeger

i have friends with the traegar and pit boss, and have used their machines. camp chef is a better designed product. both of my buddies said they wish they knew and would of got one.

that said, i wouldnt get the woodwind version. i just dont see how a stainless lid and wifi (that doesnt work) are worth the extra. DLX is great. as the user above noted, teh woodwind has holes in the dip tray, i think thats a really really bad design. drips =fire. the DLX has a solid drip tray, no issue there. the woodwind is trying to be a pellet smoker and grill, which i think is a bad idea. have a really good smoker and a seperate grill. combining makes both uses suffer
My model is not the Woodwind. It's the SmokePro Wifi SG 24 and it has the louvered drip pan.

However, looking at the reviews for this smoker, it appears that one of the "action" photos are of my model - showing the two upper racks and the louvered drip pan, but you appear correct - the model in this deal does NOT come with the louvered drip pan, which I think is a good thing.

Also, you do have vacuum the barrel out occasionally. If you rely exclusively on the ash cup, you risk having a fire. Probably what happened in the reviews that claim a fire hazard with these smokers. But yes, you have to do it way less often than a Traeger. Probably every 4-6 long smokes.
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05-04-2022 at 02:35 PM.
05-04-2022 at 02:35 PM.
Quote from lolos :
With all factors considered, would you still get the Camp Chef or another model? My budget is $1000.
For the money, you get better features on the Camp Chef than the Traeger. I heard repeatedly people try to sell me that Traeger is better because it's made in America -- which is totally false, both are made in China and have been for years.

I'm not sure. I'm a bit disappointed with some of the build quality on the Camp Chef and I totally regret paying extra for the Wifi model which just doesn't work at all. If their supposed great warranty support were to come through, I'd say I'd stick with Camp Chef. But as it stands right now, if I could snap my fingers, I'd swap it for the Costco Traeger. For $400 though, you probably can't go wrong with this one.
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05-04-2022 at 04:27 PM.
05-04-2022 at 04:27 PM.
I have a Wood Wind 24. Upgraded mine to the Wi-Fi controller for FREE just out of a 3 yr warranty. CC is an excellent product! And their customer service is the BEST!!!!!! By far I think CC is the best but who I'm I.....
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05-04-2022 at 09:12 PM.
05-04-2022 at 09:12 PM.
Price now down to $403.17 + Tax. Even better deal. In for one.
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05-05-2022 at 08:08 AM.
05-05-2022 at 08:08 AM.
Has anyone tried the masterbuilt 800 charcoal grill at Costco? It seems to have the best of both worlds (high grill temp and smoker)
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05-05-2022 at 08:45 AM.
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I see the free assembly option (adding $99 for it and taking it off to break even before tax).
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