Good real world review. Thx for posting

Fantastic video, thanks a bunch for posting

Love it!!

Thanks for the great info...I was looking at plunking $2000 for the Traeger Timberline, now I'm going to go for the Yoder. Better made and more versatility!

@RumandCook

3 жыл бұрын

As someone who owned 2 Traegers before making the change, I think you made the right choice.

@Beerzy

3 жыл бұрын

I bought a Timberline 1300 earlier this year. I woke up Thanksgiving morning at 0400 to put a brisket on and had a Igniter disconnected failure. Bought a Yoder 640S today.

@gosman949

2 жыл бұрын

@@Beerzy and how do you like it today? Used it during Memorial day?

@gosman949

2 жыл бұрын

FJL and how do you like your Yoder?

This was very well done and informative. One question though, everything you have in this video is included with the pit or did you have optional add-ons?

@Sguba97

3 жыл бұрын

The grill grates are optional add-ons, other than that i think everything comes included

thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Where did u get the griddle? Sold out last 6 months all over country. Its frustrating

Is your grill kept outdoors with a cover on it?

I am surprised that it's not holding temp well; everything I've read is that this is one of the best for holding a temperature.

it appears that your front caster wheels are much smaller than the wheels on the same model on the Yoder website... can you please explain this as well as your temperature swings. Being able to maintain a constant temperature is very important to producing great smoked products. Thanks..

@perrybrauner6727

4 жыл бұрын

Linkster The smaller wheels on the right side are standard for the YS640s. You may be looking at the YS640s Competition Cart, which has four large matching wheels. I don’t see a need for the huge wheels unless you’re planning on moving it around every weekend. The temp swings were fairly minor, and the food it produces is fantastic. I think it’s mostly due to the fact that the temp probe is above the fire pot instead of centrally located. I think the average chamber temperature is more stable than the app reports.

@hemogoblin164

4 жыл бұрын

@@perrybrauner6727 Mine swings if I don't dump the ash out of the firepot before I start up. I also see the "adaptive" part after using it for a year. It went from 50+ degree swings to 20 tops. I know you can tweak the settings but just haven't. Even with the swings it handles the heat better than my retired Traeger.

Am i reading the website correct that the diffuser with removeable door for direct cooking is not included?

@perrybrauner6727

3 жыл бұрын

That’s correct. It comes standard with a solid diffuser. The two piece is optional. Though I agree it should become a standard.

Does the YS640s come with the diffuser trap box or was that something you had to pay extra for?

@pman555

4 жыл бұрын

Scott Brown The 2 piece diffuser is an accessory that Yoder sells separately.

@thebuyingseller

4 жыл бұрын

You have to take out a small loan for each accessory though.

Thanks nice

Rod on the right side needs to be relocated to the back of unit?

@perrybrauner6727

2 жыл бұрын

The rod on the right is what controls the damper. I don’t think it can be relocated.

Very close to pulling the trigger on this... How much of a temperature swing are you seeing?

@perrybrauner6727

4 жыл бұрын

Temp swings have been fairly minor, no more than 10 degrees over the course of a long cook. The food this thing puts out is excellent.

@ippodick4

4 жыл бұрын

@@perrybrauner6727 thanks man. Gonna put my order in. I like my traeger but it's old and was my starter smoker. I want the best and I want American made so Yoder it is!

Are the grates ceramic coated? They don't appear to be.

@perrybrauner6727

3 жыл бұрын

They are not

Great video! Any issues with heat differences between the left and right side of the grill? I like how the firebox is not in the middle of the grill and can be accessed easily even while leaving food on the grill to the right if needed. But when grilling large brisket, lrg turkey, etc. I assume it’s cooler on the right side and if so by how much? Or maybe the thickness of the material retains heat enough to make that irrelevant. I know some wider grills with the firebox in the middle can have lower temps at the sides. Thoughts?

@perrybrauner6727

4 жыл бұрын

CasualClark I didn’t notice extreme temperature differences between the left and right of the grill once the grill came to temp. Like you said, the heavy steel acts as thermal mass to help even out temperatures throughout the chamber. There are some differences between the four quadrants of the grill, but the damper allows you to make some adjustments to balance the temperature. It’s all about learning how the grill behaves and adjusting to it.

I wish I had seen this before I plunked down on the Camp Chef Woodwind. It’s build quality is poor for a thousand dollar product. The WiFi controller and app is very basic and buggy. Looks like for a few hundred more you can get a much better device. But dude, thank Yoder for making you start a fire right in front of the device. Safety is important.

So after all these years, how is the paint holding up on your Yoder?

@perrybrauner6727

2 жыл бұрын

The paint isn’t perfect, but I’ll be honest that I haven’t taken the best care of it. It’s been covered without a ton of use lately.

What is the shells thickness? Is it 1/4” like the charcoal smokers

@JigZor

4 жыл бұрын

I believe is 1/8" (10ga)

@hemogoblin164

4 жыл бұрын

Hopper is 14 gauge, the rest is 10 gauge. Charcoal smokers will be 10 gauge as well. If you built a charcoal or offset with 1/4 inch, a little 16 incher would weight too much to move around.

Will the grill maintain a low smoking temp like 225 with the diffuser plate trap door open? I’m trying to wrap my head around how you would reverse sear on this thing. Thanks!

@pman555

4 жыл бұрын

Wes Hartman Thanks for watching. I don’t believe you’re supposed to try to go low and slow with the diffuser plate trap door open since the diffuser plate is what helps maintain that low, even temp. What I did was smoke at 225 and then use tongs or heat resistant gloves to the lift up the grates and open the trap door, then I set the grill to high heat. Worked like a charm and was very easy and quick to do.

Are temp probes included? Or it's just probe ports and no probes?

@perrybrauner6727

4 жыл бұрын

DentargPL yes, 2 temp probes are included

@DentargPL

4 жыл бұрын

@@perrybrauner6727 Thx, specs are a bit unclear.

Thanks for the review! My questions are can you cook 4 of those steaks at once over that firebox on the grill grates or is the heat only concentrated on the small area? How about pellet consumption? Seems with the metal being really thick. In cool months it might take a while to cube up to Temp?? Thanks

@pman555

4 жыл бұрын

4wolverines Hey, thanks for watching! You can’t fit 4 porterhouse steaks directly over the firepot, but you could fit 4 smaller steaks over the fire, like a NY strip. The grill grates conduct heat really well though, so you could grill steaks throughout the length of the grates. I would estimate pellet consumption around 1.5 lbs/hour at 225F. Definitely seems to be higher than some other grills, but I’m not too bothered by it, just wish the pellet hopper was slightly larger. Let me know if you have any other questions.

@4wolverines

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for getting back. Are there any things besides hopper size you don't like? I've thought may times about getting one. Especially with the fireboard. Rust issues seem to be most of the complaints. Stuck between this & a mak grill. I wish the mak offered over flame grilling. Thanks

@pman555

4 жыл бұрын

4wolverines I can understand the complaints about paint, as I’ll mention in my full review which is going to be published later today on GearDiary.com. However if you take care of this grill, it will take care of you. In my opinion, the versatility of the grill and smart features like Fireboard far outweigh any paint/rust concerns. The only two downsides I can see to the YS640s is the hopper size and paint concerns.

@jamesyers1975

4 жыл бұрын

4wolverines have you looked at the Rec tec line of grills

@hemogoblin164

4 жыл бұрын

They get knocked on their paint quite a bit, but powder coating is more brittle. It would pop completely off from all the metal expansion and contraction. I threw out a grill that was powder coated. I dropped the lid after a year of use and probably half the coating popped off. Oil the surface like you would on an offset (or should) and you will never have rust.

No one ever talks about the smoke flavour

How do you clean the griddle?

@perrybrauner6727

3 жыл бұрын

Take it to the sink and clean like you would any cast iron pot or pan.

Looks like you got some rust going on already..hopper is a touch small & how would that control system work in 10 degree weather? Idk..i think I will save up & get a gator pit pellet smoker..good job on the video!

@pman555

4 жыл бұрын

Eastside Badger Glad you liked the video. Appreciate it! Rust is definitely a concern, so we will see what happens. Yoder says that they make it with high temp spray paint so that it’s easy for the owner to touch up on their own. The controller is one of the best on the market, so I have no doubt it’ll perform in the cold weather. But we will see! It’s definitely pellet hungry.

Can you cook scallops on it?

@perrybrauner6727

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely on a cast iron over the direct flame.

@theBoxtosser

3 жыл бұрын

And brisket lol

Something up with the audio

There is a REALLY good reason you can't turn on the grill from the app. Because you can't see the grill from the app. Is the cover on? Did my kid put a stuffed animal in it? Did a branch fall on it. YS just doesn't want to get sued because some idiot burned his house down.

@perrybrauner6727

4 жыл бұрын

Hemo Goblin Makes sense!

@goldy7678

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly right Hemo Goblin. Is it really so much work to stand up and walk outside to turn it on? Next they are going to want a self cleaning model! It's BBQ people, it takes just a little effort.

Best pellet grill hands down. With that being said my rec tec doesnt fluctuate anymore than 1-2 degrees no matter the temp outside. Still cboose my yoder though. Traeger shouldnt even be in same sentence as yoder, or rec tec imo

My opion i prefer the1500 smoker....

That looks like a lot of rust on the top pull out grill. No?

@perrybrauner6727

4 жыл бұрын

Narcissism Survivor It may be very dirty or the coloring of the video, but after months of use, I haven’t noticed any rust.

Can you switch between Fahrenheit to Celsius?

@perrybrauner6727

4 жыл бұрын

Fireboard has this option, so I would assume it’s built into the Yoder but I haven’t tested this. Sorry for the delayed response.

No easy way to change pellets and prone to rust. I bought one anyway. 😬

Thank God I went with Rec Tec as being able to turn ON the grill from the app is essential. There's literally no other purpose to put wifi on a grill unless you are able to warm up the grill without having to go outside while you get your food ready while it's warming up. Not to mention with Rec Tec's being completely 304 stainless steel I won't be seeing rust developing on the drip pan like yours already is in the video.

@poolecw

3 жыл бұрын

The two things that turn me off about the Rec Tec are the double dildo handles and the obnoxious Rec Tec fan boys.

@hazman440

3 жыл бұрын

@@poolecw Right on brother ... it's always the keyboard warriors with "NO" videos and "NO CONTENT" that are the rude assholes

@ClintDaniel009

3 жыл бұрын

Why are you watching the Yoder review then...

Isn't that the purpose of the pellet grill to be dead on temp

@perrybrauner6727

4 жыл бұрын

Dman I believe the purpose of a pellet grill is to allow you smoke food without babysitting a fire. Dead on accuracy is fairly difficult to accomplish and I don’t think minor temp swings make a difference in the flavor of the food it produces.

Can't hear you.

Wow, 1800.00 for that? Maybe cooking on it would make the difference. Whats up with the giant ugly handle on top?

@nicegunt

4 жыл бұрын

Handle? It's a counterweight as the door is heavy 10 ga steel.

@hemogoblin164

4 жыл бұрын

I'm 90% sure the lid alone weighs as much as my entire Traeger. I know it weighs more than my entire 18" Weber.

@-MOYST-

4 жыл бұрын

It's a counterbalance. The door weights like 60 lbs.

Lost me with the flip flops

@perrybrauner6727

4 жыл бұрын

Chris Caz Ha, it was hot out there! Give me a chance.

@georgevoisin5414

3 жыл бұрын

You serious?

@chriscaz1239

3 жыл бұрын

@@georgevoisin5414 like a heart attack

SOUND IS BAD. CANNOT HEAR PROPERLY.