I read a lot of good things and some bad about the new Timberline, I went ahead and purchased it to judge for myself. The Timberline came in a very cool package with not a bunch of packing material! It took about 1 1/2 hours or less to put it together (The weather was HOT HOT). All parts came with the BBQ, but for the price you would think they would include the cover and the other available accessories, like the front shelf, butcher paper holder and the tray (They are expensive). When I first fired it up, it failed in the seasoning process with an "igniter error", then within minutes it said the seasoning process was completed and ready to use. I followed a YouTube video from a Youtuber to make sure it was seasoned correctly just to be sure. I've had the BBQ for a few weeks now and absolutely love it! This is my first smoker, I've done a couple of briskets, steaks and poppers, they have all come out perfect. At this point of ownership I would rate it a 10 out of 10 Stars. I highly recommend the Traeger Timberline XL. Traeger, quit being so cheap and include the accessaries!
Traeger has taken the new Timberline above and beyond regular smokers. With its versatility and ease of use, it will become your new outdoor kitchen. Smoking, grilling, searing, low and slow, it does it all!
I bought it just before Father’s Day and last night I cooked my first brisket which it should be done in about an hour. It stayed at temperature with some fluctuations and the wireless probe connected without a problem. This is an expensive smoker/grill and the real test will be this winter.
Moving from my first generation to this is like moving from a 72 'vette to a 2022 - they might have the same name, but they are not the same machine. Smoke is better, design is better, the overall functionality is better, and cleanup is so much easier. Brisket, pork butt, burgers, sausage, and more so far. While I am pleased with the performance, it does seem to take more time to get to temperature, but I will gladly take the improved smoke over time to temp.
THIS SMOKER HAS LIVED UP TO EVERYTHING PROMISED AND THEN SOME! THE APP IS AMAZING! I HAVE DONE RIBS, PORK BUTT, RIB EYES, AND PORK BELLY / CHUCK ROAST BURT ENDS AS OF TO DATE...ONLY 4 WEEKS IN!!! THIS IS A TOTAL OUTDOOR KITCHEN. FOLLOW THE TRAEGER VIDEOS AND YOU WILL GET AMAZING REULTS. I DID NOT USE THE SEASONINGS SOLD BUT DID USE TRAEGER PLELLETS. I WAITED FOR A LONG TIME TO PULL THE TRIGGER ON A TOP OF THE LINE SMOKER AND COULD NOT BE MORE SATISFIED!