Get ya barrel smoker…. Save you the hassles and headaches When you need to cook something you end up taking all that junk apart and by the time you get it back together you could made good steak. Barrel smokers where it’s at
Thanks for the tutorial and advice! I found a sidewalk special with a sign "free - burns hot" Lil Tex across the street. Decided to do a full rebuild, the ultimate cause of failure was the burn pot was rotted through. Replaced hot rod as well as I could see there was damage from overburning and probably not cleaning often. Old style controller, so decided to do that as well, so at that point, bought a full parts kit and replaced auger motor and induction fan as well. $160 and a like new Traeger. Granted with a little corrosion, but also already broken in. Great explanation of the replacement process. Hold my beer and pass me that pork butt.
Dude you give so much bonus info and tips on these Traeger videos. I may have an issue with mine, got it used, but it was free. Thanks to your content, I should be able to get it figured out. Cheers 🍻
Thanks man, that was very thorough and informative, I’m disabled and in the past I’d of jumped right on this, but now I don’t know who to turn to--I live in Canton Georgia so it close to you, unfortunately!
It is beautiful as I live on the edge of Acadia National Park but it’s just a few degrees cooler here in the winter. I’m originally from SoCal myself. @@AmericanRiverAceHardwareBBQ
Pro tip. Tie i piece of string to the clip end of old one before pulling it through. the transfer the string to the end of new one and pull it back through. Super simple and removes a lot of frustration .
Thanks for this video... one of the hot rods in my Traeger XL went out and I figured the other wasn't far behind. This video definitely helped me replace both today. Nicely done.
Sorry I didn't see this sooner it is the busiest time of year for me... Is your timberline a Gen1 or D2? Different answer for the AC vs DC.. 916-261-1305 text or call anytime
Good video . . . Mine did not get hot tonight which is why I'm watching this video. Use some anti-cease on the screws like the high temp stuff the use on diesel exhaust systems temperature probes. My probe is not burned away so maybe it's the fuse? For now I used a torch to light it.
If the fuse blows then the controller will not get power, if the hot rod is not getting hot then disconnect the purple connector until you get a replacement it will most likely end up blowing the fuse.. but first check for hard build up in the burn pot
Can this cause the traeger to be energized equipment and cause a shock hazard? I have a traeger with 50v volts on it when it’s plugged in. It’s “shocking.”
Thanks for the tutorial, I replaced both the hot rod and the burn pot, since it was so warped that the new hot rod didn't fit. After doing all this... it still didn't burn right
Great video! So, I take it that a hot rod either burns hot enough to ignite the pellets, or it doesn't get warm at all? What about the fan? If the fan fails, does the rod still get hot? My fan is not working, but the rod is warm. Could it be the circut board not telling the fan to turn on? I have a Century 22.
so I need your help we have a Traeger 850 Timberline the hot rod wire got pulled all the way out and I have no guide wire to fish it through I'm having a problem getting my new hot rod in the Timberline 850
Get a GMG (green mountain grill). I just replaced my igniter in 15 minutes. Now that I’ve done it, I could do it in 5 minutes the next time. On the GMG you don’t need to remove the fire pot or anything. Just disconnect the two wires under the hopper and pull the rod out from the fire box. Then slide the wires from the new igniter back down from the fire box and plug them in under the hopper. Easy peasy. I’ll never understand why anyone would buy a treager. I gave my first GMG to a friend about 7 years ago, I’d had it for about 8 years before I gave it to him. He’s replaced the igniter once and it’s still working, 15 years old and and still going strong. It’s an early Daniel Boone model. The reason I went with GMG instead of Treager 15 years ago is because at the time, treagers thermostat had like 3 settings, smoke medium and high or something like that, the GMG went in 5 degree increments, way better. Now they all have that but still, Treagers are overpriced junk, my buddy has a newer treager his wife bought him and it barely puts out any smoke. They were over for ribs a while back and he couldn’t believe the smoke coming out of my GMG.
Got rid of my Louisiana Smoker hoping for a pellet grill that was a bit more user friendly. This fix seems to be a common thing. I'm regretting getting rid of my old home built wood smoker. Pellet grills seem like they're more trouble than they're worth.
Hot rods on the AC model pellet grills usually last 10-12 years, I see a lot of bad trouble shooting that leads to replacement of the hotrod when the user simply had bad pellets for poor storage or a long period of no use causing moisture to swell the pellets
@@scriggykomok4029 I replaced the hot rod. It did finally start working. But the firepot was disintegrating so I also replaced that. It heated up so much faster.
Very clear and concise tutorial!! I'd like to know after running that smoker for a YEAR... why you don't have any grease coating the sides? Must be a vegetarian or you hate bacon?? LOL
My ole lady bought me two three of these smokers and I was suppose to cook myself Father’s Day dinner or whatever but I had a feeling it would turn to junk after couple uses and regular cleanings. They last bout a year and junk again. Either need a new woman or buy myself dinner. Can’t be throwing smokers out left and right.
Incredibly thorough tutorial to watch for this beginner Traeger owner. 🤘😎
Glad it was helpful!
Get ya barrel smoker…. Save you the hassles and headaches When you need to cook something you end up taking all that junk apart and by the time you get it back together you could made good steak. Barrel smokers where it’s at
Thanks for the tutorial and advice! I found a sidewalk special with a sign "free - burns hot" Lil Tex across the street. Decided to do a full rebuild, the ultimate cause of failure was the burn pot was rotted through. Replaced hot rod as well as I could see there was damage from overburning and probably not cleaning often. Old style controller, so decided to do that as well, so at that point, bought a full parts kit and replaced auger motor and induction fan as well. $160 and a like new Traeger. Granted with a little corrosion, but also already broken in. Great explanation of the replacement process. Hold my beer and pass me that pork butt.
If you need parts in the future let me know...
Dude, thank you so much. This video helped me so much. It’s a shame that they zip tie the ignition cord.
Dude you give so much bonus info and tips on these Traeger videos. I may have an issue with mine, got it used, but it was free. Thanks to your content, I should be able to get it figured out. Cheers 🍻
Glad I could help
I was looking at buying a new one, not free like yours. At a $1200 price point, gonna pass.
@@Threedog1963 best 1200 I have ever spent. I'll never use any other commercial made bbq.
EXCELLENT assistant to changing out the Hot Rod
Love getting feed back! Glad to have helped out
Perfect step-by-step video
Thank you
Where was that fuse at?
Thanks for taking the time on this!
My pleasure!
Thanks man, that was very thorough and informative, I’m disabled and in the past I’d of jumped right on this, but now I don’t know who to turn to--I live in Canton Georgia so it close to you, unfortunately!
Happy to subscribe. Wish I was closer but Maine is a tad too far for a road trip. Now on to attempting this replacement fix. Cheers
I wish Maine was closer I would love to visit it someday... Traeger on!
It is beautiful as I live on the edge of Acadia National Park but it’s just a few degrees cooler here in the winter. I’m originally from SoCal myself. @@AmericanRiverAceHardwareBBQ
U ‘da Man👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Hopefully Amazon gets the parts here tomorrow so Memorial Day barbecue doesn’t get ruined. Thank you, my man.
Pro tip. Tie i piece of string to the clip end of old one before pulling it through. the transfer the string to the end of new one and pull it back through. Super simple and removes a lot of frustration .
I received my parts today. I'm gonna use a strong duct tape and then pull it through.
Thanks for this video... one of the hot rods in my Traeger XL went out and I figured the other wasn't far behind. This video definitely helped me replace both today. Nicely done.
Glad it helped
Thank you, if you ever have a question feel free to contact us anytime
What about the fuse portion?
Give me a call and I'll help you with the fuse. 916-261-1305.
How do I really know if I need a burn pot or just a hot rod
Hi, Great Video. I replaced the Hot Rod on my Timberline 850, however I still can't get it to ignight. I can not find the fuse. Any ideas??
Sorry I didn't see this sooner it is the busiest time of year for me... Is your timberline a Gen1 or D2? Different answer for the AC vs DC.. 916-261-1305 text or call anytime
Did you get it fixed?
Good video . . . Mine did not get hot tonight which is why I'm watching this video. Use some anti-cease on the screws like the high temp stuff the use on diesel exhaust systems temperature probes. My probe is not burned away so maybe it's the fuse? For now I used a torch to light it.
If the fuse blows then the controller will not get power, if the hot rod is not getting hot then disconnect the purple connector until you get a replacement it will most likely end up blowing the fuse.. but first check for hard build up in the burn pot
@@AmericanRiverAceHardwareBBQ There's no build up in the pot and the controller works. I had to watch another video to see where the fuse was located.
Can this cause the traeger to be energized equipment and cause a shock hazard? I have a traeger with 50v volts on it when it’s plugged in. It’s “shocking.”
How much is the hotrod and burn pot
How did you get the electrical wire to disconnect so easy I’m having a hard time?
Sometimes you need to really wiggle it around I've had some that didn't want to disconnect
Awesome video.You really helped me out.I make maple syrup if you ever come to Michigan hit me up for a bottle. Thanks again
Will do. Glad it was helpful.
I might need to now lol
Thanks a lot for the video it helped
The igniter went bad after 45 minutes of run time?
Thanks for the tutorial, I replaced both the hot rod and the burn pot, since it was so warped that the new hot rod didn't fit. After doing all this... it still didn't burn right
Thanks for your video 🤘🏻
Great video
Thank you!
Great video! So, I take it that a hot rod either burns hot enough to ignite the pellets, or it doesn't get warm at all? What about the fan? If the fan fails, does the rod still get hot? My fan is not working, but the rod is warm. Could it be the circut board not telling the fan to turn on? I have a Century 22.
A little late I'm sure but I'm now connected to the channel if you have questions still I'll be happy to help
Thanks. I think I can fix mine now.
so I need your help we have a Traeger 850 Timberline the hot rod wire got pulled all the way out and I have no guide wire to fish it through I'm having a problem getting my new hot rod in the Timberline 850
Dan, give me a call and I'll help you out. 916-261-1305
Remove the fan for access
Get a GMG (green mountain grill). I just replaced my igniter in 15 minutes. Now that I’ve done it, I could do it in 5 minutes the next time. On the GMG you don’t need to remove the fire pot or anything. Just disconnect the two wires under the hopper and pull the rod out from the fire box. Then slide the wires from the new igniter back down from the fire box and plug them in under the hopper. Easy peasy. I’ll never understand why anyone would buy a treager. I gave my first GMG to a friend about 7 years ago, I’d had it for about 8 years before I gave it to him. He’s replaced the igniter once and it’s still working, 15 years old and and still going strong. It’s an early Daniel Boone model. The reason I went with GMG instead of Treager 15 years ago is because at the time, treagers thermostat had like 3 settings, smoke medium and high or something like that, the GMG went in 5 degree increments, way better. Now they all have that but still, Treagers are overpriced junk, my buddy has a newer treager his wife bought him and it barely puts out any smoke. They were over for ribs a while back and he couldn’t believe the smoke coming out of my GMG.
Got rid of my Louisiana Smoker hoping for a pellet grill that was a bit more user friendly. This fix seems to be a common thing. I'm regretting getting rid of my old home built wood smoker. Pellet grills seem like they're more trouble than they're worth.
Hot rods on the AC model pellet grills usually last 10-12 years, I see a lot of bad trouble shooting that leads to replacement of the hotrod when the user simply had bad pellets for poor storage or a long period of no use causing moisture to swell the pellets
Yup
I changed mine and it smoked but then doesn't keep heating up. How do you change the fuse?
If the fuse is bad it won't turn on at all... Sounds like your fan is not spinning
Did you ever get it figured out
I did get it figured out. Got that fixed and also replaced the fire pot. Was very easy. Thank you.
@@crash6422 mine is doing the same thing.. what was the problem..?
@@scriggykomok4029 I replaced the hot rod. It did finally start working. But the firepot was disintegrating so I also replaced that. It heated up so much faster.
Very clear and concise tutorial!! I'd like to know after running that smoker for a YEAR... why you don't have any grease coating the sides? Must be a vegetarian or you hate bacon?? LOL
Thank you! Great
Thank you bud
Much easier access if you take the hopper assembly off.
My ole lady bought me two three of these smokers and I was suppose to cook myself Father’s Day dinner or whatever but I had a feeling it would turn to junk after couple uses and regular cleanings. They last bout a year and junk again. Either need a new woman or buy myself dinner. Can’t be throwing smokers out left and right.
God this is torture
You forget the fuse and please removed crazy music
Mine just took a shit after four years. Never spend that kind of money again. So tired of crap these days.