I have an original JB and bought instead of the Prime for these reasons. 1) I got a huge discount from my local guy. The cook process is the same. 2) I don’t rely on the internal food probe. I use an external like ThermaPro. 3) a folding shelf is available for the older model and it’s great. 4) I installed my own heat shield slider for about $3.00 in parts. Now I like a lot of the features and especially the heavier legs and bottom shelf but the deep discount won out. Now I have a PK and a Weber 310 for steaks and burgers, my Pit Barrel Cooker is a rib machine and the JB handles pretty much everything else. I own an Ooni Fyra pellet version for pizza and honestly the JB with the pizza attachment is easier and does an outstanding job on home made crust in about 2 minutes. Nice review.

Excellent comparison! Thanks. I wondered about the pizza oven transition, too. Not a perfect fit, but definitely workable.

Picking my DB Prime up on Saturday. This will be my first smoker so I can't wait! Just watching youtube videos on it until then lol

@MattFrampton

5 жыл бұрын

You will love it! I have a ton of GMG recipes over at BBQRevolution.com - hope you find it helpful!

@SkavenUK

5 жыл бұрын

@@MattFrampton thanks, I'll take a look!

Nice work

Thank you so much for that Great Video. You can say something more about the Heat adjustment System ? Greetings from Germany

Hot damn....I was salivating the last 2 minutes!

Hello from Omaha. I have a Davy Crockett. Looking to upgrade. Thanks for the comparison

@MattFrampton

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome Mike!!! Always good to hear from another local! I love my DC as well. Let me know if you have questions.

11 new DB wifi primes in St. Louis, a few in IL.

Waiting for my DB Prime hopefully will get it soon in Virginia

@N2Otorious

5 жыл бұрын

Just got mine, I LOVE IT!!

Great review! Thanks! 2 questions, (1.) how long will the JB Prime run on a 12v battery if you know and, (2.) would 2 of the 16.25 inch Grill Grates cover the entire cooking surface of the JB or wouldn't 2 fit? Thanks in advance!

@MattFrampton

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!! For the battery, it really depends on what battery you are using. I have a battery backup / jumper battery and I used it for a 8 hour cook and it said it had 25% battery remaining. I don’t really trust those gauges, so tough to say. For the Grill Grates - the best bet is to message Grill Grates and confirm. They make the specific for the GMGs

Some of the upgrades are nice...some are questionable. changing it to 12v for mobility seems neat till you try to pick the dang thing up, I'd imagine that was a cost saving move so they don't have to keep 12v and 120v controllers stocked. The beefier legs were a step in the right direction for sure. The front shelf kills a bit of the mobility too say if you were going to tailgate with it. Still love my original Daniel Boone, cool tip if you didn't opt for the wifi model originally it's probable you actually do have the wifi board and need to add a $5 antenna and drill a hole, that's what I did. I do hope they upgrade their phone software. It'd be nice to get an alert on the phone when your set food temp is reached. Thanks for the comparison!

@N2Otorious

5 жыл бұрын

Mine alerted me when food temp is reached, you have to go into settings and set that alarm, sound/popup... and you can keep phone default sound, or specify a sound to that alarm.

Nice review. Where did you get the grill plate that you cooked those burgers on?

@MattFrampton

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s a Grill Grate - google them. They rock!

@trentsdiyadventures

5 жыл бұрын

Pitmaster Matt Frampton Thank you.

Thanks for the great video. There are on sale for black friday. Im looking at the daniel boone module with wifi. They have the choice and prime modules, both well discounted. The choice wifi module is in sale for $399 99. After having a chance to use both modules. Is the prime a lot better or will the choice be fine. I like the good deals but would rather get the best one. Thanks again for the videos. I can wait to try the recipes.

@MattFrampton

4 жыл бұрын

I am a massive fan of the Prime. For the price difference (about $100 or so), it’s worth every penny IMO.

Looks like you line the drip tray with foil. I bet this helps a lot with the cleaning!

@MattFrampton

4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir! Helps a ton.

Thanks for the comparison. Have you had any issues with rust? I read some reviews that say these rust pretty badly, pretty quickly. Looking to get a DB Prime Wifi, but want to make sure it will last. Also, do you have a particular brand/wood type of pellets you prefer on these? Thanks much.

@MattFrampton

4 жыл бұрын

I have put mine through some very tough conditions, weather wise and traveling. I’ve had some rust after scratching it and so forth, but nothing that is the GMG Ms fault. I keep them covered at all times when not in use. For pellets: I prefer GMG Gold or Texas blend, or Cooking Pellets Perfect Mix.

Have you noticed a more pronounced smoke flavor with this version? Curious... because I'm thinking the one fan system should allow for more smother of the pellets

@MattFrampton

5 жыл бұрын

I’m not getting more smoke flavor, but I have seen some people post a few things suggesting it on the FB GMG group. It runs very consistently, as expected.

Nice review...what size grill grates are those?

@MattFrampton

5 жыл бұрын

Not sure on the exact size off hand, but they are cut specific for the JB

@randynelson9620

5 жыл бұрын

I've been thinking about getting them..Think I'm sold now..I looked it up...16.25..

@MattFrampton

5 жыл бұрын

You will never look back!

How fast does the grill get up to searing temps for burgers or steaks?

@MattFrampton

5 жыл бұрын

I can get mine to 550 in about 25 min.

Looking to buy two of them soon. What is the dimension of the grill cooking area L" x W"

@MattFrampton

5 жыл бұрын

658 sq inches. It is appx 18x36 greenmountaingrills.com/products/grills/jim-bowie-wifi-prime/

So I'm curious. Do these guys act as grills AND smokers? How do these mount up to a traditional grill and/or smoker? Is it worth switching to pellets? Also seems kinda loud. Genuinely curious in these grills tho. Saw them at a BBQ Fest.

@MattFrampton

4 жыл бұрын

These grill amazing. I’ve won several steak contests with them, as well as my PK360. Very versatile, hassle free and a good all around tool. I use GMG for home and competition use.

i maybe want to buy a GMG pellet but if you have people over, how long does it take to bbq hamburgers etc. can it be done like a normal bbq (mean cooking time) or does it take a lot longer then normal?

@MattFrampton

5 жыл бұрын

I use mine for grilling just about everything. There are times I want open flame or charcoal, but generally speaking it takes about 20% more time on the GMG than over a raging hot fire. I have lots of videos here for grilling chicken,burgers and other things.

@BalskyNL

5 жыл бұрын

@@MattFrampton Alright thanks for the fast answer! will check them out!

Matt, got a question for you: what is the advantage of adding the 12V? You say it's noisier than the original model. You say you favor the 12V, but don't really offer reasons why. Just curious. Thanks for any feedback you can provide.

@MattFrampton

5 жыл бұрын

Hi! So, actually the motor quiets down after the initial warm up and when it’s not so brutally cold out! The biggest advantage of the 12v if you can easily run the grill off of a battery backup or marine battery. This is awesome for tailgates and other places you may want to run the grill, without power in the area.

@cottonclarksa

5 жыл бұрын

@@MattFrampton Thanks. I was wondering about that. I do the marketing and social media for a new GMG dealer in San Antonio TX. Pellet grills are just becoming an "in thing" around here, and we're trying to become the GMG leader in South Texas. Just trying to get knowledgeable about the grills! We haven't received our first order yet; hopefully it arrives later this week. Thanks so much, Matt!

@MattFrampton

5 жыл бұрын

Very cool with all of that and best of luck! Anytime, reach out.

What do you think about noise difference between the 2 models? Still using the prime plus? Thank you!

@MattFrampton

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes. Definitely a little noisy, but it’s due to the variable speed motor. Not only does the prime cook MUCH better and more evenly than the older models, it uses far less fuel.

@bw935

2 жыл бұрын

@@MattFrampton thanks for the information!

Just bought one but the linkage on auger broke (auger motor connecting to the auger) and my idea why this would happen is that the original jim bowie has the fire pot more to the left and the prime has it on center having about 5 inches where it is only a tube so auger works but for those last 5 inches air blowing thru there should push it but i didn’t like that also i took auger out and rolled it on table and saw that the spiral end was off about a 1/6” and looks like tube where this is going thru there should be 1/8” of play idk i was really dissapointed and i don’t care if i have to buy a part to give it a chance but it shouldn’t get jammed with pellets brand new are this grills getting some kind of final test or are they expecting to have customers first find out

@MattFrampton

5 жыл бұрын

Very sorry to hear!!! I’m sure they will take care of you, no cost. GMG customer service is stellar. As for the JB fire pot location, the original had it off center and to the left a couple of years, but that was changed several years ago. The firepot has been in the center for quite a while, before the Primes.

@jbg2707

5 жыл бұрын

Pitmaster Matt Frampton yea just called gmg and they took care of sending the parts i need im glad my choice was gmg

@MattFrampton

5 жыл бұрын

Great news!

i thought there was a light inside so you can see the food at night? Is it there?

@MattFrampton

5 жыл бұрын

No sir. Not in the this model. Jim Olsen in the FB owners page has done this to his modified Jim Bowie, but it’s not standard or an option on the Primes.

Why do you use the grill grate? What is the advantage of it?

@MattFrampton

5 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Huge Grill Grate fan here, use them on everything I own. They regulate temps better, they give an awesome sear, upside down they make a flat top. They come in panels so you can use them on only half the grill. Made of cast aluminum so they will never rust and never need to be replaced. They maintain higher temps for grilling. These, along with ten ThermaPen, are the best two grilling inventions ever, in my opinion.

@markr.1584

5 жыл бұрын

@@MattFrampton thank you for your reply. Where do you get them? Thanks

@MattFrampton

5 жыл бұрын

Lots of BBQ stores, Ace Hardware or on their website. Google should help you.

Anyway to make the front shelf fold down?

@MattFrampton

5 жыл бұрын

Not ‘as is’, but there are some aftermarket options. Big miss IMO, not making it fold.

@davecoudert6751

5 жыл бұрын

@@MattFrampton for sure a big miss. Have you changed yours out to fold yet? Where would I go for aftermarket ideas?

@MattFrampton

5 жыл бұрын

On the Facebook GMG Owners Page, look up Doug Fisher. He is making them.

Will it sear well?

@MattFrampton

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I’ve cooked many SCA (Ribeye) contests with it. Especially with Grill Grates (the brand)

How is the fan sound compared to the old model? The older models were very annoying . The fan speed consistently going up and down.

@MattFrampton

5 жыл бұрын

Actually - after startup, it is pretty quiet. The auger makes some noise when it’s feeding constantly, but it settles in nicely.

@dylanevans999

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Sir, just on the auger noise, I just set mine up and the auger motor noise is so so loud That I turned the unit off and didn’t cook on it so I can potentially return it if this is the noise it will always have. I’m sure this is not normal. When you say it settles in, do you mean it’s way less loud? Cause right now I would not be able to use it and not get noise complaints from the neighbours. Thanks in advance

@MattFrampton

4 жыл бұрын

Run it before returning it. You’d don’t actually have to put food on it, yet. Let it come all the way up to temp and hit a maintenance mode. It’s a 12v motor, so it’s got some whine to it, but once you reach temps it doesn’t make near the same amount of noise.

@MattFrampton

4 жыл бұрын

Also, if you are concerned about a potential flaw, call the place you bought it from and walk through it with them. Hate to steer you wrong, without seeing / hearing it myself. Good luck!

Is 450 as high as she will go?

@MattFrampton

5 жыл бұрын

No sir. 550

@MattFrampton

5 жыл бұрын

550 is the setting. We did steaks on Grill Grates that we’re reading 625+

How did you get that grill already

@arturogm13

5 жыл бұрын

Orlando Zizumbo just bought this one today! Local Napa store

@MattFrampton

5 жыл бұрын

Hi! Got it locally, in Omaha NE

@mikekennedy9817

5 жыл бұрын

@@MattFrampton Where in Omaha?

@MattFrampton

5 жыл бұрын

Fireplace Patio and Stone - 137th and Industrial. They are currently out of some stock, but give them a ring and they can get one in if they don’t have it.

What the hell is that noise?

@MattFrampton

4 жыл бұрын

That is the variable speed auger and fan.

Burgers? You get a $1000 smoker with WiFi and dual temp probes and you choose burgers for your audience? Then you cook “Wagyu” hamburgers and top it off with Kraft cheese slices? I’ve been a butcher for 27 years and chef for 19...You paid Wagyu prices for fatty hamburger.

@MattFrampton

5 жыл бұрын

We compete in BBQ - ALOT - I have more trimmings than I know what to do with. Thanks for watching!!

@weinerman

4 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing. Why the eff would you grind up wagyu into burger meat? Maybe it really was "wahgoo."

@TroutFink

4 жыл бұрын

I’m still disgusted anyone who would pay for a good cut of meat and then put cheese plastic on it.

@MattFrampton

4 жыл бұрын

We compete in BBQ - ALOT - I have more trimmings than I know what to do with. Thanks for watching!!