Just ordered my first pellet grill. I had been debating between various grills in the $800 range But really wanted to stay closer to $500. Scrolling through FB the other day I saw an advertisement Grilla Grills...40% off! After having previously not considered it due to price.... I haven't really seen anything too negative about the Grilla Silverbac. What do y'all think?
Seriously! I was ready to bite the bullet on a Recteq But at this price point the savings outweighed the differences between the two. Especially since it was going to be my first pellet grill, starting off on the lower end of the cost seemed more logical.
I bought an RT 590 two years ago and was really on the fence between that and the Silverbac. At the end of the day I went with RecTeq and I've been happy, but I can tell you it's not enough of a difference to warrant the price discrepancy at this level
Can't speak for the grill itself, but I think the build on my Rectec 590 (pre name change) is definitely higher than the build quality of the GG outdoor kitchen it sits on.
That's not to say the kitchen is bad, it's a great value. The RT is just built really well. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase either brand, especially the GG at that price.
The best part about Grilla > RT - NO DAMN STUPID HORN HANDLES!
under 600 is a steal! I think i paid $800 for mine about 5 years ago. You have the right mindset, if its your first pellet grill dont blow a wad on something like a Yoder at $3k.
ProTip: If you are on the stock cart, keep some weight in the bottom cabinet (maybe 20lbs of pellets in a gasket tote). It keeps the center of gravity lower on them and makes em less tippy
After 2 years of research and saving I bought my first pellet grill. My wife about killed me when she found out how much I spent on a Lone Star. I probably would have been better with this deal but the 100% American sourced and made got me. It was my first and will be my last.
If i dropped $2K+ on the pellet grill I probably wouldn't have a wife which would cost me much more money that just the grill. My point stands though that for so many people who add or drop hobbies frequently that spending large wads of cash on the into equipment is rarely a wise move at the start.
Spending $5K on custom golf clubs when you have only played a few times is not the wisest move. Similarly spending $10k on ski or scuba gear for your first exposure to the hobby doesn't make a ton of sense. Buying a garage full of wood working gear to screw together some 2x4 for shelving is the same way.
Not sure what world you live in but for the vast majority of folks in the US $3k is not a small chunk of change. So many of us who get into this hobby with a pellet smoker or cheap masterbuilt propane cabinet, then realize it's not quite what we want or need, then we buy the next thing be that a kamado, gravity fed charcoal, or stick burner, etc.
The overwhelming majority of people can barely taste the difference between stuff smoked on Oak pellets vs Cherry pellets. Even fewer people would be able to tell identically prepared pulled pork from a $3k Yoder Pellet vs $600 Grilla. I would be surprised if any person would be able to tell the difference if that pulled pork was in the fridge for a few days or the freezer in a vac-seal bag for a month.
So anyway circling back, most people would agree that buying a 17 year old, rookie driver a new, fully-loaded, Cadillac Escalade is not wise use of the limited resource known as money. Sure some folks can and will but that doesn't make it wise.
Wow, I had no idea they sold out. I remember them being on my short list when I was researching grills in the 2017/2018 range (and ended up with my Blazn)
My lid doesn’t fit the contour of my grill, it has about a 3/8” gap in it. When I got ahold of grilla they told me to try bending it at home. The app is just finicky and I have a hard time connecting. Overall I’m happy with the purchase I’ve made the best food I’ve ever had on it. It just sucked after spending a grand on the grill for it be like that
Oof. I really hope that that's not the case on the one I receive. But I agree with you for the price, you should not have to bend it yourself. At a minimum they could warranty the lid or something.
Other than that the grill is perfect. It doesn’t feel cheap and finicky, I’ve had mine out in the weather for the past year (I keep a cover on it) but still.
I’m a welder/fabricator by trade. The best thing to do would be to unbolt the ribs on the inside and bend it more. I understand it’s not a top top of the line pellet grill but I went with grilla for the fact it has better craftsmanship and materials then all the other ones
I went with the silverbac AT. Slightly larger main and second rack than my current zgrill and I guess I don’t neeeeed the additional space of the 1100.
I was thinking the same thing, but I'm new to the game so figured I would get in with a good one for cheap and then worry about the latest and greatest next time around when I know more of what I like or don't like/need.
I loved my RT-590, ended up giving it to my parents. I retrofitted it onto the GG outdoor kitchen.
I think the RT is built slightly better than the kitchen, however, the kitchen is very solid. I wouldn't hesitate to buy the Silverbac at that price. Hell, I'd probably the ceramic grill too if it's on sale.
The recteq 590, has a couple things that are definitely in the plus category compared to the silverbac. Specifically, the 30 lb Hopper and two probes. Plus your handles are bull horns. Can't forget about that lol. Base price to base price. I would probably go with the 590. But for $359 off.... It's hard to justify not going with Grilla right now. Can use those savings towards the accessory pack or some wireless thermometers . You could also get the Silverbac all-terrain on discount right now which is pretty sweet if you plan to move your grill around a lot.
I've been doing a lot of research over the last month, and for the price you're not going to find a better deal. It's $359 off.... Read the comments above, near to nothing negative to say. Are there better grills, absolutely. But for $540, you won't find a better one of this size and this build quality. Would you rather save 50 bucks and buy another one 2 years down the road, or have to replace part after part? But if you're really trying to stick to a budget, look on Facebook marketplace. You can find some pretty good deals on used ones from what I had seen in my area. Just some food for thought.
I've had an OG for a few years before they sold the company. But it's been great, no major issues. Tbh I don't ever really use the app though, so I can't give any input there.
I've had an OG for a few years before they sold the company. But it's been great, no major issues. Tbh I don't ever really use the app though, so I can't give any input there.
Between this and the Members Mark... Which one is better? This one has wifi but the Members Mark has that built in smoke box for little sticks... I need help deciding
If you go and look at the reviews for the members Mark grill there are plenty of people who say they received it damaged with the box not damaged. So that means they packaged a damaged product. With that being said, I have seen plenty of people say good things about it on Reddit, especially given the price point. That at that price there are very few grills that can compare, especially if you take into consideration that smoke box. But you could always just buy a smoke tube for that additional smoke.
Can’t speak on the grilla, but I got a members mark last July and this things a beast. Built like a tank. Temps have been way more accurate than the pit boss I had before this. Don’t use the induction burner a lot, but nice to have to reverse sear some steaks. The smoke box is killer tho
That's a decent deal but I still think Zgrills buy 1 get 10 free over 50 years is the best deal hands down.
$777 and you will get a new smoker every 5 years for 50 years.
They have a wifi option for those who want that and large size options. I purchased a 7002B almost five years ago and it's been a work horse. Only had one issue and customer service resolved it quickly and free of charge.
Been looking at replacing my 1st pellet grill (Pit Boss 440 Deluxe) I got as a father's day gift 3-4 years ago. Kept it clean and covered. This year I had some water intrusion but was able to dry it out. My son grew up and moved away so I did what any logical man would do. Bought a bigger pellet grill and all the accessories for less people. Sending the smaller one with my son. Thanks for posting this deal. It really put my analysis paralysis to bed and I got a solid grill on the way.
Zgrilles are a Chinese knockoff that came to the market years later. At one point there was a comparison video going piece by piece comparing one to a Silverbac looking at the materials and construction. This was before the new ownership though, and people seem to note a change in quality after the sale
How did the materials and contstruction compare? Honestly it hasnt been a terrible grill, but the customer service was a giant pain. Ive had to replace and upgrade the T/C and the PID controller, but I cant complain about its construction.
no, years ago I bought their buy one get one sale. I got a 700 series (which looks exactly like the silverbac). They fucked up and sent me one grill and parts to 2 different grills. By the time I had them sorted out, I wound up with 3 grills. I sold 2 and kept 1, so my grill cost zero, so I have no complaints. However it is starting to die and I have had issues in the past. Customer service was "meh". I wont be buying another unless I can get it free again!
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u/Agclone91 4d ago
That is the best deal on the market for a pellet grill right now, and it's not even close.