What up? Chicagoland

[Mr.Ratman]

Long time Traeger owner, BBQ070 Lil' Tex bought new in 2005. This baby just keeps chugging along with limited issues; just replaced the fire pot after 14 years (yea it was rusted out with holes big time) and only 2 heating rods needed replacing. I smoke year round in all kinds of weather including rain, cold, snow. Neighbors think I'm crazy but I call it dedication. Thinking about adding a new Timberline series to my stable and will keep watching the posts on the reviews.

 

[Sodaking27]

Long time Traeger owner, BBQ070 Lil' Tex bought new in 2005. This baby just keeps chugging along with limited issues; just replaced the fire pot after 14 years (yea it was rusted out with holes big time) and only 2 heating rods needed replacing. I smoke year round in all kinds of weather including rain, cold, snow. Neighbors think I'm crazy but I call it dedication. Thinking about adding a new Timberline series to my stable and will keep watching the posts on the reviews.

I have the exact same grill. Had mine since 2008. Replaced one hot rod so far. Have did several upgrades though. Front and bottom shelf’s, stainless kit and Smoke Daddy controller. I too smoke year around. Thinking about adding a IronWood, just waiting for the bugs to be worked out.

 

[primeone]

Welcome to the forum @Mr.Ratman - I hope these new grills have the same lifespan as the old ones! 14 years isn't bad at all.

 

[Mr.Ratman]

Welcome to the forum @Mr.Ratman - I hope these new grills have the same lifespan as the old ones! 14 years isn't bad at all.

All 14 years it has been stored outdoors covered in all the elements.