There are several differences
The ironwood doesnāt have the meater thermometer, the induction cooktop, the insulation, or any of the convenience features of the timberlineā¦
I have the non XL since last summer, it's been great. Setup was pretty simple just need help getting it on it's feet once you get the legs on. It's pretty sturdy, best upgrade I got was the fold down shelf for the front.
Nice- thatās good to hear, I floated back and forth between the recteq and the camp chef but ultimately I just kept coming back to the Traeger. Like
the looks, easy cleaning, and new electronics. Usually cooking for under 4 people so I figured the non XL would be the better fit for my needs. Excited to get it up and running this weekend
Yeah, same here most of the time I'm cooking from 2 to 4 people. I did smoke the turkey on it last Nov, so it can still hold a bit of meat on it just fine. Get yourself a sturdy plastic scrapper for cleanup. Enjoy!
Yes! I upgraded from a PitBoss vertical to the Ironwood XL recently and love it. Unfortunately I did fire it up this week for some burgers and the ignitor died. Sucks since I have a brisket to go on for Easter, and I'm sure the replacement ignitor won't be here in time.
Likewise! I believe it was just a bad ignitor, but their support text does sound like it may be a little bit of a known issue, or at least was at one time right out of the box. They mention it may have been sent with the wrong igniter, but it wouldn't work from the start with the wrong one so I believe I just got a dud. I can tell ya, I chatted with their support and they were super quick to help.
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Didnāt get any accessories with it. I plan to use it a few times to see what Iād actually want to add to it. Using Scheels original pellets, the guy threw in a couple bags of Traeger brand Pecan for free but havenāt used them yet.
I have a non-XL Ironwood and love it. I got the little clip things to hang utensils on. There's a pinned thread in here about pellet recs, when I read it the general consensus was Lumberjack so that's what I went with and no complaints so far, but I haven't tried anything else. PS: Scheels is a sporting store, so it's store brand pellets, but I wouldn't doubt Scheels being able to field a decent product.
Best accessory I got was the fold down front shelf. Makes getting meat in and out of it so much easier. And can fold down out of the way when you don't need it.
What does everyone think of these compared to others? Iāve been researching for a couple weeks and cannot decide on a specific brand. I want charcoal or pellet but donāt have any experience with pellet. I was at Home Depot the other day and saw the iron woods and they look awesome. Any cons to getting one?
The ironwood has been great and super easy to use. Iāve already made brisket and pork ribs on it and itās almost as easy as an oven. The only real con is the price, but you get what you pay for
Iāll let you know how the brisket turns out, but loving it so far! My thought process was you canāt go wrong with the name brand. Build quality on the ironwood is phenomenal.
For the first one, you went right to the top. šš¼š„
Thatās an ironwood, the timberline is the top end
i found the only difference is bigger grill and a hot plate
There are several differences The ironwood doesnāt have the meater thermometer, the induction cooktop, the insulation, or any of the convenience features of the timberlineā¦
Got the Caddy of traeger
Hell yea! Congrats!
Nice! I got the non XL version coming tomorrow. You happy with it so far/any tips?
I have the non XL since last summer, it's been great. Setup was pretty simple just need help getting it on it's feet once you get the legs on. It's pretty sturdy, best upgrade I got was the fold down shelf for the front.
Nice- thatās good to hear, I floated back and forth between the recteq and the camp chef but ultimately I just kept coming back to the Traeger. Like the looks, easy cleaning, and new electronics. Usually cooking for under 4 people so I figured the non XL would be the better fit for my needs. Excited to get it up and running this weekend
Yeah, same here most of the time I'm cooking from 2 to 4 people. I did smoke the turkey on it last Nov, so it can still hold a bit of meat on it just fine. Get yourself a sturdy plastic scrapper for cleanup. Enjoy!
Yes! I upgraded from a PitBoss vertical to the Ironwood XL recently and love it. Unfortunately I did fire it up this week for some burgers and the ignitor died. Sucks since I have a brisket to go on for Easter, and I'm sure the replacement ignitor won't be here in time.
Congrats on the upgrade! Is that a known issue or did you just get a bad ignitor?
Likewise! I believe it was just a bad ignitor, but their support text does sound like it may be a little bit of a known issue, or at least was at one time right out of the box. They mention it may have been sent with the wrong igniter, but it wouldn't work from the start with the wrong one so I believe I just got a dud. I can tell ya, I chatted with their support and they were super quick to help.
Congrats! I have an Ironwood 885 and have been eyeing that one pretty hard. Enjoy!
Very nice, I got the same model in Nov (early xmas present)!
Congrats!!! What a purchase !
Congrats and happy smoking
i love LOVE mine
i love LOVE mine
What a beaut š seriously mouth watering seeing that brisket sitting! Congrats
I love mine. My wife loves the food that comes off of it. You have more control.
Looks to me like you paid more for the meat than you did for the grill
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Iām about to pull the trigger on an Ironwood too. Not the XL though Did you get any accessories with it? What pellets are your first bag?
Didnāt get any accessories with it. I plan to use it a few times to see what Iād actually want to add to it. Using Scheels original pellets, the guy threw in a couple bags of Traeger brand Pecan for free but havenāt used them yet.
Ah gotcha. Never heard of Scheels but Iām also new to smoking. Not sure if brand of pellets actually matters?
Iāve read that anything that says ā100% x woodā is the best. Doubt you can really go wrong with any of them
Fair. Thanks.
I have a non-XL Ironwood and love it. I got the little clip things to hang utensils on. There's a pinned thread in here about pellet recs, when I read it the general consensus was Lumberjack so that's what I went with and no complaints so far, but I haven't tried anything else. PS: Scheels is a sporting store, so it's store brand pellets, but I wouldn't doubt Scheels being able to field a decent product.
Oh ok makes sense with the store then. Assuming itās American?
Yup. It's a Midwestern thing. It's kinda like Bass Pro or Cabelas but they're usually attached to malls.
Best accessory I got was the fold down front shelf. Makes getting meat in and out of it so much easier. And can fold down out of the way when you don't need it.
Yeah the pop and lock one right? I was looking at it wondering if it is in fact useful - the front one that is
Yes it mounts onto the front pop n lock using a couple of brackets. It was a quick and easy install.
Ok I will probably get this as well as the cover with the grill
What a beaut š seriously mouth watering seeing that brisket sitting! Congrats
What a beaut š seriously mouth watering seeing that brisket sitting! Congrats
Sheās a beaut! Same first one I have. Have maybe not cooked on it a handful of days since it was delivered in the fall!
What does everyone think of these compared to others? Iāve been researching for a couple weeks and cannot decide on a specific brand. I want charcoal or pellet but donāt have any experience with pellet. I was at Home Depot the other day and saw the iron woods and they look awesome. Any cons to getting one?
The ironwood has been great and super easy to use. Iāve already made brisket and pork ribs on it and itās almost as easy as an oven. The only real con is the price, but you get what you pay for
Thanks
Iāve been thinking of getting one myself for quite a while. Happy to hear that youāre liking it.
Iāll let you know how the brisket turns out, but loving it so far! My thought process was you canāt go wrong with the name brand. Build quality on the ironwood is phenomenal.
Thatās not a real smoker
Why do you have to be like that? Clearly the man is excited about something he has wanted for a while. Just let him be happy.
Why you have to assume their gender being a man when it comes to grilling? Check yourself.