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All Things Considered => General Discussion--Non food Related => Topic started by: Kristin Meredith on July 27, 2018, 06:54:53 AM

Title: Do You Have a Portable Pellet Pit ?
Post by: Kristin Meredith on July 27, 2018, 06:54:53 AM

Just curious as to how many folks own the smaller portable pellet pits.  Sorry, but I don't know all their names, I really just know the Davy Crockett because Bent performance tested one for PH.  If folks know the different names, please post and I can run another poll to see how many folks own each (I do love polls!)

Title: Re: Do You Have a Portable Pellet Pit ?
Post by: reubenray on July 27, 2018, 04:11:19 PM

I have a Traeger Junior with a tailgater kit that stays in my motorhome.  The GMG DB is used mainly while at home.  I use the Traeger at least once a week while on trips.

Title: Re: Do You Have a Portable Pellet Pit ?
Post by: yorkdude on July 27, 2018, 05:11:33 PM

Davey Crockett here.

Title: Re: Do You Have a Portable Pellet Pit ?
Post by: Bobitis on July 27, 2018, 06:41:07 PM

I have a Traeger Jr also but I don't porta it.

Title: Re: Do You Have a Portable Pellet Pit ?
Post by: JimAZ on July 28, 2018, 03:38:49 PM

I have a rec-Tec mini as well.  I not sure how portable it is though.

Title: Re: Do You Have a Portable Pellet Pit ?
Post by: TravlinMan on July 28, 2018, 03:48:55 PM

Traeger PTG for the RV - fits in the storage area..
Davy Crockett for the house..

..................... :bbq:

Title: Re: Do You Have a Portable Pellet Pit ?
Post by: Bentley on July 28, 2018, 04:42:17 PM

A small sampling I understand, but 30% taking survey own one...this is a site for the hardcore...

Title: Re: Do You Have a Portable Pellet Pit ?
Post by: Bobitis on July 29, 2018, 11:29:35 AM

Quote from: Bentley on July 28, 2018, 04:42:17 PM

A small sampling I understand, but 30% taking survey own one...this is a site for the hardcore...

I don't know that I'd call it hard core. Many of us don't have the space or the need for something larger.

When I bought my Jr, it was just me and my son in a condo with a deck on the 2nd floor. Size was paramount in my choice, not portability. The Jr was a perfect fit, and I've no desire to make it 'portable'. Its weight and size make it far more than 1 person can carry.

Portable to me = if I can carry it. More than me = workable. I could do it if I removed the hopper assy every time, but that ain't gonna happen.  :pig:

Title: Re: Do You Have a Portable Pellet Pit ?
Post by: Jimsbarbecue on July 30, 2018, 12:27:00 AM

Full size MAK that fits on a cargo carrier

Title: Re: Do You Have a Portable Pellet Pit ?
Post by: smokin soon on July 30, 2018, 01:13:46 AM

In a perfect world, I could envision a Traeger Jr sized pit with a quick connect Hopper and a pellet dump. Would make transporting easier.

Title: Re: Do You Have a Portable Pellet Pit ?
Post by: reubenray on July 30, 2018, 06:51:38 AM

The Junior is not really that heavy.  I would say it is more awkward to carry by one person, than being to heavy.  I get my wife to help to get it out of the compartment of my motorhome and to put it back in. If the campground does not have a picnic table I use my own portable table.  It has wheels, but I very seldom use them.

Title: Re: Do You Have a Portable Pellet Pit ?
Post by: EC on July 30, 2018, 11:00:15 AM

Had my Davy Crockett for about 4 years in my Motorhome.  Would travel without it.  Only down side is I was recently told I cannot use it during fire bans since it cannot be immediately shut off with a dial or switch like propane can.

Title: Re: Do You Have a Portable Pellet Pit ?
Post by: silverbullet on July 30, 2018, 03:12:41 PM

My Davy Crockett Lives in the back of my Ford Explorer all summer only to come out when needed at the campgrounds,  :D

I use the Louisiana at home.

Title: Re: Do You Have a Portable Pellet Pit ?
Post by: dshaffes on July 31, 2018, 09:16:07 PM

Traeger just came out with 2 new portable grills, the Ranger and the Scout.  Anyone bought one or know someone who has one?

Title: Re: Do You Have a Portable Pellet Pit ?
Post by: Phrett on August 05, 2018, 07:38:16 PM

I use the Davey Crockett on occasion.  This year I haven’t fired it up, nor the Memphis, due to my limited mobility after surgeries.

Title: Re: Do You Have a Portable Pellet Pit ?
Post by: RWhyman on August 06, 2018, 12:05:02 PM

I have a Traeger Jr. in the 5th wheel. Smoked a brisket this weekend while dry camping in Wyoming.

Title: Re: Do You Have a Portable Pellet Pit ?
Post by: sharpstick on August 08, 2018, 04:54:02 PM

Rec Tec Mini for the RV and for Tailgating.
The Bull is at home on the patio.