i have bought two GMG grills and am looking for a 3rd for a new house we just purchased. The support you will receive from GMG is stellar if you need help or troubleshooting or replacement parts. This is one of the main reasons I am staying with GMG.
Thanks so much for sharing! I agree, customer support is so important. GMG really does a nice job with that and we also pride ourselves on having a great support team. Any questions or needs down the road please let us know. Thanks again!
Thanks Blake! I think you are going to love the Trek! If you have any questions or need any tips just let us know. Drop us a line once you receive the grill and have had your first couple of cooks - would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!
@@EarthSense I’m well experienced with large offset smokers but I’ve never gone down the pellet road, I’m in Australia. Made a purchase this-morning & set up, with thanks to your video. I will be doing a few cooks while camping this weekend, will definitely get back in touch once I’ve completed a few cooks. Cheers again, keep up with the videos. Really helpful & enjoyable to watch!
@@blakemarshall6374 Thanks for the message Blake! Sounds great, look forward to hearing how it goes. I do know the USA & Canada Trek grills have the 12V and 120V power options. The 12V should work fine for you while camping and running off a 12V battery source. In my research Australia and NZ run off a Type I 230V AC power supply. We're you able to get a Trek that is suitable for the AC power you have there? Thanks again, glad the vids have been helpful!
Are the legs long enough that I can set it on my tailgate or table and cook without worrying about damaging them? Or will I need some kind of heat sheild ?
Thanks for contacting us. GMG does recommend operating the grill on a non-combustible surface. For tailgates and tables they recommend a non-combustible heat shield is in place. Any other questions please let us know. Thanks!
Great review and also assembly videos! Is the grate surface wide enough to cook 2 racks of ribs 🍖 horizontally without having to cut them in half? Thanks!
Thanks so much. Depending on the size of the racks, but I would say that I have done 2 full racks in there at once of average/normal size. We do also offer a rib rack which will stand them more vertical - Link here to check out. Thanks! pellethead.com/product/green-mountain-grills-gmg-davy-crockett-half-rib-rack-oem/
since I just recently purchased the DC i have a couple of questions regarding the upgrades you showed us: 1.) can you purchase a handle so i can add one to the DC. 2.) can you purchase the new improved sensor and would it even be compatible with the DC's control board? I'm definitely going to try and modify my DC to the sliding heat adjustment, I work in a fab shop and have access to everything i would need! Once again a great review, very informative!! Thanks.
Thanks for reaching out, glad the review was helpful! 1.) We do not currently have or stock the Trek side handles. I would imagine those will be available shortly and that we will have stock on them. We do carry the Davy Crockett Hopper handles which could be something that works. I've always just carried the Davy's with the folding legs as the handle. 2.) I just reached out to our tech team on the Trek thermal sensor. GMG has stated it will not work for the Davy Crockett, our tech team is going to be doing further tests with it. I have 2 Davy's - 1 is about 8 years old and the other 3. I've never had an issue with the thermal sensors and they hold temp very well. 3.) On the Davy there are two protrusions in the base of the grill cavity that hold that heat shield baffle into position whereas the Trek does not allowing that baffle to slide. Same here, I've never had an issue with the fixed baffle in my Davy Crockett's, but I would think one could modify if they wanted. My suggestion would be to use the Davy Crockett as is, do a bunch of tests, cook a bunch of food before determining if you want to do any modifications to it. Hope that was helpful. Thanks!
Thanks for the message! Yeah it's a sweet little unit for sure! Yes, the control panel uses the GMG PID technology (Smart Controls). Temp regulated based on your settings and full WiFi control with the App. Here are some of the different options and packages for the Trek; all come with Free Shipping yes. pellethead.com/?s=trek Any other questions please let us know, thanks so much!
Thanks for contacting us. Here is a link to the Trek Extension Legs - pellethead.com/product/gmg-extension-legs-for-trek-portable-grill/ Yes, same cover they use for the Davy Crockett is used for the Trek, here is a link for reference - pellethead.com/product/green-mountain-grills-gmg-davy-crockett-grill-all-weather-protective-cover-oem/ Any other questions please let us know. Thanks!
Thanks for the message Greg. Measurements for the Trek are: Height/Width/Depth 24in/32in/16in. Here is a direct link for further research and reference. pellethead.com/product/gmg-trek-wifi-portable-grill-smoker-sale/ Thanks again!
In GMG's larger models they have incorporated an interior light which is pretty slick - hoping they do that with the Trek as well down the line. An internal camera is a really cool idea. Real time video monitoring of the food through the app - brilliant idea Jack!
I'm thinking of picking one of these up for a Christmas gift. I know my old man smokes turkeys in his current smoker. The 8 inches of clearance from the grate to the lid concerns me. Does this have enough volume to fit a turkey inside it?
Hey Andrew, It would definitely depend on the size of the Turkey - I've seen some big ones out there. I did a Turkey in the Davy Crockett last Thanksgiving - Trek has the same measurements as the Davy. Pretty decent size bird - turned out outstanding. Quick video on that for reference - ua-cam.com/video/UcvwwUyk4_k/v-deo.html Any other questions just let us know. Thanks!
Thanks for contacting us. Yes, 150-225 degrees would be 'smoking range'. Personally I smoke 90% of everything I put on the Trek. Any other questions let us know. Thanks!
@@michaelcagle4662 Thanks for the info Michael. I know GMG recently released the 'GMG PRIME' app. I personally have yet to use it, but do plan on doing a video regarding it soon. It could be they are phasing out the original legacy app and moving to the new prime app - Would need to verify with them, but I'm guessing this is the case if you are receiving that error. Try deleting the original app and downloading the Prime app to connect there. Keep us posted. I will play around with it this week as well and let you know of any insight I gain. We'll get it right. Thanks,
Thanks for the message. The Davy is great grill as well; Trek just has a couple other features and has the ability for the extension leg accessory and cart accessory to bring it higher up off the ground. Any questions just let us know. Thanks!
i have bought two GMG grills and am looking for a 3rd for a new house we just purchased. The support you will receive from GMG is stellar if you need help or troubleshooting or replacement parts. This is one of the main reasons I am staying with GMG.
Thanks so much for sharing! I agree, customer support is so important. GMG really does a nice job with that and we also pride ourselves on having a great support team. Any questions or needs down the road please let us know. Thanks again!
Just ordered one from your website, can’t wait to get it in 😃
Awesome! If you need any tips or tricks just give us a shout! I've been loving mine so far. We greatly appreciate your business, thanks so much!
Great review! Looking at your website now. Thanks again
Thanks for the video!
You're most welcome Jon! Any questions or needs just let us know! Thanks
Love my DC purchased from Pellethead
Well done
Great video, going ahead with a purchase!
Thanks Blake! I think you are going to love the Trek! If you have any questions or need any tips just let us know. Drop us a line once you receive the grill and have had your first couple of cooks - would love to hear your thoughts. Thanks!
@@EarthSense I’m well experienced with large offset smokers but I’ve never gone down the pellet road, I’m in Australia. Made a purchase this-morning & set up, with thanks to your video. I will be doing a few cooks while camping this weekend, will definitely get back in touch once I’ve completed a few cooks.
Cheers again, keep up with the videos. Really helpful & enjoyable to watch!
@@blakemarshall6374 Thanks for the message Blake! Sounds great, look forward to hearing how it goes. I do know the USA & Canada Trek grills have the 12V and 120V power options. The 12V should work fine for you while camping and running off a 12V battery source. In my research Australia and NZ run off a Type I 230V AC power supply. We're you able to get a Trek that is suitable for the AC power you have there? Thanks again, glad the vids have been helpful!
Just ordered mine today. My DC was stolen the other week. Guess they needed it more than I did... But they didnt get the power supply, lol.
Very sorry to hear that David, hopefully you were able to get that rectified. If you have any questions moving forward just let us know. Thanks.
@@EarthSense shit happens. Im digging the trek.
@@davidurdahl6656 Great to hear! If you need anything just give us a shout! Thanks!
Are the legs long enough that I can set it on my tailgate or table and cook without worrying about damaging them? Or will I need some kind of heat sheild ?
Thanks for contacting us. GMG does recommend operating the grill on a non-combustible surface. For tailgates and tables they recommend a non-combustible heat shield is in place. Any other questions please let us know. Thanks!
Great review and also assembly videos! Is the grate surface wide enough to cook 2 racks of ribs 🍖 horizontally without having to cut them in half? Thanks!
Thanks so much. Depending on the size of the racks, but I would say that I have done 2 full racks in there at once of average/normal size. We do also offer a rib rack which will stand them more vertical - Link here to check out. Thanks! pellethead.com/product/green-mountain-grills-gmg-davy-crockett-half-rib-rack-oem/
Thanks for the reply! Love your videos…very informative!
since I just recently purchased the DC i have a couple of questions regarding the upgrades you showed us:
1.) can you purchase a handle so i can add one to the DC.
2.) can you purchase the new improved sensor and would it even be compatible with the DC's control board?
I'm definitely going to try and modify my DC to the sliding heat adjustment, I work in a fab shop and have access to everything i would need!
Once again a great review, very informative!!
Thanks.
Thanks for reaching out, glad the review was helpful!
1.) We do not currently have or stock the Trek side handles. I would imagine those will be available shortly and that we will have stock on them. We do carry the Davy Crockett Hopper handles which could be something that works. I've always just carried the Davy's with the folding legs as the handle.
2.) I just reached out to our tech team on the Trek thermal sensor. GMG has stated it will not work for the Davy Crockett, our tech team is going to be doing further tests with it. I have 2 Davy's - 1 is about 8 years old and the other 3. I've never had an issue with the thermal sensors and they hold temp very well.
3.) On the Davy there are two protrusions in the base of the grill cavity that hold that heat shield baffle into position whereas the Trek does not allowing that baffle to slide. Same here, I've never had an issue with the fixed baffle in my Davy Crockett's, but I would think one could modify if they wanted.
My suggestion would be to use the Davy Crockett as is, do a bunch of tests, cook a bunch of food before determining if you want to do any modifications to it.
Hope that was helpful. Thanks!
Sweet little unit, is the control panel PID ... I'm very interested in one, do you charge for shipping ?
Thanks for the message! Yeah it's a sweet little unit for sure! Yes, the control panel uses the GMG PID technology (Smart Controls). Temp regulated based on your settings and full WiFi control with the App. Here are some of the different options and packages for the Trek; all come with Free Shipping yes. pellethead.com/?s=trek
Any other questions please let us know, thanks so much!
where do you get the leg extensions not the cart also do they make a cover for it yet thanks
Thanks for contacting us. Here is a link to the Trek Extension Legs - pellethead.com/product/gmg-extension-legs-for-trek-portable-grill/
Yes, same cover they use for the Davy Crockett is used for the Trek, here is a link for reference - pellethead.com/product/green-mountain-grills-gmg-davy-crockett-grill-all-weather-protective-cover-oem/
Any other questions please let us know. Thanks!
Wouaw superbe 👏🏼
But will that still fit in the Dewalt 38in tool chest?
Thanks for the message Greg. Measurements for the Trek are: Height/Width/Depth 24in/32in/16in. Here is a direct link for further research and reference. pellethead.com/product/gmg-trek-wifi-portable-grill-smoker-sale/
Thanks again!
Next update GMG should do is add internal light and camera.
In GMG's larger models they have incorporated an interior light which is pretty slick - hoping they do that with the Trek as well down the line. An internal camera is a really cool idea. Real time video monitoring of the food through the app - brilliant idea Jack!
I'm thinking of picking one of these up for a Christmas gift. I know my old man smokes turkeys in his current smoker. The 8 inches of clearance from the grate to the lid concerns me. Does this have enough volume to fit a turkey inside it?
Hey Andrew, It would definitely depend on the size of the Turkey - I've seen some big ones out there. I did a Turkey in the Davy Crockett last Thanksgiving - Trek has the same measurements as the Davy. Pretty decent size bird - turned out outstanding. Quick video on that for reference - ua-cam.com/video/UcvwwUyk4_k/v-deo.html
Any other questions just let us know. Thanks!
Can you use it as a smoker?
Thanks for contacting us. Yes, 150-225 degrees would be 'smoking range'. Personally I smoke 90% of everything I put on the Trek. Any other questions let us know. Thanks!
Been trying for a week to update my new Trek. Not happening, not happy.
Hey Michael, Let us know what's going on and what you are trying to update on the Trek. Happy to help.
@@EarthSense trying to update the app. I can connect via the WiFi but i keep getting a note saying I need to update application.
@@michaelcagle4662 Thanks for the info Michael. I know GMG recently released the 'GMG PRIME' app. I personally have yet to use it, but do plan on doing a video regarding it soon. It could be they are phasing out the original legacy app and moving to the new prime app - Would need to verify with them, but I'm guessing this is the case if you are receiving that error. Try deleting the original app and downloading the Prime app to connect there. Keep us posted. I will play around with it this week as well and let you know of any insight I gain. We'll get it right. Thanks,
I don't see how this is better than the older version. Too low to the ground
Thanks for the message. The Davy is great grill as well; Trek just has a couple other features and has the ability for the extension leg accessory and cart accessory to bring it higher up off the ground. Any questions just let us know. Thanks!