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  1. dersark_painclinic

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    #1 dersark_painclinic, Nov 26, 2017
    Hello guys, with Holliday season around the corner I would like to threat myself with a pellet smoker for ease of work. The one made by Traeger is awefully expensive, the same thing adervertized by Cabelas is about $ 300 less, any expert opinion appreciated.
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  2. TexasF355F1

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    #2 TexasF355F1, Nov 26, 2017
    I've heard that the tragger branded ones start falling apart after some time. But I have no proof.

    My friend just bought one made by a local company and loves the hell out of it. He's literally had it one week and used it probably 5 times already.
     
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    #4 dersark_painclinic, Nov 26, 2017
    I have the same feelings, I am going to be an occasional smoker so price matters. Cabales price is reasonable and a company you can trust on. In reality you want a product that works for you trouble free rather than a reputable company behind it to replace it with each unreasonable issues. The only thing can go wrong on these smokers is the motor the rest is just a grill.
    Thank you.
     
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    #5 TexasF355F1, Nov 27, 2017
    That's probably the best bet, get the cheap one and see how you like it and how often you use it. Then get the more expensive one in a few years.
     
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    #6 TexasF355F1, Nov 27, 2017
    Is yours electric, or do you do you have it connected to a gas line and batteries operate the module?
     
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    #7 joker57676, Nov 27, 2017
    Electric. I run an extension cord to the smoker when I fire it up. I don't have a great place to put it near an electrical outlet just yet. At some point, I am going to have a concrete slab poured in a different area to hold my smoker, grill, and rotisserie.
     
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    #8 TexasF355F1, Nov 27, 2017
    Thanks. I was just curious.

    My friend does the same thing. He runs an extension cord from the patio near the pool to the side of his house, at least until he has the kitchen put in.
     
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    #9 dersark_painclinic, Nov 28, 2017
    Jason, it is nice to have it in the porch area for ease of access and enjoyment. But somke will get inside the house and stay there for days, I thing far away from the house if you can is a better place to operate.
     

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