Customer reviews from traegergrills.com
Traeger Grills - Tailgater 20 Wood Pellet Grill - Black
Average customer rating
4
(100 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 100 reviews
5 Stars
62
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
12
1 Star
11
67%of customers recommend this product.
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2 out of
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Customer Reviews for Traeger Grills - Tailgater 20 Wood Pellet Grill - Black
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: JAL J
from New Jersey
Verified Purchase:Yes
So far so good, picked up a small because I am only 1 person, only think it needs is pellet drain to switch pellets like you see on the other bigger units
Written by a customer while visiting traegergrills.com
Customer Rating
5
800 HOURS STILL RUNNING STRONG
on February 17, 2020
Posted by: Anonymous
from Mount Olive NC
Bought this grill in 2016 when a lot of people didnt even know what a pellet grill was. I use this grill 5 days a week to cook for four people at work. I have replaced the drip pan once because it was rusted through, replaced the grate because I lost it somehow and the controller because it got wet from rain when I didnt have it covered up and thats it.
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Posted by: RRJJ
from Lethbridge Alberta
Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent grill it works so well. I use it almost every day
Written by a customer while visiting traegergrills.com
Customer Rating
2
Don't Recommend
on May 24, 2022
Posted by: Biteme
from western Pa
Adjusting the P setting did not help .... temperature swings are horrible so don't plan on a low and slow cook. Stick to very basic cooking on this grill ... for the money it is not worth it
Response from traegergrills.comBy Traeger , May 26, 2022
Thank you for reviewing our Tailgater, Bruce. We appreciate the feedback.
We're more than happy to help you get cooking properly if you're still having issues with temperature swings.
Please make sure you are using the correct start-up procedure for your model grill. The Tailgater should be ignited with the open lid to start up. Please make sure to always complete the shutdown cycle when done a cook, before flipping the power switch off on the grill. It is also important to keep up on maintenance. We recommend vaccuming out all the ash often from firepot and bottom of barrel, along with using a natural degreaser after about every 3 cooks internally to ensure proper airflow, leading to more accurate temperatures.
Please give us a call at 1-800-TRAEGER to speak with one of our live agents available 7 days a week if you have any other questions and/or concerns. We're always more than happy to assist.
We're more than happy to help you get cooking properly if you're still having issues with temperature swings.
Please make sure you are using the correct start-up procedure for your model grill. The Tailgater should be ignited with the open lid to start up. Please make sure to always complete the shutdown cycle when done a cook, before flipping the power switch off on the grill. It is also important to keep up on maintenance. We recommend vaccuming out all the ash often from firepot and bottom of barrel, along with using a natural degreaser after about every 3 cooks internally to ensure proper airflow, leading to more accurate temperatures.
Please give us a call at 1-800-TRAEGER to speak with one of our live agents available 7 days a week if you have any other questions and/or concerns. We're always more than happy to assist.
Written by a customer while visiting traegergrills.com
Customer Rating
4
I'm retiring my Weber!
on September 2, 2021
Posted by: Wanda
from Penn Valley, CA
My Nephew-in-law and I cooked a 5lb standing rib roast in his Traeger Tailgater. It was his first time cooking that kind of meat in it. It was my first experience with Traeger. The roast came out beautiful! It came out medium well instead of ideal because we had the following challenges. 1. Temperature fluctuated constantly from 5 to 20 degrees below setting. As a result we had to guess our cook time. 2. When we did a therm check on the roast it came out correct but resting cooked it more.
For a Choice 5lb standing rib roast we will shorten timing down on our next roast.
The flavor and tenderness of the medium well roast was still enjoyable. The next day we cooked hamburgers and hot dogs on the Traeger. Perfect!
I was so impressed that I'm retiring my Weber.
For a Choice 5lb standing rib roast we will shorten timing down on our next roast.
The flavor and tenderness of the medium well roast was still enjoyable. The next day we cooked hamburgers and hot dogs on the Traeger. Perfect!
I was so impressed that I'm retiring my Weber.
Written by a customer while visiting traegergrills.com
Customer Rating
5
Love the Tailgater!
on February 11, 2024
Posted by: Becca Putman
from Rock Hill, SC
I don't recall when I bought this, but it makes the best smoked food we've ever had!
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Posted by: Roger F
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great grill, enjoy taking it camping. Just the right size.
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