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Viper515
Приєднався 5 тра 2011
Motorcycles, cars, trucks, auto detailing, and BBQ; all things I enjoy and things you can expect to see on this channel.
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Traeger Ironwood XL: One Year Review!
I've owned the Traeger Ironwood XL for a year now, and here's what I think about it.
0:00 Intro
0:36 Issues
3:15 Smoke
5:43 Space!
6:20 MEATER Probes
7:52 Shelf Space
8:17 Cleanout
9:17 Ash
10:00 Summary
#traegergrills #traeger
0:00 Intro
0:36 Issues
3:15 Smoke
5:43 Space!
6:20 MEATER Probes
7:52 Shelf Space
8:17 Cleanout
9:17 Ash
10:00 Summary
#traegergrills #traeger
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Great video.By the way very intuitive for people who are interested
Thank you!
You'll notice too.There's a little magnet on that side where the light is and that indicates that it's open for more pellet delivery and the light is letting.You know that it's responding to it.I don't necessarily think it's just for vision.That was not its intention.I'm not mistaken
What helps with that sometimes too if you want that extra smoking is that you can't get even though these units produce great smoke.Get a smoke tube and put some chunk pieces of wood.Whatever you're liking is off to the cooler side and that will help boost the smoke flavor if you're not getting enough from whatever pellet choice you've made and whatever temperature you're cooking at at least I find that helps
That's another thing between the ironwood and the timbermine.You'll notice great smoke performance with this new type of barrel design on these units.At any temperature they produce consistent and abundant smoke
I noticed just from feedback from my customers. The ironwood does take a pinch longer than the timberline. When it comes to high temperatures, but once it's there maintains pretty well, especially with the door sensor that's where the light lights up on the side of the hopper indicates to the logger to pump more wooden based on the fact that your girl lit is open, but I tend to do more low and slow myself. Some food items that you would like that. Smoke and taste don't finish as well unless you do cook high and fast. Haven't had any problems myself. And like most things when you're doing a smoke type.Cook take some time even at a high temperature so to be expected
What I would say. I'm not saying you don't do. It is always leave. It plugged in and connect it to the internet. And then you won't run into any issues. If there is an update when you have to cook and like any computer, sometimes it trips the machine out. Also I noticed sometimes from filling the hopper. You get dust particulars behind the knob. And sometimes it's not as responsive quick. Blow out will machine blow out something like that? Like a leaf blower type machine. Have a small one remedy that issue highly had. That happen to me one time. I have a trigger timberline. But the controller. S and hopper Also the auger are the same in the ironwood also
I use any oak or hickory pellet as fuel for heat and then I put a 6” x 6 “ steel plate on my bottom rack , I put 2 chunks of hickory or post oak on it , light it like charcoal with the lid open , let it burn for about 5-10 minutes and then blow it out. I can get a few hours of clean blue smoke coming off it. I will add another chunk whenever I spritz, hit it with the butane again , blow it out. I used a pellet tube for a while and it doesn’t work. You are just getting more of the pellet smoke which can be bitter. I then tried wood chips in a pellet tube but that was a PIA to fill with the different shapes of the chips. Diamond King makes great smoker boxes for use inside traegers. I use the lid off my 6” X 6” Diamond King as the steel plate . Here is a great tick to make your neighborhood jealous. Take an onion, chop it in half and throw it on top of the hot wood chunks in your Diamond King smoke box. Your neighborhood will love you.
@@lovemytide45 that's amazing. I agree with smoke tubes. I've tried one and it just seems like dirty smoke. Thanks for the tip. I may just have to explore this.
Thank you for your review. I bought this model a few months ago. Everything you’re talking about I have found true with my XL. The one issue that I have that has been really disappointing is the temperature sensor. For some reason I have to make the grill 25 degrees hotter than what I want to cook on (a cook that is 200, I need to set to 225). Have you had any issues with what the display is saying versus what the ambient temperature of the grill is? I called customer support and they said that a 25 degree shift is normal, but I find that if I don’t do the increased temperature (especially at lower temps.) the food takes a lot longer or doesn’t turn out as well. It could be a “me” thing so happy to take any constructive feedback. Everything else about this XL from the double insulation to the ease of clean out to the amount of smoke this beast puts out is really awesome.
Temp fluctuations I think are fairly common in most pellet grills. I've only really checked mine once, and I remember the left side being under what the controller said, although I don't remember how much (must not have been enough for me to worry about). I do see the Dead Broke BBQ channel tests this and he finds around a 30 degree temp fluctuation between left and right, so I suppose it is possible you are seeing the same thing. Next time I do a low and slow, I will check it out and report back.
Do you still have this truck
I don't.
Searing on the traeger sucks
Agreed. The only way I see to do it on most pellet grills is with some Grill Grates. Those make a big difference. But, I just prefer to use my griddle for searing purposes.
Do you find the unit is big? In other words unnecessary cooking space where you would be fine with the smaller ironwood? I have the timberline 1300 and thinking about going ironwood but between the XL and standard size.
I don't find it unnecessarily large. I also went from a timberline 1300 to this. My school of thought was that the XL was $200 more than the smaller one, so not an outrageous jump in price for the extra size. I also put as much as I can on it when in use (various meat, veggies, etc.). So, for me, it was an easy decision, but that's for my family and all we cook for. 🙂 My wife said "unnecessary space? Just put more food in it.". 😆 Lastly, I thought I was going to miss the old timberline, but I don't at all after getting this one.
@@Viper515 appreciate the insight. We’re a family of 4 but definitely don’t use the Traeger as the primary driver but I do enjoy using it, maybe when our kids are older currently 4 and 2 they will want more Traeger food. I just feel the 1300 is overkill for me.
I get it, completely. I tend to be this way on anything, if the size up is slightly more, I just do it. Might be a flawed way of thinking, but it's how I roll. I will mention that because of the giant shelf on the side and whatnot, the XL is physically pretty wide. It's wider than the 1300 by about a foot, I believe. So, that may need to come into consideration for you.
@@Viper515 If only the shelf folded down like the flatrock does. Might list my 1300 to see what traction i might get.
How do you like the flat rock?
Dump water into a grease fire?
@@skillet4068 I knew I was going to catch some crap for that. 😆 I should have been a little more clear, by the time I get to it, it's just a small bit of smoke coming out. Yes, I have just put a couple drops on it to chill the ash out that is smoking, but not a full on grease fire when I've had this issue. Your point is well taken.
@@Viper515 Glad is wasn’t a fire. I saw someone do that once as their gas grill became a fireball when “grilling” chicken. They grabbed the garden hose and well…..the fireworks were the 2nd best pyrotechnics that night.
Ohhh my!
Sold my LSG Pellet grill about 3-4 months after I received it and now find myself looking more at the new Traegers
Oh? Tell me more. What made you decide to sell the LSG?
Ahh I guess all the hype and waiting 5 months I expected perfection lol. Just didn’t do it for me. Had about a 50 degree side to side difference and I had a few issues with the controller during startup. Don’t get me wrong it was built great but I guess I just expected more.
Interesting! I can completely understand the mindset after the long wait, 100%. As far as Traegers go, this one (and I assume the new Timberline) are unlike any of the others. I'm not one that would only consider a Traeger grill, but I would certainly tell people to seriously consider this one...or any that they come out with this controller and the fire pot design used here. Seems to be a game changer in my opinion.
Brother, this grill looks perfect. So much more smoke than in the older ironwoods.
Does it come with a cover?
It doesn't come with one, but of course there is one available to buy. They are around 150. Pretty spendy, but it does feel like it will last years. It's also designed with space in mind, so if you have additional accessories on the grill, it'll still fit with those on.
My man, this is the review I needed before purchasing, my main concern was will it put out more smoke than my IW 885 I have now and it sure does as you show. Thank my brother, going to get one this next weekend ! Thanks for the great review !
Thanks! Yes, I think you'll be very pleased with the difference. It legitimately smokes ALL the time.
Just wanted to take a moment to thank you for taking the time to make this video sir! I’ve been on the fence about getting myself the timberline and this video swayed me to get one. Keep it up man and post more, your channel is great!
Thanks! Appreciate that. And the Timberline. Cool! Did you go with the XL or the regular one? I see the smaller one is on sale right now.
How long does the battery 🔋 work for...gosh...oh no nhere comes the electric ⚡💡 problems...
Great video!! Glad I didn’t have to take everything apart for such a small part! Thank you!
Repair literally took 3 minutes thanks to you. Went exactly as your video described!
Oh, it's only a 2019, why are you changing the battery? If you recondition the battery at least once a year it will typically last more than ten years easily. Heck, I've seen some last well over 20.
Depending on where you live climate affects battery life a lot. Plus these new vehicles have way more electronics and computers compared to the older vehicles with the potential of more parasitic draw probably.
Also, isn't there a battery you can use so that you won't lose that info and time? Yeah, it's called the Car Memory Saver.
That's cool. I didn't know about these. Fortunately here, I didn't actually lose any settings. Controls for a few things were unavailable for a couple hours, but once they came back, all was just as I left it, thankfully. This is good to know, though. Thanks!
yep with gm cars past 2017 you can fry the ecu if you dont have a special tool.
@@ryanlee6881 yikes. That would be a bad day.
Or, use some cables and attach the new battery to the terminals before you disconnect the terminals from the old battery. This is easier to do with two new batteries or a battery charger or the type of clamps with the thin piece so you can slide the terminals down the posts or screw them into the side.
So you can use the meater block on the xl
You can! Often I can hear the grill connect to the probes when I take a probe out of the block inside. It's great not having to leave the block outside to use the probes.
Do you leave the lid open when starting it up?
I don't. Traeger doesn't seem to think you need to on this one.
Blue Smoke is the Holy Grail of BBQ!
Amen!
Looks like anti freeze that not good!
Yo did they last you more than 2 weeks or did they stop working and as well the cargo light?
I can't speak to whether or not they are still working as I have sold the truck, but at the time of this video, they had already been in for a year with no signs of trouble.
👍🤛🙏😎🦅🇺🇸
I think you can run your temperature probe through the side of the grill (there is a dedicated access point) to prevent pinching the cord under the lid.
No port on the Ironwood XL. The gasket around the lid looks to make pinched wires a very low risk, though.
if your low on gas it wont start
If ur in the vehicle it may not do it, not sure just my opinion but if anything could be a faulty sensor with remote start somewhere it’s connected
Guess its broken man
Great review thx! Think about to get rid of my WSM an get this grill instead. How do you like the smoke flavour on the ironwood xl? Is it strong? I never had a pellet before.
Thanks a lot!@@Viper515
Awesome video! When you first got yours, did it take a while to preheat? If so did it get faster over time? Any feedback is appreciated!!!
Mine was about this full after a 330 mile trip last week. It was in the 20s and 30s. Looks like coffee when its cold from the condensation mixing with the oil. I just installed it before the trip and was curious if it caught anything in such a short amount of time. Much to my surprise it did its job and im kicking myself for not not doing it years ago.
Regarding touch screen in winter. We just had a cold snap here in Alberta, got to -40C. Used it in about -10C, worked just fine.
Top right corner of the hopper is that a button and inside the hopper that button
Are you talking about where the hopper lid is cut at an angle? If so, that's the WiFi antennae.
@@Viper515 that’s awesome thank you
What are the buttons on the top part of the pellet hopper ?
it didn't like that lol, I have the same truck and model but just in red, she does not like starting in the mornings in the winter to get ready for work lol (Montreal Canada
Great review. Do you know if the shelf on the left side can either not be installed or removed?
I think you COULD remove it, but it looks to me it is clearly designed to be there with how it fits on. You would of course lose out on that portion of the PAL rail system.
Threw in the Costco potatoes. Nice touch!
The fact that you know these potatoes makes me wonder if we just became best friends?! 😆. For real, those potatoes are glorious on their own, but putting them in smoke takes them up another level.
@@Viper515 I think so…. Just bought a Traeger. I got the ironwood 650. It’s being delivered tomorrow. I think I’m going to have to put those potatos on the smoker moving forward!
I don't think you'll be disappointed.
@@Viper515 for years, I used a Smokey mountain. It honestly is great but I can’t spend all day tending to it… this is the right thing for me now.
Yes, similar situation for me. Fun to use when time allows, but this fills in those gaps (which are large for me).
My selector knob and bezel fell out after i got the slow to 20mph or below to engage locking differential! Message on the display!! Held it in place till i made it to the the shop!! Lucky i was able to keep diff lock off
Hey bro, good review! So how long does it take you to go from cold start to 350?
Thanks! To be honest, I haven't really made note of how long it takes. It has not stood out to me as taking excessively long. I can say it ignites much faster than past pellet grills I've had. I usually see and smell smoke around a minute after start up. I'll come back with an update when I time it out to see how long it takes.
@@Viper515 please let us know, that would be fantastic as it’s the only thing that’s holding me back. My current 1300 takes 40 min to get to 350 and it’s killing me!
@@baconbigbeats it's definitely not that long. If I were to guess, I'd say 15 to 20, but I'll time it out sometime.
Awesome video. Thanks
So I bought a used 2013 3.5 with 172k. First thing I did was install catch can. At first the can was collecting pure black oil/fuel with heavy brown sludge at the bottom. Emptied twice in 500 mile increments. (The drain plug and filter were seized. So possibly a super long time since last service?) Then I did an oil and filter change and did another 500 miles. Checked the catch can and it was chocolate milk like shown in this video, no longer black and thick on the bottom. If someone can explain this I would be elated. Thanks
Does this grill have a pellet dump to change pellet flavor?
It does! You can put a bucket or bin on the right side of the bottom shelf, and they'll dump right into it.
Thank you for this review. Your insights helped me in my purchase for one and my Ironwood was delivered last week. Have already done 3 cooks on it in 5 days, and the convenience factor, especially during a busy work week, cannot be beat! I love my charcoal grill for steaks and stuff when I feel like burning time (no pun intended) setting up the coals, getting it ready, and enjoying fire management, etc. But, when life needs to be lived and other things need to happen, setting the temp, checking in on the app, and basically having tasty food ready in a few hours, that’s incredible! My wife and I joke this is our outdoor crockpot. This is my first pellet cooker and I am definitely a fan!
Thanks for the vid. Was useful! Just got my smoker over the weekend. A Century 885, it was a Costco model. Resembles the 885 model slightly different. I literally did 2 back to back long cooks beef short ribs followed by an overnight brisket. Experience was great now I’m itching for this IW XL love the ash tray/cup idea. Good thing I got my Traeger at Costco. Going to wait and see what the holiday sales bring. Thanks again.
Hello there, could I use a fragment of your video for my coldstarting compilation? Of course I will put a link to your original video in the description, increasing the original’s popularity too. Thanks a lot for you answer in advance :)