@@AlergicToSnow Some products include smaller unmentioned items that may determine whether or not you actually want/need it. Unboxing to see all of its contents does help when reviewing certain items.
Just sold my Weber Performer charcoal grill and Brinkmann electric smoker. We’re empty nesters and I am seriously considering this model of Treager. We wouldn’t need anything larger for just the two of us.
I bought a Traeger Ranger for Christmas. I got very frustrated with it at first but, after a few weeks I love it. Yes, the temperature is all over the place but, it's cool here in Florida currently plus, when you open the lid the temp drops like a hammer. Nothing you can do about that. Cooking 101. My biggest struggle was the fire pot kept running out pellets with the hopper being completely full. Turns out air pockets were developing in the pellet hopper over time. I over came this by emptying the hopper, priming the grill with one cup of pellets ONLY, then adding two more cups, then igniting the the grill. I also use a long metal rod to keep the pellets close to the opening of the auger every time I open the grill and add pellets as needed when check on my goodies grilling away. Finally, I love this grill because it fits perfectly in my travel trailer garage storage. I can easily take it everywhere I go. Happy New Year Y'all.
I'm picking one of these up tomorrow. I'll watch this video a few times to get familiar with mine as I go. It'll be my first pellet grill. I've been loyal to my egg, I feel like I'm cheating.
Have you used it in colder weather, i found that if you get a welding blanket to cover the top of the grill it will heat up faster in weather below 32 degrees, i put a pizza stone on it, you will have to cut a little notch for the heat probe put it does not effected at all. I have cooked on it with the blanket over it in 10 degree temperture. I have grill grate but i have not tried them yet will move them from my other grills. going to smoke some sturgoen on it this week
I’m new to Traeger and I’m glad to have found your tutorial easy to understand and can’t wait to grill. Mahalo from Hawaii. Rox p.s. you remind me of my dad…
Great review! Looks like the small size would work great for city living too. I was a little worried about the size not being enough, but everyone seems to say it does the job.
I'm looking into purchasing a grill but it has to be small. I'm grilling for one person only, me. So my choices have come down to a Hibachi grill or the Traeger Ranger. I'm leaning towards the Traeger because I prefer not to deal with charcoal. Like I said It's intended for one person and maybe only occasional usage.
I was gifted one of these a while back. LOVE it. The only issue (and it's rather small) is that in my experience, if it's windy out, the temperature tends to jump around a lot when it's on low temp. for long smoking. I think 'maybe' it's because the volume of air inside is smaller in relation to larger Traeger's and it gets 'changed over' faster. It also might be a combination of that & that it doesn't have the chimney, and the wind gets into the louvers easier. It's not a deal breaker for me, but something to be mindful of in windy conditions. Overall I love it and I haven't messed up a cook yet, and I'm a terrible cook, so that's saying something. LOL.
Great review! I just purchased a Traeger Ranger and enjoyed your overview. My only question is how do you carry it around? It's not light, and without side handles, it seems like it might be difficult
So would you buy the Ranger or the Tailgater if you had to choose one for a family of 4 and almost daily cooking at an apartment balcony. Considering cook space, ease of portability and design. I like both of these to have at home and also take camping. The ranger looks cooler and easier to move around but feel like tailgater is worth it for bigger cooking space
Excellent job on explaining the Ranger. I looked at one today and thought it over a little but was in kind of a hurry as I had lots to do. But after watching your video I am going back soon and buy it. I subscribed to your channel as soon as video was over and look forward to more from you. Thank you.
Very little Mark. I just posted a camping video last night if you would like to check it out using Ironwoods on my porch trailer. I believe the power usage is 360 watts for the first 4 minutes until the hotrod cuts off, then drops to just 50 watts. Thanks for the question.
Question: one of the aspects of a portable grill is to be truly portable including a power source, but of course this runs off electricity. Do you know what the wattage is or what the smallest generator you could use would be?
I turn the grill on high and put these amzn.to/3R1VdvF grill grates on the grill to heat up. Put the meat on at a 45 degree angle for 1:20 sec, turn 45 degrees and go for another 1:20sec. flip and repeat.
I have this machine. I'd love to be able to use it. I've had it for about two years. I got to use it once. I've tried a few other times since then. And it's almost burned the house down 3 times. It's way to complicated for me. I'm sure its nice if you can figure it out. But two years and still no luck for me. It's a nice paper weight though. Heavy enough to hold down my paper towels in a big wind.
Don’t have one yet but we have a bus and usually cook outside. Does it have to be on a heat resistant table when cooking? Do you always cook with the lid down?
Do you know if the controller on the Ranger is a PID type controller or a Time/Duty Cycle type? How well does it control temperature? I have a Traeger Scout, and it is just awful at temp control.
Thanks for the great overview! One question: Can you reset the desired temperature by the up/down buttons AFTER you have started the Traeger, or do you have to restart completely?
Great review!! I wasn't sure if it would work for me because it's small. But it's exactly what I need. I never understood the reason for an unboxing video!!
I love traegers but the only set back is the power source. I wish they would make one that is an all in one solution for camping. enough to cook say a rack of ribs, with a rechargeable battery that would last say 4-6 hours, the length of an everyday man's tailgate at the ball game. If someone comes up with that kind of solution where you dont need an external power source but have the ranger quality and performance, id make the investment. this thing falls just a little short. loved the review though. thanks for doing it.
@@JusPiddlinBBQ that would finish off this review for me i mean its already great as is but ribs are something i like to cook all the time if it can fit a rack of baby backs then it can do anything lol that video would be 🔥 looking to buy one of these so your video really helped me go in the right direction btw 🙌🏾 thanks!
I bought the Traeger Ranger last fall. Love it! Perfect for smoking and reverse searing stakes. Planning to do some ribs this weekend if it will warm up enough.
This is most likely a stupid question, But I've never had one of these! Do the pellets auto release when they are getting low? Or is it a manual deal? Whilst cooking I mean
I noticed since your first video with the tailgater you have the new controller. Is that better than the other one with the knob. Will traeger update any old ones? I just bought one and noticed it had the old knob style. Thabks in advance.
Torn between this and a Country Smokers Traveler at half the price. Have a Blackstone we take camping so don't really need the griddle. Too bad they don't offer it without and knock $50 off the price. Looks like a great smoker, but just can't pull the trigger for $400.
That can happen in any pellet grill. Most people f the time it is when you’re cooking at high temps (over 350) and you shut it down straight away. Instead, set it too 250, let the temp settle at 250, then shut it down.
I have the Pit Boss version of this. It is half the price, but I have a lot of trouble with smoke coming from the hopper due to backfire. Have you noticed this with this model?
I'm fascinated by the whole pellet thing. I am not sure how that works from box to hot plate. Great review. I have an apartment balcony and am thinking of getting one of these to grill out on the balcony.
Hey Shawn! Did you end up getting a pellet BBQ for your balcony? I’m also thinking about getting one for my balcony so I’m curious if you did and want to share any experiences? :)
I think it is the other way around, but I know what you mean. Zgrills has copied almost every other brand of grill on the market. They also spammed my channel for months with my Grilla Grills videos trying to promote their GG Silverbac copy until I threatened them with legal action.......then .....silence. I have zero use for zgrills.
Looks like you are doing a great job of keeping your Ranger clean. I've seen a few photos of Rangers that looked like cesspits of grease and creosote! Any notes that you would like to pass along on proper cleaning?
If your not able to unbox something this may already be a little advanced for you.
LOL! 😂
I never did understand the unboxing thing. Doesn’t help me decide whether I want one
@@AlergicToSnow Some products include smaller unmentioned items that may determine whether or not you actually want/need it. Unboxing to see all of its contents does help when reviewing certain items.
@matteng1448, Lol, you said it.
Just sold my Weber Performer charcoal grill and Brinkmann electric smoker. We’re empty nesters and I am seriously considering this model of Treager. We wouldn’t need anything larger for just the two of us.
I used the flat griddle without the drip tray and grill grates. Set max temp and wow a perfect seared steak everytime
I bought a Traeger Ranger for Christmas. I got very frustrated with it at first but, after a few weeks I love it.
Yes, the temperature is all over the place but, it's cool here in Florida currently plus, when you open the lid the temp drops like a hammer. Nothing you can do about that. Cooking 101.
My biggest struggle was the fire pot kept running out pellets with the hopper being completely full. Turns out air pockets were developing in the pellet hopper over time.
I over came this by emptying the hopper, priming the grill with one cup of pellets ONLY, then adding two more cups, then igniting the the grill.
I also use a long metal rod to keep the pellets close to the opening of the auger every time I open the grill and add pellets as needed when check on my goodies grilling away.
Finally, I love this grill because it fits perfectly in my travel trailer garage storage. I can easily take it everywhere I go.
Happy New Year Y'all.
I'm picking one of these up tomorrow. I'll watch this video a few times to get familiar with mine as I go. It'll be my first pellet grill. I've been loyal to my egg, I feel like I'm cheating.
Have you used it in colder weather, i found that if you get a welding blanket to cover the top of the grill it will heat up faster in weather below 32 degrees, i put a pizza stone on it, you will have to cut a little notch for the heat probe put it does not effected at all. I have cooked on it with the blanket over it in 10 degree temperture. I have grill grate but i have not tried them yet will move them from my other grills. going to smoke some sturgoen on it this week
I’m new to Traeger and I’m glad to have found your tutorial easy to understand and can’t wait to grill. Mahalo from Hawaii. Rox p.s. you remind me of my dad…
Great review! Looks like the small size would work great for city living too. I was a little worried about the size not being enough, but everyone seems to say it does the job.
My wife just got me one for our 41st. I think I can use it tonight. Thank you for the great review.
"IF YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO OPEN A BOX, THIS MIGHT BE A LITTLE ADVANCED" haha great review! Thank you sir.
Haha! Box opening videos are such a waste of time.
I'm looking into purchasing a grill but it has to be small. I'm grilling for one person only, me. So my choices have come down to a Hibachi grill or the Traeger Ranger. I'm leaning towards the Traeger because I prefer not to deal with charcoal. Like I said It's intended for one person and maybe only occasional usage.
i just bought the ranger june 2022, i have cooked burger man they were so good
I was gifted one of these a while back. LOVE it. The only issue (and it's rather small) is that in my experience, if it's windy out, the temperature tends to jump around a lot when it's on low temp. for long smoking. I think 'maybe' it's because the volume of air inside is smaller in relation to larger Traeger's and it gets 'changed over' faster. It also might be a combination of that & that it doesn't have the chimney, and the wind gets into the louvers easier. It's not a deal breaker for me, but something to be mindful of in windy conditions. Overall I love it and I haven't messed up a cook yet, and I'm a terrible cook, so that's saying something. LOL.
Eric Bent that’s good to know Eric. I haven’t cooked with it on a windy day yet. Maybe a makeshift windscreen might be in order. 👍🏻🍻
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Just watched your review of the Traeger Ranger. Really enjoyed all the information and your easy going presentation. Nice job!
Thanks so much John.
A really good video/review. Answered all the questions I had on the unit and seals my plans to get one for our "race trailer."
The unboxing bit made me laugh and was spot on 😂
Great review My wife just won one at her company party. Came to your video and I think you did an awesome review. 👍🏾
Very comprehensive review - love to hear your accent too! :) From two Canadian Grill Masters!
Accent? I don't have an accent. You have an accent! LOL.....thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers, and keep piddlin!
When on the road where or how do you plug in your Traeger? A battery? Do you need a converter to a battery or some other device?
Great review. I’m poking around for a camping grill and this little Traeger sounds just about right. Thanks!
How do you use it when camping out in the bush? Or campsites without power hookups? Or even tailgating, for that matter.
Generac iq2000 generator.
@@JusPiddlinBBQ Thanks! I just ordered the grill, so it's good to know this.
I also use a charged motorcycle battery it last me 2 days at a camp site.
400wattpower inverter to cigarette lighter on vehicle
Solar Generator, many makes and models…….I use the Inergy Kodiak or newer Flex 1500…….
This was a great review :) Thank you so much for sharing!
Great review! I just purchased a Traeger Ranger and enjoyed your overview. My only question is how do you carry it around? It's not light, and without side handles, it seems like it might be difficult
So would you buy the Ranger or the Tailgater if you had to choose one for a family of 4 and almost daily cooking at an apartment balcony. Considering cook space, ease of portability and design. I like both of these to have at home and also take camping. The ranger looks cooler and easier to move around but feel like tailgater is worth it for bigger cooking space
A little too advanced for me, may I ask what are the pellets for?
Do you have any videos of you cooking on it?
Great! I'm just starting to look at this stuff and I like what I'm seeing
I'm a single man living in an apartment with a balcony will this be a good size grill for me if I don't want a Gas grill or electric ?
Excellent job on explaining the Ranger. I looked at one today and thought it over a little but was in kind of a hurry as I had lots to do. But after watching your video I am going back soon and buy it. I subscribed to your channel as soon as video was over and look forward to more from you. Thank you.
Yo. Thank you for the awesome review. Much appreciated 💯
Any time! Thanks for watching.
Any idea how much power it uses? We are off in boondocking, no electric connection, but have plenty of battery power and inverter.
Very little Mark. I just posted a camping video last night if you would like to check it out using Ironwoods on my porch trailer. I believe the power usage is 360 watts for the first 4 minutes until the hotrod cuts off, then drops to just 50 watts. Thanks for the question.
Well done Sr. a head to head comparison of the Ranger to the Tailgater Yes! Please 👍🏻
Nicely done - about to get one - great job on the video!!!
Thanks for your review brother
You bet!
Thanks really enjoyed the review.
Glad you enjoyed it
can you cook a whole chiken on the treager ranger ?
Thanks for the review, I just bought a Ranger and I'm very excited about it
Can you do beer can chicken on either? Or even just a smoked chicken/Turkey
Traeger Customer support long wait times for chat or phone support.
Question: one of the aspects of a portable grill is to be truly portable including a power source, but of course this runs off electricity. Do you know what the wattage is or what the smallest generator you could use would be?
Id like to see how you made the grill marks
I turn the grill on high and put these amzn.to/3R1VdvF grill grates on the grill to heat up. Put the meat on at a 45 degree angle for 1:20 sec, turn 45 degrees and go for another 1:20sec. flip and repeat.
Love your review my wife just got me one for my birthday and I can’t wait to smoke something on it!
Just bought one to take camping because I love the Traeger Pro 575 so much that I just got. Can't wait to try it out! Great video. Thanks.
Absolutely love this review. Love from the U.K. my friend!
Thank you! Cheers!
Great job! Love love love Traeger products take my money lol can’t wait to put in my lineup 💨
Got one for Christmas haven’t cracked it open yet was wondering does it have a cold smoke feature ?
Can you share cooking with it please
Where can I purchase the grill grate for this particular model. I’m hank you and appreciate your channel
how is the cleaning? Im looking to store in RV and grease is a concern
the the drip pail fit inside the grill for storage?
Thank you for the review. Can you fit 2 racks of porc ribs on it?
10 4. I have the Timberline 1300 but looking for camping/tailgater. Im sold. appreciate the content. Blessings.
Thank you for an awesome review! Love ours too!!
Thanks for the thorough review. I just bought one for my daughter for Christmas 👍👍👍👍👍👍
I have this machine. I'd love to be able to use it. I've had it for about two years. I got to use it once. I've tried a few other times since then. And it's almost burned the house down 3 times. It's way to complicated for me. I'm sure its nice if you can figure it out. But two years and still no luck for me. It's a nice paper weight though. Heavy enough to hold down my paper towels in a big wind.
This is about as simple as it gets.
Where did you get your grill grates?
Don’t have one yet but we have a bus and usually cook outside. Does it have to be on a heat resistant table when cooking? Do you always cook with the lid down?
Where do u find links
Do you know if the controller on the Ranger is a PID type controller or a Time/Duty Cycle type? How well does it control temperature?
I have a Traeger Scout, and it is just awful at temp control.
Thanks for the great overview! One question: Can you reset the desired temperature by the up/down buttons AFTER you have started the Traeger, or do you have to restart completely?
Does you need electric for the auger
Great review!! I wasn't sure if it would work for me because it's small. But it's exactly what I need. I never understood the reason for an unboxing video!!
I love traegers but the only set back is the power source. I wish they would make one that is an all in one solution for camping. enough to cook say a rack of ribs, with a rechargeable battery that would last say 4-6 hours, the length of an everyday man's tailgate at the ball game. If someone comes up with that kind of solution where you dont need an external power source but have the ranger quality and performance, id make the investment. this thing falls just a little short. loved the review though. thanks for doing it.
Excellent review, can’t seem to see where you put where I can get the searing grates, but loved the the review
Gary Mains sorry Gary. I just added it in the description box, but here is a link as well. Cheers! amzn.to/2lPJF1n
The problem is the cord. Having that just ruins it for me as my truck can’t push that
Any issues with this heating up on the bed of a truck? Or tailgate?
Where can I find the grill grates
My question is can you smoke a rack of ribs on this? Maybe cut the rack in half
Isaiah Stanley absolutely
@@JusPiddlinBBQ that would finish off this review for me i mean its already great as is but ribs are something i like to cook all the time if it can fit a rack of baby backs then it can do anything lol that video would be 🔥 looking to buy one of these so your video really helped me go in the right direction btw 🙌🏾 thanks!
will this thing fit a full rack of ribs?
Can you cook two Tri-Tips on there at the same time? Thank you for the video. It was very informative.
Yes you can!
@@JusPiddlinBBQ Thank you Sir.
Which kind of wood pellets do you use? Thanks. Great review.
Found this on Snap, dude had a gmc diesel just like mine and plugged it in the tailgate. Is this electric?
Thank you again and what temp did you initially smoke the steaks before turning it up to sear?
225 - 250
How do I find the links that you put in the description box
This is an outstanding review. Thank you
I bought the Traeger Ranger last fall. Love it! Perfect for smoking and reverse searing stakes. Planning to do some ribs this weekend if it will warm up enough.
This is most likely a stupid question, But I've never had one of these! Do the pellets auto release when they are getting low? Or is it a manual deal? Whilst cooking I mean
I noticed since your first video with the tailgater you have the new controller. Is that better than the other one with the knob. Will traeger update any old ones? I just bought one and noticed it had the old knob style. Thabks in advance.
Do you thjnk this is better than the tailgate 20?
Do you have any videos On the power supply that would be helpful thanks
Лучший из компактных! Спасибо 👍
Спасибо за просмотр
do you need to latch the lid while you are smoking with the grill?
Torn between this and a Country Smokers Traveler at half the price. Have a Blackstone we take camping so don't really need the griddle. Too bad they don't offer it without and knock $50 off the price. Looks like a great smoker, but just can't pull the trigger for $400.
Thank you for the great video! Where can we purchase the grill grates? Thank you again!
www.amazon.com/shop/juspiddlinbbqllc
Great review Sandy, hope you are well brother!
Does the smoke back up into the pellet bin through the auger? I have the pit boss portable and it does..
That can happen in any pellet grill. Most people f the time it is when you’re cooking at high temps (over 350) and you shut it down straight away. Instead, set it too 250, let the temp settle at 250, then shut it down.
Hey! Great review. Those cast iron grates you show, where can I get these exactly like these? They fit!
I have the Pit Boss version of this. It is half the price, but I have a lot of trouble with smoke coming from the hopper due to backfire. Have you noticed this with this model?
I'm fascinated by the whole pellet thing. I am not sure how that works from box to hot plate. Great review. I have an apartment balcony and am thinking of getting one of these to grill out on the balcony.
Hey Shawn! Did you end up getting a pellet BBQ for your balcony? I’m also thinking about getting one for my balcony so I’m curious if you did and want to share any experiences? :)
Can pork spare rib slabs fit on it?
I just bought a Traeger Ranger. In the manual the "status display" shows an indicator light panel. I don't see this light up. What is my problem?
Do you have the switch on the back turned on?
How best to power ignition and auger ?
If camping I use an inverter generator. Generac IQ2000
How much power does it draw? Thanks
Almost nothing.
I bought a pitboss from walmart
Great review
It looks almost identical to the Z Grill especially on the inside.
I think it is the other way around, but I know what you mean. Zgrills has copied almost every other brand of grill on the market. They also spammed my channel for months with my Grilla Grills videos trying to promote their GG Silverbac copy until I threatened them with legal action.......then .....silence. I have zero use for zgrills.
Does it require 110v?
Looks like you are doing a great job of keeping your Ranger clean. I've seen a few photos of Rangers that looked like cesspits of grease and creosote! Any notes that you would like to pass along on proper cleaning?
Please where did you get the gate. And do you find that the temp runs to high for slow smoking?
Did you build your steak searing grate or did you purchase it, and if you did where did you get it ?
I purchased them here: amzn.to/3K2jFtv
Always great information! Smoke on brother!