I have a 590 and although the build is great and the smoking is easy the customer service is what made me a fan boy. After my first smoke my niece decided to help me out my washing the inside down with a hose. Yeah...she's dead to me. The auger was so stuck with swollen pellets that it bent trying to get it out. I, shame filled, called Rec Tec and they told me I would need a new auger, a new feeder, and a new ceramic lighter. They said it would be in the mail that day. When I asked what it was going to cost the reply was, "Oh...no, that's why you bought a Rec Tec." It was at my door a week later and has worked perfect since. You show me that kind of service and you get a customer for life!
I agree 💯! Thank you very much for sharing and thank you so much for watching! I have heard so many great customer service examples and it’s nice to know that they are so willing to help!
My RT700 is 5 years old now. My ignitor failed and they sent one out next day air right away. They are the best in customer service by miles and miles! ( I just added the smokebox. I love it!)
I have had my RT680 for several years and other than the signs of heavy use it looks and operates like the day I put it together! I have my RECTec sitting next to my Blackstone griddle on a covered deck so we have a variety of delicious food year around. Great video and keep on smoken! .
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I just bought the Recteq, it should be delivered in about 5 days or so. Reviews are outstanding. Besides the build quality stainless steel inside and out (very important!), the ability to maintain temperature and the high quality customer service team guided my purchase. I shall see….
Just bought a Pit Boss Austin XL. Love it so far. Everyone has their preferences and needs, and I DO love the lid handles of the Rec Tec. Happy smoking and eating.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! The important part is getting a smoker! Check out some my other videos for some good pellet smoker recipes, I just posted a pulled pork one last week!
Your video makes it easier for me to buy a pellet smoker. I also own a Weber Genesis and want a smoker. I tried the Traeger lid at Costco, it felt like it belonged on a $300 grill. Nice to hear about someone who checked them all out! Thanks for the video!
I have the RT-700 with upgrades (side smoker and extra grating). Love it. Did a lot of research on all the pellet grills and chose this one. on the 3rd year and still going strong. have cooked every thing on it. tons of ribs, pizza, sword fish, potatoes, onions.
Good choice! Thanks so much for watching, mine is going on 7 years and still works as good as it did when it was new. I think it's even better now that it's seasoned.
Got the same grill and totally happy with it. My only regret is not getting the RT700. I could use a little more surface, but the 590 is a kick ass grill. I added the front shelf and got their small grilling rack. I put a glass pickle jar in the grease bucket and put the lid on between cooks - toss the jar in the trash when full and have another jar ready to go. For searing, I do a reverse sear technique by using a dedicated iron skillet and avacado oil. This works very well. About to experiment with wagyu beef tallow in the iron skillet. (don't leave the skillet in the grill when not in use, especially if you live in a humid climate, it will grow rust).
I have had my RT 700 Bull since 2018. Just upgraded to the BFG. I can not say enough how much I like the RecTeq quality and build. I have had ZERO issues whatsoever. I have smoked countless briskets, ribs, chickens, butts, turkeys, sausages, and many other foods, all without any issues. What I did stop doing was “grilling” with it. I bought the sear kit- 2 sets actually to cover my entire grate surface, and I am not overly excited about the heat produced. Honestly it was a gigantic PITA waiting for it to get hot enough. After it does get hot when you open the lid it loses too much heat. I don’t feel that it recovers quick enough for grilling purposes. I have stuck with my trusty flat top griddle and gas grill for the searing and grilling. For what it is and it’s MAIN purpose-smoking-I would not trade it for anything, and honestly I have liked it so much I went ahead and shelled out the $3,000 for the BFG and it is HUGE!!!!! I have not looked back and look forward to countless cooks and meals with it. I shipped my 700 to my brother in law in Illinois because God forbid he was using an electric smoking cabinet.
Hello Eric, Thanks so much for watching and commenting, i greatly appreciate it! Yes i agree with you, if you have a grill also i still prefer to make steaks, burgers, etc on my grill also, it's just easier. I do still use my seat grates sometimes when i reverse sear some bigs cuts but for the most part i use mine only for smoking also and it does an amazing job!
I have 3 smokers. pellet, propane, and electric cabinet smoker. The meat smoked in the electric smoker is my choice of the 3. It seems to be closer to a stick burner than the pellet smoker. My pellet is a Recteq and I love it. Just doesn't give the same flavor as the electric.
I bought mine around 10 years ago and uded it more than oven in kitchen (in snow, rain etc). Steel works, i only had to repaint bottom part. Great choice.
I LOVE my Rec Tec smoker! It makes smoking anything super easy. The only complaint I have about it is having to unscrew the grate (and one of my screws got stripped in the process), to empty out pellets if you want to change the type of pellet you are wanting to use. It would be so easy to put a small door on the thing to just open and dump out the pellets into a bucket like I've seen with some brands of smokers.
Thanks so much for watching, greatly appreciate it. Yeah I love my recteq just smoked three turkeys for Thanksgiving. I think some of the newer models might have the ability to swap out pellets easier.
I love recteq Grills for many reasons you discuss and the bonus is recteq customer service is the best I've ever experienced from any company I've done business with.
Great little smoker! Everyone I know who has a 340 absolutely love it! It’s a great size for 1 person or a small family and for under $600 Much higher grade metal and components then any others at that price! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!!!
thank you for the great reviews. I was on the fence for the past month on whether to get a Grilla Silverbac AT, or the Recteq 590 and I am glad I picked the Recteq. I have limited space on my back porch and the others took up too much space. the smaller design of the 590 fits perfectly for me
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment! I greatly appreciate it!!!! Yeah if I had to do over again I might consider the 700 so I could add the cool smoker box to the side
Thank you very much Billy! I appreciate you watching and the kind words! The 590 is great for me i smoke 2 huge turkeys or brisket at a time with no problems! If you’re going to be smoking more than that at a time then the 700 is your best bet! If you’re going to be cooking a lot in a cold weather climate the 700 also is a heavier gauge steel and they sell an insulation blanket for it! I also wanted to stay under the $1,000 mark so the 590 checked all my boxes!
I don’t know if anyone has mentioned this to you but you can actually get cold smokers that will go on there such as the smoke daddy! Thanks for the review I think I’m gonna go with the rec teq
Can’t beat that Rec Tec build quality!! Love smoking everything from beef jerky to cheesecake. And the sear kit for this grill is phenomenal! Would love to see your take on it in a video! Great vid and review 👍
Thank you very much for watching Armando! If you enjoyed it please subscribe and also check out my Instagram @harpland_productions I try to post pictures almost every day! Good call on the searing kit! I thought I’d post a video of it I must’ve put it on Instagram instead. I just bought some huge tomahawk pork chops I’ll smoke him this week and then use the sear kit to finish them! Check back later this week!
@@elimishieldhunt609 He did but they are made in China. They are still the highest quality, 304 stainless which should last 10-20 years. My brother has had his 15 years and it still working like day one and used 3-4 days a week. I just ordered the 590, yea I am a little late to the party but I'm a cheap bastard lol.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment Michael! I love my grill rates for searing! Grill Grate Searing Grates for RECTEQ 590 Pellet Grills - 19.25”L X 15.37”W amzn.to/3vpZgHq
Never had that happen, my assumption is that it could be due to excessive grease catching fire! Even if it did reignite the auger is turned off there wouldn’t be any pellets refeeding it
Decent review. You convinced me that the build quality is superior. Also that you are very satisfied with the customer service. Yes, and the price is competitive. I do not want to be negative. Hopefully you’ll take this as constructive criticism. You repeated your satisfaction with those three issues numerous times. I would like to to have seen some additional detail such as how easy it is to access the ash clean out. I was not previously aware of this brand, but it has now one that I will consider buying. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
Thanks for watching Royson and taking the time to comment! I appreciate the constructive criticism! This was one of my earlier videos, and trust me after watching it again and again I realize I repeated quite a bit! I like the idea of making a new video of cleaning it out, I’m going to add that to my list! For under $1000 this is still a great smoker, there are some better but those are closer to $2000! They’re all about the same to clean out, at least once or twice a year I take the grill grates off and the heat deflector and scrape it off and clean the grease out etc.! Best of luck and please let me know what you decide!
I just purchased my 2nd REcTEc. I donated my older 11 yr old Gen 1 which was great, but gave my older one to a good friend as a gift along with my Maverick Thermometer probes. I love the RecTec guys. They have always had my back with igniter rods and etc. Never had ANY problems other than that with the grill. Just wanted to buy a new one.. So I got the RT-1070 a week ago with the optional cart. I also got a griddle and sear kit as well. Super happy so far and it's all 304 stainless steel. Got a nice cover for it also since I live in Oregon. I was hoping to get the grill right away and they said that it was going to be 2-3 weeks to freight it out here, then I got a call from a different shipper out of Utah and said they would be delivering the whole order in 3 days. How about that. What a company!!
@@HarplandProductions It's as advertised! Mine was so old that I sort of laughed at the video you posted here since mine had basically NO bells and whistles. Of course they are made in China now, but I am not going to blame the people of China for political decisions by their government. I also had no videos or much instruction on how to put mine together back in 2012, but got it set up in several hours all the same. This one was even easier, but you you have to follow the instructions. They have a nice video from them that was very helpful to me to do it right. They also sent me from free seasonings, four total. Nice of them. The usual RecTec customer service-:). I don't now anyone else that does that. Super happy with my purchase. and will do some cooking tomorrow as I have been busy until then. Got it all burned in a day or so ago. It heats up SUPER fast too! Much better than my older one I think.
Thank you sire for your review. I am having a hard time finding negatives on the Recteq, and I agree also, I am very confident that the other options out there are desirable for many reasons too. Greg
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for Watching Greg! RecTeq makes a great pellet smoker and for the $ it's hard to beat! Yes Traeger and GMG make good products but they are way over priced for the quality of the metal they are using, you end up paying $800 for a $400 smoker. If you want to go for a more affordable pellet smoker i would just opt for the Pit Boss Pro www.lowes.com/pd/Pit-Boss-Pro-Series-850-sq-in-Hammer-Tone-Pellet-Grill/5000183179 For this one, it's not the best but the price is fair for what you get! The RecTeq is still a much better product but not everyone want's to spend $800+
@@HarplandProductions Hi, Greg again! I noted today when I returned to the Redteq site that within the last few days they rolled out their new model, the RT-1250, and it looks like they have taken into consideration many reviewers and owner recommendations for improvements. This one has the optional front shelf as standard now, they've enclosed the ignition wiring in flexible conduit, etc. It is a whopping $1,599, but after several months, and more recent serious consideration, I pulled the trigger today and bought this newest model and a cover for it too. I had also communicated with Recteq directly with many questions, and I have to give them their props, they answered me every time, and expeditiously too. My wife, sons and I will be awaiting their build and delivery. My critical brother watched some of the same reviews I saw, and he told me that it was this review of yours that finally sold him on the purchase of a Recteq. He is just finishing up his outdoor kitchen down in FL where he lives, and he had a custom space built in for his acquisition of a Kamado Joe. I hope he likes that for himself. Take care, Greg.
My RT-590 is supposed to be delivered this Friday. I can’t wait to use it. I’m upgrading from a Traeger Junior that has been great but I want more space and options. I couldn’t find anyone who was dissatisfied with their RecTeq.
Hey Rick, very excited for you man! I have had mine over 6 years now and it works even better now! Perfectly seasoned and perfect results every time!!! Thanks for watching buddy 👍🏼😎
@@kee7678 Best pellet smoker for the money in my opinion. Very reliable, accurate temperatures. On average I probably use mine 1-2 times a week. I keep about 7-8 Home Depot buckets of different pellets on hand. The ONLY negative, and it’s trivial is that it doesn’t have a pellet hopper trap door order to change pellets, well that and it doesn’t clean itself. Lol
@@rickelliott7653 LOL. thanks. Hmmm I think I agree with you on that. They're on sale right now. Was thinking the 700 vs the 590 as I think that 590 is a bit too small as I cook for several every weekend. They seemed to have thick gauge, well fabricated stainless steel too and would last a long time. Did you get a sear plate? Also, what pellets are you using for what meat/food? Do you like/use the phone app too a lot? Can is smoke under 200 like 180 degrees? thanks for all your help!!!! lol
@@kee7678 The 700 would be good if you cook for several people, for me it was mostly for me and my wife and on occasion a couple others. I plan on getting a seer plate soon as my wife likes seer marks on her asparagus and zucchini. I use Lumberjack Pellets as I have a local guy near me that sells the bags for only $12. I use Apple for pork/poultry, Cherry for turkey, Hickory works with just about anything. I also use competition blend. My 590 goes all the way down to 180F. (Low & Slow is the way to go) Good luck to you. You’ll never regret getting a RecTeq.
Hey Mike, first off thanks for watching and taking time to leave a comment I appreciate it! If you liked it please subscribe to my channel I’ll try to post new videos every few weeks! Just posted one on smoking Thanksgiving turkey, check it out! Yeah the 590 is awesome especially this time of year I typically do two big turkeys works perfectly!
I'm looking to buy a smoker and the 590 is my pick. Just one point of contention -- Recteqs are built in China according to the email I got from an employee. They've been using the same Chinese factory for 13 years. Oh, well, just about everything is Chinese these days.
Hey Bruce, thanks so much for watching! You are correct they are now made in China but still an awesome smoker! For a USA made one your looking at double the price minimum!
I bought a 590 last October and have decided I want the 1250. The 590 is a terrific smoker, exceptionally accurate, but not big enough to suit me. I got the front rack and cover for it as optional. Love it, unfortunately not big enough to work for my needs.
Yeah my first one is that rectec 590 like I was saying. Did a bunch of reviews and the rectec 590 for what I’m wanting to do with it u can’t go wrong not one bit.
Had a RecTec (made in China and marketed in Georgia BTW). Now, I have a Pitts and Spitts Maverick. No comparison. The P&S is in another universe. Two years since leaving RT and the P&S has been rock solid and flawless. 🇺🇸
Hello Chief, can’t argue with you there! This was mainly my review of the best you could get at or under $1,000! Pitts & spitts and Yoder smokers are fantastic but double the price! If i had the budget I would have definitely considered those 2 options! Both use some components and metal parts that are made in China both use PID controls that are “Made” in the USA but use chips and silicon from other countries, both pitts and Spitts and Yoder do the actual welding in the USA and use heavier gauge metal which makes them both much more expensive but more durable!
Traeger are really proud of their grills. The price point of Traegers is causing them to lose market share. My GMG I bought 6 years ago has been just as good and 1/2 the cost.
Yes, Traeger does make nice grills, my issue is that in recent years they have started using less expensive materials to build them and cheaper steel but the prices keep going up, so for the price points of their mid range models you can now get so much better in other brands.
Thanks so much for watching Frankie, always like hearing from viewers and also i enjoy hearing about other types of smokers! I will definitely check out the LoneStar Grills, would love to have a local Texas Built one :) Have you checked out Pitts & Spitts, this one has been on my short list as one of the best out there for under $2k. pittsandspitts.com/product/maverick-850-wood-pellet-grill/ I also agree, if you are on a tight budget, Pitt Boss makes a great pellet smoker
I ordered my RT-700 a bit ago. Too bad the freight company has been terrible and the delivery has been delayed a few times. I want to smoke some delicious food! 😂
Thank you very much for watching and commenting! You’re going to love it!!! I’m excited for you, keep me posted when you get it love to hear what you think!
1st off thanks for watching, greatly appreciate it! You are correct, it is predominantly manufactured in China with the electronic components added in the USA! They are a fantastic company and for the $ the best pellet smokers out there! There are a couple companies that make pellet smokers in the US but unfortunately that adds a minimum of an additional $1000 to the price and I was trying to stay at the $1000 mark or less!
I'm curious about gorilla grills they have an excellent warranty it's all stainless steel 304 and double-walled Made in America, and around 900$ With off road cart! Great video by the way now I'm stuck choosing this company or gorilla grills. Unfortunately I live in Canada so I have to add about 30% to the price. But for colder weather like minus 25 Celsius, I'm curious to see which would be more efficient.
Hey Ryan, thanks so much for watching, yes I’ve heard a lot of good things about gorilla. Originally they weren’t quite as good but I think some of the newer models match pretty evenly with recteq. I’ve never actually used one, so I can’t say with firsthand knowledge, but I would say, as long as it has the components that you want in it and is heavy gauge stainless steel and you probably can’t go wrong with either
From the Grilla Grills website: "To provide Grilla Grills at a competitive price, our grills are manufactured overseas. We have a team of engineers in Columbia, Missouri dedicated to designing and upholding the quality of Grilla Grills."
I’m from Augusta, GA where Rec Tec is based out of. I purchased a Traeger before RecTec came out. I’m looking at getting a RT700 since my Traeger is on its last leg. I’ve heard they are actually being built in China now. I’ve looked into getting a Pitts and Spitts Maverick 1250 but can’t talk my Wife into it due to the price. The P&S is American made though.
Hello Michael, first off thank you so much for watching and commenting, I appriciate it! the RT700 is an awesome smoker and for the price point it is one if not the best! Yes you are correct that the majority is manufactured in China with the exception of the electronics and controls which are build in Georgia. Final assembly is all done in Georgia also. PItts & Spitt and Yoder both make fantastic USA build pellet smokers but you are going to pay double the price for them. To get anything that compares to the RT700 that is USA built you will have to spend $2,000+ minimum. I was in the same boat as you, i wanted a Yoder but it was hard enough to convince my wife to buy my RecTeq 590 so $2k wasn't even an option! The overall build quality of a RecTeq RT700 is much higher than any Traeger or any other comparable brand, the metal is much higher gauge and they use higher quality stainless steel which all translate to a better more even cook while using less pellets! What ever brand you decide to go with just get one with the highest gauge steel for you budget! Keep me posted and let me know what you decide!
I have a traeger about that age. Thought it was done for, wouldn't get over 300. WD40 on the fan shaft (no disassembly required) and cleaned the smokestack (half clogged) reset cap to 1". Runs fine now. I am looking at the silverback and RT, but no rush now.
Really great video man. Appreciate it. Love the look and quality of rectec. I have the same philosophy as you, I’d rather have a quality basic grill that’s going to last me a while than a fancy one that rusts out. Currently I’m leaning toward grilla grill. Did you consider them when you were shopping? I did some comparing and the body on a grilla silverback is 1.6 mm stainless whereas the rectec stampede is 1.2 mm stainless... so grilla is actually 25% more heavy duty, however I’m not sure what kind of stainless they use. I don’t see it advertised as 304. Silverback weighs 159 lbs, stampede 123 lbs. I prefer the name grilla grill to rectec lol but I think both are a huge improvement over traeger or pitboss 👍
Thank you very much for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it! I remember looking at the Grilla’s and I think it came down to them not offering wifi and the RecTeq did! Also even though the grilla is heavier overall I believe the actual body of the Recteq is heavier gauge steel! No matter which one you choose I think you’ll be happy! I don’t know anything about their customer service but Recteq’s is amazing!! The Wi-Fi was a dealbreaker for me, it makes life so much easier! But I agree RecTeq and grilla are both leagues above all the other ones I mentioned in my video! Closer to the $2000 mark then I would consider a Yoder or a Spitts and pits! Let me know what you decide! I’m posting a pulled pork video tomorrow so stay tuned and consider subscribing if you have it. Thanks again buddy!
Super helpful video once you look to spend a little more than the $400-800 items. I had a Pit Boss that did good, but temp swings were crazy. What seems to separate are Construction, computer and temperature stability. Also, durability - how long will it last? I checked the Yoder, Grilla Grill, Recteq and top line Traeger. Recteq 590 seemed to win out! Under$1000, PID, stainless steel, wow!Grilla #2. Over $1000, recteq! Less than Traeger and materials 10x better. Yoder too big and rust out. Went with a 700 as I never wanted to think what if? More room? Plus, I’ll never be in a position to buy again. Thanks for the great vid! Helped me on my journey. Putting the Recteq 700 together in my garage solidified my purchase. Same Traegers around $1300 are quite flimsy compared to it. Legit thick stainless steel. Whoa momma!
Thank you very much for watching and sharing your experience! I agree 💯 with you and your points are spot on! Keep me posted on you 700, it’s even higher quality than my 590 and I am sure you’re going to love it!
Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment! Agree, The good thing about pit boss is that they not only have higher end one but also have affordable options for someone who wants to get into smoking with a pellet grill on a limited budget who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford one!
Have a Yoder… I don’t think you can go wrong with Yoder, RecT, or traeger.. I do plan on selling the Yoder though as it’s just too small. I like to cook for a lot of people so I’m gonna sell it. Replacement will be the Lonestargrillz pellet smoker. Might pick up a Chargriller 980 also since i can use actual wood. LSG will come first though
Congrats on the new grill! I own a Kamado Joe Big Joe 2 and absolutely love it. I also own a Barrelhouse Cooker but have outgrown it. I am in the market to purchase 2 new grills....a new drum smoker which I have narrowed down to the Oklahoma Joe's Bronco Pro (because it looks like I am going to get a good bang for the buck) and the Hunsaker Vortex Drum Smoker. Don't know which one to go with between the two. I'm a charcoal guy all the way. But I am also in the market for my first pellet grill just because I want to take the easy way out when the kids want me to make burgers or hot dogs etc. so I don't have to fire up the charcoal grill. I got my pellet grills narrowed down to the RecTec RT700 Bull or the Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 36. Both looks great but again, don't know which one to go with.
The Rec Tec build quality is top of the line 100% 304 grade stainless steel! Camp Chef metal is about half the thickness! The 700 is huge So if you need a huge smoker / grill that’s a great option, Also check out the 590, that’s the one I have, I can easily fit two for giant turkeys, five racks of ribs or two big briskets on it
I bought the Rec Tec RT-700 Bull back in May, I love it so much I bought the Rec Tec RT-340 Trailblazer 3 weeks ago solely just to take camping. No other company on the planet provides customer service anywhere in the ball park compared to Rec Tec.
You are 100% correct! My buddy just bought one and had some damage on delivery and they sent him replacement parts and a free cover via Fedex! No questions asked!!!
@@jlpowell8432 I'm sorry to hear that you are having terrible results with your kamado. Just curious but why do you think that is? Maybe I can help out. Thanks
I have had my Weber for 20 yrs, and time to replace with new, trying to decide between Traeger or Rec teq, after a lot of reviews i am leaning towards rec-teq
Hello Robert, Thanks so much for watching! It really depends what you want out of it and how you cook. I still have my Weber Genesis which is going on 15 years now (finally replaced the grates on it) for my daily cooking i use my Weber Gas Grill, for weekends and anything BBQ or reverse searing large steaks i use my RecTeq 590, but to sear you need to order the grill grates accessories. Grill Grate Searing Grates for RECTEQ 590 Pellet Grills - 19.25”L X 15.37”W amzn.to/3FjsUoe
I'm buying a RecTec.but here how and were there made The REC TEC Grill is made in China, however, the heart and soul of the grill (the computer) is made here in the USA. The powder coat is also made in the USA and the final assembly along with quality control takes place at the REC TEC Grill facility in Georgia.
Hello Barry, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, I greatly appreciate it! There are very few companies that can say they make smokers and or grills 100% American made steel and components and you have to pay more than double for it! For the under $1,000 mark you cant find a better pellet grill/smoker!! Keep me posted once you get yours!!!
@@HarplandProductions Just wanted to clear the air on were there made so it doesn't get asked over and over again. Not sure if i want the RT700 or go smaller with the RT340.
Just purchased mine.. And recieved. I thought they were made in GA as well... But the box is stamped with "Made in China" which is disappointing as made in GA was a major reason why I went with Rec
Hey Brandon, thanks for watching. Like most things nowadays the main components are manufactured in China but I believe final assembly done in Georgia and a lot of the internal components are manufactured and assembled in Georgia. A few companies that I know that still make pellet smokers made 100% in the US are great but they cost a couple thousand dollars more
Excellent, honest commentary. Like you and others were, I'm in the investigative phase. I running with a Weber Spirit 2 E310 with Grill Grates. LOVE them. That said, I'm just wanting to cook less expensive meats, maybe smoke a turkey, smoke some salmon, etc. Question: have you found the cooking area (allowing a wee bit of room away from front and back edge) to be pretty uniform? Can it do 180-190 comfortably.To me, that temp range consistency seems important. Thanks for your presentation.
Hello Robert, These pellet smokers are great for that! I did the same thing, i wanted to be able to smoke 2 Turkeys for our annual thanksgiving dinner and the 590 is just big enough to do 2 turkeys at a time! If you do not need something that big, they also have one size smaller which is a little more affordable! The 590 is very heavy duty steel and will maintain the low heat very easily without any issues at all!
I have had my Green Mountain Grill for 5 years now without one issue, it is a great pellet grill. My only complaint is that it is starting rust pretty bad in spots.
Thanks for watching, greatly appreciate it! Yes, i like GMG but when I was looking for a pellet smoker they were quite a bit more expensive then RecTeq, I just went and checked the prices they were about half of what they were when I bought my ReqTeq! My only complaint with them when I was looking was that they were priced too much for the gauge of steel they were using in with the prices being so much less now my suspicion is that they’re using thinner steel!
Thanks so much for watching Tarus! Yes, once you use a pellet grill it's hard to go back! The Kamodo's and Green Eggs are great but to your point, they take a lot more time and effort and sometimes it's nice to just turn the grill on and start cooking.
Hello Tony, first off, thanks for watching and commenting! Love hearing from other Pellet Smokers! I really liked the Silverbac also, trying to remember exactly why i had it at #2 on my list, i think at the time (3 years ago+) when i looked at it and the RecTeq 590, the silverbac at that time didn't have wifi connectivity or an app (not sure if it does now) and with the AT version is was going to be just a little over the 590 price so i went with RecTeq because i really wanted to be able to control my smoker via my iPhone. Glad to hear your loving it! Would love to see pictures of it in action, if you would like to share feel free to send some to Harpland@yahoo.com! Thanks Buddy!
@@HarplandProductions been fantastic so far. I have done spatchcock chicken, London broil, baby back ribs and pulled pork. All have come out great. Today I am doing bacon wrapped pork tenderloins.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! You’re going to love it! Check out some of my other videos and check out my instagram @harpland_productions for daily pictures of my outdoor cooking!! Let me know if you have any Recteq questions!!!
@@HarplandProductions Thanks so much. I'm pumped to get it. I'll definitely check out other videos. If you have a minute, check out mine, I'm a Beekeeper. I have several other grilling channels also.
Hello Myron, that is correct, The grill\smoker materials are manufactured in China, the electrical components and final assembly is done and Georgia! For the under $1000 price point it’s the best grill\smoker out there! Thank you very much for watching, I greatly appreciate it!
no automated wifi cooking is a deal breaker. Being able to monitor a long smoke remotely and have automated triggers based off of internal food temps is a game changer. green mountain seems like the best bang for the buck with wifi.
Thanks for watching, the Recteq wifi and mobile app are great, it has temperature alarms for both probes on and all functions all can be controlled remotely! My issue with The green mountain ones were when I went to the show room to actually see them the quality of the metal wasn’t as good, they’re Lighter gauge steel and I think they should be a little less $, don’t get me wrong, they are not bad pellet grills at all but in my opinion they’re more on par with Traeger and pit boss in terms of the quality of the steel! They do offer good options under $1000 but for me I wanted the highest quality still possible for that price point and RecTeq was the winner for me! Let me know what you decide!
Pit Boss is the best budget grill. You get the space, PID controller, the wifi, sear, and empty out ash tray. All for $500 to $900. Check out the Pro series.
I bought the Recteq Bullseye 380 last week. It's just me here so I didn't need a huge smoker. I grill steaks, burgers and chicken more than I smoke things, so I wanted one that would sear well. But I did do an almost 8 pound pork butt overnight and it turned out perfect. Their customer service is the best I've encountered from ANY company in my 50 years. They picked up on the first ring, never put me on hold, and you could tell it was a very knowledgeable person who worked right there in Georgia. They emailed me to ask me to call them about my order before shipping. It seems my shopping address being different from my billing sent up a red flag. Possible credit card fraud. I called and within thirty seconds of me dialing, the address was confirmed. I was so happy with their service, I went back online and ordered one of their Icer 20 quart coolers. I ordered my grill on a Friday night and received it in Louisiana the following Thursday.
Great to hear that Glenn. I am sure you are going to love your new Bullseye! Keep me posted how it's going and thanks again for watching and letting me know!
Hi, you said it's made in Georgia. I just called their customer support and they said that they all made in China. Great review, btw. Just bought a smaller one, RT340. Should be enough for just two of us. Thanks!
Thanks for watching Q.B. And great to hear you are getting a new pellet grill/smoker! The small one is great also, i have 2 good friends who have that one and they both love theirs! In the video I meant to say assembled in Georgia, I clarified it in the description! The electrical components and computer are made in assembled in the US but the stainless steel handsome is made in China then final assembly is in Georgia
Hello Mark, thank you so much for watching and the comment! Glad you liked it! Traeger makes a good grill but The older models were made of heavier grade steel and seemed to hold up a little better, now they are much more mass produced, etc. Does that mean their bad...no but to even get close to build level as the RECTEQ 590 or 700 you would need to look at the Traeger Timberline series which starts out at $1,799.99 which is $600 more than the RECTEQ 700. to be objective RECTEQ uses 304 grade stainless steel, Traeger doesn’t use 304 grade they use a mixture of cheaper steels. 304 grade cost a lot more and is much more Resistant to rust, and retains heat better so from just a materials perspective you get a better quality build for less! so the Traeger should cost less but due to branding and marketing the $ is higher. The RECTEQ isn't as fancy but for the $ nothing even comes close, it also has 2 meat probes which for me is a must and if you go with the RECTEQ 590 which is still huge ( i can smoke 2 large turkeys for 5 racks of ribs with no issues) you looking at almost $1000 less than the Timberline. I would go with a 590 and get all the options and you would still end up spending less $ for a higher quality smoker. With the current quality of steel the Timberline should be in the $700-$800 range so your paying a lot for just brand name. This is just My 2 Cents worth :)
@@HarplandProductions Hey thanks I'm looking at the RECTEQ 590 or 700.I have know idea Traeger took a quality hit sad.I'm also looking at that new Weder smokefire but they are still working out the problems that come with a new model.
@@markharris7403 Traeger's are still a good pellet grill, just at that price point ($1,700) they should be using better steel! The Weber one is also very nice but again for the $ the RECTEC 590 is an easy choice, the Weber is more $.
Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment Pete! I have to agree with you on the background noise, went back and watched it myself and that noise was the 2 A/C units kicking on then running throughout the entire video! One of the drawbacks of filming a video in the summer time in Texas! Thanks for the feedback though next time I’ll move the smoker away from the AC units!
I recently watched a video of the Recteq 700 in action when researching which smoker to buy (Traeger Ironwood 885, Green Mountain Grill Jim Bowie Prime Plus, Yoder 640S and Recteq RT-700) and wanted to get the Recteq 700. Looked online and couldn't find a site (I live in Australia) in the end I settled for the GMG Jim Bowie Prime Plus, it gets delivered tomorrow (17th December 2020) hoping to cook a Christmas Turkey in it.
Thank's for watching and sharing your comment, i appreciate it! Sorry you were unable to get your RecTeq 700, it is an awesome smoker! out of all of them on your list the Yoder is the best quality but you pay for it :) The Traeger and GMG are similar build quality and are both great products, The only difference is that they use a less expense grade of steel and add a lot more, "Features" which can be good and bad. As long as you take good care of the Green Mountain, clean it out, keep it covered you wont have any issues and the good thing about the bigger companies is that they have a robust customer service team! Keep us posted on how you like it and what your cooking! Best of Luck!!!
@@HarplandProductions thankyou, I sure will watch your videos and comment on my progress. Not sure how prices compare with the USA, but over here in Australia the Traeger Timberline 1300 and Yoder 640S sell for $4,595 AUD each and you're right, the build quality on the Yoder is far superior to Traeger. I got my GMG Jim Bowie Prime Plus ($2,650 AUD normally for grill only) in a bundle pack with the grill, standard cover (not thermal), rotisserie attachment and 3 x bags of pellets for $2,650 AUD, then bought the upper rack and added delivery, all up $2,840 AUD.
Pulled the trigger last night on a 590. Cyber sale included a free competition cart. Now wondering how long it will take to arrive. I was thinking 700 all the way until I read comments and reviews on how much room you have in the 590.
Hey Trent! Sounds like got one hell of a deal, I’m jealous you’re getting the competition cart, that things awesome! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! If you like the videos please subscribe and tell all your friends I’d Greatly appriciate it!
I’m actually shopping between brands right now and seriously considering that deal on the 590. I would love to get the RT700 but I wish they would offer it with the smoker box instead of that gas Wok they’ve got a deal on. Thanks for this video. Good info..
I like your review. I am on my 7th year with a camp chef. The few times I had to contact them everything has been great. I don't have the budget to buy something like a Memphis grill but was researching adding a pellet grill to an outdoor kitchen setup. Any idea if this would be stable on a shelf without the legs?
Thank you so much for watching! I have lots of fiends who have and love Camp Chef's, not bad smokers just think, like Traeger they have started using cheaper steel and charging more and more for them. Regarding the shelf question, the firebox is all just one solid piece of stainless steel so it's very sturdy, not sure what your are planning so hard to answer, it would have to be mounted in a way were it wasn't close to any wood surface so if you were going to set it on a shelf it would need to be able to hold a couple hundred pounds and bee stone or metal.
Thank you very much for watching Gerard! Sorry to hear that you were unable to get a RecTeq there! The GMG is still a great option and as long as you take care of it you will have many years of cooking ahead of you! Best of luck, please let me know how you like it!
@@HarplandProductions bought the Daniel Boone wifi, got it end of 2019 and up until now i only have some surface rust spots on the legs and the drip tray warped Just a little when i used it on the highest temp. Use it at least once a week and no problems with my cooks.
Hello Gerard, Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, I enjoy hearing about other folks experiences and just because i think it doesn't mean that everyone will agree :). GMG make great products and I am glad you making good BBQ on it! I just don't think they should cost so much with the gauge of steel they are using, if they were selling the wifi version for the $400-$500 range than it would be a great deal but for me to get to the $800 -$1000 range, steel gauge and being 304 grade stainless is the most important thing. Again all of the brands i mentioned all make products that cook great BBQ but most of them use less expensive grades and thinner gauges of steel but still charge the premium price, RecTeq is one of the few that use the highest grade of 304 Stainless and 10-12 gauge steel and still come in under $1,000 If I had an unlimited budget i would prob get a Yoder or a Spitts and Pitts but those are at the $2,000+ range but last a lifetime.
Hello John, thanks for watching! The legs and wheels are pretty stable and heavy duty but if you’re going to be moving it around a lot or on an uneven surface than the competition cart is awesome! Sometimes for xmas the add the cart for free 😎👍🏼
I respect your choice and the review but that's why I tell anyone that buys any of these gravity fed charcoal or pellet grills/ smokers, it's better to invest in a nice quality locally made stick burner/ offset smoker they last for decades and you can't even pass them down to your children, they have no moving parts and never need any type of replacements and are reliable as nature
Thanks for watching and taking time to leave a comment! No arguments here, I agree in the perfect world it’s best to have two a pellet smoker and a stick burner. The pellet smokers work better for every day use or when I’m just cooking for the family but having a nice wood smoker it’s great when you’re having big cookouts and parties and you have time to sit out there and tend it! For me the pellet grill gets the nod most of the time just because of time and ease-of-use I I can put stuff on it and then go do other stuff and not have to worry about it But I agree there’s something about using a simple stick burner that gives you a level satisfaction that you can’t get from it using a pellet grill
RT 340 worst purchase I’ve made. Shutdown cycle it runs for 5 minutes then turns on the auger. Those pellets then burn because the shutdown cycle isn’t long enough. Thought this was only an issue with mine but went on the forum and a lot of complaints about that. Sad. No ash clean out on a 900 grill either?! Definitely not keep this grill.
Man that sucks, sorry you had a crappy experience with yours! I’ve had mine going on five years now with zero issues, I only need to clean the ashes out may be a couple times a year so it’s not a big deal, I find a better quality Postoak pallets leave less ash!
I have pit boss 456d it was 179$ put together at Lowe’s couldn’t pass it up, now I wanna go bigger so I called up Rec tec for advice on what size to get, I wanna be able to do a large turkey, I was told the 590 and 700 use the same exact amount of pellets 1 pound an hour at 350 degrees, so mind is made up I do love my little pit boss but the 700 is on my Christmas list
First off, thank you very much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment! I can easily fit two large turkeys with room to spare in my 590! I do two turkeys at the same time every Thanksgiving and they always turn out phenomenal! It does cost a lot more than the pit boss but it’ll last you a lifetime!
First, thank you so much for watching my video and taking time to comment! I looked at Grilla grills also but they were more expense, that specific one is about $100 more than the 590. The 590 also has 2 meat probes included and the wifi and iPhone App are game changers. It's so awesome to be able to put 2 big turkeys in it and set a temp alarm then i can go inside or run errands and it tells me when it's ready! You can also turn it on or off and turn the heat up and down, etc....It's Awesome! Last but not least the 590 is all 304 Gauge Stainless Steel, on the Grilla only the lid is! It's good grill and if it was cheaper than maybe but for the $ the 590 takes the prize!!!!
@@HarplandProductions I was told, by rec tec, that the lid and hopper are powder coated steel and not stainless, but the barrel, firebox, grease tray, fire deflector, and hopper lid are stainless.
@@stephenmonroe3518 Hello Stephen that is correct! Also the bull horn handles, side handles, and the hopper lid shelf are all stainless steel! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment!
Have you tried GrillGrates on your rectec? If so how did they work out? I watch your videos and by doing so I purchased a Roccbox pizza oven (thank you very much). Now i'm in the market for a pellet smoker and am considering a Camp Chef woodwind wifi 24 or the RecTec RT=590 as you have. I wish the RecTec had a pellet dump as the Camp Chef has. I see videos of RecTec users having to scoop out or vacuum pellets out of the hopper in order to change pellet flavors. I don't know if that is something that would prevent me from purchasing one but never the less it would be a very convenient addition.
Thanks for watching Mike! Yes i have and love my grill grates! They are great if you want to use your pellet smoker to sear things (almost impossible without them) I often times smoke things for a few hours and then heat it up with the grill grates to put a final sear on things! The Camp Chef is good but way overpriced for the quality of the metal! If it was around $400 then ok, it’s on the same level of quality as pit boss and traeger both use very thin metal and cheaper components! Thickness and quality of metal is the #1 thing to look for in buying any grill or smoker for me! Better heat retention, more even cooking and last forever!
Hey John, thanks for watching! Yes it has a PID controller and no it doesn’t have a hopper clean out! I always use Postoak for everything so that isnt an issue for me
It is not all 304SS only the internal parts. The electronics used to be made in the US but no longer. It is assembled in the US as you say, but by the end user not the company. The legs don't look like SS. So if something breaks on another brand in 2 or 3 years you would have to replace the complete grill instead of just the parts, but this one you can just replace parts?
Hello Dave, Thanks for watching, correct only the main fire box part of the smoker is 304 SS, the base and pellet hopper are powder coated steel. I have had mine going on 6 years and it's outside in the elements 24/7 and have had zero issues with anything breaking or not working. They do sell replacement parts for all of the moving internal components. For the $ it's hard to beat this level of build, All of the more commercial brands mentioned in the video are all much lower grade steel, which is the #1 thing that makes a good smoker due to longevity and better heat retention, etc. All of the ones i mention in the video use very thin gauge steel even on their top of the line models, they are not bad brands but none of them should be charging any more than $500, your basically paying for the brand and a bunch of add on accessories that you don't really need. If you go over $1,000 then there are a handful of other brands that make even better options but you have to get closer to the $2k mark to get anything made in the USA, Check our Yoder and Pitts & Spitts if you are interested in those!
The newer models are even better than this one. I’ve had this one probably close to seven or eight years now and it still works just as good as it did when I bought it.
Hello Michael, Thanks so much for watching! RecTeq uses between 18 and 10 gauge depending on the model, the higher end / bigger ones use the Lower gauge (thicker steel), etc. I agree 14 is a great thickness / gauge, it's heavy duty but doesn't break your arm trying to lift the lid
I don't think these are made in Georgia dude!! I believe they are made in China just like all the other brands!! Yes they are built better than the other brands because of the better materials.. I am looking at this brand as well for my next smoker...🙂🙂
Hey Dan, you are correct, like everything else these days these are now predominantly made in China but i believe The electronics are made in house and the final assembly is still done in the USA. As you mentioned they are still built out of quality materials and compared to one you would get for the $400-$600 range from one of the big box stores it will last for many years, i think mine is going on 8-9 years now and i haven't has any issues at all!
I have a Traeger that Im very unhappy with, I have been looking at RecTeq for a year now. One thing I dont understand is why are RecTeqs so short? There is a 5-6 inch difference in height on the cooking surface from my Traeger to the RecTeq 1250??? And the shelf on the RT1250 is only at 22 inches, why so low? The Traeger 575 pro has a shelf at 32 inches. Im a 6'2 guy, I dont want to be bent over cooking. Even a kitchen stove is at 36 inch height, why is RecTeq so low?
Hello Thanks for watching, If your going to go over the $1,000 mark i would still consider the RecTeq RT-700 which is the same price, $1,100 or their new RT-1070 which for just a couple hundred dollars more is a way better smoker in terms of build quality. I spent a lot of time looking at GMG, they aren't bad but in my opinion they were more about looking good and adding accessories than just the basic build quality. They are a step up from Traeger but i feel that RecTeq is sit a couple of steps above. This is one of the best new pellet smokers out there. www.recteq.com/products/rt-1070-wood-pellet-grill-with-cabinet for under $1,500
@harpland productions - I went with the RT-700 Bull. Did an initial burn off and smoked bacon yesterday. Smoked Sausage and Salmon tonight. I love it. Used the App and it worked great!
I was about to buy this unit too after my research. How is the smoke flavor? All these hardcore bbq people on youtube swear you cant get good bark on ribs and brisket with a pellet? That they recommend a stick burner.
Hello Tkyon, first off thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment! The smoke flavor is fantastic, you can get just as much smoke with a pellet smoker as you can stick burner. The main principles still apply new matter which type of smoke or you have the lower the heat the higher the smoke, RecTeq has An extreme smoke setting when you crank it all the way down to the lowest heat! Don’t get me wrong my traditional stick burning offset smoker does an awesome job it just takes a lot more work time and effort. Once you start using a pellet smoker it’s hard to go back😎
@@HarplandProductions thanks man! This is what I was hoping to hear. Cause if I can save sitting outdoors all night feeding logs and still get close to the same results i’d be for that. So it can build up good bark?
I have a 590 and although the build is great and the smoking is easy the customer service is what made me a fan boy. After my first smoke my niece decided to help me out my washing the inside down with a hose. Yeah...she's dead to me. The auger was so stuck with swollen pellets that it bent trying to get it out. I, shame filled, called Rec Tec and they told me I would need a new auger, a new feeder, and a new ceramic lighter. They said it would be in the mail that day. When I asked what it was going to cost the reply was, "Oh...no, that's why you bought a Rec Tec." It was at my door a week later and has worked perfect since. You show me that kind of service and you get a customer for life!
I agree 💯! Thank you very much for sharing and thank you so much for watching! I have heard so many great customer service examples and it’s nice to know that they are so willing to help!
That’s awesome, I have sadly heard they sold out since then and their customer service has degraded. Hope it is not true
My RT700 is 5 years old now. My ignitor failed and they sent one out next day air right away. They are the best in customer service by miles and miles! ( I just added the smokebox. I love it!)
Yeah, I think I’ve had mine going on maybe 10 years now and it still works just as good as day one never had to replace anything
I have the RT 700, and it's a beast! When your grill is delivered on a wood pallet you know you got a heavyweight contender!
Couldn't agree with you more, I have had mine at least 6 years now and it works just as good as the day i got it.
I have had my RT680 for several years and other than the signs of heavy use it looks and operates like the day I put it together! I have my RECTec sitting next to my Blackstone griddle on a covered deck so we have a variety of delicious food year around. Great video and keep on smoken!
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Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!!! I appreciate the positive feedback, glad you enjoyed the video. Don’t forget to to subscribe and tell your friends and also check out my Instagram @harpland_productions I post daily pictures of barbecue and pizza making!
I just bought the Recteq, it should be delivered in about 5 days or so. Reviews are outstanding. Besides the build quality stainless steel inside and out (very important!), the ability to maintain temperature and the high quality customer service team guided my purchase. I shall see….
Hope you enjoy it! Keep me posted! Mine is going on 10 years now and still works like new, just not as clean :)
Just bought a Pit Boss Austin XL. Love it so far. Everyone has their preferences and needs, and I DO love the lid handles of the Rec Tec. Happy smoking and eating.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! The important part is getting a smoker! Check out some my other videos for some good pellet smoker recipes, I just posted a pulled pork one last week!
Your video makes it easier for me to buy a pellet smoker. I also own a Weber Genesis and want a smoker. I tried the Traeger lid at Costco, it felt like it belonged on a $300 grill. Nice to hear about someone who checked them all out! Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, appreciate it! Traegers are ok but shouldn’t cost any more than $400
I have the RT-700 with upgrades (side smoker and extra grating). Love it. Did a lot of research on all the pellet grills and chose this one. on the 3rd year and still going strong. have cooked every thing on it. tons of ribs, pizza, sword fish, potatoes, onions.
Good choice! Thanks so much for watching, mine is going on 7 years and still works as good as it did when it was new. I think it's even better now that it's seasoned.
Got the same grill and totally happy with it. My only regret is not getting the RT700. I could use a little more surface, but the 590 is a kick ass grill. I added the front shelf and got their small grilling rack. I put a glass pickle jar in the grease bucket and put the lid on between cooks - toss the jar in the trash when full and have another jar ready to go. For searing, I do a reverse sear technique by using a dedicated iron skillet and avacado oil. This works very well. About to experiment with wagyu beef tallow in the iron skillet. (don't leave the skillet in the grill when not in use, especially if you live in a humid climate, it will grow rust).
Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. good tips!
I just got a RT-700 2 days ago and am already in love
Hello Adam, so glad you love it!! Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment! Keep me posted!
I have had my RT 700 Bull since 2018. Just upgraded to the BFG. I can not say enough how much I like the RecTeq quality and build. I have had ZERO issues whatsoever. I have smoked countless briskets, ribs, chickens, butts, turkeys, sausages, and many other foods, all without any issues. What I did stop doing was “grilling” with it. I bought the sear kit- 2 sets actually to cover my entire grate surface, and I am not overly excited about the heat produced. Honestly it was a gigantic PITA waiting for it to get hot enough. After it does get hot when you open the lid it loses too much heat. I don’t feel that it recovers quick enough for grilling purposes. I have stuck with my trusty flat top griddle and gas grill for the searing and grilling.
For what it is and it’s MAIN purpose-smoking-I would not trade it for anything, and honestly I have liked it so much I went ahead and shelled out the $3,000 for the BFG and it is HUGE!!!!! I have not looked back and look forward to countless cooks and meals with it. I shipped my 700 to my brother in law in Illinois because God forbid he was using an electric smoking cabinet.
Hello Eric, Thanks so much for watching and commenting, i greatly appreciate it! Yes i agree with you, if you have a grill also i still prefer to make steaks, burgers, etc on my grill also, it's just easier. I do still use my seat grates sometimes when i reverse sear some bigs cuts but for the most part i use mine only for smoking also and it does an amazing job!
I have 3 smokers. pellet, propane, and electric cabinet smoker. The meat smoked in the electric smoker is my choice of the 3. It seems to be closer to a stick burner than the pellet smoker. My pellet is a Recteq and I love it. Just doesn't give the same flavor as the electric.
I bought mine around 10 years ago and uded it more than oven in kitchen (in snow, rain etc).
Steel works, i only had to repaint bottom part. Great choice.
Thanks so much for watching and great hearing yours has held up for so long!
My children just bought me a RecTeq 1250 for Christmas. I am slowly putting it together.
Oh man, i am very excited for you! Make sure you check out my other videos for turkey, ribs, brisket and pork butt!!!
I LOVE my Rec Tec smoker! It makes smoking anything super easy. The only complaint I have about it is having to unscrew the grate (and one of my screws got stripped in the process), to empty out pellets if you want to change the type of pellet you are wanting to use. It would be so easy to put a small door on the thing to just open and dump out the pellets into a bucket like I've seen with some brands of smokers.
Thanks so much for watching, greatly appreciate it. Yeah I love my recteq just smoked three turkeys for Thanksgiving. I think some of the newer models might have the ability to swap out pellets easier.
I love recteq Grills for many reasons you discuss and the bonus is recteq customer service is the best I've ever experienced from any company I've done business with.
Agree with you 💯
I have a rt700 bull and the 380 bullseye. They are great people at rec teq. Been there several times. Great showroom.
Thanks for watching Sandy! Great company! 😎👍🏼
Got my 590 last month. No regrets... great pellet grill.
Thanks for watching Noel! I greatly appreciate it! You’re gonna love your 590, don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss any of the videos!
Just puchased Recteq RT340 for christmas. Been enjoying the grill.
Great little smoker! Everyone I know who has a 340 absolutely love it! It’s a great size for 1 person or a small family and for under $600 Much higher grade metal and components then any others at that price! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!!!
thank you for the great reviews. I was on the fence for the past month on whether to get a Grilla Silverbac AT, or the Recteq 590 and I am glad I picked the Recteq. I have limited space on my back porch and the others took up too much space. the smaller design of the 590 fits perfectly for me
Glad to help! My 590 is still going strong after many many years!
Bought the Bull 700 few months ago. Absolute fabulous grill/smoker
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment! I greatly appreciate it!!!! Yeah if I had to do over again I might consider the 700 so I could add the cool smoker box to the side
EXCELLENT Video! By far the best review I have seen in a long time. You hit on everything that I wondered about....now just to figure out what size!
Thank you very much Billy! I appreciate you watching and the kind words! The 590 is great for me i smoke 2 huge turkeys or brisket at a time with no problems! If you’re going to be smoking more than that at a time then the 700 is your best bet! If you’re going to be cooking a lot in a cold weather climate the 700 also is a heavier gauge steel and they sell an insulation blanket for it! I also wanted to stay under the $1,000 mark so the 590 checked all my boxes!
Fantastic and obviously sincere, real review. And thanks for your comments on the searing. I like to sear, so this one might be a no-go for me.
Thanks for watching! They also sell some searing grates that work well, watch my Chicken Thigh video, i use them to get crispy skin!
I don’t know if anyone has mentioned this to you but you can actually get cold smokers that will go on there such as the smoke daddy! Thanks for the review I think I’m gonna go with the rec teq
Thanks for watching Josh, good to know about the cold smoker, will check those out!!!!
Can’t beat that Rec Tec build quality!! Love smoking everything from beef jerky to cheesecake. And the sear kit for this grill is phenomenal! Would love to see your take on it in a video! Great vid and review 👍
Thank you very much for watching Armando! If you enjoyed it please subscribe and also check out my Instagram @harpland_productions I try to post pictures almost every day! Good call on the searing kit! I thought I’d post a video of it I must’ve put it on Instagram instead. I just bought some huge tomahawk pork chops I’ll smoke him this week and then use the sear kit to finish them! Check back later this week!
@@HarplandProductions Did you say they are made in Georgia?
@@elimishieldhunt609 He did but they are made in China. They are still the highest quality, 304 stainless which should last 10-20 years. My brother has had his 15 years and it still working like day one and used 3-4 days a week. I just ordered the 590, yea I am a little late to the party but I'm a cheap bastard lol.
Loving my RT340. Bought a 2nd shelf, griddle, and sear kit. So versatile.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment Michael! I love my grill rates for searing!
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I heard the firebox can relight once off. Have you had that happen?
Never had that happen, my assumption is that it could be due to excessive grease catching fire! Even if it did reignite the auger is turned off there wouldn’t be any pellets refeeding it
Decent review. You convinced me that the build quality is superior. Also that you are very satisfied with the customer service. Yes, and the price is competitive. I do not want to be negative. Hopefully you’ll take this as constructive criticism. You repeated your satisfaction with those three issues numerous times. I would like to to have seen some additional detail such as how easy it is to access the ash clean out. I was not previously aware of this brand, but it has now one that I will consider buying. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
Thanks for watching Royson and taking the time to comment! I appreciate the constructive criticism! This was one of my earlier videos, and trust me after watching it again and again I realize I repeated quite a bit! I like the idea of making a new video of cleaning it out, I’m going to add that to my list! For under $1000 this is still a great smoker, there are some better but those are closer to $2000! They’re all about the same to clean out, at least once or twice a year I take the grill grates off and the heat deflector and scrape it off and clean the grease out etc.! Best of luck and please let me know what you decide!
I have the recteq bullseye and rt-700. I have no regrets!
Thanks for watching! They are all great!
I just purchased my 2nd REcTEc. I donated my older 11 yr old Gen 1 which was great, but gave my older one to a good friend as a gift along with my Maverick Thermometer probes. I love the RecTec guys. They have always had my back with igniter rods and etc. Never had ANY problems other than that with the grill. Just wanted to buy a new one.. So I got the RT-1070 a week ago with the optional cart. I also got a griddle and sear kit as well. Super happy so far and it's all 304 stainless steel. Got a nice cover for it also since I live in Oregon. I was hoping to get the grill right away and they said that it was going to be 2-3 weeks to freight it out here, then I got a call from a different shipper out of Utah and said they would be delivering the whole order in 3 days. How about that. What a company!!
The new 1070 looks absolutely amazing, keep me posted on how you like it and thanks so much for watching!
@@HarplandProductions It's as advertised! Mine was so old that I sort of laughed at the video you posted here since mine had basically NO bells and whistles. Of course they are made in China now, but I am not going to blame the people of China for political decisions by their government. I also had no videos or much instruction on how to put mine together back in 2012, but got it set up in several hours all the same. This one was even easier, but you you have to follow the instructions. They have a nice video from them that was very helpful to me to do it right. They also sent me from free seasonings, four total. Nice of them. The usual RecTec customer service-:). I don't now anyone else that does that. Super happy with my purchase. and will do some cooking tomorrow as I have been busy until then. Got it all burned in a day or so ago. It heats up SUPER fast too! Much better than my older one I think.
Thank you sire for your review. I am having a hard time finding negatives on the Recteq, and I agree also, I am very confident that the other options out there are desirable for many reasons too. Greg
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for Watching Greg! RecTeq makes a great pellet smoker and for the $ it's hard to beat! Yes Traeger and GMG make good products but they are way over priced for the quality of the metal they are using, you end up paying $800 for a $400 smoker. If you want to go for a more affordable pellet smoker i would just opt for the Pit Boss Pro www.lowes.com/pd/Pit-Boss-Pro-Series-850-sq-in-Hammer-Tone-Pellet-Grill/5000183179 For this one, it's not the best but the price is fair for what you get! The RecTeq is still a much better product but not everyone want's to spend $800+
@@HarplandProductions, thanks very much for taking the time to reply to me! Hope you are well. Greg
No problem buddy, let me know what you decide
@@HarplandProductions Hi, Greg again! I noted today when I returned to the Redteq site that within the last few days they rolled out their new model, the RT-1250, and it looks like they have taken into consideration many reviewers and owner recommendations for improvements. This one has the optional front shelf as standard now, they've enclosed the ignition wiring in flexible conduit, etc. It is a whopping $1,599, but after several months, and more recent serious consideration, I pulled the trigger today and bought this newest model and a cover for it too. I had also communicated with Recteq directly with many questions, and I have to give them their props, they answered me every time, and expeditiously too. My wife, sons and I will be awaiting their build and delivery. My critical brother watched some of the same reviews I saw, and he told me that it was this review of yours that finally sold him on the purchase of a Recteq. He is just finishing up his outdoor kitchen down in FL where he lives, and he had a custom space built in for his acquisition of a Kamado Joe. I hope he likes that for himself. Take care, Greg.
Fantastic Greg, thanks for the update!! I am going to have to check out the new model!
Good review! I have the 590 as well and it is rock solid!
Thank you very much for watching, I appreciate it! I couldn’t agree with you more 😎👍🏼
I just bought the 700 Bull. Thanks for confirming I made the right choice. I can't wait for it to get here.
Thanks so much for watching! You are going to love it! The 700 is even heavier duty!!!! Keep me posted once you get it!
My RT-590 is supposed to be delivered this Friday. I can’t wait to use it. I’m upgrading from a Traeger Junior that has been great but I want more space and options. I couldn’t find anyone who was dissatisfied with their RecTeq.
Hey Rick, very excited for you man! I have had mine over 6 years now and it works even better now! Perfectly seasoned and perfect results every time!!! Thanks for watching buddy 👍🏼😎
How you like it so far Rick?
@@kee7678 Best pellet smoker for the money in my opinion. Very reliable, accurate temperatures. On average I probably use mine 1-2 times a week. I keep about 7-8 Home Depot buckets of different pellets on hand. The ONLY negative, and it’s trivial is that it doesn’t have a pellet hopper trap door order to change pellets, well that and it doesn’t clean itself. Lol
@@rickelliott7653 LOL. thanks. Hmmm I think I agree with you on that. They're on sale right now. Was thinking the 700 vs the 590 as I think that 590 is a bit too small as I cook for several every weekend. They seemed to have thick gauge, well fabricated stainless steel too and would last a long time. Did you get a sear plate? Also, what pellets are you using for what meat/food? Do you like/use the phone app too a lot? Can is smoke under 200 like 180 degrees? thanks for all your help!!!! lol
@@kee7678 The 700 would be good if you cook for several people, for me it was mostly for me and my wife and on occasion a couple others. I plan on getting a seer plate soon as my wife likes seer marks on her asparagus and zucchini. I use Lumberjack Pellets as I have a local guy near me that sells the bags for only $12. I use Apple for pork/poultry, Cherry for turkey, Hickory works with just about anything. I also use competition blend. My 590 goes all the way down to 180F. (Low & Slow is the way to go)
Good luck to you. You’ll never regret getting a RecTeq.
Great review. I currently have a Bullseye but might upgrade to this. The Bullseye has done a pretty good job for me.
Hey Mike, first off thanks for watching and taking time to leave a comment I appreciate it! If you liked it please subscribe to my channel I’ll try to post new videos every few weeks! Just posted one on smoking Thanksgiving turkey, check it out! Yeah the 590 is awesome especially this time of year I typically do two big turkeys works perfectly!
Im using my RT-590 for the first time, chicken wings. I chose the Recteq for about the same reasons as you. The new 590's also have WiFi.
Just in time for a nice smoked turkey for thanksgiving! I usually smoke 2 and it's probably one of my favorite things to smoke!
Just ordered mine yesterday!!! Can't wait to get it!
Hello Matthew! Thanks so much for watching! Did you go with the 590? Keep me posted once you get it!
@@HarplandProductions I went with the RT-700! I'll send pics once it's delivered.
Even better!!!! Awesome
I'm looking to buy a smoker and the 590 is my pick. Just one point of contention -- Recteqs are built in China according to the email I got from an employee. They've been using the same Chinese factory for 13 years. Oh, well, just about everything is Chinese these days.
Hey Bruce, thanks so much for watching! You are correct they are now made in China but still an awesome smoker! For a USA made one your looking at double the price minimum!
Interesting, I did not know that. Guess I'll have to find one made in America.
@@GhostreaperX85 Yoder smokers are made in the USA, starting at $1,900+. I've seen another name mentioned but Yoder's the one I remember.
@@GhostreaperX85 Yoder and Pitts & Spitts are good ones!
I bought a 590 last October and have decided I want the 1250. The 590 is a terrific smoker, exceptionally accurate, but not big enough to suit me. I got the front rack and cover for it as optional. Love it, unfortunately not big enough to work for my needs.
Yeah my first one is that rectec 590 like I was saying. Did a bunch of reviews and the rectec 590 for what I’m wanting to do with it u can’t go wrong not one bit.
Agree 💯, you’re going to love it!
Had a RecTec (made in China and marketed in Georgia BTW). Now, I have a Pitts and Spitts Maverick. No comparison. The P&S is in another universe. Two years since leaving RT and the P&S has been rock solid and flawless. 🇺🇸
Hello Chief, can’t argue with you there! This was mainly my review of the best you could get at or under $1,000! Pitts & spitts and Yoder smokers are fantastic but double the price! If i had the budget I would have definitely considered those 2 options! Both use some components and metal parts that are made in China both use PID controls that are “Made” in the USA but use chips and silicon from other countries, both pitts and Spitts and Yoder do the actual welding in the USA and use heavier gauge metal which makes them both much more expensive but more durable!
@@HarplandProductions can you elaborate? Do they cook better? Better smoke?
@@Journey_of_Abundance they don’t cook better per say but the heavier gauge steel makes for more consistency and less fuel
Traeger are really proud of their grills. The price point of Traegers is causing them to lose market share. My GMG I bought 6 years ago has been just as good and 1/2 the cost.
Yes, Traeger does make nice grills, my issue is that in recent years they have started using less expensive materials to build them and cheaper steel but the prices keep going up, so for the price points of their mid range models you can now get so much better in other brands.
If there is no price range get the Lone star Grills pellet. The best bang for your buck would be Pitt Boss. I am saving for the Lone Star Grills.
Thanks so much for watching Frankie, always like hearing from viewers and also i enjoy hearing about other types of smokers! I will definitely check out the LoneStar Grills, would love to have a local Texas Built one :) Have you checked out Pitts & Spitts, this one has been on my short list as one of the best out there for under $2k. pittsandspitts.com/product/maverick-850-wood-pellet-grill/ I also agree, if you are on a tight budget, Pitt Boss makes a great pellet smoker
@@HarplandProductions I will have to check it out thanks.
I ordered my RT-700 a bit ago. Too bad the freight company has been terrible and the delivery has been delayed a few times. I want to smoke some delicious food! 😂
Thank you very much for watching and commenting! You’re going to love it!!!
I’m excited for you, keep me posted when you get it love to hear what you think!
I keep hearing great things about Rec Teq, but I believe only the electronics are made in the USA; the hardware is made in China.
1st off thanks for watching, greatly appreciate it! You are correct, it is predominantly manufactured in China with the electronic components added in the USA! They are a fantastic company and for the $ the best pellet smokers out there! There are a couple companies that make pellet smokers in the US but unfortunately that adds a minimum of an additional $1000 to the price and I was trying to stay at the $1000 mark or less!
I'm curious about gorilla grills they have an excellent warranty it's all stainless steel 304 and double-walled
Made in America, and around 900$
With off road cart!
Great video by the way now I'm stuck choosing this company or gorilla grills.
Unfortunately I live in Canada so I have to add about 30% to the price.
But for colder weather like minus 25 Celsius,
I'm curious to see which would be more efficient.
Hey Ryan, thanks so much for watching, yes I’ve heard a lot of good things about gorilla. Originally they weren’t quite as good but I think some of the newer models match pretty evenly with recteq. I’ve never actually used one, so I can’t say with firsthand knowledge, but I would say, as long as it has the components that you want in it and is heavy gauge stainless steel and you probably can’t go wrong with either
From the Grilla Grills website:
"To provide Grilla Grills at a competitive price, our grills are manufactured overseas. We have a team of engineers in Columbia, Missouri dedicated to designing and upholding the quality of Grilla Grills."
I’m from Augusta, GA where Rec Tec is based out of. I purchased a Traeger before RecTec came out. I’m looking at getting a RT700 since my Traeger is on its last leg. I’ve heard they are actually being built in China now. I’ve looked into getting a Pitts and Spitts Maverick 1250 but can’t talk my Wife into it due to the price. The P&S is American made though.
Hello Michael, first off thank you so much for watching and commenting, I appriciate it! the RT700 is an awesome smoker and for the price point it is one if not the best! Yes you are correct that the majority is manufactured in China with the exception of the electronics and controls which are build in Georgia. Final assembly is all done in Georgia also. PItts & Spitt and Yoder both make fantastic USA build pellet smokers but you are going to pay double the price for them. To get anything that compares to the RT700 that is USA built you will have to spend $2,000+ minimum. I was in the same boat as you, i wanted a Yoder but it was hard enough to convince my wife to buy my RecTeq 590 so $2k wasn't even an option! The overall build quality of a RecTeq RT700 is much higher than any Traeger or any other comparable brand, the metal is much higher gauge and they use higher quality stainless steel which all translate to a better more even cook while using less pellets! What ever brand you decide to go with just get one with the highest gauge steel for you budget! Keep me posted and let me know what you decide!
I have a traeger about that age. Thought it was done for, wouldn't get over 300. WD40 on the fan shaft (no disassembly required) and cleaned the smokestack (half clogged) reset cap to 1". Runs fine now. I am looking at the silverback and RT, but no rush now.
Let me know what you decide or if you have any questions about the recteq
I think you just sold me this grill!
Thanks so much for watching David, this is relatively old video. Their newer model is even better. It’s pretty amazing.
Really great video man. Appreciate it. Love the look and quality of rectec. I have the same philosophy as you, I’d rather have a quality basic grill that’s going to last me a while than a fancy one that rusts out. Currently I’m leaning toward grilla grill. Did you consider them when you were shopping? I did some comparing and the body on a grilla silverback is 1.6 mm stainless whereas the rectec stampede is 1.2 mm stainless... so grilla is actually 25% more heavy duty, however I’m not sure what kind of stainless they use. I don’t see it advertised as 304. Silverback weighs 159 lbs, stampede 123 lbs. I prefer the name grilla grill to rectec lol but I think both are a huge improvement over traeger or pitboss 👍
Thank you very much for watching and commenting, I greatly appreciate it! I remember looking at the Grilla’s and I think it came down to them not offering wifi and the RecTeq did! Also even though the grilla is heavier overall I believe the actual body of the Recteq is heavier gauge steel! No matter which one you choose I think you’ll be happy! I don’t know anything about their customer service but Recteq’s is amazing!! The Wi-Fi was a dealbreaker for me, it makes life so much easier! But I agree RecTeq and grilla are both leagues above all the other ones I mentioned in my video! Closer to the $2000 mark then I would consider a Yoder or a Spitts and pits! Let me know what you decide! I’m posting a pulled pork video tomorrow so stay tuned and consider subscribing if you have it. Thanks again buddy!
Super helpful video once you look to spend a little more than the $400-800 items. I had a Pit Boss that did good, but temp swings were crazy.
What seems to separate are Construction, computer and temperature stability. Also, durability - how long will it last? I checked the Yoder, Grilla Grill, Recteq and top line Traeger. Recteq 590 seemed to win out! Under$1000, PID, stainless steel, wow!Grilla #2. Over $1000, recteq! Less than Traeger and materials 10x better. Yoder too big and rust out.
Went with a 700 as I never wanted to think what if? More room? Plus, I’ll never be in a position to buy again.
Thanks for the great vid! Helped me on my journey. Putting the Recteq 700 together in my garage solidified my purchase. Same Traegers around $1300 are quite flimsy compared to it. Legit thick stainless steel. Whoa momma!
Thank you very much for watching and sharing your experience! I agree 💯 with you and your points are spot on! Keep me posted on you 700, it’s even higher quality than my 590 and I am sure you’re going to love it!
They are assembled in Georgia, however the parts come from china. For what it's worth the computer is made in the USA.
That’s spot on! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch, I appreciate it! It’s a great smoker which one do you have?
We run pit boss products and we have great results. All matter of preference and knowing your cooker. Great video though!
Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment! Agree, The good thing about pit boss is that they not only have higher end one but also have affordable options for someone who wants to get into smoking with a pellet grill on a limited budget who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford one!
Have a Yoder… I don’t think you can go wrong with Yoder, RecT, or traeger..
I do plan on selling the Yoder though as it’s just too small. I like to cook for a lot of people so I’m gonna sell it.
Replacement will be the Lonestargrillz pellet smoker. Might pick up a Chargriller 980 also since i can use actual wood. LSG will come first though
Yeah the lonestar ones are pretty amazing!! I also line pitts and spitts, very simple but built like a tank also!
Congrats on the new grill! I own a Kamado Joe Big Joe 2 and absolutely love it. I also own a Barrelhouse Cooker but have outgrown it. I am in the market to purchase 2 new grills....a new drum smoker which I have narrowed down to the Oklahoma Joe's Bronco Pro (because it looks like I am going to get a good bang for the buck) and the Hunsaker Vortex Drum Smoker. Don't know which one to go with between the two. I'm a charcoal guy all the way. But I am also in the market for my first pellet grill just because I want to take the easy way out when the kids want me to make burgers or hot dogs etc. so I don't have to fire up the charcoal grill. I got my pellet grills narrowed down to the RecTec RT700 Bull or the Camp Chef Woodwind WiFi 36. Both looks great but again, don't know which one to go with.
The Rec Tec build quality is top of the line 100% 304 grade stainless steel! Camp Chef metal is about half the thickness! The 700 is huge So if you need a huge smoker / grill that’s a great option, Also check out the 590, that’s the one I have, I can easily fit two for giant turkeys, five racks of ribs or two big briskets on it
I bought the Rec Tec RT-700 Bull back in May, I love it so much I bought the Rec Tec RT-340 Trailblazer 3 weeks ago solely just to take camping. No other company on the planet provides customer service anywhere in the ball park compared to Rec Tec.
You are 100% correct! My buddy just bought one and had some damage on delivery and they sent him replacement parts and a free cover via Fedex! No questions asked!!!
Would love to chat about kamado Joe. I have one for 3 months now and terrible results so I am shopping pellet grill.
@@jlpowell8432 I'm sorry to hear that you are having terrible results with your kamado. Just curious but why do you think that is? Maybe I can help out. Thanks
I have had my Weber for 20 yrs, and time to replace with new, trying to decide between Traeger or Rec teq, after a lot of reviews i am leaning towards rec-teq
Hello Robert, Thanks so much for watching! It really depends what you want out of it and how you cook. I still have my Weber Genesis which is going on 15 years now (finally replaced the grates on it) for my daily cooking i use my Weber Gas Grill, for weekends and anything BBQ or reverse searing large steaks i use my RecTeq 590, but to sear you need to order the grill grates accessories.
Grill Grate Searing Grates for RECTEQ 590 Pellet Grills - 19.25”L X 15.37”W
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I'm buying a RecTec.but here how and were there made The REC TEC Grill is made in China, however, the heart and soul of the grill (the computer) is made here in the USA. The powder coat is also made in the USA and the final assembly along with quality control takes place at the REC TEC Grill facility in Georgia.
Hello Barry, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, I greatly appreciate it! There are very few companies that can say they make smokers and or grills 100% American made steel and components and you have to pay more than double for it! For the under $1,000 mark you cant find a better pellet grill/smoker!! Keep me posted once you get yours!!!
@@HarplandProductions Just wanted to clear the air on were there made so it doesn't get asked over and over again.
Not sure if i want the RT700 or go smaller with the RT340.
The 590 is a great all around size! I can easily smoke two huge turkeys or briskets!
Just purchased mine.. And recieved. I thought they were made in GA as well... But the box is stamped with "Made in China" which is disappointing as made in GA was a major reason why I went with Rec
Hey Brandon, thanks for watching. Like most things nowadays the main components are manufactured in China but I believe final assembly done in Georgia and a lot of the internal components are manufactured and assembled in Georgia. A few companies that I know that still make pellet smokers made 100% in the US are great but they cost a couple thousand dollars more
that is a pretty cool smoker, love the bull horns!
thanks buddy! yeah there awesome!
I as a really big RT fan until the took away the remote start.
I can still do remote starts with the iPhone app
Excellent, honest commentary. Like you and others were, I'm in the investigative phase. I running with a Weber Spirit 2 E310 with Grill Grates. LOVE them. That said, I'm just wanting to cook less expensive meats, maybe smoke a turkey, smoke some salmon, etc. Question: have you found the cooking area (allowing a wee bit of room away from front and back edge) to be pretty uniform? Can it do 180-190 comfortably.To me, that temp range consistency seems important. Thanks for your presentation.
Hello Robert, These pellet smokers are great for that! I did the same thing, i wanted to be able to smoke 2 Turkeys for our annual thanksgiving dinner and the 590 is just big enough to do 2 turkeys at a time! If you do not need something that big, they also have one size smaller which is a little more affordable! The 590 is very heavy duty steel and will maintain the low heat very easily without any issues at all!
@@HarplandProductions Thanks much!!
@@HarplandProductions I'm getting closer. Thinking of driving there from Nashville.
I have had my Green Mountain Grill for 5 years now without one issue, it is a great pellet grill. My only complaint is that it is starting rust pretty bad in spots.
Thanks for watching, greatly appreciate it! Yes, i like GMG but when I was looking for a pellet smoker they were quite a bit more expensive then RecTeq, I just went and checked the prices they were about half of what they were when I bought my ReqTeq! My only complaint with them when I was looking was that they were priced too much for the gauge of steel they were using in with the prices being so much less now my suspicion is that they’re using thinner steel!
@@HarplandProductions I forgot to mention that it spends its life in the garage when not in use.
I’ve had two Camp Chefs and was really disappointed. I actually bought a Kamado. I miss how easy the pellet grill was to use.
Thanks so much for watching Tarus! Yes, once you use a pellet grill it's hard to go back! The Kamodo's and Green Eggs are great but to your point, they take a lot more time and effort and sometimes it's nice to just turn the grill on and start cooking.
Just ordered a grills grills silverbac AT. Everything you like about the rectec the silverbac has.
Hello Tony, first off, thanks for watching and commenting! Love hearing from other Pellet Smokers! I really liked the Silverbac also, trying to remember exactly why i had it at #2 on my list, i think at the time (3 years ago+) when i looked at it and the RecTeq 590, the silverbac at that time didn't have wifi connectivity or an app (not sure if it does now) and with the AT version is was going to be just a little over the 590 price so i went with RecTeq because i really wanted to be able to control my smoker via my iPhone. Glad to hear your loving it! Would love to see pictures of it in action, if you would like to share feel free to send some to Harpland@yahoo.com! Thanks Buddy!
I just bought one of these. The time between ordering and delivery in NE Ohio was less than a week.
Thanks for watching Bill, you’re going to love it! Let me know how it goes!
@@HarplandProductions been fantastic so far. I have done spatchcock chicken, London broil, baby back ribs and pulled pork. All have come out great. Today I am doing bacon wrapped pork tenderloins.
Just got the 590. Can't wait for it to get here.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! You’re going to love it! Check out some of my other videos and check out my instagram @harpland_productions for daily pictures of my outdoor cooking!! Let me know if you have any Recteq questions!!!
@@HarplandProductions Thanks so much. I'm pumped to get it. I'll definitely check out other videos. If you have a minute, check out mine, I'm a Beekeeper. I have several other grilling channels also.
I will check it out!!!
I did my research too and the grill is made in China ro recteq's specs.
Hello Myron, that is correct, The grill\smoker materials are manufactured in China, the electrical components and final assembly is done and Georgia! For the under $1000 price point it’s the best grill\smoker out there! Thank you very much for watching, I greatly appreciate it!
no automated wifi cooking is a deal breaker. Being able to monitor a long smoke remotely and have automated triggers based off of internal food temps is a game changer. green mountain seems like the best bang for the buck with wifi.
Thanks for watching, the Recteq wifi and mobile app are great, it has temperature alarms for both probes on and all functions all can be controlled remotely! My issue with The green mountain ones were when I went to the show room to actually see them the quality of the metal wasn’t as good, they’re Lighter gauge steel and I think they should be a little less $, don’t get me wrong, they are not bad pellet grills at all but in my opinion they’re more on par with Traeger and pit boss in terms of the quality of the steel! They do offer good options under $1000 but for me I wanted the highest quality still possible for that price point and RecTeq was the winner for me! Let me know what you decide!
Pit Boss is the best budget grill. You get the space, PID controller, the wifi, sear, and empty out ash tray. All for $500 to $900. Check out the Pro series.
@@MrFrankielee1992 agree for that price range it’s hard to beat
I bought the Recteq Bullseye 380 last week. It's just me here so I didn't need a huge smoker. I grill steaks, burgers and chicken more than I smoke things, so I wanted one that would sear well. But I did do an almost 8 pound pork butt overnight and it turned out perfect. Their customer service is the best I've encountered from ANY company in my 50 years. They picked up on the first ring, never put me on hold, and you could tell it was a very knowledgeable person who worked right there in Georgia. They emailed me to ask me to call them about my order before shipping. It seems my shopping address being different from my billing sent up a red flag. Possible credit card fraud. I called and within thirty seconds of me dialing, the address was confirmed. I was so happy with their service, I went back online and ordered one of their Icer 20 quart coolers. I ordered my grill on a Friday night and received it in Louisiana the following Thursday.
Great to hear that Glenn. I am sure you are going to love your new Bullseye! Keep me posted how it's going and thanks again for watching and letting me know!
Had plenty myself, RecTeq is the best and its not close
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!!!! For the money it’s a great smoker
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Been a loyal customer for 10 years. The best. Made in china though, not Georgia.
Thanks for watching!
Hi, you said it's made in Georgia. I just called their customer support and they said that they all made in China. Great review, btw. Just bought a smaller one, RT340. Should be enough for just two of us. Thanks!
Thanks for watching Q.B. And great to hear you are getting a new pellet grill/smoker! The small one is great also, i have 2 good friends who have that one and they both love theirs! In the video I meant to say assembled in Georgia, I clarified it in the description! The electrical components and computer are made in assembled in the US but the stainless steel handsome is made in China then final assembly is in Georgia
Love my RT700 and Bullseye🎯
Thanks so much for watching Brad! Glad you like your smoker as much as I like mine😎👍🏼
Good review looking for a new smoker my Traeger is a 2014 no issues year around smoking just replaced the auger motor no rust .
Hello Mark, thank you so much for watching and the comment! Glad you liked it! Traeger makes a good grill but The older models were made of heavier grade steel and seemed to hold up a little better, now they are much more mass produced, etc. Does that mean their bad...no but to even get close to build level as the RECTEQ 590 or 700 you would need to look at the Traeger Timberline series which starts out at $1,799.99 which is $600 more than the RECTEQ 700. to be objective RECTEQ uses 304 grade stainless steel, Traeger doesn’t use 304 grade they use a mixture of cheaper steels. 304 grade cost a lot more and is much more Resistant to rust, and retains heat better so from just a materials perspective you get a better quality build for less! so the Traeger should cost less but due to branding and marketing the $ is higher. The RECTEQ isn't as fancy but for the $ nothing even comes close, it also has 2 meat probes which for me is a must and if you go with the RECTEQ 590 which is still huge ( i can smoke 2 large turkeys for 5 racks of ribs with no issues) you looking at almost $1000 less than the Timberline. I would go with a 590 and get all the options and you would still end up spending less $ for a higher quality smoker. With the current quality of steel the Timberline should be in the $700-$800 range so your paying a lot for just brand name. This is just My 2 Cents worth :)
@@HarplandProductions Hey thanks I'm looking at the RECTEQ 590 or 700.I have know idea Traeger took a quality hit sad.I'm also looking at that new Weder smokefire but they are still working out the problems that come with a new model.
@@markharris7403 Traeger's are still a good pellet grill, just at that price point ($1,700) they should be using better steel! The Weber one is also very nice but again for the $ the RECTEC 590 is an easy choice, the Weber is more $.
You should have been a salesman he he now just got back to old vids cheers nige
Thanks buddy, hope you enjoy all of the videos!
had one for 10 years without problem. Regret leaving it for a friend when we moved
Hey Rick thanks for watching and taking time to leave a comment! Sounds like it’s time for you to get a new one😎
Thanks, I like your Top 3 reasons a lot! Good video, the audio background noise was a little irritating.
Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment Pete! I have to agree with you on the background noise, went back and watched it myself and that noise was the 2 A/C units kicking on then running throughout the entire video! One of the drawbacks of filming a video in the summer time in Texas! Thanks for the feedback though next time I’ll move the smoker away from the AC units!
Rec Tec rt-700 the Bull and the RT-b380 Love them best smokers on the market
Thanks Jack for watching and taking the time to comment, I greatly appreciate it and couldn’t agree with you more!!!
I recently watched a video of the Recteq 700 in action when researching which smoker to buy (Traeger Ironwood 885, Green Mountain Grill Jim Bowie Prime Plus, Yoder 640S and Recteq RT-700) and wanted to get the Recteq 700.
Looked online and couldn't find a site (I live in Australia) in the end I settled for the GMG Jim Bowie Prime Plus, it gets delivered tomorrow (17th December 2020) hoping to cook a Christmas Turkey in it.
Thank's for watching and sharing your comment, i appreciate it! Sorry you were unable to get your RecTeq 700, it is an awesome smoker! out of all of them on your list the Yoder is the best quality but you pay for it :) The Traeger and GMG are similar build quality and are both great products, The only difference is that they use a less expense grade of steel and add a lot more, "Features" which can be good and bad. As long as you take good care of the Green Mountain, clean it out, keep it covered you wont have any issues and the good thing about the bigger companies is that they have a robust customer service team! Keep us posted on how you like it and what your cooking! Best of Luck!!!
@@HarplandProductions thankyou, I sure will watch your videos and comment on my progress.
Not sure how prices compare with the USA, but over here in Australia the Traeger Timberline 1300 and Yoder 640S sell for $4,595 AUD each and you're right, the build quality on the Yoder is far superior to Traeger. I got my GMG Jim Bowie Prime Plus ($2,650 AUD normally for grill only) in a bundle pack with the grill, standard cover (not thermal), rotisserie attachment and 3 x bags of pellets for $2,650 AUD, then bought the upper rack and added delivery, all up $2,840 AUD.
Excellent vid and maybe I missed it but what what model is this? Subscribed!
Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!!! This is the Recteq 590
Pulled the trigger last night on a 590. Cyber sale included a free competition cart. Now wondering how long it will take to arrive. I was thinking 700 all the way until I read comments and reviews on how much room you have in the 590.
Hey Trent! Sounds like got one hell of a deal, I’m jealous you’re getting the competition cart, that things awesome! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! If you like the videos please subscribe and tell all your friends I’d Greatly appriciate it!
I’m actually shopping between brands right now and seriously considering that deal on the 590. I would love to get the RT700 but I wish they would offer it with the smoker box instead of that gas Wok they’ve got a deal on. Thanks for this video. Good info..
The 590 with the competition cart is up and running. Definitely no regrets!
Awesome job Brother 👍. Cheers 🍻
Thanks buddy
I like your review. I am on my 7th year with a camp chef. The few times I had to contact them everything has been great.
I don't have the budget to buy something like a Memphis grill but was researching adding a pellet grill to an outdoor kitchen setup. Any idea if this would be stable on a shelf without the legs?
Thank you so much for watching! I have lots of fiends who have and love Camp Chef's, not bad smokers just think, like Traeger they have started using cheaper steel and charging more and more for them. Regarding the shelf question, the firebox is all just one solid piece of stainless steel so it's very sturdy, not sure what your are planning so hard to answer, it would have to be mounted in a way were it wasn't close to any wood surface so if you were going to set it on a shelf it would need to be able to hold a couple hundred pounds and bee stone or metal.
Have you seen the 1090? It is designed to go into a kitchen and not much more money. Hopper is up front.
they dont have a seller in the Netherlands so i went with gmg as 2nd choice
Thank you very much for watching Gerard! Sorry to hear that you were unable to get a RecTeq there! The GMG is still a great option and as long as you take care of it you will have many years of cooking ahead of you! Best of luck, please let me know how you like it!
@@HarplandProductions bought the Daniel Boone wifi, got it end of 2019 and up until now i only have some surface rust spots on the legs and the drip tray warped Just a little when i used it on the highest temp. Use it at least once a week and no problems with my cooks.
Hello Gerard, Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, I enjoy hearing about other folks experiences and just because i think it doesn't mean that everyone will agree :). GMG make great products and I am glad you making good BBQ on it! I just don't think they should cost so much with the gauge of steel they are using, if they were selling the wifi version for the $400-$500 range than it would be a great deal but for me to get to the $800 -$1000 range, steel gauge and being 304 grade stainless is the most important thing. Again all of the brands i mentioned all make products that cook great BBQ but most of them use less expensive grades and thinner gauges of steel but still charge the premium price, RecTeq is one of the few that use the highest grade of 304 Stainless and 10-12 gauge steel and still come in under $1,000 If I had an unlimited budget i would prob get a Yoder or a Spitts and Pitts but those are at the $2,000+ range but last a lifetime.
Great vide thank you so much! Very very helpful
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much for watching Mark!
Is it real stable on the legs it comes with? I'm thinking about buying one with the cart. Good video. Thanks.
Hello John, thanks for watching! The legs and wheels are pretty stable and heavy duty but if you’re going to be moving it around a lot or on an uneven surface than the competition cart is awesome! Sometimes for xmas the add the cart for free 😎👍🏼
First statement. They arent made in Georgia. They are made in China.
Thanks for watching, they are great grills / smokers! Added that to the description of the video a few months ago to help clarify!
I respect your choice and the review but that's why I tell anyone that buys any of these gravity fed charcoal or pellet grills/ smokers, it's better to invest in a nice quality locally made stick burner/ offset smoker they last for decades and you can't even pass them down to your children, they have no moving parts and never need any type of replacements and are reliable as nature
Thanks for watching and taking time to leave a comment! No arguments here, I agree in the perfect world it’s best to have two a pellet smoker and a stick burner. The pellet smokers work better for every day use or when I’m just cooking for the family but having a nice wood smoker it’s great when you’re having big cookouts and parties and you have time to sit out there and tend it! For me the pellet grill gets the nod most of the time just because of time and ease-of-use I I can put stuff on it and then go do other stuff and not have to worry about it But I agree there’s something about using a simple stick burner that gives you a level satisfaction that you can’t get from it using a pellet grill
RT 340 worst purchase I’ve made. Shutdown cycle it runs for 5 minutes then turns on the auger. Those pellets then burn because the shutdown cycle isn’t long enough. Thought this was only an issue with mine but went on the forum and a lot of complaints about that. Sad. No ash clean out on a 900 grill either?! Definitely not keep this grill.
Man that sucks, sorry you had a crappy experience with yours! I’ve had mine going on five years now with zero issues, I only need to clean the ashes out may be a couple times a year so it’s not a big deal, I find a better quality Postoak pallets leave less ash!
I have pit boss 456d it was 179$ put together at Lowe’s couldn’t pass it up, now I wanna go bigger so I called up Rec tec for advice on what size to get, I wanna be able to do a large turkey, I was told the 590 and 700 use the same exact amount of pellets 1 pound an hour at 350 degrees, so mind is made up I do love my little pit boss but the 700 is on my Christmas list
First off, thank you very much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment! I can easily fit two large turkeys with room to spare in my 590! I do two turkeys at the same time every Thanksgiving and they always turn out phenomenal! It does cost a lot more than the pit boss but it’ll last you a lifetime!
Torn between the Recteq 590 and grilla Silverbac Alpha. Wifi may be the deciding factor
First, thank you so much for watching my video and taking time to comment! I looked at Grilla grills also but they were more expense, that specific one is about $100 more than the 590. The 590 also has 2 meat probes included and the wifi and iPhone App are game changers. It's so awesome to be able to put 2 big turkeys in it and set a temp alarm then i can go inside or run errands and it tells me when it's ready! You can also turn it on or off and turn the heat up and down, etc....It's Awesome! Last but not least the 590 is all 304 Gauge Stainless Steel, on the Grilla only the lid is! It's good grill and if it was cheaper than maybe but for the $ the 590 takes the prize!!!!
@@HarplandProductions I was told, by rec tec, that the lid and hopper are powder coated steel and not stainless, but the barrel, firebox, grease tray, fire deflector, and hopper lid are stainless.
@@stephenmonroe3518 Hello Stephen that is correct! Also the bull horn handles, side handles, and the hopper lid shelf are all stainless steel! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment!
Have you tried GrillGrates on your rectec? If so how did they work out? I watch your videos and by doing so I purchased a Roccbox pizza oven (thank you very much). Now i'm in the market for a pellet smoker and am considering a Camp Chef woodwind wifi 24 or the RecTec RT=590 as you have. I wish the RecTec had a pellet dump as the Camp Chef has. I see videos of RecTec users having to scoop out or vacuum pellets out of the hopper in order to change pellet flavors. I don't know if that is something that would prevent me from purchasing one but never the less it would be a very convenient addition.
Thanks for watching Mike! Yes i have and love my grill grates! They are great if you want to use your pellet smoker to sear things (almost impossible without them) I often times smoke things for a few hours and then heat it up with the grill grates to put a final sear on things! The Camp Chef is good but way overpriced for the quality of the metal! If it was around $400 then ok, it’s on the same level of quality as pit boss and traeger both use very thin metal and cheaper components! Thickness and quality of metal is the #1 thing to look for in buying any grill or smoker for me! Better heat retention, more even cooking and last forever!
Pitboss has done me right....
Thanks for watching Fran! I appreciate the view and comment! Glad to hear you’re pit boss is working out for you!🔥😎
Does this model have a PID controller and a hopper clean out to change out pellets.
Hey John, thanks for watching! Yes it has a PID controller and no it doesn’t have a hopper clean out! I always use Postoak for everything so that isnt an issue for me
It is not all 304SS only the internal parts. The electronics used to be made in the US but no longer. It is assembled in the US as you say, but by the end user not the company. The legs don't look like SS. So if something breaks on another brand in 2 or 3 years you would have to replace the complete grill instead of just the parts, but this one you can just replace parts?
Hello Dave, Thanks for watching, correct only the main fire box part of the smoker is 304 SS, the base and pellet hopper are powder coated steel. I have had mine going on 6 years and it's outside in the elements 24/7 and have had zero issues with anything breaking or not working. They do sell replacement parts for all of the moving internal components. For the $ it's hard to beat this level of build, All of the more commercial brands mentioned in the video are all much lower grade steel, which is the #1 thing that makes a good smoker due to longevity and better heat retention, etc. All of the ones i mention in the video use very thin gauge steel even on their top of the line models, they are not bad brands but none of them should be charging any more than $500, your basically paying for the brand and a bunch of add on accessories that you don't really need. If you go over $1,000 then there are a handful of other brands that make even better options but you have to get closer to the $2k mark to get anything made in the USA, Check our Yoder and Pitts & Spitts if you are interested in those!
How we feel about this choice 4 years later?
The newer models are even better than this one. I’ve had this one probably close to seven or eight years now and it still works just as good as it did when I bought it.
It the best grill ❤❤
I agree 100% Thanks so much for watching Vonda!
What gauge steel does Rrc Teq use? I think at least 14 gauge should be used.
Hello Michael, Thanks so much for watching! RecTeq uses between 18 and 10 gauge depending on the model, the higher end / bigger ones use the Lower gauge (thicker steel), etc. I agree 14 is a great thickness / gauge, it's heavy duty but doesn't break your arm trying to lift the lid
I don't think these are made in Georgia dude!! I believe they are made in China just like all the other brands!! Yes they are built better than the other brands because of the better materials.. I am looking at this brand as well for my next smoker...🙂🙂
Hey Dan, you are correct, like everything else these days these are now predominantly made in China but i believe The electronics are made in house and the final assembly is still done in the USA. As you mentioned they are still built out of quality materials and compared to one you would get for the $400-$600 range from one of the big box stores it will last for many years, i think mine is going on 8-9 years now and i haven't has any issues at all!
Is there a front shelf available? Asking for a klutzy friend.
I believe they sell one on their website
the right side of the grill compared to where the ambient temperature probe is on the left will be about 40 degrees different
Thanks for watching, mine doesn’t really have any cold spots, but yes the surface temp and ambient air temp inside the grill do vary!
I have a Traeger that Im very unhappy with, I have been looking at RecTeq for a year now. One thing I dont understand is why are RecTeqs so short? There is a 5-6 inch difference in height on the cooking surface from my Traeger to the RecTeq 1250??? And the shelf on the RT1250 is only at 22 inches, why so low? The Traeger 575 pro has a shelf at 32 inches. Im a 6'2 guy, I dont want to be bent over cooking. Even a kitchen stove is at 36 inch height, why is RecTeq so low?
Thanks so much for watching, I would check out their newest model the RT-1070, the surface and front shelf are at 37" and it's all stainless steal!
Thank you. I just searched the RT1070 and it looks like it’s a built in. So you could have it at any height.
@@mbryant1136 yes they have 2 versions, a built in and one with the cabinets below
I’m comparing this to the GMG Prime Plus. It’s 1100 but a bit larger. Similar functionality….
Hello Thanks for watching, If your going to go over the $1,000 mark i would still consider the RecTeq RT-700 which is the same price, $1,100 or their new RT-1070 which for just a couple hundred dollars more is a way better smoker in terms of build quality. I spent a lot of time looking at GMG, they aren't bad but in my opinion they were more about looking good and adding accessories than just the basic build quality. They are a step up from Traeger but i feel that RecTeq is sit a couple of steps above. This is one of the best new pellet smokers out there. www.recteq.com/products/rt-1070-wood-pellet-grill-with-cabinet for under $1,500
@@HarplandProductions that’s great information. I feel like the warranty on the Recteq is better as well. I’m leaning that way…
@@MVF2024 keep me posted
@harpland productions - I went with the RT-700 Bull. Did an initial burn off and smoked bacon yesterday. Smoked Sausage and Salmon tonight. I love it. Used the App and it worked great!
I was about to buy this unit too after my research. How is the smoke flavor? All these hardcore bbq people on youtube swear you cant get good bark on ribs and brisket with a pellet? That they recommend a stick burner.
Hello Tkyon, first off thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment! The smoke flavor is fantastic, you can get just as much smoke with a pellet smoker as you can stick burner. The main principles still apply new matter which type of smoke or you have the lower the heat the higher the smoke, RecTeq has An extreme smoke setting when you crank it all the way down to the lowest heat! Don’t get me wrong my traditional stick burning offset smoker does an awesome job it just takes a lot more work time and effort. Once you start using a pellet smoker it’s hard to go back😎
@@HarplandProductions thanks man! This is what I was hoping to hear. Cause if I can save sitting outdoors all night feeding logs and still get close to the same results i’d be for that. So it can build up good bark?
Yes, you can absolutely get good bark and fantastic smoke rings!