Thank you for this video! I got my elite this morning and was able to assemble it by myself thanks to your instructions. I used some of the included styrofoam to prop up the lower legs while I screwed them in and then I was able to do the upper front leg and then inserted the shelf and screwed in the 3 legs which let me use it to prop up the upper back leg while I screwed it in to the body. After I locked the casters in place it was a breeze to tilt it back upright. The hardest part of the whole assembly was screwing in the side shelf. They could have made that easier. But thanks to your tips throughout the video I did everything right the first time! Love this channel!
Solid looking pit brother! They just keep upping their game on these pellet cookers! Thanks for the laughs too Jeff! Your videos always put a smile on my face!
Thank you for the information. Yesterday I purchased the Pit Boss 1600 Elite grill Lowe's. I did have second thoughts after they brought out the boxed grill & the top was covered with a large amount of dust. It looked like it had been in stock for years. I brought it home anyway, setup of the grill & app were very easy. The burn in went well. My fears of this grill being old were confirmed when I went to register the grill on the Pit Boss website. I purchased the PB1600PS2 grill. The only option Pit Boss has for registering this model number is a grill cover. I spent over 40 minutes between trying to register & with online chat, I finally gave up. Pit Boss has zero customer support. For problems, the Pit Boss website says to contact the dealer, the dealer says for contact Pit Boss. I wish I had never seen your video.
Dang!!! Don't worry, you will get the typical 5 -8 years out of that pit, just depends on how good you take care of things. Pit Boss had a shake up in the past 6 months and it pisses me off too. But I gave that pit to one of my best friends that I have known for almost 50 years now (ya I am old) and that pit is still kicking azz! They cook on it 3 times a week in the warmer months and twice a week when it is cold out.
@@DeadBrokeBBQ Thank you for the reply. I cooked a 21 lb turkey yesterday. It turned out great. I have not figured out, or understand how to change the P setting. Have you done a video on the P setting?
No stack... call it Leah ! Awesome reference :) ok.. I definitely subscribed, great content and I appreciate the thorough reviews and lessons I've learned.
That's a great looking Pit Boss Smoker. I can't believe how you made the assembly look so easy. Lol. 🤔. Always good to have extra hands helping. Nicely Done. Thanks for sharing. 😎🇺🇸.
Thanks Grumpy! Ya the boys are good little helpers and glad they don't mind doing it!! Hoping to fire it up tomorrow for the burn off! Thanks for watching brother!
I know you were talking about that other guy named Justin, but I'm still pretending like you were talking to me. It feels like it's SUPER personalized. lol
Thanks Dawg!!! I think this is Pit Boss's best pit to date! I am very impressed how quiet this pit runs and how quick it got up to temp compared to other Pit Boss pellet grills I have owned! Thanks for watching brother!!
Thanks Kenny!!! I appreciate you watching brother!! Next up will be the burn off and then I got another new pit to showcase. But I plan that my first cook will be a brisket. Might as well put it through the ringer right out of the gate!! Have a great week!!
I bought the Pit Boss 1600CS, Competition Series. I haven’t seen a review on it yet. I unpacked today. Tomorrow will be the assembly day and burn-in. I think I’ll break it in with pork belly. I enjoy your videos. Thanks, Tom Berny
Heck ya brother!!! I have been begging for stainless steel grates for a couple years now!!! hahaha I am very excited to get this pit fired up and see how it runs! Thanks for watching brother!
Heck ya Rusty!! They certainly have been stepping up their game in the past couple years!! Hopefully I can fire it up Wednesday and see how it runs! Thanks for watching brother!@
Excellent video my friend, I have the original Pit Boss 1600 and I’m loving it! Would love to see a cleaning video of some sorts to see how to thoroughly clean my 1600. Thanks again for all the work you do.
What I was wondering is about the ash pot. I had a Lorado and the ash pot never went in to lock in place. This one with the snap lock just might be pretty good. Maybe easier than the ash cup on my Camp Chef. Problem is I do like the Sear Box on my Camp Chef. I use it almost every night. Have you used it enough to "thumbs up or thumbs down.?
I really like the Elite and hands down it is Pit Boss's best pellet grill they make to date!! With that said though I really like the Camp Chef Woodwind Pro with the sidekick!!! Thanks for watching!!
What are the measurements of the inside of the grill? The main grill grate size on the bottom. I can't find that information anywhere. I was thinking of getting the grilla silverbac, I really like the bottom storage but now I am thinking the 1600 elite because it looks so much larger and seems a lot better sealed along with the ability to open the grill grate.
Bottom grate is 18”x34”. Nice pit but like all these mid range pellet grills they have a few flaws. But the Elite is the best bang for your buck on any box store pellet grill IMO. Thanks for watching!
I was thinking of getting a smoker and I really liked the design of the Pitboss Pro series 1600, with the black colour and the smoke stack design. I know the elite is better but the stainless steel look really puts me off. Any input you can offer on this would be great. Amazing video as always :)
We will soon find out!! I haven't even plugged it in yet!! hahaha hoping to film on Wednesday Kevin! I heard that it has the 5° increments but I will believe it when I see it!! Like always thanks for watching!!
None of the Lowe's near me stock it and my local one closed a couple of years ago so it's a 200+ mile round trip to the twin cities to get this. I'm dead set on this exact model and can't even rent a vehicle to get up there and get it under about $200 for a day so this is really frustrating sitting here on a sunny day sitting indoors daydreaming about bbq'ing. What are the box dimensions it came in? I'm wondering if I have an SUV buddy that can loan me their car for a quick pick up if it'll fit. Anxiously awaiting your first cook video on this beaut!!!!!
I just looked at the shipping dimensions of the 1600 competition series from Menards and it should be a fairly close match. "51.77 H x 33.07 W x 22.05 D"
Ya I don’t think the competition has the same controller. I should be getting the competition in one of these days. Can you order one on Lowes website? In the box this pit would never fit in my Santa Fe. Wish I could help ya out but they should be sticking these pits every where soon. Good luck and I know the feeling of having to wait! Always happens when I get ready to buy a new camera. Ha ha
Just got purchased the new model of this, and they no longer have a heat defuser.....what are your thoughts on that. I called Pit Boss and they said it's not necessary, so they don't put them in. They also went down to 2 probes. Not sure what to think.
About time!! I use my most of the time but I never really thought that it did much! So I think it is a good move! I hope to get the updated version in here eventually but I have so many other models to review right now and the upgrades really are not that big so I might skip this years Pro Series reviews. Have fun with the new pit!!
Hahahaha glad someone watched them!!! ha ha Ya I am excited to get this one fired up and see how it performs! I appreciate all your support Troy and I hope all is good brother!
Did you happen to have a gap in the back of the barrel where the lid meets it? Just checking if it’s supposed to be this way since there’s a gasket liner on the inside of the lid. Thanks for the awesome videos!
I have not. I know a fella that has one but I still haven't had a chance to cook on it with him. He likes his but unfortunately I can not answer your question! I hope to get one on the channel one of these days!! Thanks for watching!!
Looking to possibly get one of these. Looking forward to your review. Very interested to the controller wifi distance capability since my cooking area is by my shop about 50 yards from the house. Also the heating capability in the cold so I hope it's cold when you test. I know not a friendly wish, but with the double wall I hope it is capably of holding temp better. Thanks for your video very good information and entertaining.
Well I cooked a brisket in 42 degree weather and it ran like a champ. It has a 50 degree difference from left to right. Hope that tightens up some but I like a hot side in a pit. As far as the WiFi I hope to do a video on that soon. Thanks for watching and Monday the first cook will post.
Do you consider this grill the best box store pellet grill to date over say the Traeger 1300 Timberline, Z Grillz, Camp Chef, GMG, RecTeq 1250, etc? I really want the Lonestar Grillz pellet grill, but the wife is pumping the brakes on that..lol...just trying to decide on the next best thing...any help is greatly appreciated. Keep up the great work...love your videos!
As far as "Box Store" yes. I think it is the best value available. The new VST is pretty cool and the pit runs great for me! I have had a lot of people say the same thing. The rest of the pits you mentioned are all good too but I think there is a tad more bang for your buck on the Elite. Plus all these brands have some type of issue honestly. Just tell your wife you will have at least 6 box store pellet grills that end up being recycled beer cans but if you got 1 LSG your kids will be fighting over it when you start living in the nursing home. hahaha Thanks for watching!
I heard that...lol...I'm working on my wife to be one and done with LSG....definitely think that's probably the best pellet grill out there...like you said..."It's made in the USA and I'm American..." Enough said...thanks so much for the quick reply...
Ya Mark I hope this one gets up to temp a little quicker and I am excited to see how it performs! I was told it is super quiet!! Thanks for watching and I hope to get the burn off done Wednesday!!
I forget as well, but while it looks neat, you can't cook in both areas at same temp. Depending on weather/outdoor temp, the top runs anywhere from 40 to 120 degrees cooler in videos I've seen.
Opening the plate will allow a flame and the grate to reach over 600°? So we can sear a steak? Also, since these are traditional grates.. we don't need to buy the grill grates like you showed in the normal 1600?
Yes this pit will sear but I always use GrillGrates or a cast iron pan when I sear steaks in a pellet grill. I just have twice the control of the sear. Thanks for watching!
I think they heard so many people request a full stainless steel bottom grate they decided to go for it!?!?! I griddle is cool but I didn't use it much. I prefer a cast iron pan anyways! Thanks for watching!
Well that makes my 850 pro series look like a child’s toy! I appreciate that brother. 🤣 so yeah, I want one of these really badly. I wonder if I could sneak the money out of my savings account without my wife knowing? 🤔 I totally agree with you with a front shelf. It looks really nice at the beginning but harder than hell to clean. Have you tried the toothbrush method? It is OK and I’m like you. I would rather just wipe things down in a bit completely clean. Awesome instructional video that my son and I will use if I end up getting one of these!
Heck ya brother!!! I will say I think this is the best Pit Boss pellet grill to date! Very impressed how it ran during the burn off!! Maybe this is a case for " it is easier to beg for forgiveness than permission'??? hahaha Thanks for watching brother!!!
GREAT VIDEO. WHERES THE DONGER GONNA GO ? LOL . I BET ITS HARD TO GET EXCITED ABOUT ANOTHER PELLET GRILL WITH GODZILLA SITTING OVER THERE IN THE CORNER ,AGAIN VERY GOOD ASSEMBLY VIDEO
Hahahah well obviously I love my LSG but I do like breaking in new pits!!! I am designing another extension and hope it will work!!! hahaha Like always brother, thanks for watching!!!
That is a seriously good looking setup. Been looking hard at the PB Lockhart with the upper cabinet ability to cold smoke. Do you know what this 1600's ability is like to be able to do any smoking like that? Would love to see a video on ways to be able to use this pit like you use your PK. This all stems thanks to you!! We processed over 300lbs of elk meat last weekend and made ground burger, Jalapeno&Cheese summer sausage, Italian sausage, ,breakfast sausage, another kind of sausage, bratwurst, and a cheddarwurst. they all turned out amazing and we did indeed reference your videos. Cant thank you enough. However it showed me I need a new smoker and/or grill and I am trying to figure out which one to get.
Dang that is some serious processing brother!! Don't get the Lockhart, that pit needs a 2.0 version first! You can certainly do sausage and stuff like that on a pellet grill but they run a little hot for my liking. Pit Boss does make a vertical that I hope to get in here this year but again that pit will run hotter than I like for sausage. I know they cost a ton of money but if I was going to do sausage I would get an electric Masterbuilt cabinet for that, a Slow N Sear kettle for grilling and a Pit Boss for smoking BBQ. But if I made 300lbs of sausage I would get a PK100 and a Pit Boss 1150. No box store pellet grill I have ran yet can run temps at that 100-120° but next year I will do a couple videos using a pellet grill to make sausage. Glad all your stuff turned out awesome!!
Heck no brother!! That pit is a lifer here at Dead Broke BBQ!!! Just got a lot of new pits in that I have to get some videos done on for those companies also. Going to be a busy year for sure! Thanks for watching!!
That is awesome!! So happy they are listening! I have not seen the newest models yet but hopefully I get one soon!! Thanks for watching and telling about the change to the shelf!!
@@DeadBrokeBBQ absolutely brother. Also for the nation this is the new 1600 PSE model and they also got rid of the diffuser plate. I saw your assembly video and noticed the diffuser plate under the broiler was missing. Chatted with Pit Boss and pointed them to your assembly video on theor site. They said they got rid of the diffuser with the new PSE model. Now we wait on the rack hanger. Still holds one rack. 😬
Hahahaha ya that darn 1 rack hanger!!!!! Ya I heard they got rid of the diffuser and happy they did because I don't think it really ever did much at all!!! I know I got one new pit coming soon called the Onyx but still waiting for confirmation from them! I think that is a Walmart exclusive but I am sure I will get the PS# also! Thanks for the update brother!!
If you're thinking about buying one of these you may want to hold off. I wish I had. This model is so new that they don't have ANY replacement parts available. So if you get a defective caster like I did, you may not be able to move it around easily for months waiting for new parts to come in. If you need a more crucial part, then you're really screwed.
Ya here at Dead Broke BBQ we have a rule. While filming no internet!!!! hahahha Thanks for watching Jeff and I hope you got a cook in this weekend?!?!? I froze my nards off here!!! hahaha
My local store doesn't have them yet. Not available online either. It has been below freezing the last few days so I may have to wait closer to Memorial Day before the start stocking.
Do it Mike and beg for forgiveness later!! It works if you only try this once a year, ask me how I know!!! hahaha Firing this pit up tomorrow for the burn off so we will see how it does!! Thanks for watching brother!!
I own the 1600. I wish the flame broilers was made of ss and the sliding sear plate. Also the temp probe on the left gets tooooo hot and does not match the temp in the chamber, (as the space under the broiler plate has a space left hand side). When I use the griddle the flame broiler and the sliding plate oxidizes (rusts/ looses metal in 0.010" slices)... by making the entire grill ss (see 0:40) you no longer have this issue as YOU CAN NOT USE THE GRIDDLE. (BAD SOLUTION) .. I will remake the flame broiler and the sliding sear plate out of ss as I love using the griddle. SAD after spending basically 1000 bucks (cover, taxes..etc) I need to fabricate stainless parts to deal with a design flaw. Removing the griddle was a stupid management ... choice...
If they made the flame broiler out of ss it would really be expensive. I wish they would make some of those upgrades for sale on their website. The griddle is a nice option but I used mine only 4 times because there was never enough room for the things I do. I got a 5 burner flat top that I use a long side of my pit. I am very happy how quiet this new version is though and how quick mine came up to temp compared to last years 1600. Thanks for watching!!
What's really annoying about these pellet smoker companies is I wish they would make it to where the grill was easier to clean a jammed auger. I think the pitboss Laredo 1000 is the only grill with the door that opens and exposes the motor/auger tube.
@kameronday7645 The new Platinum 1250 has that same auger maintenance access door as the Laredo. I have one. It's an awesome grill. It's a Walmart exclusive.
Can't wait till my local lowes or another one will drive for it but so far not one lowes in a 100mile radius has it n was told they don't know when they will get any in the wait is killing me lol
Ya crazy how some stores ya e them and others don’t. I think they rotate them some. Because last year Pit Boss sent me the OG 1600 from their warehouse but stores in NJ had them already. Soon you will see them in the stores! Thanks for watching!!
For a assembly video pretty good. Ya know what you need in this video? Someone walking up on stage and slapping someone. 😳 But that's already been done. Anyway looking forward to seeing it's first cook. Have a great day. ⛅ 🍻👍
+ $300 over original and is missing the key selling point for me. No Griddle. That's going to be a HARD pass. I got excited as I'm close to pulling the trigger on the 1600, but I'll be sticking to the original version.
@@DeadBrokeBBQ I would've thought opening the sear plate would crank up the griddle. I've been wrong before though. =p But still a nice thing to have over my burner/camp stove like you said. Thanks for the reply btw :)
All my money I make off TH-cam goes back into the channel for making more videos for people to watch but some pits are sent to me to review. Thanks for watching!
Ya but before I would pay $3,800 for a Traeger I would buy a Lone Star Grillz and have a pit that would last a life time. Traegers are good pits too but way overpriced.
I spent a week comparing different grills online and in stores before deciding on the Pit Boss. Dead Broke's comparison video factored in, but two deciding factors made the difference for me. One, I already have a Pit Boss vertical electric smoker which has been really good. Two, and this sealed the deal for me, was that none of the Traegers have side shelves. That's such an essential and simple/cheap thing I just can't see there being any excuse for Traeger to leave them off.
HAhaha ya I finally got it!! Next up will be the burn off and walk around review! Thanks for watching and being a member Brian!!! I really appreciate it!!
@@WV_Smoke Hahaha well This pit doesn't have a stack and well this was filmed during the swimmer dude beating all the women so Lia just fit but like I say now that I have cooked on it several times it earned a new nickname because this is Pit Boss's best pellet grill to date! Again thanks for watching!!
Thank you for this video! I got my elite this morning and was able to assemble it by myself thanks to your instructions. I used some of the included styrofoam to prop up the lower legs while I screwed them in and then I was able to do the upper front leg and then inserted the shelf and screwed in the 3 legs which let me use it to prop up the upper back leg while I screwed it in to the body. After I locked the casters in place it was a breeze to tilt it back upright. The hardest part of the whole assembly was screwing in the side shelf. They could have made that easier. But thanks to your tips throughout the video I did everything right the first time! Love this channel!
Glad I could help and thanks for watching!!!! Have fun with that pit!!!
Lowes in DFW are assembling and delivering for free!
I literally just went and bought this after these videos from you...thank you for the great videos!!!
Awesome MArio! Thanks for watching brother and have fun with that pit!!! I love mine!!
Just put mine together. Perfect guide. Thanks!
Heck ya glad I could help and have fun with the new pit brother!!!
Solid looking pit brother! They just keep upping their game on these pellet cookers! Thanks for the laughs too Jeff! Your videos always put a smile on my face!
Heck ya Rus they keep climbing the ladder and upgrading their quality!! Glad you enjoyed the video bro and I appreciate you watching!!
Thank you for the information. Yesterday I purchased the Pit Boss 1600 Elite grill Lowe's. I did have second thoughts after they brought out the boxed grill & the top was covered with a large amount of dust. It looked like it had been in stock for years. I brought it home anyway, setup of the grill & app were very easy. The burn in went well. My fears of this grill being old were confirmed when I went to register the grill on the Pit Boss website. I purchased the PB1600PS2 grill. The only option Pit Boss has for registering this model number is a grill cover. I spent over 40 minutes between trying to register & with online chat, I finally gave up. Pit Boss has zero customer support. For problems, the Pit Boss website says to contact the dealer, the dealer says for contact Pit Boss. I wish I had never seen your video.
Dang!!! Don't worry, you will get the typical 5 -8 years out of that pit, just depends on how good you take care of things. Pit Boss had a shake up in the past 6 months and it pisses me off too. But I gave that pit to one of my best friends that I have known for almost 50 years now (ya I am old) and that pit is still kicking azz! They cook on it 3 times a week in the warmer months and twice a week when it is cold out.
@@DeadBrokeBBQ Thank you for the reply. I cooked a 21 lb turkey yesterday. It turned out great. I have not figured out, or understand how to change the P setting. Have you done a video on the P setting?
No stack... call it Leah ! Awesome reference :) ok.. I definitely subscribed, great content and I appreciate the thorough reviews and lessons I've learned.
Thanks for watching Robbie!!! Glad you enjoy my humor and videos!!!!
That's a great looking Pit Boss Smoker. I can't believe how you made the assembly look so easy. Lol. 🤔. Always good to have extra hands helping. Nicely Done. Thanks for sharing. 😎🇺🇸.
Thanks Grumpy! Ya the boys are good little helpers and glad they don't mind doing it!! Hoping to fire it up tomorrow for the burn off! Thanks for watching brother!
I know you were talking about that other guy named Justin, but I'm still pretending like you were talking to me. It feels like it's SUPER personalized. lol
Hahahaha I am glad you felt connected still!! I promise I will say your name in the near future!!! hahaha Thanks for watching brother!!
one thing i like about pit boss they make a lot of different pits. 1 out there for every one. nice job good looking pit.
Heck ya Scotty!! They keep adding models and they really are stepping up their quality too!! Thanks for watching!!
Nice assembly video! you had some great help.
Good looking pit, can't wait for a cook
Heck ya brother!! I hope to cook on it this weekend!! Doing a brisket so I can see how it runs on a nice low and slow cook! Thanks for watching!!
Great introduction bro! 👊
Thanks Dawg!!! I think this is Pit Boss's best pit to date! I am very impressed how quiet this pit runs and how quick it got up to temp compared to other Pit Boss pellet grills I have owned! Thanks for watching brother!!
Love your video’s. Can’t wait to see the first cook
Thanks Kenny!!! I appreciate you watching brother!! Next up will be the burn off and then I got another new pit to showcase. But I plan that my first cook will be a brisket. Might as well put it through the ringer right out of the gate!! Have a great week!!
I bought the Pit Boss 1600CS, Competition Series. I haven’t seen a review on it yet. I unpacked today. Tomorrow will be the assembly day and burn-in. I think I’ll break it in with pork belly. I enjoy your videos. Thanks, Tom Berny
Awesome Tom!!! Sounds like you got a great plan brother!!! I appreciate you watching and leaving a comment! Have fun with the new pit brother!
If you keep getting grills, your boys are going to become expert assemblers😊
HAhahaha so true Bobbi!! They certainly are getting better at turning a screwdriver!!! hahaha Thanks for watching and I appreciate all your support!!
Maaaaannnnn, they’re listening! Nice looking pit! Really liking the stainless and the rack hanger. Nice job as always brother!
Heck ya brother!!! I have been begging for stainless steel grates for a couple years now!!! hahaha I am very excited to get this pit fired up and see how it runs! Thanks for watching brother!
Thanks for sharing. This looks great definitely shinier with that ss.
It certainly is! Hard to take pictures because it is so dang shiny!! ha ha Thanks for watching!
Nice looking pit definitely an upgrade can't wait to see you cook on it!
Heck ya Rusty!! They certainly have been stepping up their game in the past couple years!! Hopefully I can fire it up Wednesday and see how it runs! Thanks for watching brother!@
Excellent video my friend, I have the original Pit Boss 1600 and I’m loving it! Would love to see a cleaning video of some sorts to see how to thoroughly clean my 1600. Thanks again for all the work you do.
Ya I can do a video like that down the road Kris! Thanks for watching brother!
@@DeadBrokeBBQ thanks man appreciate it!!!
What I was wondering is about the ash pot. I had a Lorado and the ash pot never went in to lock in place. This one with the snap lock just might be pretty good. Maybe easier than the ash cup on my Camp Chef. Problem is I do like the Sear Box on my Camp Chef. I use it almost every night. Have you used it enough to "thumbs up or thumbs down.?
I really like the Elite and hands down it is Pit Boss's best pellet grill they make to date!! With that said though I really like the Camp Chef Woodwind Pro with the sidekick!!! Thanks for watching!!
That's a beauty, looks great👍🏼🇺🇸 and thank you again for the advice on my Pit Boss, the Brisket came out great.👊🏼🦖🍻
Heck ya brother!! Glad to hear it!!! Ya this pit is pretty impressive!! I can't wait to fire it up!! Thanks for watching!!!
Great looking pit! Looking forward to many cooks on that
Heck ya Jake! Tomorrow I fire it up and do the burn off so excited to see how it performs! Thanks for watching brother!!
The no stack joke was hilarious hahahah
Hahahah thanks for watching till the end!!! hahaha in my next video I give this pit a nickname! hahaha
@@DeadBrokeBBQ gotta get your hands on the new pitboss competition series please !
What are the measurements of the inside of the grill? The main grill grate size on the bottom. I can't find that information anywhere. I was thinking of getting the grilla silverbac, I really like the bottom storage but now I am thinking the 1600 elite because it looks so much larger and seems a lot better sealed along with the ability to open the grill grate.
Bottom grate is 18”x34”. Nice pit but like all these mid range pellet grills they have a few flaws. But the Elite is the best bang for your buck on any box store pellet grill IMO. Thanks for watching!
I was thinking of getting a smoker and I really liked the design of the Pitboss Pro series 1600, with the black colour and the smoke stack design. I know the elite is better but the stainless steel look really puts me off. Any input you can offer on this would be great. Amazing video as always :)
Nice Pit Ricer! Now, hiw long will it take to get to temp..... oh and does this one have 5 degree adjustments?
We will soon find out!! I haven't even plugged it in yet!! hahaha hoping to film on Wednesday Kevin! I heard that it has the 5° increments but I will believe it when I see it!! Like always thanks for watching!!
None of the Lowe's near me stock it and my local one closed a couple of years ago so it's a 200+ mile round trip to the twin cities to get this. I'm dead set on this exact model and can't even rent a vehicle to get up there and get it under about $200 for a day so this is really frustrating sitting here on a sunny day sitting indoors daydreaming about bbq'ing. What are the box dimensions it came in? I'm wondering if I have an SUV buddy that can loan me their car for a quick pick up if it'll fit. Anxiously awaiting your first cook video on this beaut!!!!!
I just looked at the shipping dimensions of the 1600 competition series from Menards and it should be a fairly close match. "51.77 H x 33.07 W x 22.05 D"
Ya I don’t think the competition has the same controller. I should be getting the competition in one of these days.
Can you order one on Lowes website? In the box this pit would never fit in my Santa Fe.
Wish I could help ya out but they should be sticking these pits every where soon. Good luck and I know the feeling of having to wait! Always happens when I get ready to buy a new camera. Ha ha
You can actually hang both racks on the hanger if you hang the larger rack first then the smaller
It does not work on mine unless I want them to stick out on an angle. All they need to do bend that blacket in.
This 1600 2.0 looks awesome
Heck ya brother impressed with it so far but tomorrow we will see how the burn off goes! Thanks for watching brother!
Cool. Nice upgrades
Ya Chris now lets see how it runs!! Thanks for watching!!
Great video, that grill looks pretty awesome
Heck ya and I can't wait to fire it up!! It certainly is beefy!!! Thanks for watching and I hope you two are doing great!!
Just got purchased the new model of this, and they no longer have a heat defuser.....what are your thoughts on that. I called Pit Boss and they said it's not necessary, so they don't put them in. They also went down to 2 probes. Not sure what to think.
About time!! I use my most of the time but I never really thought that it did much! So I think it is a good move! I hope to get the updated version in here eventually but I have so many other models to review right now and the upgrades really are not that big so I might skip this years Pro Series reviews. Have fun with the new pit!!
Welcome back my brother!!!!!!
Hahahah thanks Tommy!!! I appreciate you watching brother!!
Looks nice and shinny. Hope it cooks as good as it looks. BTW, love the bloopers.
Hahahaha glad someone watched them!!! ha ha Ya I am excited to get this one fired up and see how it performs! I appreciate all your support Troy and I hope all is good brother!
You even make putting a grill together fun Ricer! Get her fired up son!
Hahahah thanks Rob!! Ya the plan is to get this cranked up on Wednesday! I am excited to see how this one runs! Thanks for watching brother!!!!
Hi there
I just bought and assembled the same pit, question for you. Is it normal to have a gap on the back of the lid? Like this one
Yes there is a small gap in the back of the lid. Thanks for watching and have fun with the new pit brother!
@@DeadBrokeBBQ okay good deal
Thanks brother
Will do
Did you happen to have a gap in the back of the barrel where the lid meets it? Just checking if it’s supposed to be this way since there’s a gasket liner on the inside of the lid. Thanks for the awesome videos!
Yep but they all have that gap in the back. There is a seal that covers it though. Thanks for watching and sorry for the late reply!
It looks that Elite model does not not include the Griddle. Right?
You are correct!!! Thanks for watching!!
I love your vids. Have you checked out the grilla silverbac yet? I’m basically basing the pellet grill I choose off what you say. No pressure.
I have not. I know a fella that has one but I still haven't had a chance to cook on it with him. He likes his but unfortunately I can not answer your question! I hope to get one on the channel one of these days!! Thanks for watching!!
Looking to possibly get one of these. Looking forward to your review. Very interested to the controller wifi distance capability since my cooking area is by my shop about 50 yards from the house. Also the heating capability in the cold so I hope it's cold when you test. I know not a friendly wish, but with the double wall I hope it is capably of holding temp better. Thanks for your video very good information and entertaining.
Well I cooked a brisket in 42 degree weather and it ran like a champ. It has a 50 degree difference from left to right. Hope that tightens up some but I like a hot side in a pit. As far as the WiFi I hope to do a video on that soon.
Thanks for watching and Monday the first cook will post.
Do you consider this grill the best box store pellet grill to date over say the Traeger 1300 Timberline, Z Grillz, Camp Chef, GMG, RecTeq 1250, etc? I really want the Lonestar Grillz pellet grill, but the wife is pumping the brakes on that..lol...just trying to decide on the next best thing...any help is greatly appreciated. Keep up the great work...love your videos!
As far as "Box Store" yes. I think it is the best value available. The new VST is pretty cool and the pit runs great for me! I have had a lot of people say the same thing. The rest of the pits you mentioned are all good too but I think there is a tad more bang for your buck on the Elite. Plus all these brands have some type of issue honestly. Just tell your wife you will have at least 6 box store pellet grills that end up being recycled beer cans but if you got 1 LSG your kids will be fighting over it when you start living in the nursing home. hahaha Thanks for watching!
I heard that...lol...I'm working on my wife to be one and done with LSG....definitely think that's probably the best pellet grill out there...like you said..."It's made in the USA and I'm American..." Enough said...thanks so much for the quick reply...
@@farmerboy4744 ya but here is another idea. Get the Elite and save up for the LSG then sell the Elite on Facebook market place.
Mine doesn’t have the diffuser plate. Some new models don’t I thought it was missing
Your are correct, mine was one of the first models made. Pit Boss no longer uses the diffuser. Thanks for watching!!
Nice assembly video man!! Can't wait to see the preheat difference and updates from the previous version.
Ya Mark I hope this one gets up to temp a little quicker and I am excited to see how it performs! I was told it is super quiet!! Thanks for watching and I hope to get the burn off done Wednesday!!
@@DeadBrokeBBQ Awesome!! Looking forward to the next one!!!
@@DeadBrokeBBQ I have had one for almost a month and it gets up to 450 in 14 minutes
Another nice pit. Where do you keep them all. Lol. Nice video
Hahahaha I beg friends to hold onto them for a while!! ha ha thanks for watching brother!
I forget the model but I saw this one Pit Boss at Walmart the other day that was just a huge beast, had a separate vertical smoker on top.
I forget as well, but while it looks neat, you can't cook in both areas at same temp. Depending on weather/outdoor temp, the top runs anywhere from 40 to 120 degrees cooler in videos I've seen.
It is the Lockhart. I would wait for the 2.0 model to come out on that pit. Thanks for watching!
I assume not, but does a cover come in the box?
No that is seperate. Thanks for watching!
Opening the plate will allow a flame and the grate to reach over 600°? So we can sear a steak?
Also, since these are traditional grates.. we don't need to buy the grill grates like you showed in the normal 1600?
Yes this pit will sear but I always use GrillGrates or a cast iron pan when I sear steaks in a pellet grill. I just have twice the control of the sear. Thanks for watching!
@@DeadBrokeBBQ what kind of grill grates do I need? I just bought this grill and I want to cook for Mothers day in a week.
Nice looking pit! Does anyone know why it doesn't come with a griddle? Like the standard version?
I think they heard so many people request a full stainless steel bottom grate they decided to go for it!?!?! I griddle is cool but I didn't use it much. I prefer a cast iron pan anyways! Thanks for watching!
@@DeadBrokeBBQ appreciate the reply thanks
Looking good. 😎
If you think that's heavy just wait until that Lonestar Grillz arrives. Whole new kind of heavy!
hahahaha ya but the LSG's come with the wheels on already!!! hahaha Thanks for watching and I hope you have a great week!!
@@DeadBrokeBBQ you too ricer 😎
Absolutely love mine. Cooked a 8lb brisket Sunday and was wonderfully juicy. Holds temp like a champ.
Great to hear Johnny!! I still haven't plugged mine in yet!! Looks like Wednesday I will burn it off! Thanks for the input!!
@@DeadBrokeBBQ how about a 3 month review!
Loving the stainless, do you know if they make this pit in a smaller size?
No only the 1600 at the moment. Thanks for watching!!
Well that makes my 850 pro series look like a child’s toy! I appreciate that brother. 🤣 so yeah, I want one of these really badly. I wonder if I could sneak the money out of my savings account without my wife knowing? 🤔 I totally agree with you with a front shelf. It looks really nice at the beginning but harder than hell to clean. Have you tried the toothbrush method? It is OK and I’m like you. I would rather just wipe things down in a bit completely clean. Awesome instructional video that my son and I will use if I end up getting one of these!
Heck ya brother!!! I will say I think this is the best Pit Boss pellet grill to date! Very impressed how it ran during the burn off!! Maybe this is a case for " it is easier to beg for forgiveness than permission'??? hahaha Thanks for watching brother!!!
GREAT VIDEO. WHERES THE DONGER GONNA GO ? LOL . I BET ITS HARD TO GET EXCITED ABOUT ANOTHER PELLET GRILL WITH GODZILLA SITTING OVER THERE IN THE CORNER ,AGAIN VERY GOOD ASSEMBLY VIDEO
Hahahah well obviously I love my LSG but I do like breaking in new pits!!! I am designing another extension and hope it will work!!! hahaha Like always brother, thanks for watching!!!
I wonder if the lid will start pitting with rust spots?
Not sure only time will tell but none of my other stainless steel pellet grills did. Thanks for watching!!
Do you think those racks will fit the 1st 1600 Pro Series?
I will check and see for ya and leave a blup in an upcoming video Demond!
@@DeadBrokeBBQ Thanks
That is a seriously good looking setup. Been looking hard at the PB Lockhart with the upper cabinet ability to cold smoke. Do you know what this 1600's ability is like to be able to do any smoking like that? Would love to see a video on ways to be able to use this pit like you use your PK. This all stems thanks to you!! We processed over 300lbs of elk meat last weekend and made ground burger, Jalapeno&Cheese summer sausage, Italian sausage, ,breakfast sausage, another kind of sausage, bratwurst, and a cheddarwurst. they all turned out amazing and we did indeed reference your videos. Cant thank you enough. However it showed me I need a new smoker and/or grill and I am trying to figure out which one to get.
Dang that is some serious processing brother!! Don't get the Lockhart, that pit needs a 2.0 version first! You can certainly do sausage and stuff like that on a pellet grill but they run a little hot for my liking. Pit Boss does make a vertical that I hope to get in here this year but again that pit will run hotter than I like for sausage. I know they cost a ton of money but if I was going to do sausage I would get an electric Masterbuilt cabinet for that, a Slow N Sear kettle for grilling and a Pit Boss for smoking BBQ. But if I made 300lbs of sausage I would get a PK100 and a Pit Boss 1150. No box store pellet grill I have ran yet can run temps at that 100-120° but next year I will do a couple videos using a pellet grill to make sausage. Glad all your stuff turned out awesome!!
@@DeadBrokeBBQ thanks for the advice. Really appreciate it.
Can you do a video on how to use the pod on this grill and does it have different smoke settings?
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Ya I will do several videos on this pit! Thanks for watching!
Please tell me you did not get rid of your Lone Star Grillz pellet smoker. 🥺
Heck no brother!! That pit is a lifer here at Dead Broke BBQ!!! Just got a lot of new pits in that I have to get some videos done on for those companies also. Going to be a busy year for sure! Thanks for watching!!
Man I’m super jelly been waiting for this for months. Can’t find it anywhere tho.
You can maybe order it online and have it shipped to your nearest Lowe's?? I hope to fire this up Wednesday! Thanks for watching!!!
great job!!
Thanks for watching Tom!!! I hope you are doing good brother!!!
Another Ricer update. The front shelf is no longer engraved. Just got mine and that was the first thing I noticed.
That is awesome!! So happy they are listening! I have not seen the newest models yet but hopefully I get one soon!! Thanks for watching and telling about the change to the shelf!!
@@DeadBrokeBBQ absolutely brother. Also for the nation this is the new 1600 PSE model and they also got rid of the diffuser plate. I saw your assembly video and noticed the diffuser plate under the broiler was missing. Chatted with Pit Boss and pointed them to your assembly video on theor site. They said they got rid of the diffuser with the new PSE model.
Now we wait on the rack hanger. Still holds one rack. 😬
Hahahaha ya that darn 1 rack hanger!!!!! Ya I heard they got rid of the diffuser and happy they did because I don't think it really ever did much at all!!! I know I got one new pit coming soon called the Onyx but still waiting for confirmation from them! I think that is a Walmart exclusive but I am sure I will get the PS# also! Thanks for the update brother!!
If you're thinking about buying one of these you may want to hold off. I wish I had. This model is so new that they don't have ANY replacement parts available. So if you get a defective caster like I did, you may not be able to move it around easily for months waiting for new parts to come in. If you need a more crucial part, then you're really screwed.
What’s the dimensions without that shelf?
The pit is 51”x20”. The bottom grate is 18”x34”. Sorry for the late reply but just saw this comment now. Thanks for watching!
Did it not come with the flattop insert like how the previous model had?
Deal breaker imo. Also $300 more expensive.
Ya no griddle on this version but I think you can order it off their website. Thanks for watching!!
Ya stainless steel costs a lot more than 14 gauge steel. Thanks for watching!
Gotta question your HR process...employees didn't look too happy 😂👀
Ya here at Dead Broke BBQ we have a rule. While filming no internet!!!! hahahha Thanks for watching Jeff and I hope you got a cook in this weekend?!?!? I froze my nards off here!!! hahaha
The two flame broiler pieces need to be stainless, not the lid.
That would be a nice improvement!
When will these be available?
They are selling these right now at your local Lowe's. Thanks for watching!
My local store doesn't have them yet. Not available online either. It has been below freezing the last few days so I may have to wait closer to Memorial Day before the start stocking.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥stainless is bomb!!!!!!!
Heck ya brother!! I am excite to get this pit fired up!! Thanks for watching bud!!
DAM I WANT ONE
It is a very nice pit brother! Pit Boss really step up to the plate on this one!!
But is there a hook up for your donger???
Hahahaha not yet but I got an idea!!! hahaha Thanks for watching brother!!
OMG now I need to upgrade my Pro 860. Crap the wife is going to KILL me. I will do it just for the grates. THANK YOU
Do it Mike and beg for forgiveness later!! It works if you only try this once a year, ask me how I know!!! hahaha Firing this pit up tomorrow for the burn off so we will see how it does!! Thanks for watching brother!!
I own the 1600. I wish the flame broilers was made of ss and the sliding sear plate. Also the temp probe on the left gets tooooo hot and does not match the temp in the chamber, (as the space under the broiler plate has a space left hand side). When I use the griddle the flame broiler and the sliding plate oxidizes (rusts/ looses metal in 0.010" slices)... by making the entire grill ss (see 0:40) you no longer have this issue as YOU CAN NOT USE THE GRIDDLE. (BAD SOLUTION) .. I will remake the flame broiler and the sliding sear plate out of ss as I love using the griddle. SAD after spending basically 1000 bucks (cover, taxes..etc) I need to fabricate stainless parts to deal with a design flaw. Removing the griddle was a stupid management ... choice...
If they made the flame broiler out of ss it would really be expensive. I wish they would make some of those upgrades for sale on their website. The griddle is a nice option but I used mine only 4 times because there was never enough room for the things I do. I got a 5 burner flat top that I use a long side of my pit. I am very happy how quiet this new version is though and how quick mine came up to temp compared to last years 1600. Thanks for watching!!
What's really annoying about these pellet smoker companies is I wish they would make it to where the grill was easier to clean a jammed auger. I think the pitboss Laredo 1000 is the only grill with the door that opens and exposes the motor/auger tube.
The new Camp Chef APEX has a door that you can take off to get to the auger. I agree every pellet grill needs a escape hatch for the auger!!! hahaha
@@DeadBrokeBBQ thank you sir!! Ill have to check that one out!!
@kameronday7645 The new Platinum 1250 has that same auger maintenance access door as the Laredo. I have one. It's an awesome grill. It's a Walmart exclusive.
Can't wait till my local lowes or another one will drive for it but so far not one lowes in a 100mile radius has it n was told they don't know when they will get any in the wait is killing me lol
Ya crazy how some stores ya e them and others don’t. I think they rotate them some. Because last year Pit Boss sent me the OG 1600 from their warehouse but stores in NJ had them already. Soon you will see them in the stores! Thanks for watching!!
So they removed the stack. Interesting.
Ya but a lot of companies are going that way. I think it might help the convection or they are getting cheap!!! hahahaha Thanks for watching Mark!
Looks like they're using the same body as for the 1600. It has a cap where the stack would be.
For a assembly video pretty good. Ya know what you need in this video? Someone walking up on stage and slapping someone. 😳 But that's already been done. Anyway looking forward to seeing it's first cook. Have a great day. ⛅ 🍻👍
Hahahaha maybe I can see if the boys will let me give them a slap or 2!!! hahaha Like always brother, thanks for watching Victor!!!!!!
Wish we could have seen the smoker..
Can't do it all in one video. Next up will be the burn off and review. Thanks for watching!
They just Sponsored a Nascar Race!
Heck ya Ken!! They are big in Nascar!!! Thanks for watching brother and I hope you are doing good!!!
Female swim team? Good looking pit!
Ya missing the "smoke stack" hahahaha Thanks for watching Terynia!!!!
@@DeadBrokeBBQ well dang!!!!!
+ $300 over original and is missing the key selling point for me. No Griddle. That's going to be a HARD pass. I got excited as I'm close to pulling the trigger on the 1600, but I'll be sticking to the original version.
Nothing wrong with the original!! I have had mine for a year and it has done really good! Thanks for watching!!
Don't get too excited about that griddle option. It was not what I expected it to be. It works better on my camp stove than in the grill.
@@cjr4497 agree the issue I had it takes a long time to heat up but it is a nice option.
@@DeadBrokeBBQ I would've thought opening the sear plate would crank up the griddle. I've been wrong before though. =p But still a nice thing to have over my burner/camp stove like you said. Thanks for the reply btw :)
How are you Dead Broke BBQ if you can afford to run out and just buy that pit? Some of us are on a limited budget and can't afford that!
All my money I make off TH-cam goes back into the channel for making more videos for people to watch but some pits are sent to me to review. Thanks for watching!
I love my pit boss but after seeing what treager is putting out they have a long way to go to keep up. Just being honest
Ya but before I would pay $3,800 for a Traeger I would buy a Lone Star Grillz and have a pit that would last a life time. Traegers are good pits too but way overpriced.
@@DeadBrokeBBQ completely agree
I spent a week comparing different grills online and in stores before deciding on the Pit Boss. Dead Broke's comparison video factored in, but two deciding factors made the difference for me. One, I already have a Pit Boss vertical electric smoker which has been really good. Two, and this sealed the deal for me, was that none of the Traegers have side shelves. That's such an essential and simple/cheap thing I just can't see there being any excuse for Traeger to leave them off.
Bought time lol
HAhaha ya I finally got it!! Next up will be the burn off and walk around review! Thanks for watching and being a member Brian!!! I really appreciate it!!
Maybe my audio is bad, what's it's nickname?
Hahahahah Lia---------------but after doing a few more cooks on it the nickname has been revamped to Ultra!!!!!! Thanks for watching!!
@@DeadBrokeBBQ should I know who Lia is? , Can't wait for more videos you do about ULTRA.
@@WV_Smoke Hahaha well This pit doesn't have a stack and well this was filmed during the swimmer dude beating all the women so Lia just fit but like I say now that I have cooked on it several times it earned a new nickname because this is Pit Boss's best pellet grill to date! Again thanks for watching!!
@@DeadBrokeBBQ lmfao