Traeger Pro 780 Review ~ D2 Drive Train and WiFire Technology
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- Опубліковано 23 чер 2024
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Equipment:
Pellet Smoker:
Grilla Grills Silverbac
Grilla Grills Chimp
www.GrillaGrills.com
Pellet Smoker:
Traeger Pro 780
Traeger Tailgater 20
www.traegergrills.com/
The Watchman Stove
www.thewatchmanstove.com
Pit Barrel Cooker
www.pitbarrelcooker.com
Kamado Joe Classic ll
Pellets:
Grilla Grills wood pellets
grillagrills.com/bbq-and-grill...
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One of the best reviews ever. I enjoyed it and it was exceptionally informative.
Just bought the 780 last night your review is awsome.
Just purchased this grills these review reassured me can’t wait to use it
Good choice!
Great review .. just bought my 780 and cant wait to start using it..
Excellent review. First time seeing any of your videos. Definitely won’t be the last. I just got this BBQ for an anniversary/Father’s Day gift and I couldn’t be more excited to cook with it.
Thank you for the review. My husband got this for me for Christmas 😍. I’m a happy griller!
Congrats Tricia!
Thanks for the review! Helped me decide to get this smoker. Looking forward to your other videos!
Thanks for the comment Steven. Looking forward to seeing what you cook!
Great review. I really enjoyed it. Thinking about getting one myself.
Great honest review. Thanks brother! Keep smokin'
Just picked up my 780 today. Putting it together tomorrow and breaking it in. Saw your video yesterday and so glad you did a review. Makes me happy to know I picked a good smoker. I do think the front shelf at least should be included for the 1000 i just spent but whatever. Keep the smokes coming and looking forward to new videos.
Another great review. Lots of people are saying that Treager has stepped up their quality. But you have really stepped up the quality of your videos over the years. Great job Sandy.
Thanks so much for this comment. I truly appreciate that!
Just got my 780 brother you gave a great review.
Just got one for my birthday. Thanks for the information...
Very nice review. Keep up the great work!
Excellent review. Definitely going to this.
Sandy, you are good at doing reviews. Very thorough and detailed with the mostly good, as well as the small amounts of bad. I don't have a pellet smoker (yet) but you helped give me some more great facts to chew on. This upgrade seems to have many good improvements. I'd rather have SS grates too, but I tell ya the porcelain enamel coated stuff is tuff and can withstan high temps. I've got one I use to burn charcoal on and gets very hot but after washing it off it is good as new. Thanks for the great review.
Phil thanks so much for the comment and your time. Great point about the grates. If I can help with anything let me know. Keep smokin Phil......it's gonna be a hot summer in the south brother!
Awesome Review brother! I’ve got a Pro 22 and wanted some more grill space, so I Just purchased my Pro780, can’t wait to get cooking!!
My pro 780 comes in tomorrow. Can't wait. ... awesome review. Subscribed
Your review just about convinced me. Great info!
Thanks Carlos! Let me know what you decide to do.
Nice review! Lots of nice features!
Great video! Very detailed, you answered my questions, Thank you!
Great video, thanks for the honesty
Awesome review. On Point. Great Job!
This was a honest review. Keep them coming
That's my goal Guy! I appreciate that, and glad to have you.
Fantastic Review! Thank you!
Now im excited for that 780 tomorrow!
Best review yet! Thx
Just pulled the trigger on this grill. Found a site online out of Louisiana with free shipping and $100 off, packaged with the cover and shelf. Out the door for $1045 before tax. Thanks for the great review.
Just picked up my 780 yesterday. Gonna season it tonight and cook ribs or tri-tip tomorrow. I bought mine after seeing your reviews. Thanks for the info. Cheers 🍻
Congratulations Eddie! Let me know what you cook on it. Cheers!
Jus' Piddlin BBQ ....I started off with the 3-2-1 ribs. I was pretty impressed with how they came out. I used the hickory pellets.
@@eddiev2o9 I like the hickory pellets mixed with cherry pellets. That is my favorite combo to cook with.
This was a great review!
Great review, very informative.
@3:36 is when math crushes the brain! I would of done the same thing! Great video and thanks.
Great Review! Very detailed.
thanks for the review im looking at upgrading from my pro 22 works fine but its just time to upgrade, looking at the Ironwood 880. but the 780 looks great too
Great video
Really appreciate this video
Great review man. I think this might put me over the edge on the 780.
Nice review I ordered the 575 pro with bronze lid should be in next week can’t wait
I got a pro 575 as well. What u like and don't about it ?
890 views is a damn shame. Get this man a 4k cam plus a mic and it will be 20k. Solid review. very informative
14:50 Priceless!
Magic!😉 Treager didn't think about that 🤣
I have been waiting for your thoughts on this grill ever since your 1st video showcasing it. On that video I commented that I also have the same grill and could not be happier. I also have a GMG which I enjoy as well. I currently have some St. Louis ribs cooking on the 780 now here in sunny northern California. I laughed about the 18lb hopper! That's what's awesome about watching videos because I never thought about that.. the bad thing is now I can't stop thinking about it and I'm annoyed as well haha!
Sorry Chris LOLOL!
Sandy this a great review, very thorough and honest! The new 2019 models are awesome with the new controller. I agree the grates should be stainless. I’m going to have to look at getting a jus’ piddlin sticker for my ironwood and a jus’ traegerin sign.
Awesome Jace! Let me know and I'll get em out to ya!
Jace Mills How are you liking the super smoke feature on your ironwood ?
Superb, informative and honest review 👍🏻
Thanks a ton
Great review just brought mine today and I’m excited to put it together an get it going. Ps favorite part of the review was him going off about the pellet bag and hooper size. I agree 😡😡
very well done vide... Sweetthing! i like it.
You hit the nail on the head with the 18 lb hopper
Just purchased my first Traeger grill today. The same model to be exact.
Right on!
I pick up a 780 today, after my pitboss let me down this is going to be a great smoker for doing turkeys vs the pitboss which was a bit short on hight looking forward to cooking Christmas dinner on the new Treager 780.
View informative review. I have a Yoder YS640 (The GOAT😉) and think the Timberline is what drove Yoder to upgrade their controller to a WiFi version including FireBoard control and cloud service.
Yoder is the G.O.A.T.!!
Apex Brewer love my 640 also, but all major brand pellet grills on the market today are fantastic and do a great job!
It just comes down to your budget and whether you have a certain loyalty to a brand.
Traeger, Yoder or GMG for example are all excellent grills for the money.
Yoders rust had 2 . Don’t pay good money for rust
Love the review. Picked up mine today. Cooked a whole chicken (5 lb) - better than the rotisserie at the store. Family was amazed
I bought the smaller size one, the 575. Im anxious to use it. Im kinda new to smoking.
Thanks for the video. I’m thinking of buying the Pro 575 for Father’s Day because their on $100 off regular price
Great review Sandy! What are your thoughts on the build quality of the burn pot and heat deflector? The deflector seems very thin imo. Cool looking stickers by the way.
Thanks Bill. Only issue with build quality that I have is heat deflector, lid catch, and the 18lb hopper design. I forgot to mention the deflector, but I think it should be more sturdy, but it does what the name implies, so we will see how it lasts.
One of the best reviews I've seen for ANY traeger. Does this model have super smoke and how does the wifire do after you've used it a while? Does it lose signal often?
No super smoke, but the wifire works great from the back corner of my backyard.
God Damn I am buying this smoker now
Well said sir!
Thanks man
Oh yeah, 20 lb hopper too but also wish I had SS grates ha
I’m very tempted to buy this model.. just a few days I was thinking of buying the 34pro series..
Your welcome for stopping by
I know nothing about grills. This made me want to buy this and grill every day
Hello Sir, Great Review. I would like to know more about the pellet sensor that tells you when your running low? I'm having a hard time trying to find that part that you mentioned
I'm building a hopper extension for my 780 that will take mine over the 20lb. mark powder coated and all to match :)
I like the thought of a 20# pellet hopper, but why not 22# ? Most people will not let the hopper run out completely or empty extra pellets out to switch pellets , so it will always have extra pellets left. 22#’s will give ya the extra room. Excellent review!👍
Great video, been enjoying your channel as a new enthusiast. Been a couple weeks with IRONWOOD 885 (D2 controller)... holds temp great, app is amazing, wifi connection is great, very glad I picked up a Treager (first smoke was 5 racks of ribs, 2 tri tips, 12 chicken legs).
Eddie that is awesome, and wow what a great first cook! Smoke on man!
Very well done review and very honest. I like how you gave the good and the bad in your opinion. I do have an answer regarding the hopper size. There is no reason why anyone should have a 20lb hopper. You will never go through all 20lbs in one cook. Unless your using it every day the hopper should be emptied and pellets stored correctly. When moisture gets in the hopper the pellets tend to go bad. Some people don’t know this and after a few weeks and some rain they turn the grill on & next thing you know the auger locks up because the pellets turn to sand once heated going through the auger. Then you need to take entire grill apart to clean it out and it’s a pain. Always store unused pellets after a cook in a sealed container to keep them optimal.
I appreciate the comment Nozzy. I do actually use my pellet grills on most days at some point. I go thru about 2 - 3 bags a week. Now I have an XL, so it isn't an issue anymore with a 42lb hopper LOL. Cheers!
in the event of an auger jam the 780 will run backwards and clear its self ! no need to tare it apart .but yes store them properly .
Great review. How's the actual smoke taste when using it as a smoker? Thx
Awesome video, does this girl come with the super smoke option you may have said it I just missed that?
Seriously considering this smoker (I do not consider this to be a grill). Thanks for the review.
Is there a specific increment you can increase/decrease the temperature? Or can you set it at any random temp?
Good video, Sandy! I love your honesty. That's why I sub'd. 😉
I like that Traeger is stepping up their game. At that price point, Traeger needs to include the front folding tray as standard equipment along with a bottom shelf. Also, the heat deflector should be of better quality, as it looks a bit flimsy. I agree with you on the hopper capacity should be 20. Just my two cents.
Going to watch your Grilla Chimp video now. Thanks for sharing.
👍🏻 👍🏻 🔥🔥
I agree about the heat shield. I'm sure their engineers have a reason for it, but I would rather have a more sturdy heat deflector........
What is your shelf you have on the front? Model number and where do you purchase it? BTW great review Thanks
Did you get rid of the Gorilla grill? I was thinking about getting the Silverback Pro, but now I might be changing my mind to a Traeger.
Hi your video is very helpful but is there a selection for "smoking" only before desire temp?
you made me laugh about the 18lb hopper, when you get that fixed, work on that square pizza box for a round pizza. Great vid
20 lb pellet bag but 18lb hopper is a great point but maybe traeger assumes the other 2lb's of pellets would be in the auger?? Idk maybe I'm wrong.
I’m guessing it’s for priming and some spilled
Hey there! First time watching your videos. I already subs, too. Just purchased a Traeger 780 yesterday. Where can I get the orange lettering like you've got, to name my grill?
Nice review. Considering buying one. Can I ask, how long (on average) does a full hopper of wood pellets last?
Obviously it depends on ambient temps., cooking temps., etc...but I usually estimate about an hour of cook time per pound of pellets. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
Great video, thank you.... Does it come with temp probes ?
It does.
Great review! What's the difficulty level in cleaning this grill, and how do you recommend to keep it looking new?
I have never grilled before and I am looking for a grill. I know this came out four years ago but I wanted opinions on if this is still a great option or if there are other grills I should consider. I want something with this type of technology. Thanks for your help guys!!
@@smitht1988 I'm pretty happy with it. Although it's not a grill.
Great review 👍. I have been watching several of your videos while I’m trying to decide on the right grill. Do you feel this one would be better than the Grilla Grill?
Thanks so much. I think both have their pros and cons. I do however have to look at the whole package, and with the grill, controller, and Traeger App, I think you get a better all around experience with this one.
Thanks for the reply. I do appreciate your opinion 👍
i would recommend a 22 lb. hopper so you can fill it with a full bag when it get low, before it completely runs out
Thanks for the review! I just got my Traeger 780 pro yesterday and noticed the temperature on the smoker is completely off. Another thing I noticed is that it didn’t produce any smoke while I was smoking my tri tip? I’m a first time Traeger owner and a bit confused on these things. Have you experienced either of these issues with your Traeger?
Estefany Dingle how is the temp off?
saw your post and just got a Traeger 780- having same issue with smoke output- it seems like what every low temp I put it on I only get smoke when starting it up and then no smoke- did you find resolution?
Which one do you prefer Treager or Silverbac
Curious as to whether or not you have noticed a difference in the food between the Traeger and the Silverbac?
You can put the extra 2 pounds of pellets in a smoker tube, and add extra flavour and smoke in the chamber. That's what i do with the extra pellets that don't fit in the hopper! :-)
Where do you place the tube?
@@bobbymalick9684back, right corner of the chamber. Open side towards center of the grill
Under the drip pan?
@@bobbymalick9684 no no. On the main grill. The air flow from below will help the smoke to saturate the chamber. It works great.
Thank you I’ll give that a try
I am so frustrated with my Traeger not staying connected to WiFi, I have a strong mesh system to boost my signal so I know it has nothing to do with that, I have it for 2 years now and it continues to not be able to link up to my phone, Sad to say I am glad there are so many more companies out there making pellet grills as I will never buy another from Traeger.
Your other videos on the Grilla Grill Silverbac had me sold on buying one of those but after watching this video I’m confused on which grill u actually prefer. Which grill wud u suggest I purchase between the two? Thank you.
I like both of them. The traeger is more expensive, but the controller is way more advanced with wifi. If wifi isn't important to you go with the silverbac. Can't beat the price and build quality.
Ok great! Thank u sooo much for your helpful advice. I ordered the Silverbac n the MEATER probe+ as well. Hv u used the MEATER probe? Thanks again!👍
Thinking of getting one of these to replace my masterbuilt smoker. Would this replace my grill too or should I keep my grill? Was thinking of getting rid of my grill also
If you are a guy that loves sear marks, then I would keep your other grill. Personally I think the marks are overrated. But it will cook most anything, however I rarely cook anything over 300 degrees on any of my pellet grills.
what about the noice of the grill at lets say 6,5 feet. can you relaxed socialize or is it to close to the table? i want to buy one but that keeps me busy? thanks for sharing this vid
The 18lb capacity is a good idea. It leaves you with a 2lb reserve if you aren't paying attention to a long cook and run out. After you cook just put the 2lbs in the hoper. That's just my thought.
Put all 20lbs in and you don't run out. 20lb hopper should equal a 20lb bag. I love the 780....but I prefer the 20lb hopper that my GG Silverbac has.
I thought the tabs on the back were for the power cable.
Have you had good experience with WiFi and app communicating with eachother
Do you have to prime the Auger with every cook?
How would you rate in comparison to the Grilla Silverbac? I don't need the wifi features. I just want good build quality and performance. I am also considering Rec Tec
If you don't need the wifi go with the Silverbac.
How well does it hold a temp? I have a different brand and the temp will fluctuate 15 degrees or so and only sets at 25 degree changes.
For the record I think it’s better that you used it a few times before reviewing. Gives it more validity.
Can the bottom cooking grilled be moved up?
Grilla gills has a 20lbs hopper and thicker steel. Other than that great grill.
I believe the ironwood has 20lb hoppers, but why they didn’t just make pro with 20lb is unknown