Timberline 1300 Grease Channel Rust

[reubanks1]

The grease channel at the front of the grill is rusting badly with rust flaking. I've used this grill regularly and keep it covered when not in use. Are there replacement parts for this?

 

[RemE]

The grease channel at the front of the grill is rusting badly with rust flaking. I've used this grill regularly and keep it covered when not in use. Are there replacement parts for this?

Clean it well, and spray regularly with grill grate spray to season and prevent rust.

 

[MidwestSmoker]

The grease channel at the front of the grill is rusting badly with rust flaking. I've used this grill regularly and keep it covered when not in use. Are there replacement parts for this?

I did a quick search and only Traeger seems to carry the replacement tray:

https://www.traeger.com/parts/drip-tray-d2-timberline-1300

I thought $150 was way too much for that, but couldn't find any others carrying it. Then I found one dealer listing it but they had this statement:

This item has purchase restrictions.

This item has manufacturer-enforced sale and delivery restrictions and is limited to within 30 miles of our location. Questions? Contact us for more information.

Interesting to say the least!