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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Customer Reviews for Traeger Grills - Tailgater 20 Wood Pellet Grill - Black
Posted by: ChrismanCreek
from Crestview FL
Verified Purchase:Yes
The legs could be stronger. But a great compact grill for loading into a camper.
Written by a customer while visiting traegergrills.com
Customer Rating
5
Lovin it.
on June 16, 2022
Posted by: Grumpy
from Tuscaloosa Al
Well I have watched my son-in-law cook on his and he has always made great food. Well I was surprised when a big box came to my house. My son-in-law and daughter bought me one. They even sent burgers and fixing with it. Amazing what you can do these days. Anyway I love it. Everything I cook on it turns out great. So easy to get to the temperature you need and it stay there it takes the work out and puts the fun in. Thanks kids. Love y’all and Traeger. It’s going to be a great summer.
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Customer Rating
2
It will grill but not smoke meat
on January 28, 2023
Posted by: Anonymous
from Iowa
The tailgator is great for grilling but thats it. I have had nothing but problems trying to smoke meat. It randomly faults out and losses temp. Shouldnt have to restart it 4+ times. It cant ever maintain a steady temp like if seen green mountain smokers do. As i write this now ive been cooking a pork butt for 12h and only at 170 temp because it losses flame with anything under 300 setpoint.
Response from traegergrills.comBy Traeger, January 30, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review our Tailgater 20. We regret to hear this has been your experience while cooking on your grill. The smoking temperature range is 165-225 degrees F. Traeger grills cook on an average. This means the temperature will fluctuate above and below the set temperature throughout the cook, but the average temperature is very close to the set temp. A home electric oven works in the same way; it just shows only the set temperature; whereas, Traeger grills show the real-time temperature. On a typical, good-weather day, the grill should fluctuate no more than ±25°F/14°C. The most common contributor to any temperature management issue is low-quality or old pellets. Check the pellets at the end of the auger or in the firepot to make sure they have a nice sheen to them and have a nice "snap" to them when breaking. If the pellets crumble or look dull, try a fresh bag of pellets. If you change the temperature too often during a cook, this can cause issues with maintaining the temperature. Instead, give time between changing temperatures so the grill can keep up with the changes. Your grill does come with a 3-year warranty from the date of purchase. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us from 6 AM - 10 PM MT, 7 days a week, and one of our team members will get you squared away.
Written by a customer while visiting traegergrills.com
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.
Written by a customer while visiting traegergrills.com
Customer Rating
5
Great City Solution
on June 27, 2023
Posted by: Anonymous
from Los Angeles, CA
Bought for use on balcony in apartment near the beach in LA. The wind outside picks up all the smoke, even when there’s a burst of smoke just starting up, so not scary to neighbors. Amazing pulled pork within hours of opening box.
Written by a customer while visiting traegergrills.com
Customer Rating
5
A great grill
on April 1, 2020
Posted by: Rodney paul
from Lena louisiana
I got one of the first to come out been for years in Louisiana ,Colorado just about every weekend and more the it just play out about two months ago just waiting for sure going to buy another so please with my I bought my daughter one 8 years ago still going strong
Written by a customer while visiting traegergrills.com
Customer Rating
5
Exceptional Grill
on March 31, 2020
Posted by: Chris Hall
from Chewelah, Washington
My wife bought me a Traeger for my birthday and what a gift! Smart lady, I use my grill every chance I get. Spectacular results for delicious food that we get to share often. I would recommend this grill to anyone
Written by a customer while visiting traegergrills.com
Customer Rating
3
The drip trays are made very cheap. Made
on November 5, 2023
Posted by: Anonymous
from White bluff Tennessee
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have bought three drip trays in the last 3 years he drip tray a year and clean every two cookings these things are expensive and I'm thinking about getting rid of this one and just going back to church over something cuz I can't keep affording this I'm buying one from heard this Tim
Response from traegergrills.comBy Traeger Grills, Traeger, November 6, 2023
Hi, and thank you for your feedback on the Tailgater 20. Depending on what is happening with your tray, you may not have to worry about it as much as you think. If the concern is regarding some light surface rust, while this will usually take quite a while to occur, it is not necessary to replace the tray since it never comes into contact with food. If the issue is more related to warping, which can eventually happen over a good bit of time, as long as the grease flows out to the bucket and doesn’t pool on the tray, or end up dripping off to the side, then it shouldn’t be a problem. There is a quick test that you can do to confirm the proper channeling of liquids/grease, which is simply to slowly pour a little water on the highest side of the tray (left side for Tailgater) and verifying that it drains into the bucket. If you prefer, you can even call Traeger support and have an agent help with this test and answer any other questions that you may have.
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