Is it worth the extra $300?  Why do they offer two?  Is it a sick joke to pester people like me? 

I’ve had the regular SS for 5 or 6 years, doesn’t seem worth it,  unless maybe it’s right on the ocean

 If you are talking Memphis, they don't push 430 stainless unless your pit will be in a corrosive environment such as  being near the ocean. The hood and handle is 430 in both cases..Call and discuss w/ them no matter what pit you are thinking of.

If you are talking Memphis, they don't push 430 stainless unless your pit will be in a corrosive environment such as  being near the ocean. The hood and handle is 430 in both cases..Call and discuss w/ them no matter what pit you are thinking of.

I could be wrong but I thought the 304 SS is the upgrade and the 430 SS was the standard

316 stainless is what we prefer in boating. 304 does not preform as well in a salt water environment.

Just went through this today...I ordered a pro in the 304 stainless. I figured what’s $300-$400 more when I hopefully have this one a long time?  And SS is a pita to keep clean, so I’ll take the better corrosion resistance since mine will be on the deck year round


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You pulled the trigger?!?!

What does this mean for your Yoder?

Just went through this today...I ordered a pro in the 304 stainless. I figured what’s $300-$400 more when I hopefully have this one a long time?  And SS is a pita to keep clean, so I’ll take the better corrosion resistance since mine will be on the deck year round


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You pulled the trigger?!?!

What does this mean for your Yoder?

I did!  Looking forward to trying it out.

I will get the yoder cleaned up when it gets warmer and then sell it. I have no need for two large pellet cookers (I do need a small one for the camper though)


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Very VERY much looking forward to seeing and hearing about your thoughts/opinions regarding the Memphis!  Curious, what made you opt for the pro vs elite, when the elite is closer in size to what you were cooking on with the Yoder?

Just went through this today...I ordered a pro in the 304 stainless. I figured what’s $300-$400 more when I hopefully have this one a long time?  And SS is a pita to keep clean, so I’ll take the better corrosion resistance since mine will be on the deck year round


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You pulled the trigger?!?!

What does this mean for your Yoder?

I did!  Looking forward to trying it out.

I will get the yoder cleaned up when it gets warmer and then sell it. I have no need for two large pellet cookers (I do need a small one for the camper though)


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Very VERY much looking forward to seeing and hearing about your thoughts/opinions regarding the Memphis!  Curious, what made you opt for the pro vs elite, when the elite is closer in size to what you were cooking on with the Yoder?

I am looking forward to seeing the difference also. I have a few guesses on some differences, but will find out for sure soon enough!

Went with the pro as I can cook almost same amount of food with their additional grates as I can on the yoder, but honestly I’m cooking for the four of us 90% of the time...occasionally 8-10 people but not as often as in the past. Elite is a lot of grill to heat up for 4 steaks and veggies:).

Also, for the price I got the pro for, an Elite was like another $2,000 more than the Pro...easier to tell the wife I got the Pro!


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Have you seen the Pro in person?

Me too!

If you are talking Memphis, they don't push 430 stainless unless your pit will be in a corrosive environment such as  being near the ocean. The hood and handle is 430 in both cases..Call and discuss w/ them no matter what pit you are thinking of.

I could be wrong but I thought the 304 SS is the upgrade and the 430 SS was the standard

I am cooking Butt for 45 people on the Pro Weds.  It is 4 eight pounders, and I will be curious to see if all 4 are going to fit.  I think I have done this a few times but don't remember.

Did you get the Flame Zone or what ever it is called, I can't remember what it was called when I PT the Elite...After the unit stabilizes in temperature, if the new ones are like the old ones, there will be maybe a 2° difference side to side and top to bottom...

And SS is a pita to keep clean, so I’ll take the better corrosion resistance since mine will be on the deck year round

My PG500 isn't 304 (it's magnetic).  It sits on my Nebraska deck year-around, often not covered, and it hasn't corroded.  So I agree with those who say that the 304 SS is only advisable if it will be in a severe environment.

What a deal!

Yeah, I have learned over the years, just cuz you can hit the temperature do you really need it?  I do not cook much on 650° anymore, if at all!  It was like when J$money ask me to grill on the PG500 on high in that Performance Test...It was so hot on that grill surface, you could hardly get your hands over it with utensils!

Yeah, I am kinda afraid to use the Memphis on the open grate special temp setting modes.

If you are talking Memphis, they don't push 430 stainless unless your pit will be in a corrosive environment such as  being near the ocean. The hood and handle is 430 in both cases..Call and discuss w/ them no matter what pit you are thinking of.

I could be wrong but I thought the 304 SS is the upgrade and the 430 SS was the standard

You are 100% correct! I some how got it backwards. Hard to believe having worked with both of those metals..I apologize for the misinformation.