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Pit Talk -- Comments and Questions Regarding These Pellet Pits => Traeger => Topic started by: bel4_20 on July 30, 2020, 01:33:06 PM

Title: Moving my Timberline 850
Post by: bel4_20 on July 30, 2020, 01:33:06 PM

Hello all, i've sold my 850 to a friend his vehicle is not a pick up truck, is it ok to lay the grill on its side? if so does it matter which side it can be laid down on?

Thanks!

Title: Re: Moving my Timberline 850
Post by: Bentley on July 30, 2020, 01:37:18 PM

I do not know that specific Traeger, but I can see no reason why laying it on its side would be an issue.  I would make sure all the guts are out, any part that is not attached to something permanently!

Title: Re: Moving my Timberline 850
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on July 30, 2020, 01:43:22 PM

and empty the pellet hopper or have a way to ensure it does not open...just saying from a "friend" that had a similar experience putting a grill in the back of a Honda Pilot once

Title: Re: Moving my Timberline 850
Post by: bel4_20 on July 30, 2020, 04:27:42 PM

Thanks for the replies I was just concerned by tipping it on its side that something would slide out of place in the auger area. But looks like its good to go.

Title: Re: Moving my Timberline 850
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on July 30, 2020, 04:46:50 PM

Quote from: bel4_20 on July 30, 2020, 04:27:42 PM

Thanks for the replies I was just concerned by tipping it on its side that something would slide out of place in the auger area. But looks like its good to go.

I'm not 100% certain on this, but I don't think you need to worry about the auger area.  That thing should be bolted down pretty good to ensure the shaft stays straight among probably several other reasons.

Title: Re: Moving my Timberline 850
Post by: 02ebz06 on July 31, 2020, 10:30:38 AM

Quote from: Bar-B-Lew on July 30, 2020, 04:46:50 PM

I'm not 100% certain on this, but I don't think you need to worry about the auger area.  That thing should be bolted down pretty good to ensure the shaft stays straight among probably several other reasons.

+1

Title: Re: Moving my Timberline 850
Post by: Canadian John on July 31, 2020, 10:38:32 AM

 I would give it a good cleaning (scrape + vacuum) the inside. The ride home will shake things loose. I would also remove all pellets: empty the hopper, start + let the auger run all the  remaining pellets thru.

 Do this before cleaning.

 Padding between the pit and vehicle should reduce the likelihood of scratching the finish.