Traeger vs. Rec-Tec Comparison and the MotG winner

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Here it is! Today we are comparing my new Rec Tec 340 Trail Blazer with our Traeger!
(this compare applies to the Traeger 575, Pro 22 and Homestead 520) They are both great pellet grill and smokers but…I’m gonna choose one and tell you why
I can’t wait to hear what YOU all have to say
And I’ll let you know how to participate in that Give-Away, real soon
See you outback!
➡ About M.O.T.G
One of the most recognizable Grilling and Kitchen TV Pitchmen in the World, Marc Gill is going unplugged and at home, doing what he loves most Barbecuing, Smoking, Grilling, Braising, Su Vide, I mean cooking and feeding family and friends.
His hectic schedule has him reviewing, testing and scripting presentations for products which are sent to him from all over the Globe. These products are intended to be used in an Infomercial, a Commercial or featured on Live Shopping TV.
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@jeffsmith350 4 года назад

Rec-tec has the best customer service!!!

@BACKALLEYBBQ 3 года назад

Have you spoken to traegers team? Also rec tec service department isn’t open half as long as as traegers

@scubafrost2007 3 года назад

Yes they do. I'm glad I sold my traeger. Never looked back one. I have the RT-700

@scubafrost2007 3 года назад

@@BACKALLEYBBQ traegers customer service is god awful. Compared to RecTec next to none. Plus for people who own the grill there is after hours hot lines. I used once for a question and had a 45minute conversation about making great food

@jeepjeffy04 3 года назад

@@scubafrost2007 cannot agree with that. My dog chewed my power cord 2 years after I bought my Traeger and they sent me 2 new ones for free after a 5 minute conversation.

@tsicashflow6036 4 месяца назад

@@scubafrost2007i😊

@bikeboy0012 2 года назад

I loved your style of review and video. Got a new sub!! Thanks!!

@sprayhawk808 3 года назад

So I'm looking for a smoker (not a grill, primarily) to take out with our RV. Your comment about the RecTec is compelling because of your 5th wheel. Are you transporting in your bed or does it fit in your basement? Have you ever used or considered the GMG Davey Crockett? Any wisdom will be appreciated !

@marcsonthegrill2227 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! :-D I've been talking with GMG about testing some of their equipment, no response, yet. After using Traeger, Oklahoma Joe and a couple others, Rec teq still some out ahead, mostly because of the construction, heat control and cust service. You pay for it, though

@vanq884 4 года назад

I have been looking at rec tech for a couple years and have not been able to pull the trigger. I’ve been looking at the gravity feed charcoal briquette cookers. I love the looks of the Rec tec. Now that I know that has Wi-Fi in this great presentation that you have made against the number one Traeger. I am going to be getting one within the week. I have also watched Rick text videos and I agree with you they are some very down-home thoughtful family oriented and friend friendly people

@licha5050 3 года назад

Great Vid!!! Thanks

@marcsonthegrill2227 3 года назад

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching, Joe! Sorry for the late reply :-D

@fjl1637 4 года назад

Great video.....So you know, 304 stainless means "type of stainless" not gauge. There is 304 and 430 series stainless with the 304 being a better quality stainless, more expensive and less chance of rusting out. Gauge is the thickness of the metal...i.e. 14 gauge, 16 gauge, 18 gauge and so on. The lower the number gauge, the thicker the metal. Keep up the great work!

@johnfoster1395 4 года назад

traeger is over rated ALL other pellet grills are passing them

@marcsonthegrill2227 4 года назад

Yep, andtThanks for watching, John!

@burntfooddude 4 года назад

My Traeger has been a wreck from day one. Called & talked to customer service a bunch of times. Replaced controller and temp probe, adjusted the P settings. It holds temp for 30 minutes then starts temp swings. Goes from 225 up to 340, down to 180, back up to 300 plus. Then down to off.

@DennisTuckersAwesome 4 года назад

What do you recommend over Traeger for the price?

@chrisray7849 4 года назад

The holes on the side are for you to run your probes through so you don't have to close the wire in the lid.

@robt3325 3 года назад

This is an ad, but not a great one. That prime rib looks...ehh

@JamesPrpich 6 месяцев назад

My temp probes don’t last long. I must be doing something wrong

@yapdawg 4 года назад

That’s not an air hole on the rec tec. It’s to run your probe through. You have it run through the lid. My rt 700 hole cover even has a notch so you can run the probe wires but still keep it closed as much as possible.

@donbell8488 4 года назад

That is what is was hoping for. I'm looking at this smaller size rec tec.

@slyazerigun7130 3 года назад

Yes, he's calling probe holes in both grills "air holes". And you know he doesn't know what they actually for, when he runs the outside through the door, and not that hike. Funny

@ericcole3795 4 года назад

Love my Rec Tec RT 700. Would not consider another. Customer Service is second to none. Perfect cook every time. 40 pound hopper - that is real nice. And have you seen the BFG 2500? Plenty of cook space

@marcsonthegrill2227 4 года назад

They are great, I really am in love...Thanks for watching!

@KevinWorrell 4 года назад

I wish I had bought a Rec Tec each and every day.

@pshel52117 4 года назад

I love my RT 700 too. It’s so easy, built very well, great customer service.

@L_Double_E 4 года назад

Great video Marc! I was on the fence about buying a Rec Tec 700 but you helped persuade me. I would like to say that the small port on the left side of the rec tec is for the probe wires to run through so they don't have to hang out the front :)

@Whitetankexotics 4 года назад

Talk to any traeger rep out in the field. They don’t know anything about the units. One guy even told me he didn’t know anything. He just sales them. Now call rec tec. Anyone on the phone can answer any question about their grills and problems. Big difference on company’s. Ray even gives you his personal number and interacts on Facebook

@marcsonthegrill2227 4 года назад

That's says a lot, Andrew! Thanks for watching :-D

@ladysterling007 4 года назад

That's why you shop local. Any customer walks through my doors and they get every question answered! SHOP LOCAL!

@KevinWorrell 4 года назад

You're so right. The reps are dummies.

@rickyreynolds9056 3 года назад

I have owned a recteq for over 6 years now and I LOVE this grill and this company!! I thought the grill was awesome before but when I did hafta use their customer service.... I was blown away how they reacted to my needs and took care of my issue!! Can’t say enough!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@KevinWorrell 4 года назад

I have changed every component on my traeger pro at least once, four or five times controllers, induction fan, auger and motor, firepot, hinges, wheels, hardware, all of it. Thing just sucks. I have zero respect for their equipment. Their controller doesn't reference the thermometer. Haha. It's an interval timer, not a pid controller.

@brianhaynes276 3 года назад

Just sold my Traeger. Would never maintain temp. Going to RecTeq in GA tomorrow to buy the RT2500 BFG.

@marcsonthegrill2227 3 года назад

Thanks for watching, Brian! Yep, RT has the heat control :-D

@markfroman738 3 года назад

Overkill. Lol

@jackharvin4586 4 года назад

I've owned the Rec Tec RT-700 Bull for 3 years...love this smoker

@marcsonthegrill2227 4 года назад

Thanks for watching, Jack! I love mine, too!:-D

@LouisatRshackBBQ 4 года назад

Great video... I felt the same with my Traeger but have found my new love with my rec Tec.... by the way. Traeger was sold and now the Traeger family is with Danson which makes Pitboss and Louisiana grills.

@kylerice9714 4 года назад

i just looked that up, he kicked his gas grill off the deck, made some money and haven't given a poop since :/

@martinjplsc 4 года назад

REC TEC is hands down the best. One thing he forgot to mention is the warranty. REC TEC is 6 years and Traeger is 3 I believe. Correct me if I’m wrong though. I’ve had the RT-700 for a little over the year and worth every dollar I paid for it!

@marcsonthegrill2227 3 года назад

Hey John, thanks for watching! Sorry to take so long to get back to you. I don't know how I missed it, but I'm glad you like what we do and with the RT, too

@enthuzworld1784 4 года назад

Joe Traeger can no longer advertise his likeness after a settlement with now owners of Traeger Grills. I didn't know that Joe Traeger went over to Louisiana Grills. This video made me look into it.

@patkelly2478 4 года назад

Marc. I've seen a few of your vids and you're the most energetic by far. So I did A LOT of research before I purchased a Rec Tech Bull 700. Never had a Trager or any pellet grills/smokers. BGE and a stick burner only. One thing I noticed that you didn't mention is the Rec Tech company has a 6 year warranty and no other pellet grills/smokers have that. Though they are internet sales only, their customer service is absolutely outstanding!

@marcsonthegrill2227 4 года назад

You're right, I gotta remember that. Thanks for watching :-D

@swapwap1 3 года назад

Unless you live in Augusta, they have a store

@gosman949 2 года назад

Pat what do you do about displacing your pellets in the hopper so you can change them out?

@jprender823 4 года назад

Aren't those holes on the sides for the temperature probes, not air flow?

@abglogas 4 года назад

Wow!! I wish I would have watched this before I bought my Treager. You hit the nail on the head with this video. I like my Treager and does the job, but I think the RecTec would've been a better investment. Awesome video my friend!! Now subscribed 👍

@ladysterling007 4 года назад

It depends on which Traeger you have. The new Gen 2 Traegers are awesome!

@abglogas 4 года назад

@@ladysterling007 I have the treager pro 575. I really like it, I just wish it had the super smoke function.

@dougdavies7335 4 года назад

Just got my rec tec after a piece of shit Traeger, way better built then the Traeger. A little spendy but I'm sure it'll be worth it in the long run.

@davidmillan8023 4 года назад

Rec Tec for the “W”

@marcsonthegrill2227 4 года назад

Thanks for watching, David!

@tf.2903 4 года назад

Traeger family sold retreated in mid 2000. They now work for dansons aka pit boss. Since then they went from being made in the pacific north west to China.

@miahcollins4945 4 года назад

I got a rec-tec 680 and later got the wifi upgrade and still love it 2 years later!!!!!!

@mikeshevlin 3 года назад

You can put the Meat probe through the side of the Recteq. You pull the opener and push it through that way you don't loose any heat. Thanks for the info.

@sliider1 4 года назад

Love my Trail Blazer , 1st cook May 2019 went great. 2nd cook it would not light (Easter weekend) to my surprise customer service answered my message and called me back. After reading error codes they suggested a loose wire from shipping. I unplugged the wire re plugged it in and it has worked flawlessly ever since.

@marcsonthegrill2227 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@philbeard3370 4 года назад

I have a Rec Tec RT-700. Great smoker. Spot on temp control. A company that is personally invested in every customer. You can’t go wrong with Rec Tec! I’d buy it again if I had to and would recommend it to friends.

@marcsonthegrill2227 3 года назад

Hey Phil, thanks for watching! Sorry to take so long to get back to you. I don't know how I missed it, but I'm glad you like what we do

@Gladiator1972 4 года назад

I purchased my Rec Tec about 5 years ago and I got the owner's personal cell phone number for assistance with my purchase.

@pyro3rg 4 года назад

Rec tec is very customer service focused and that's why I bought my rt700. I had issues buying it, I had a phone call by the end of the day wanting to setup my order over phone if I wanted, luckily I'd fixed the issue already but the response time was awesome. They just feel very wholesome and happy with their product and are willing to standby it. It's rectec hands down.

@OutofWaters 4 года назад

Sweet video I'm glad I haven't pulled the trigger on a smoker yet traeger can kick rocks I'm getting a Rec Tec. Also I dig that pergola a lot. Thanks for the info 👍

@marcsonthegrill2227 4 года назад

Thanks for watching! I love the Rec Tec! Which one did you buy?

@cayleyallen9092 4 года назад

Rec Tec also has the absolute best customer service. We were at the fire station about 20 min from their shop and the grill wasn’t working right and they sent someone with a box of parts and fixed it within an hour for free. They also leave a box of parts outside the warehouse in case your grill breaks and no one is there to help you.

@williamdebow3478 4 года назад

Rec-Tec is better by far. Have had several pellet grills and Rec-Tec will be my last. They do have the absolute best customer service. You can tell they are genuine guys with a great product. They stand behind you after the sale. You cannot put a price on that!

@braylieg9705 4 года назад

Is this a joke? No fuckin way they are that cool?

@jwoodcock40 4 года назад

That looks amazing. Love my REC TEC I have a bullseye and a stampede. Amazing machines.

@pabuffa 2 года назад

Powder coating anything that may catch fire is silly. The treager we had at work suffered a grease fire and the powdercoat was ruined. I purchased a RT because it is stainless. Any powdercoating is a compromise.

@johnkern640 2 года назад

My traeger caught fire and ruined the powder coat.

@ouyrwq 3 года назад

Thank you. Excellent review. Just returned my first pellet smoker, Traeger 575 to Home Depot. Complete faillure out of the box. Bad controller, terrible customer service. They do not stand by their products. While I agree they deserve respect for marketing and technology, the actual smoker(esp. temp control) is a fail. I spoke to Rectec. Their CS agents are sitting in Augusta. They have Georgian accents. They were super helpful and conviced me to buy their smoker. The only downside is I must wait for it to be delivered.

@beers-jackofbbq 4 года назад

Great review! I am about to head into the garage to unbox the Rec Tec 590! Just delivered yesterday! Cheers!

@TheTaytoni 4 года назад

dude enjoy and welcome to the family. just ordered my second rectec

@beers-jackofbbq 4 года назад

Gabriel B Thanks! You were right about holding the temps, this thing is rock solid so far!

@Shovelups 4 года назад

Gabriel B Still shopping for and comparing grills. Do you need to buy another RT because the grill died or just wanted a 2nd RT? Can’t decide between Grilla or RT 590 or 700.

@ajbittx48x 4 года назад

Great Review! Love the look of the Rec-Tec, most importantly the feed back you provided, makes my decision process easier. Have you ever used Camp Chef SmokPro DLX or made comparison?

@marcsonthegrill2227 4 года назад

I'm trying to get in contact with Camp Chef to see if they want to send a grill. I've used Camp Chef flat top griddles and they're pretty good...so let's see Thanks for watching, Andrew

@carolpeck6872 4 года назад

@@marcsonthegrill2227 we have a Camp Chef flat top grill, and also a camp chef pro 90 we purchase over 10 years ago for camping. But now that its mostly just my hubby and me, we use the 22 " black stone for our camping trips. Would love to see how well the Woodwind works against Treager and Rec Tech, before i put out that investment.

@jeffsmith350 4 года назад

I have a rt-700 Rec-Tec best grill i have ever bought. I will be getting the new bullseye stainless when it comes out. Rec-tec for life!

@redneckinvegas 4 года назад

Good video.........but a couple of important things about RecTec. One is the PID controller. Once you set the temperature it stays within 1 or 2 degrees of what you set it at. Adjustable in 5 degree increments. That hopper......the lid seals out the rain unlike the Traeger. You dont have to to worry about your pellets getting wet. All the hardware is 304 SS on the RecTec. The igniter is ceramic on the RecTec and it will last a very long time. I have had a RecTec for quite a few years and its a fantastic company. Also the quality is amazing and they stand behind their products. You dont see them in stores or big ads or infomercials. Mostly word of mouth advertising and it speaks for itself.

@ronthomas7892 4 года назад

You do have energy !First review I have seen on the Rec-Tec. Looking foward to seeing more. Thanks.

@marcsonthegrill2227 3 года назад

Hey Ron, thanks for watching! Sorry to take so long to get back to you. I don't know how I missed it, but I'm glad you liked it!

@johnwerner4925 4 года назад

Read about user'sTraeger 780s with D2 controller and you'll get scared. That isn't addressed here further pushing the model T behind Rec Tec.

@marcsonthegrill2227 4 года назад

Hey John, thanks for watching. Yeah, you're right the D2 controller is a big and necessary step for Traeger...still the price tag is pretty steep (compared to the RT-340)...anyway, I love my Traeger and we've had many wonderful dinners and get together using it...still if I had to choose, well, you say the video, eh? See you outback

@johnwerner4925 4 года назад

@@marcsonthegrill2227 Thanks for caring. I've got brave and pulled the trigger to get the Traeger Pro 780 so I'll let you know how it turns out.

@bradcallaghan8099 4 года назад

I will be buying my first pellet smoker soon and after doing a LOT of research looking at a lot of reviews there is no question about which one I will get. REC TEC for the WIN!!! Probably the RT700

@marcsonthegrill2227 4 года назад

Good choice, Brad and thanks for watching! :-D

@66Dakshinian 4 года назад

Super Wow to this review. Getting my Rec Tec. Much appreciated🙏🏽

@cubsgo23 4 года назад

There’s honestly no comparison. I’ve had a Traeger and it always got the job done. Yeah, the temperature swings were frustrating, but manageable. But grilling? Searing? Tough to accomplish. I’ve had an RT-700 now for about two months from Rec Tec and I’m blown away. The build quality, the consistency in holding and accurate temp, and the customer service made it a clear-cut choice for me. So glad I went with Rec Tec. I’ll never look back.

@AFVetteran 4 года назад

Nice. Thinking about making the switch from Traeger to Rec Tech myself.

@esmoglo 4 года назад

Great review Mark I love my RECTEC as well.

@marcsonthegrill2227 4 года назад

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching :-D

@hotwiredpc4079 3 года назад

Heart and soul was sold for the all mighty dollar I mean let’s face it who needs pride right. Also I read a lot of reviews from people who bought new traegers that aren’t happy at all.

@marcsonthegrill2227 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! Sorry for the late reply :-D

@chunkycheesemonkey99 3 года назад

Im very impressed at how good the video was, your talking was entertaining and to the point! Very enthusiastic, you deserve more views for sure. Keep up the good work!

@marcsonthegrill2227 3 года назад

Thanks for watching and for your kind words! :-D

@mikewilliams1495 4 года назад

Traeger has been sold at least twice since the family owned it and they have moved manufacturing to China. Quality of construction is the same but the quality of the metals used I.E. gauge or thickness has been reduced. I used to be a dealer ( 16 years) but have been kicked out because now they only want to deal with the BIG BOX stores and businesses like BBQ Galore etc. They are good units but i believe now there are better ones out there and if you are looking for true Texas Style Brisket. There is only one way to get it. OLD FASHIONED STICK BURNER.

@thowdy 4 года назад

Mike Williams if Traeger is built in China I won’t buy it. Not a chance.

@alanpettibone 4 года назад

I have an older Traeger BiG Tex and the build quality is so much better (I.e. heavier) than the new ones I am seeing at my friends’ homes. I just have to keep my mouth shut.

@adamsilveira3871 4 года назад

Always enjoy your energy in your vids. Been researching for pellet grills now for a while now, I like Req Teq, however, wish they would go lower in Temp. the LO setting hit about 180F, but wish would go down to 160F. Been looking at Camp Chef WoodWind Wifi, Masterbuilt Gravity, RecTeq, and Traeger.

@marcsonthegrill2227 4 года назад

Hi Adam, thanks for watching! I'm partial to recteq and Masterbuilt at this point, but don't have any experience with WoodWind Let me know what you decide See you otuback! :-D

@earlpener 7 месяцев назад

After the experience I had today with Traeger and my 3 y/o Timberline 850 that decided to burn its wiring out. I'd never give Traeger another penny of my money. It was the worst value for the money spent. I'll likely throw it away at this point.

@GallaghersGrub 4 года назад

Great energy and comparison. Just subbed.

@marcsonthegrill2227 4 года назад

I appreciate that and thanks for watching! :-D

@donell4632 4 года назад

Great review on the two pellet grills. I have an RT-700, and I say Rec Tec is the best. You get more bang for your buck.

@marcsonthegrill2227 3 года назад

Hey Donnel, thanks for watching! Sorry to take so long to get back to you. I don't know how I missed it, but I'm glad you like what we do and RT, too

@joshuaheywood9988 4 года назад

Thank you for this review!

@steveyork8069 3 года назад

My Traeger was more like 50 degree total swing my camp chef 20 degree total swing my recteq maybe 3 degrees total swing.Traegers gone,keep the Camp Chef because I have the jerky rack,worth keeping.

@rickzabala6020 3 года назад

A lot of Treading water conversation or descriptions. I like the folding up, stainless steel, & ÷ or - 5%. Camp chef same but has searing side burner but not fold. Traeger might be like the Studebaker if not keep up.

@bomccoy5236 3 года назад

.....gotta wonder about someone who can't figure out that the temp probes on the Recteq go through the little hole on the side........doh buddy....DOH

@robertw6148 2 года назад

looking to get a recteq myself...My brother just gave my a traeger 20 tailgate that needed a new temp probe.. Where do you live it looks beautiful around you

@Always-Decent 4 года назад

This man sold me the grill 100% and I’m stoked. I’ll be getting the 340 trail blazer so I can bring it camping and break everyones neck.

@marcsonthegrill2227 3 года назад

Hey there, thanks for watching! Sorry to take so long to get back to you. I don't know how I missed it, but I'm glad you like what we do and RT, too

@Always-Decent 3 года назад

Lol I decided to sell the trail blazer to a buddy of mine and upgraded to the BULL 💀 in just 3 weeks of owning the 340.

@marcsonthegrill2227 3 года назад

@@Always-Decent The RT is a great machine!

@gransport4246 4 года назад

When I’ve looked at Traeger grills, they seem to be pretty cheaply made with thin gauge steel and poor fit and finish. I just wasn’t impressed. However I’ve not seen a RecTec in person, but a lot of people say they are significantly better. Another company which seems very customer focused is Grilla Grills. They are cheaper than RecTec, but still use stainless in key areas which Traeger doesn’t even do.

@ladysterling007 4 года назад

You really need to look at the gen2 Traegers. They are fantastic!

@henryfam58 2 года назад

Traegar is not even in the same ballpark as RecTec.

@jeffsmith350 4 года назад

Rec-tec for life. Rt-700.

@matthewwillmann9679 4 месяца назад

The fact that he doesn’t know that the holes on the sides of both grills is meant to run the temperature probes through instantly informed me that this guy is no one to get any pellet grill advice from.

@dreemkillur1 3 года назад

Traeger is better..people now a days want to find any reason to bad mouth Traeger cuz they Haters.. you just have an opinion

@fwbcarl 2 года назад

Compare heat loss. You will find RecTeq is a lot better than its thinner shell framed friend..Rectec holds more heat because the steel is thicker.

@kdiamond3623 2 года назад

Just happened on to this video. I have to comment that rather than a "versus" video it seemed more like a infomercial sponsored by Rec Tec.

@terryeharris 4 года назад

Got my REC TEC RT700 about 5 months ago. LOVE IT!!..I gave away a gas grill and a small offset. Needed them no more. Have a nice 30" electric Masterbuilt with aux smoker. It will go bye-bye as well. The REC TEC along with my Blackstone 36" griddle does all I need. REC TEC and Blackstone together (along with Sous Vide) do what I need. Looking forward to doing a LOT of outdoor cooking when the weather warms a bit more.

@MeyersCTR 4 года назад

So I get my rec tec on a Friday afternoon and can't wait to smoke. Even though I don't know if I am doing, i fire the thing up and start smoking right away with just 'okay' results. I'm doing something wrong (aside from not reading the instructions) so Friday evening I call rec tec support and hope they will get back with me Monday morning. First thing Saturday morning I get a call!

@dank9288639 3 года назад

buying myself a Rec Tec today👌👌

@joe84780 4 года назад

Ugh! The roast is overcooked!

@BIGMASTERJ 4 года назад

I want to buy a Rec Tec but there’s only one thing stopping me and that’s nobody sells them where I live

@kevinbommer5709 4 года назад

They will ship it to you for free!

@garyag45 3 года назад

I’ve had my Traeger going on 12 years now, replaced the heat probe once and put a digital temp gage first year. Love it. My temperatures stay with 10 degrees depending on outside weather conditions, I cook all year around in the Pacific Northwest.

@jamesyoung6158 3 года назад

Lots of decent info but I feel like this video is all over the place- ie Let’s talk about the exterior, now the rec tec- uh the legs are strong on the traeger ……

@jamespinon5945 3 года назад

This video just helped me justify on getting rec-tec as my next smoker! Great video! Keep up the great work! in behalf of the BBQ Community/Family Thank you!

@Asdfkalsdf 8 месяцев назад

That rib roast is overcooked. I think he took too long talking and forgot to check the temperature.

@BradleyHorn 4 года назад

Great review. I have one and love it. FYI.. the hole on the side is not a vent hole. It is for the temp probe wire to go through. There is a little notch so it doesn't pinch the wire.

@marcsonthegrill2227 4 года назад

So I learned...Sorry for getting back to you so late. Thanks for watching, Bradley. See you outback today! :-D

@dillerdave 4 года назад

Any thoughts or observations about the feed/hopper system on the Rec Tec? I’ve friends that have had hopper fires. It’s the one thing that has kept me from putting a pellet grill under my attached and covered back porch. Great video, you can’t fake enthusiasm, and you obviously have it for cooking!

@marcsonthegrill2227 4 года назад

Sorry for getting back to you so late, David. I think that you need really good ventilation. Also, can't let grease build up. If you use your grill at the highest temp, for a long time, you'll have an increased chance of a fire. Personally, I never heard of a hopper fire. Thanks for watching! :-D

@redneckinvegas 4 года назад

When you turn off the RecTec the fan runs for a set time then the auger runs for a set time to let any extra pellets that are burning burn off into the fire pot. No issues with the RecTec.

@jdpaeth 2 года назад

The opinion on a pellet grill by a guy who thinks the probe holes on the side of the grill are for airflow is laughably irrelevant

@number51oco 3 года назад

I am going to buy either a Rec-Tec or a Traeger in Spring of 2022. Right now the Rec-Tec is what I am thinking. Is there any reason for me to re-think this?

@gregnewlin1074 2 года назад

Purchased My Recteq RT590 in November of 2021. Since then I have gone through 200lbs of their premium pellet blend. Great BTU output and clean burning. I have had no issues with it . I just went back and ordered another 1000lbs from them. The temperature holds true even in the Lower 20’s outside air temp. I use it once or twice a week. Everything from steaks, ribs, chicken, Boston butt. You name it. Followed many of their recipes from their web site. Nothing I have made cooked on it has ever turned out bad. I have many years grilling with gas and charcoal. First smoker I have owned and probably my last with the way this grill is built. The hardest thing to get used to was trusting what is being displayed on the app. Trust me when I say this, you have to resist the urge to open and close the lid repeatedly. Doing so messes with the temp probe in the cooking chamber and will give you temperature spikes and warnings. You will not go wrong with a Recteq

@IBNR1 4 года назад

Great video! I live in Florida too, and have been reluctant to spend a lot of money on a grill because everything seems to disintegrate here after just a few brutal summers no matter how expensive it is or how well it seems to be built. Right now I'm looking at having to replace both my dying/dead older Green Mountain Daniel Boone and a rusted-out cheapo Dyna-Glo gas grill, and I'm thinking I might give Rec-Tec a try in place of them both. Can you comment on how your Rec-Tec has held up so far for you? Thanks!

@BullsFan09 4 года назад

I love that you are practical with your "Vs". It's not "this wins because it holds two more lbs" it's "the job will get done" thanks for this!

@marcsonthegrill2227 3 года назад

Hey Don, thanks for watching! Sorry to take so long to get back to you. I don't know how I missed it, but I'm glad you liked it!

@CCWSig 3 года назад

What pellets are you using in that 590 to get that kind of smoke?!

@jamesklee9980 2 года назад

When you compare a rec tec to a trager it's like comparing a Cadillac to a Ford Focus

@georgecharokee4570 4 года назад

Rec-Tec All the Wayyy👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾!!! Brother you can TALK DANNNGGG !!! Subscribing Tho🤣🤣🤣!!!

@Schmenge888 3 года назад

ANNOYING DUDE! Regardless of what product

@mattfitzpatrick6910 4 года назад

Excellent review, thanks for this review, now I know I need go buy the 340!

@marcsonthegrill2227 4 года назад

www.rectecgrills.com/grills or AMAZON

@marklisanoegel9540 4 года назад

I have been researching smokers for several weeks now so that I (hopefully) get one that i am happy with for years to come. I have been going back and forth between pellet smokers and charcoal smokers. After reading MANY reviews of different pellet smokers (a lot of them being Traeger) I was leaning towards charcoal. I spoke to a good friend this morning who has a Rec Tec and he loves it. After watching this video (and hearing my friend's recommendation) I am sold. Rec Tec it is. Thanks for a great video.

@marcsonthegrill2227 3 года назад

Hey Mark, thanks for watching! Sorry to take so long to get back to you. I don't know how I missed it, but I'm glad you like what we do and RT, too

@walterhanson6471 3 месяца назад

I have with my son in laws Traegers. . But doing alot of research I am buying rectec flagship XL1400. Good luck on your choose

@connorcullen6756 4 года назад

Your videos are great man, was wondering what your thoughts are on the broilking regal 500 pellet smoker, thanks

@billconway4679 3 месяца назад

I've had a rectec three forty grill for 2 years now and love it

@mklein345 3 года назад

Can you tell me about that beautiful wood rolling card you are using. Its gorgeous.

@SenseiFamilyJedi Год назад

Recteq has amazing support for military.

@andrewbright6455 3 года назад

How many full racks of ribs can you get on the rec tec 340 vs the traeger 575?

@marcsonthegrill2227 3 года назад

Hey Andrew, thanks for watching! Sorry to take so long to get back to you. 2 to 3 racks on the 340 and about 5 on the 590

@bryanjrey 4 года назад

Unfortunately, he really has no idea what grill he's talking about. He states in the beginning the Traeger is a pro model with the pro controller. In fact he's comparing a basic elite model (their bottom level unit). The top temp on the Traeger is 450 not 400 (Gen 2's go up to 500+). He laughably talks of the air ventilation in the Traeger coming from the small hole near the hopper for you to put your temperature probes through to the smoke stack. The actual ventilation is from a 4" fan under the hopper pushing air through the auger channel up through the smoke stack. He puts large emphasis on the "tailgating ability" of the Rec Tech against the larger non tailgating version of the Traeger.....there is a Tailgating version. Lol Unfortunately......this feels like a paid/sponsored advertising video for Rec Tech. 🤦‍♂️ Joe sold out in 2007 shortly after his parents ran out so as not to have to deal with the coming competition. Of course you find lawsuits against the top company in the pellet grill company. 🤦‍♂️

@ladysterling007 4 года назад

I agree, that Traeger is not even a wifi model!

@johnfoster1395 4 года назад

traeger = over rated

@kylerice9714 4 года назад

I agree, he definitely seems like he was paid by rectec. I don't know why they would stoop to such low levels. I currently own a kamado oven/grill, a competition cabinet smoke,r a rec tec rt700 (bull) and an rt 340. I had previously owned a traeger and was willing to stay up all night to use my cabinet rather than the traeger. The flavor is still better from my traditional smokers, but not noticeably enough for everyday convenience. it's not a fault of the pellet smoker but for the pellets themselves. I have recently run into some trouble with my rt340, but I'm confident that the company will make it right. the same can not be said for traeger.

@georgewolfe6267 3 года назад

I see you have a Big Green Egg. How do you compare it to the RecTec and Treager?

@marcsonthegrill2227 3 года назад

It's so different... You have to learn the BGE and you get amazing results. With Rec teq and Traeger, it more of a "set and forget" thing. The Rec teq is made with much better steel than the traeger and the heat control of the RT is the best that I've seen so far. I'm gonna get my hands on some Green Mountain Grills equipment soon. I've heard good things about them. So, we'll see Thanks for watching and asking, George. See you outback!

@jasonmacleod9550 4 года назад

Hey Marc, great content. I hope you and your family are doing well. I'm curious as to how long the cook was on that 2 bone rib? Thanks!

@gfoster3434 4 года назад

Short story long...

@michaelthomas2155 4 года назад

Would love to get one of the Rec Tex’s but finding it hard to source one here in Rep of Ireland

@dotdot7020 4 года назад

I was on the fence between a Treager Ironwood and a Rec tec and I will be buying a Rec Tec!! Thank you for the video

@marcsonthegrill2227 3 года назад

Glad I could help!

@fwbcarl 2 года назад

Rectec 700 has a shorter auger meaning less fuel jams.

@bobwong3233 4 года назад

Hi Marc! Can you tell me where you got your arbor from?

@1detroitmuscle 4 года назад

Great review but it's almost apples and oranges. The Trager should be compared more towards the larger and closer priced RT 590 Stampede. In which case it becomes a major slaughter in favor of the rec tec. Oh and you don't see Joe Traeger anymore because he actually works for the competition now. Louisiana Grills / Pit Boss 🤣

@billbeard7909 3 года назад

Thanks for the help in making a decision on my next grill. Tell me about your knife, please.

@marcsonthegrill2227 3 года назад

These days, I'm into Forged In Fire! They're great

@FAFO.Instigator 4 года назад

Excellent video and thank you! My Firewalker went out today (after about 4 years) & is not fixable, nor are they in business any longer (from what I can tell). So, after several hours of being disappointed to have a great Ribeye tonight, I find myself even more hungry now! For the video & comparison, very happy I watched this one. Gave me better incite to what I have researched online about both companies. I sent email out to them (Rec) & not being a customer, they replied in than 2 hours! Outstanding in my book! The RT 590 will most likely be one I go with over the Pro Series. Thank you!

@marcsonthegrill2227 3 года назад

Hey there, thanks for watching! Sorry to take so long to get back to you. I don't know how I missed it, but I'm glad you like what we do and the RT, too