Customer reviews from traegergrills.com
Traeger Grills - Tailgater 20 Wood Pellet Grill - Black
Average customer rating
3.9
(111 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 111 reviews
5 Stars
67
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
13
1 Star
16
58%of customers recommend this product.
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7 out of
12)
Customer Reviews for Traeger Grills - Tailgater 20 Wood Pellet Grill - Black
Posted by: RRJJ
from Lethbridge Alberta
Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent grill it works so well. I use it almost every day
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Posted by: Anonymous
from Nampa, ID
Verified Purchase:Yes
This smoker/grill is exactly what I was looking for. It’s the right size for one person, and the portability is perfect. I can run this off my Goal Zero Yeti 400 Lithium Ion battery and my Boulder 100 solar panels and get more from the sun than the Traeger draws at 250 degrees. Everything I have cooked has been delicious. Ribs, pork roast, salmon, and whole chickens have come out great. Additionally, the digital arc controller works great and the included meat thermometer has been accurate and dependable. I am very happy with this purchase and hope this smoker/grill lasts me for a long time!
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Customer Rating
1
Over heats consistently
on August 7, 2023
Posted by: Aidan R
I have tried everything with this smoker, and it is still running nearly 100 degrees above set temperature. I’ve replaced all of the components in the grill, left the lid open after starting it, changed the P settings, cleaned it thoroughly and STILL - it’s running way too hot and I have to babysit it anytime I want to smoke something. Works fine for grilling but I’d never recommend it if you’re looking to smoke. I feel bad even trying to sell it because of the issues I’ve had.
Response from traegergrills.comBy Traeger, August 9, 2023
Hi, and thanks for your feedback on the Tailgater 20. Before you decide to sell your grill, please consider reaching out to Traeger support. Temperature issues can often be resolved with a single phone call and working with customer service doesn’t cost anything, even if the grill is long out of warranty. You can reach us at 1-800-TRAEGER until 10:00 PM MST, any day of the year.
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Customer Rating
5
Compact and easy to take on the go!
on May 8, 2024
Posted by: Main smoker Dan
from USA
Great Smoker grill that is small enough to take anywhere, the legs on this model are also removable which makes it perfect to mount onto the camper or the pickup, it’s not a big grill so if your looking for that this isn’t for you but if you want a smoker that doesn’t take up your whole patio, truck bed or camper this it the one to get.
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Customer Rating
5
Tailgater
on August 24, 2024
Posted by: Gary Grinstead
from Kansas
I have had this for a few years. It tends to run a little hot at times, but not enough to warrant a call to Traeger. This is a great little smoker/grill. It smokes well and grills great. It is easy to clean and it works. The onliest thing I wish it had is a super smoke setting.
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Posted by: Darrah
from Long Beach, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
So far so good. The meats we have grilled have been so deliciously smoked and perfect temp every time. We used to have a smoker that wood burning and just such a hassle to keep the temps low. This Traeger grill..you set the temp and forget it!! Best purchase we have made in 2020.
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Posted by: CCook
Verified Purchase:Yes
The smoker is great. It is small enough to get to the beach but smokes as good as our full size Traeger.
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Customer Rating
1
Nothing low and slow for me!!
on September 29, 2024
Posted by: No low and slow Mark
I can't cook anything low and slow. The minimum temperature the grill will maintain is 250-280 degrees regardless of what temperature I set below that. Set 180 grill maintains a temp of 250-280, set 225 maintains a temp of 250-280. Higher temps above 280 it maintains temperature fine. But I can not anything cook low and slow! So no brisket no pork butt no ribs. Severally limits what I can cook on this grill.....very disappointing I can only cook half the meats I want to!!
Response from traegergrills.comBy Traeger Grills, Traeger, October 1, 2024
Thank you for your review of the Tailgater20. There are several reasons it can run above set temperature from parts installed incorrectly, incorrect startup or shutdown process, part failure or even the weather. Where the grill runs good above 250 the weather can be playing a role. The grill like your car will absorb the heat and be very hot inside. Try moving it into the shade and cooking in the cooler hours. You can learn more about running hot on our support page, or call 1(800)TRAEGER to have one of our agents look at the grill with you.
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