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[TLK]

so SWMBO took a new job that moved us from Ohio to Maryland.  I had a beautiful outdoor kitchen complete with gasser, Yoder and WBO.  Never going to build something to that level again.  Since everything was permanent I don't have anything to cook with outside and need to buy something.  so my question for the group is what is the best all purpose unit that will allow smoking plus grilling at 500+degrees.  I was very happy w my Yoder but wondering if I should consider anything else since I am starting from nothing.

[Bar-B-Lew]

Memphis

[Th3Batman86]

I don't own either of them but if I were picking one to do everything I would pick a MAK or a Memphis.

[Kristin Meredith]

Memphis

[ylr]

Just to be a contrarian, how about a PG500? If I was going to shell out YS640 prices, I'd go there first. Of course, if your budget is a lot higher, why not an Elite?

[Bentley]

I Love my Memphis Pro, but I vote PG 500!

Edit: And since I lost my internet connection as soon as this was posted, I will tell you why.  I grill a lot more then I BBQ or Smoke.  The Memphis, as I have said for 9 years, does a wonderful job of that, but you have to...Ahh, I just realized that the new models have the flame zone, so it would be different then my 2010 MP, you dont have to heat the whole pit up.  Still gotta give the nod to the PG500 for speed to grill temps and a little bigger dedicated area!  But as I said, 90% of my pellet pit cooks are grilling

[Lothar1974]

Memphis, love my Elite!

[GatorDave]

On the lower end of the spectrum is the Camp Chef with the sear station.

[Bar-B-Lew]

On the lower end of the spectrum is the Camp Chef with the sear station.

I think they now have a model where you can buy a sear station and a griddle and swap them out depending on what you want to use with the propane connection on the right side of the pellet grill.  And yes, the prices is very economical.  It would certainly be a good introductory model for folks.  The Memphis and the FEC have a good history from user experience on here if you can afford the investment.

[BC Buck]

Memphis- The walls being insulated makes cooking a joy.

[triplebq]

PG500/PG1000

[Canadian John]

 Add me to the Memphis group.

[TLK]

Sorry for the slow replies - still no inter web here at the house...

I grill more often than I smoke so direct grilling capability is a must. 
space is rather limited so I don't want something too big for the area
would like to keep it under $1500.

[sleebus.jones]

The PG500 is just a bit out of your price range, but it would do exactly what you're after.  It is a grilling machine, and a fantastic smoker.  You can go for an Englander PG100, looks like they are $899 at home depot.  It's a licensed copy of the PG500, but made out of steel, instead of stainless steel.  Also lacks the warming drawer of the PG500.

[Osborn Cox]

Like Bentley, I do way more grilling than smoking so it is a very important consideration for me.    I have the PG1000, I love it, but if I had to replace it I would buy a PG500 in a second.