Your video is what brought me to buy the vertical smoker , I'm now doing the burn in and trying to figure out the app , surprisingly I didn't find any videos on this. Thanks for providing the required content .
They definately fixed allot of the problems by moving the control panel from the heat. The old one I went through 6 control panels. Soo far this new one has been good and it fits full pans. I wish they would make a more commercial size though. They shoukd sponsor me. If they saw what I do with my collection of pit bosses they would. Between the lockhart and the new vertical I smoke and sell 25 briskets plus and 16 to 24 butts a week. And a few cases of ground beef too
So, I purchased the Pro Series 6 vertical smoker from Lowe's, and man, I am wishing I hadn't! I opted to not buy it assembled from Lowe's even though it was offered for free, because typically they do a very poor job of assembling stuff (I know this varies, but, it's been my experience). Upon getting it assembled, the last step is to mount the screen on the grill - the screen/shelf ships in a separate small box that is sealed inside the package, you wouldn't see any damage to the screen until near the last step of the assembly instructions. It's upon opening the small box that has the screen/shelf combo in it, I realized my screen has bubbles in it. It's not a film over the screen, but, the screen itself. I called Pitboss support, and was told this was cosmetic, and they would not cover it under warranty. I called Lowe's, and since I opened the box and assembled the smoker they will not take it as a return. So I figure ok, I'll just buy a new controller/screen and eat the cost. PITBOSS WILL NOT LET YOU PURCHASE THE SCREEN/controller, they even validated they had it in stock at a warehouse! So, this is where the fun really starts! I figure ok, it's just a screen on a smoker, sure it sucks a $1000 smoker is messed up even though it's brand new, but whatever... I'll go ahead and do the burn in and start using it. I go to do the burn in procedure, and the screen starts flickering! But, it happens at random. I've checked the cables with a multimeter and verified there is no electric issue, the screen itself seems damaged. I've called Pitboss support four times now, and continue to get the runaround, even with the screen flicker issue, even with offering to just pay for the replacement part, I've been told "the issue must be escalated to the product development team" and they will not help. This is beyond ridiculous. I have a $1000 brick that I cannot trust to use. I don't want to get mid smoke on this thing and have it quit or break down and ruin the meat, it's a brand new smoker, and Pitboss does not stand behind their products! Their warranty is worthless! Most importantly, they won't let you buy a replacement screen/controller even with proof of purchase! I will never purchase another Pitboss or Dansons product in my lifetime! Save yourself the trouble and don't make the mistake I did! Don't buy it! It's not worth the hassle!
I have an issue with a brand new smoker already having rust from the factory... anyway i love my LockHart and i hated my Brunswick.... almost burnt my house down... hopefully this class action goes somewhere
They do sell a cover on the PB site, but it would be great if Lowes had it available too. Was looking last night for a video, so I was amazed that you had this up this morning. Gonna buy one today and looking for backyard shed to store it in. Thanks Grill Sergeant ...
I love everything about this smoker with one exception. The grates slide out but do not have anyway of keeping them from flipping out if you need to let go of the grate. Do you know of any modifications or parts that could be ordered to keep the grate from tipping when you pull it forward?
Interesting smoker. Looks really nice and may do a great job. My issues are the "fixed" great positions. I prefer where I can adjust the brackets for the grates where I like. I do like the double hinges on the door. I'm not sold on the removable ash pot. I had that on the Pro Series and could never get it to fit back in correctly. It is big. Would a series 7 cover work?
Can you pull the Grates out lets say half way and they will stay there or do you have to take the grate all the way out when adding or removing meat, I don't see a rail on the upper side of the grate so they will stay in place.
Just picked up one of these and there are bubbles in the screen! 😢 Does anyone know if the screen has a "film" over it? It certainly doesn't appear like it does, and I'm afraid I will scratch the screen trying to remove a film if there isn't one. Does anyone know if the screen/controller has a film over it? Not the film over the black plastic besides the screen, but the screen itself.
I would love to know if you think this elite unit is worth the upgrade over the pro series 4 v2? Or if i should have just saved the extra $400 and got the series 4. Already not a fan of the racks just falling out when halfway pulled out :(
I had a Pit Boss Brunswick but I was never able to use it. It kept having errors. After calling customer service multiple times I just had to send it back. They weren't very much help. I hope this one is better than that one.
@Grillsergeant... What smoker would you say is better? This pro series 6 elite with a smoke daddy supplemental smoke system or the camp chef vertical XXL pro?? I like how the chef already has the wood chunk burner built in. But the cooker seems not as asthetically pleasing to the eye. The pit boss looks better, but additional wood burners extras aside, which is the better smoker? Camp chef smokes a lot on pellets alone...not sure about the boss. I like the glass on the boss in front. Both are close in price. Wanna buy now butnneed opinions and explanations why..😁
The easiest way to answer that is are you looking for something to also replace the gas grill, like will you be doing all cooks {fast (hot temp) and slow (low temp)} on it? Then get the 1600. But if you are just looking for a awesome dedicated smoker, the vertical elite is the best choice with a 130 - 420 temperature range.
I had this smoker for 3 months, it's the worst three months of trying to smoke something I've ever had. It's a nice lookin smoker, but pure junk ! The V6 pro series series pellet smoker
Hey Grill Sergeant... Need help. My New Pitboss Elite vertical smoker is heating up to 300 when I have it set to 200. No clue why, I have it in PID mode. I have it in PID mode because I had it in smoke mode and the hot box filled up with pellets to the point they were in the smoker on the bottom tray. What am I missing? I've only used it once and this is my second time firing it up to see how PID mode works. No luck.
Something worth trying out is before you turn on your smoker, I empty out the burn pot and put a small handful of fresh pellets in the burn pot and then do the start up procedure. You will have a roaring burn pot in less than 5 mins.
Those with the co trol panel under it rite above the heat always fail you get continuous feed. They will send a new panel no questions. I have 2 of those and have went through 3 or 4 panels per unit
Sir. I bought this Smoker. Love it’s operation. But after two cooks, the middle 3 cook grates fell through to bottom shelf. I followed all instructions on 1st cook to eliminate debris and everything. Pit boss sent me two new grates that were the same size and out of package on cold grill they also fell through. It being only the three middle grates investigated further and found from top door latch to bottom door latch there is a 1/4 of an inch difference. In other words it is bowed out in middle rendering three middle shelf’s un usable. Reached out to pit boss and they told me that they have extenders that the can ship to me on grates. But they have no idea when they will have parts on site. I even asked for a swap out and they said that was not gonna happen. So now I fell that I may not have a smoker for up coming holiday cooking. I’m really not satisfied with the smoker grate and answers I’m getting from Pit Boss. Do you know of anything I can do to solve this ? Or else I’m out if 1000.00 bucks. Thanks and love your program. Thanks Bill
I ended up buying this one and I have to say the build is not what I’d expect for the cost. A bunch of the little screws inside are stripped and dangling there, the back panel is warped so no matter what I do, the hopper lid won’t completely shut and the door doesn’t line up so there is a gasket leak on the latch side. Kind of sad.
I just got one too and it has a tiny dent on top and the top/side angle panel on the inside has a gap like it's bent a bit. I would definitely exchange it or tell Lowe's and they will probably give you a discount
At 2:40 I hope that's not rust already on those screws and welds on the bottom hinge. If it is.. pretty much garbage quality. 5:16 yup rust already on all 4 screws and springs on both hinges.... Also rust on screws above the door... Garbage Love your cooks but this thing won't ever be part of my arsenal
I’m so glad someone actually is showing this. Had my eye on it so can’t wait to see you cook!
Your video is what brought me to buy the vertical smoker , I'm now doing the burn in and trying to figure out the app , surprisingly I didn't find any videos on this. Thanks for providing the required content .
They definately fixed allot of the problems by moving the control panel from the heat. The old one I went through 6 control panels. Soo far this new one has been good and it fits full pans. I wish they would make a more commercial size though. They shoukd sponsor me. If they saw what I do with my collection of pit bosses they would. Between the lockhart and the new vertical I smoke and sell 25 briskets plus and 16 to 24 butts a week. And a few cases of ground beef too
So, I purchased the Pro Series 6 vertical smoker from Lowe's, and man, I am wishing I hadn't!
I opted to not buy it assembled from Lowe's even though it was offered for free, because typically they do a very poor job of assembling stuff (I know this varies, but, it's been my experience).
Upon getting it assembled, the last step is to mount the screen on the grill - the screen/shelf ships in a separate small box that is sealed inside the package, you wouldn't see any damage to the screen until near the last step of the assembly instructions.
It's upon opening the small box that has the screen/shelf combo in it, I realized my screen has bubbles in it. It's not a film over the screen, but, the screen itself.
I called Pitboss support, and was told this was cosmetic, and they would not cover it under warranty. I called Lowe's, and since I opened the box and assembled the smoker they will not take it as a return.
So I figure ok, I'll just buy a new controller/screen and eat the cost.
PITBOSS WILL NOT LET YOU PURCHASE THE SCREEN/controller, they even validated they had it in stock at a warehouse!
So, this is where the fun really starts! I figure ok, it's just a screen on a smoker, sure it sucks a $1000 smoker is messed up even though it's brand new, but whatever... I'll go ahead and do the burn in and start using it.
I go to do the burn in procedure, and the screen starts flickering! But, it happens at random. I've checked the cables with a multimeter and verified there is no electric issue, the screen itself seems damaged.
I've called Pitboss support four times now, and continue to get the runaround, even with the screen flicker issue, even with offering to just pay for the replacement part, I've been told "the issue must be escalated to the product development team" and they will not help.
This is beyond ridiculous. I have a $1000 brick that I cannot trust to use. I don't want to get mid smoke on this thing and have it quit or break down and ruin the meat, it's a brand new smoker, and Pitboss does not stand behind their products! Their warranty is worthless!
Most importantly, they won't let you buy a replacement screen/controller even with proof of purchase!
I will never purchase another Pitboss or Dansons product in my lifetime! Save yourself the trouble and don't make the mistake I did! Don't buy it! It's not worth the hassle!
I'm like this one and great instructions on how to put together! Have a great week my friend!
I have an issue with a brand new smoker already having rust from the factory... anyway i love my LockHart and i hated my Brunswick.... almost burnt my house down... hopefully this class action goes somewhere
Very very nice. It looks like it would do the job and then some happy grilling Sergeant.
They do sell a cover on the PB site, but it would be great if Lowes had it available too. Was looking last night for a video, so I was amazed that you had this up this morning. Gonna buy one today and looking for backyard shed to store it in. Thanks Grill Sergeant ...
and George Washington how do you like the cherry tree that you chopped down and put in this pit? How do you like it?
Looking forward to seeing some cooks on this thing. Looks nice.
That’s very nice smoker great video on it !!
This smoker looks awesome thank you for another great video 👍
They just released a cover yesterday
I'm enjoying my series 6 vertical! So far I have done 3 briskets and 2 ribs at the same time on it. Soon I'll be trying 5 briskets.
Do 4. The bottom shelf put a full pan of water. Too much temp variance on that first shelf
Dang it...might have to kick my Brunswick to the curb now. Nice review! 👀
I love everything about this smoker with one exception. The grates slide out but do not have anyway of keeping them from flipping out if you need to let go of the grate. Do you know of any modifications or parts that could be ordered to keep the grate from tipping when you pull it forward?
Interesting smoker. Looks really nice and may do a great job. My issues are the "fixed" great positions. I prefer where I can adjust the brackets for the grates where I like. I do like the double hinges on the door. I'm not sold on the removable ash pot. I had that on the Pro Series and could never get it to fit back in correctly. It is big. Would a series 7 cover work?
Looks like a beast! Enjoy👍😊
Can you pull the Grates out lets say half way and they will stay there or do you have to take the grate all the way out when adding or removing meat, I don't see a rail on the upper side of the grate so they will stay in place.
Just picked up one of these and there are bubbles in the screen! 😢 Does anyone know if the screen has a "film" over it? It certainly doesn't appear like it does, and I'm afraid I will scratch the screen trying to remove a film if there isn't one.
Does anyone know if the screen/controller has a film over it? Not the film over the black plastic besides the screen, but the screen itself.
i think i wouldn't mind having one for hanging sausages for cold smoking and other things.
I would love to know if you think this elite unit is worth the upgrade over the pro series 4 v2? Or if i should have just saved the extra $400 and got the series 4.
Already not a fan of the racks just falling out when halfway pulled out :(
It's a huge upgrade. The series 4 if you actually put it to work WILL break down
Great video Sergeant. I want to buy this product but now is out of stock. Do you know when this product will be available? Thanks in advance.
I had a Pit Boss Brunswick but I was never able to use it. It kept having errors. After calling customer service multiple times I just had to send it back. They weren't very much help. I hope this one is better than that one.
@Grillsergeant...
What smoker would you say is better? This pro series 6 elite with a smoke daddy supplemental smoke system or the camp chef vertical XXL pro??
I like how the chef already has the wood chunk burner built in. But the cooker seems not as asthetically pleasing to the eye. The pit boss looks better, but additional wood burners extras aside, which is the better smoker? Camp chef smokes a lot on pellets alone...not sure about the boss. I like the glass on the boss in front. Both are close in price. Wanna buy now butnneed opinions and explanations why..😁
Dropping a video Sat AM going over everything about the Pit Boss vertical elite…stay tuned
Wouldn't the pit boss 5 or 7 series covers work for this?
always wanted 1 of these. great job. i heard they are rib making machines
@Q_wpqsbk o ya
Is the thermostat better mine only goes up by the 50s .... yup 200 250 300 350 are teh options you get.
This one does 130-420 in 5 degree increments.
In smoke mode it goes from 130 an from there it increases by 5 up to 450
Have one and discarding it this week. Poor design of the door to empty the hopper causes major problems. Controls under the door is another issue.
How have you found this smoker works on a windy day? Does the wind cause issues with maintaining temperature? Thanks!
The firebox is completely sealed off and bolted down and is fan driven, so wind and weather will have no influence on it keeping the temps you want.
@@GrillSergeant Awesome... Thanks for the quick reply!
How is it compaired to the PITBOSS V5P1
Lets see this baby roll smoke. If it rolls enough smoke in your video im going to buy it.
so which is more practical for a small family- the 1600 or this Elite 16?
The easiest way to answer that is are you looking for something to also replace the gas grill, like will you be doing all cooks {fast (hot temp) and slow (low temp)} on it? Then get the 1600. But if you are just looking for a awesome dedicated smoker, the vertical elite is the best choice with a 130 - 420 temperature range.
@@GrillSergeant thanks. I have an excellent gas grill.
I had this smoker for 3 months, it's the worst three months of trying to smoke something I've ever had. It's a nice lookin smoker, but pure junk ! The V6 pro series series pellet smoker
Hey Grill Sergeant... Need help. My New Pitboss Elite vertical smoker is heating up to 300 when I have it set to 200. No clue why, I have it in PID mode.
I have it in PID mode because I had it in smoke mode and the hot box filled up with pellets to the point they were in the smoker on the bottom tray.
What am I missing? I've only used it once and this is my second time firing it up to see how PID mode works. No luck.
Something worth trying out is before you turn on your smoker, I empty out the burn pot and put a small handful of fresh pellets in the burn pot and then do the start up procedure. You will have a roaring burn pot in less than 5 mins.
@@GrillSergeantI've tried that... The smoke will not hold temp. Just set it at 210, help for a few minutes then went up to 275. I turned it off.
@@mattmartinez6583 What's the longest you've let the smoker run for?
Those with the co trol panel under it rite above the heat always fail you get continuous feed. They will send a new panel no questions. I have 2 of those and have went through 3 or 4 panels per unit
bolts were rusting before you even had it fully put together, thats not a good sign 2:39
I bought Amazon covers for both of my pitboss. PB covers fall apart and can't take the sun
how many rack of ribs at once can you cook?
You don´t protect this smoker... it protects you!!!
Hey guys my grease drain is clogged on my brunswick and I can't get it unclogged can some help
Sir. I bought this Smoker. Love it’s operation. But after two cooks, the middle 3 cook grates fell through to bottom shelf. I followed all instructions on 1st cook to eliminate debris and everything. Pit boss sent me two new grates that were the same size and out of package on cold grill they also fell through. It being only the three middle grates investigated further and found from top door latch to bottom door latch there is a 1/4 of an inch difference. In other words it is bowed out in middle rendering three middle shelf’s un usable. Reached out to pit boss and they told me that they have extenders that the can ship to me on grates. But they have no idea when they will have parts on site. I even asked for a swap out and they said that was not gonna happen. So now I fell that I may not have a smoker for up coming holiday cooking. I’m really not satisfied with the smoker grate and answers I’m getting from Pit Boss.
Do you know of anything I can do to solve this ? Or else I’m out if 1000.00 bucks.
Thanks and love your program.
Thanks Bill
I've seriously in 2 months done close to 100 briskets and never had any problems with anything
When are you going to do a burn off?
I already did. :) Currently editing it. Video will post this Sat at 7am cst
I just did my first cook on mine this past weekend it took about 20min to get going.
@@Kirby_24 Did you hook it up to the app?
Yes that work like it should have to have good Wi-Fi
I wish I could send you a pic but I don’t think I can on this?
Nice smoker ….shame pit boss doesn’t send a power screwdriver with it. 😂
I ended up buying this one and I have to say the build is not what I’d expect for the cost. A bunch of the little screws inside are stripped and dangling there, the back panel is warped so no matter what I do, the hopper lid won’t completely shut and the door doesn’t line up so there is a gasket leak on the latch side. Kind of sad.
I just got one too and it has a tiny dent on top and the top/side angle panel on the inside has a gap like it's bent a bit.
I would definitely exchange it or tell Lowe's and they will probably give you a discount
@@skatRdie0they are coming tomorrow to take it.
I love it
At 2:40 I hope that's not rust already on those screws and welds on the bottom hinge.
If it is.. pretty much garbage quality.
5:16 yup rust already on all 4 screws and springs on both hinges....
Also rust on screws above the door...
Garbage
Love your cooks but this thing won't ever be part of my arsenal
And if it dont make enough smoke im going to buy the cheaper model and throw a smoke daddy on it.