Camp Chef PG24MZG SmokePro Slide Smoker with Fold Down Front Shelf Wood Pellet Grill, Pack of 1, Black

Shipper bent the housing and racks. We were able to fix the housing and CampChef agreed to continue to honor the warranty. CampChef also sent new racks at no charge! The pellet stove looks and works great! It hold the temperature well. Easy to learn how to use and a bag of pellets lasts a long time. CampChef customer support is awesome! They actually return phone calls and emails regarding product questions, how to use, etc. This is our first outdoor grill so we had a lot of questions. So far we have used it for hot dogs, meatloaf, and smashburgers. Hope to graduate to steak and homemade pizza soon. It is fairly easy to put together but takes patience, easier with 2 people and about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. The parts all come in a very organized manner and instructions are well written. There is also a good YouTube out there. Had for 3 months now, if we ever wear this one out; it is a product we would buy again.

OK - not big on writing reviews, so here we go. Currently have a Weber charcoal, Weber Gas and Cook Shack electric Smoker. The reason for my purchase relates not getting enough smoke from my Cook Shack Smoker and the fact both my brother in laws having a pellet grills and swearing by them. Sitting on porch at lake house, they said what they preferred in each brand. One liked price of Z Grill and since bought through farm store, he could write off on farm account. Second liked wifi on his Traeger, as he could fire up on way home from work and check temps while in house. Both had dislikes too - having to vacuum out ashes, need to use all pellets before adding new flavor, lack of direct heat option for steaks. Based on this feedback I selected the Camp Chief PG24MZG, as $100 higher than Z Grill and no wifi option, were not personal concerns. Only used once, but after running at 350 for 1/2 hour (recommend) temp maintained an acceptable range (maybe 5 stars if I'd used more). Assembly was a breeze and I feel anyone could complete without pulling out your hair. Minor scratches where lid rests on grill, but no dents. When assembling the hopper lid, I recommend placing the product catalog over the top of hopper grate, as screws fell into hopper and required a long magnet to retrieve. This grill is heavy and once assembled it takes two grown men and a boy to lift. Cooked a couple T-Bones, first smoking at 180 for 30 min pulling from grill, turning it up to 400 and then returning to grill to finished cook. Actually achieved a nice smoked flavor, but I'll admit I missed the charcoal flavor my Weber provides. Ordered pellets which blend charcoal and oak, so we'll see if this helps. Looking forward to trying a brisket, as hoping to get a nice smoke ring. Hope this helps. Update - this cover fits grill - Mini Lustrous Cover for Camp Chef Pellet Grills Model DLX 24", SmokePro 24", Woodwind Pellet Grills, Anti-UV Water Resistant, Black

Always wanted a smoker. Was gonna get one of those fancy KJ or BGE ones but the startup and the clean up sounded so tedious. Plus having to source good large charcoal lumps. This CC smoker and grill is a great smoker for the first timer. Easy start up, easy shut down, easy clean up. The electronics and use of pellets take the guess work out of the equation. I’ve had it for a month, expected to smoke maybe once a week. It’s so easy to use, I’ve been using it 2-3 times a week instead of making dinner in the kitchen. Done steaks, whole picanhas, salmon, chicken, sausages, salsa, artichokes, and I’m about to do chili next. The community is awesome too. Lots of recipes, no one makes fun of you for your preferences (*cough* med rare vs well done *cough*). I heard that CC support is awesome too. Their pellets are high quality and taste great. Some things to consider: If you have the extra funds, consider the wifi model. It is supremely convenient to be able to check on things or start/stop or change settings without having to step outside. I bought this on one the $450 sales. Feels like a great value. Smoke on!

Just received the grill today. Some assembly directions were not very clear. Biggest problem I see already is the ash cup location. The brackets which held the legs have been replaced by a solid piece front and back undoubtably stronger but block view of the ash cup. I can only see to put in place by almost lying on the ground. Due to physical limitations, I am unable to see to put it in place. I am looking at possible solutions. Solved the problem by putting together a block to raise up one end so it can reached more easily. Initial start worked great but on the first use, it was dead. Customer service said it needs the controller replaced. Box was in rough shape, front shelf and hopper lid were dented. Received new module and installed it. Working great now, love it to grill, more flavor, less flare up.