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About to pull trigger on a Camp Chef Woodwind pellet grill.

Posted on 11/29/20 at 6:40 pm
Posted by Slippy
Across the rivah
Member since Aug 2005
6583 posts
Posted on 11/29/20 at 6:40 pm


If somebody has had a bad experience with it, let me know. It’s between this one and the Traeger. Price is about the same.
Posted by Bluegrass_Cat
GVL, SC
Member since Aug 2012
1634 posts
Posted on 11/29/20 at 6:42 pm to
Get a Rec-Tec. Thank me later.
Posted by phi1514
Hoover, Alabama
Member since Jan 2008
1323 posts
Posted on 11/29/20 at 6:45 pm to
I've got a Green Mountain Grill Jim Bowie Model (LINK /). Steel is a much heavier gauge than the Traeger. I love it.
Posted by jembeurt
Raceland
Member since Apr 2008
8805 posts
Posted on 11/29/20 at 6:46 pm to
Have had a CC Woodwind for three years now.

Love it.

I got the sear box that attaches to the side. It’s awesome to cook with but the grate for that hasn’t held up too well. No issues on the CC grill however.
Posted by RedMustang
Member since Oct 2011
6851 posts
Posted on 11/29/20 at 6:46 pm to
quote:

Get a Rec-Tec. Thank me later.


I second this. Fantastic grill and even better customer service.
Posted by King George
Member since Dec 2013
5368 posts
Posted on 11/29/20 at 6:47 pm to
Myself. Was hoping to find them on sale this weekend but no luck. I’ll be adding on the Sidekick too.
Posted by Slippy
Across the rivah
Member since Aug 2005
6583 posts
Posted on 11/29/20 at 6:54 pm to
I’ve considered the sidekick but it only comes from the factory with a propane hookup. I want natural gas. They do sell a gas conversion kit for around $80. At this point I’m wondering how often I’ll actually use the sidekick.
Posted by Finchboyz
Choclate city
Member since May 2018
514 posts
Posted on 11/29/20 at 6:56 pm to
I have that same one. I have had no issues with it.
Posted by geauxtigertailgate
Mandeville
Member since Jul 2011
90 posts
Posted on 11/29/20 at 6:57 pm to
Got one for Father's day. It's great. I prefer the camp chef ash clean out feature versus the traeger.
Posted by Cbatigerfan
Mandeville
Member since Jan 2015
165 posts
Posted on 11/29/20 at 6:57 pm to
I know it’s a bit more money but a few years back I got deep into researching pellet grills and started out looking at trager. Ultimately I ended up with a Yoder. All American made and quality is unmatched. Looking back now this has been one of the best purchases of my adult life!
Posted by Shotgun Willie
Member since Apr 2016
3781 posts
Posted on 11/29/20 at 7:05 pm to
Yep better get a Req Tec or you will regret it
Posted by bmarcs82
Member since Oct 2020
145 posts
Posted on 11/29/20 at 7:55 pm to
I got the pit boss 700in
Posted by OSoBad
Member since Nov 2016
2007 posts
Posted on 11/29/20 at 8:04 pm to
My first pellet grill was a Camp Chef, really put some hours on that thing. I leaked smoke like crazy and was flimsy but did cook great. I sold it for a good amount and bought a Yoder.
Posted by 3deadtrolls
lafayette
Member since Jan 2014
5703 posts
Posted on 11/29/20 at 8:08 pm to
Go with the Kamado Joe / Big Green Egg / Primo.
Posted by Higgysmalls
Ft Lauderdale
Member since Jun 2016
6442 posts
Posted on 11/29/20 at 8:12 pm to
Go see the bbq guys on airline
Posted by SulphursFinest
Lafayette
Member since Jan 2015
8739 posts
Posted on 11/29/20 at 8:16 pm to
I have a traeger. Don’t get a Traeger
Posted by OSoBad
Member since Nov 2016
2007 posts
Posted on 11/29/20 at 8:19 pm to
I will also say check out the Masterbuilt line of gravity charcoal cookers. They use charcoal, temp is controlled by a controller like a pellet grill but you can add wood and get the flavor of a stick burner. I have the 560 version and use it way more than my Yoder, the flavor is that much better.
Posted by man in the stadium
Member since Aug 2006
1399 posts
Posted on 11/29/20 at 8:25 pm to
Do any of you cook steaks entirely with these pellet grills...can you crank them hot enough to sear or do you need attachments/have to go cast iron or other route to sear?
Posted by 3nOut
Central Texas, TX
Member since Jan 2013
28910 posts
Posted on 11/29/20 at 8:40 pm to
quote:

Do any of you cook steaks entirely with these pellet grills...can you crank them hot enough to sear or do you need attachments/have to go cast iron or other route to sear?


I’m looking at getting one in the near future and I’ve been talking to my BiL about it and he has a traeger and said it’s his only complaint. He has to take it off and sear it on something else.

Pit boss can he said.
Posted by OSoBad
Member since Nov 2016
2007 posts
Posted on 11/29/20 at 8:43 pm to
quote:

Do any of you cook steaks entirely with these pellet grills...can you crank them hot enough to sear or do you need attachments/have to go cast iron or other route to sear?


The Yoder has a panel you can remove to cook directly over the fire, get's in the 600 degree range.
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