The Texas BBQ Forum

After looking at these every time we went to Walmart, I finally took the plunge today.
Pit Boss Austin XL. Was really impressed how well this thing was packaged. Discovered that there were a couple of scratches on the pellet hopper though. Had to happen before it was packaged. Took about 45 minuets to get it put together. Just finished the initial burn in. Set it for 450 and it hung right in there for the 30 minuets. Going to make the Pit Boss carrot cake that’s posted on their web site later. It will be next weekend before I can get a couple shoulders on it to break it in properly.

I bought a 340 and wish I'd gotten a large unit However, I could not be more pleased - - Good LUck

Taking it back.. set the temp to 350 and it hit 475 and was still climbing. Shut it down, checked everything and tried it again. Same results. Called Pit Boss customer support. No help whatsoever. One and done for me.

Bummer - - hate to hear that - - - is that the ?only? firing up that you did on it

OldUsedParts wrote:Bummer - - hate to hear that - - - is that the ?only? firing up that you did on it

I tried it total of six times with the same results. Two calls to support. I really liked the way this grill was built, but they have issues to work out with the controller it seems.

I think you made the right choice - - - - - - so now whatcha gonna do

That's a shame. Looked like a nice grill. At least you found out early on, not after it was too late to return it.

As far as a replacement option, I swear by my Rec Tec. :)

Rev Tec is a beauty. My Traeger is fairly reliable but have to keep it clean. Friend has a Green Mountain he swears by.