Thanks for the video. This helped seal the deal on me pulling the trigger on a Rec Tec RT-700. 304 Stainless Steel, wi-fi PID controller, 40 lb hopper, and 6-year warranty with world class customer service. I wouldn’t expect a smoker at this price point to exhibit so much rust in less than a year.

@anthonywaclaw8190

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure someone in China is very happy about your purchase.

I've had mine for 3 years, and I do have rust spots. I too have the paint. I replaced the thermalcouple this week. You won't realize it's bad until you are cooking on it. I'd buy a spare. Mine was about $50. They are fairly simple to change, provided the grill is cold. Great video. Your pros and cons are spot on with mine. I love the ease of use and the finished product.

Being thinking about this for awhile. Married my fathernlaw's daughter 20yrs this Jan. 6th. Him & i are not as close as "I" WANT IT.....BUT John has been a FORCE in my life MORE than he knows-he rarely gives advice, when he does it is SOUND-He gives ADVICE on the way he lives his life-i will be purchasing the YODER 640 today! He deserves it! in a few days he will be 70yrs young-

@ryanmwal

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I hope he enjoys it, it’s a great smoker!

It’s heavy (10ga) iron. Lightly sand and use your spray. It’s for smoking not just for looking good. Armored vehicles and ships rust too. Doesn’t rust in NM.

awesome video, thanks for sharing and the good details! I've always been a stick burner or Weber Smokey Mountain type smoker guy~ Lately I've been wanting to try an Insulated Vertical Smoker from LSG and now I saw this video but always been leery of pellet smokers being I like a nice bark on my briskets and dont know if a pellet smoker can do that!

Hi Ryan, Loved your review on the YS640. I've been a Green Egg guy since the mid 80's when they were clay cookers before they became ceramic and they were red not green. I bought my LGE from Ed Fisher who is the founder of the Green Egg. He started out in a little strip shopping area off of Clairmont Rd and Buford Hwy in Chamblee GA. I have had 3 Green Eggs and will always have one. In my opinion, nothing cooks a steak better than the Green Egg. But, I do love BBQ cooked low & slow... and I needed more versatility for larger cooks and low & slow heat control. I did as you did... research! For nearly a year the Yoder pellet smoker seemed to have the advantage with its versatility and quality of how it was made. Also, made in the USA. Well, I bought one in late July, 2018 and so glad I did! The YS640 is built like a tank! I bought it with the competition cart because I have to move it around and it is a beast to move. I have cooked Briskets, ribs both pork and beef, chicken, turkey and ham. I'm called the Pitmaster of my neighborhood and owe it all to Yoder. This cooker/smoker is the best out there for quality and price even though it is pricey, it's worth it. The only draw back is as you said, the paint/rust problem. You can never leave it uncovered in the rain! But that alone would not stop me from buying it again. I'm very happy with this beast of a smoker/cooker and I use it as often as I can. Look forward to cooking on it every time. Cheers!

@ryanmwal

5 жыл бұрын

WA Bennett Thanks for dropping a comment and checking the video. I’m glad you liked it. Watching it back I cringe at how robotic and one dimensional the review was. That said, I love the smoker and would buy it again. I’m actually looking at a ceramic cooker but thinking about the Kamado Joe. I love their design and thought behind the 4 ceramic plates and the attention to the chimney. Any thoughts?

@wabennett7670

5 жыл бұрын

@@ryanmwal Can't go wrong with the Kamado Joe... They offer packages with most all the accessories you would want or need. Green Egg will have to step it up to compete.

EXCELLENT VIDEO! My husband & I were impressed with how you touched on all of the positive features as well as the negative features (not many for the price). We loved your eloquent delivery, also. Thank Goodness! That's going to be my husband's bday gift.🎁

@ryanmwal

3 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you! My videos have come a long way since this throw back and the monotone talking points. Almost 4 years later I still love this smoker. Yoder has come out with a much better cover so rust issues should be a thing of the past. Thanks for watching a dropping a comment. Your husband is going to love it and I’m sure you’ll enjoy the food that come off of it.

I love your review. This helped me decide on the 640 comp cart in December of 2018. After 10months, I love this smoker. The food is off the charts. Due to cost of pellets, I use my Weber performer for high heat sears. Briquettes are so cheap. That being said, I've grilled on it with removing the diffuser and it's great. The pellet dust acts like kitty litter if any grease gets to the bottom and misses the flame. This thing can get to high heat in less than 10min, where my Weber chimney takes about 25 minutes to heat up and ash over. If I need to cook quickly, I go with the Yoder. Temp control is excellent and locks in within 5 degrees either way for smoking. If I want a stronger smoke flavor, I use the amazen 5x8 tray and I can tell a difference in the amount of smoke flavor. Thanks for this video way back last year and helping me make this decision. My wife is a picky eater,and she's loved every thing that's come off this grill.

@ryanmwal

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for taking time to provide feedback. As you might have seen I get a lot of initial feedback but nothing long term. What has your experience been with regards to possible rust issues? This seems to be the portion of my review that pushes people away from going with a Yoder. Rust has been manageable with the new cover. I’m working on a two year follow up and would move to use your input if you’re okay with it. Anything you’d do different or anything you don’t like about the Yoder? What short comings (if any) have you seen. Thanks again for taking the time to reply. It’s greatly appreciated. Ryan

@MrPanthers23

4 жыл бұрын

@@ryanmwal I've only had one spot where grease ate away some paint. I almost always clean the grill with simple green, 50/50 that I mix myself. Also, I sprayed my cover with a whole can of scotch guard water repellent for outdoor furniture the day I bought the smoker and covered it. And, the grill sits under a covered deck. So a lot of variables working in my favor. I have a random orbit sander, and it's not that big of a deal to me to sand it down eventually and repaint it, but with only one small spot, it's not worth the effort yet. I might get one of those KZL front protectors when I do repaint it just to keep the paint fresh.

Also, I recommend putting rubber wrist bands that support a cause on the door counterweight, this prevents metal on metal contact and reduces the wear on the paint in the back. Works great

I’m between a Traeger and Yoder this is very helpful in making the decision Thanks for taking the time to do this!

@Todd.T

5 жыл бұрын

Let me add some experience to your research if you don't mind. Ii've been running a Traeger Lil' Tex for the last decade. What do I like? Well, I paid $750 for it and have replaced one hot rod and one fire pot since I have owned it. It sits out in the rain and snow 365 days a year. I have a hydrotuff cover for it and some old blankets. This pellet grill is insulated (there are newer half and whole insulated models. The blankets keep the temps up and cut pellet consumption in freezing weather. If it is raining/snowing, I operate the unit with the blankets over it. Rain can't drive through a wet blanket and the grill steams the triple folded blanket dry from the inside. I probably have half the rust on the unit as the Yoder in the video, but its covered in soot from the smoke which halted the rust dead in it's tracks. I do not grill on it and have no fantasy of doing so. Really the only thing I would want grilled is a steak. If I were to do hot dogs, I would let them sit at 200-225 sucking ins smoking good flavor and then set the grill for 375 and the outside will brown very quickly. Hot meat browns fast. I smoked steaks on the Traeger and went to sear them on the BBQ. No word of a lie, 10 second each side max or you'll totally burn them because they were already hot. This is why I bought the grill. High temp cooking blocks out the flavor and wood burned at high temps has no smoke smell to infuse the meat. What I don't like about the Traeger is the lack of a certain type of smoke flavor. Pellet grills operated in the high temperature range will have no smoke and you can smell the type of wood burning easily. At low temps they smolder and the flavor disappears but now a smoky flavor appears. This is why I set my Traeger for temp swings instead of stable temps. It dumps pellets that produce smoke and then temps rise and the pellets burn cleaner and produce their top notes of cherry/peach/hickory etc. BUT, there is no charcoal flavor or the flavor of burning wood only. So I put a cast iron smoking box in the Traeger and put a few chunks of charcoal and wood and a single hot briquette that slowly causes both to burn and produce the flavors that I miss. Since I am not going to grill because Like I said, I prefer to smoke a little and then brown meats by upping the temps. or if I just operate the unit at 375 which will cook hotdogs and the like quickly AND unattended, the Yoder doesn't have any extra pull for me. I personally would take a cheaper Traeger AND a Weber Smokey Mountain for the same money, if possible. Why? I don't think any Yoder or Traeger burning pellets can match a pulled pork or brisket out a Smokey Mountain. Anybody that is a big time enthusiast knows you'll have more than one smoker. Ribs? I think my offset stick burner would deliver a death blow to a pellet grill first and a WSM second. Having said all that a pellet grill is the ultimate in cooking in all weathers and produces foods with another element that cooking in a regular oven, just can't. Fire it up, drop the meat on and go back to what you were doing. Return and collect the meat. Eat the meat. People with no patience, kids, no cooking skills or who are generally short on time will turn out BBQ envied by all their gas grill buddies. Marinated meat? Nope. I get flavor driven to the bone. Gas grill people HAVE to marinate the meat and use rubs and sauces to get the flavor happening. Wings tossed in olive oil with salt/pepper and brown sugar. Put on the grill and let it smoke with hickory. To finish turn grill up to 300-325 to brown the outside. Best comment "I love the hickory sauce on these wings" My answer "There is no sauce..." Good luck. Pretty much no matter what you pick, better things will happen to your BBQ prowess.

Well done. I’ve been a fan of the smokers with the fire box in the front or the back of the pit, but you gave me something to think about with this one by having the firebox on the left you can control where you want to direct or indirect grill. Great review. Thanks. I’m probably going to buy the competition 640 in the cart.

Most grill or smoker reviews are completed right after unboxing, or at best, after two or three uses. Your review of the YS640 after a year of use was very thorough and of far more benefit than a review based upon virtually no use of the cooker itself. I am in the market for a new grill/smoker and was concerned about the paint and rust issue on the Yoders, but based upon your review, it seems like that is of little concern. Great job!

@ryanmwal

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I greatly appreciate the feedback. The paint/rust continues to be an issue but the slight downside doesn’t outweigh all the positives. Only thing I’d do different is get the competition cart vs standards. The wired racks are terrible and I’d prefer to have the stainless steel one piece table tops.

@beardwilliams

5 жыл бұрын

@@ryanmwal You can get the stainless steel shelves separate without having to buy the competition grill.

@ryanmwal

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks B! I’ve been looking at the shelves for awhile now but hate to spend another $300 for something that maybe should have come with the grill from the start.

@beardwilliams

5 жыл бұрын

@@ryanmwal Good point. I'm just saying I don't think you should regret not getting that competition cart. It's better to spend the extra $300 for the shelves and just deal with the weaker/cheaper wheels (since you're not moving it much anyway) than spend the extra $600 for the comp cart and now have the better shelves and better wheels + tie downs. Maybe I'm not looking at it right, but the comp cart seems like such a high mark up for what you get. And since most BBQ competitors look down on pellet smoking (wrongfully so), trying to market that grill as a "competition" cart in this day and age seems... disingenuous. Sure there are exceptions to the rule where a few people might get away with using a pellet smoker here or there, but I don't think they have fully pushed their way into the hearts and minds of traditional BBQ competitors... yet.

@wabennett7670

5 жыл бұрын

@@beardwilliams Not true about pellet cookers not measuring up for competition, many of the professionals are using them and winning top competitions. They are becoming the go to for competition because their ease of use and mobility. No sacrifice in cook quality! Comparisons done between stick burners and pellets have net results as the pros can't tell the difference between the two methods. Happy Smoking!

Great video. Curious as to what steps (if any) Yoder has done to prevent rust since this video was made.

Thanks for making a well informed, great video

Thanks for sharing. I'll bet those you serve notice the food. Seems to me that no grill has it all. I am content with a weber kettle for now but, have been interested in the 640 for a long time. I just can't justify the price right now in my life but, it seems to me you can do a lot with the Yoder. Not aware of the paint issues you have had but, I will have to consider that should I pull the trigger. Anyway,... thanks for the video.

I find it interesting that Yoder Smokers reccomends emptying the hopper after each use yet doesn't provide a pellet dump on their hopper. I contacted YS & they have no intention of putting a dump on their 20lb hopper. The least they could do is offer the 40lb hopper as an optional upgrade...but no. Thanks for your review, very helpful!

When I got mine home, I noticed the paint chipping and was pretty disappointed. I almost took the thing back and ask for refund until I actually used it for cooking something and it was fantastic. So I went over to Home Depot and I bought some high heat paint and sanded a little bit and painted it and I have not had any issues with it at all. I too like the other stainless steel attachable trays. I have done a ton of ribs chicken even a turkey and everything just turns out superb. Can’t beat it.

@ryanmwal

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah the paint is a real issue but being able to put some elbow grease into sanding and painting really turns it into a new grill. Thanks for the comment

Thank you. Great review. I'm using a weber now and want to go pellet. No rust on weber after many years. So this helps me choose between steel or aluminum. So Rec Tec will most likely be what I'll choose.

@stephenmitchum5864

4 жыл бұрын

I will take thick rusting carbon steel over thin Chinese SS any day.

@ryanmwal

4 жыл бұрын

Personally you get more out of a grill by doing an annual cleaning. With the Yoder this involves inside and out. Additionally with the new weather proof cover rust is not an issue.

@ryanmwal

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed Stephen.

thanks for review, leaning toward recteq 700

Thank you for the thoughtful and thorough review! What are your feelings about the value of the Yoder now another year later?

@ryanmwal

4 жыл бұрын

I still love my Yoder and continue to recommend it. The new cover is much better at keeping moisture off the grill. While it can have its troubles with rust because of the paint job I still think it’s the best pellet offset smoker you can get. I see the other models in stores and they just feel cheap. I recently bought a Kamado Joe Classic III (which will get reviewed) but if you can only get one grill to do it all I think the Yoder for the money is the best.

@ryanmwal

4 жыл бұрын

And thanks for watching and taking time to drop me a line. Always nice to get positive feedback

Exactly how long does it take to heat up for direct grilling of steaks, burgers, etc? Thanks btw, for this video, it’s very informative in making the decision on one!!

@ryanmwal

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe 10 min. its relatively quick. I appreciate you taking time to watch and drop a comment.

Very good detailed summary How about adding wood chucks for added flavor? Would that be overkill??

@ryanmwal

5 жыл бұрын

I think that could be tricky. You couldn’t add them to the pellet hopper and getting to the firebox under the diffuser would cause a lot of lost heat. They do make smoke tubes so if you want to add smoke or different flavors you could go that route. Thanks for the view and comment

This is why I have decided to go with Pits and Spitz heavier duty gauge and appears better built. Everyone seems to be having these rust issues with Yoder

@ryanmwal

5 жыл бұрын

Not familiar with this brand. The Yoder does rust but not enough to prevent me from getting it. It’s still the best grill/smoker I’ve purchased.

@Two_Bit_Smoke

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the Pitts & Spitts pellet grill has an all 304 stainless steel option and it will never rust...that’s a great pellet grill from what I’ve heard.

Nice review. I couldn't tell if your cover is vented or not, but that would help. If it's not vented moisture is going to be trapped under there which is worse than not having a cover at all. Still disappointed with all that rust though, that's hard to swallow at that price point regardless of performance. Would like to see stainless and porcelain enameled steel become more common on pellet grills. Rec Tec does this but they are not really in the same league otherwise.

I'm leaning towards this grill. Thanks for the video. BTW looks like the Lowes in Peoria, IL?

@ryanmwal

4 жыл бұрын

haha, no I'm in Maryland. I really like this grill. I still think it's the grill that can do everything. If you could only have one grill I would get this one. I have purchased a Kamado Joe III and have been using that almost 100%. Since this video went up we've moved and I now have the space for more than one option which is why I got a Kamado.

Thumbs up on the blooper reel! Thanks for doing a review one year later. So tired of seeing reviews when they've only had the product one month.

@ryanmwal

5 жыл бұрын

Haha, I love blooper reels in movies and shows and lord knows I mess up a ton in my videos. Thanks for dropping a comment! I’m working on a new Yoder video so check back in or hit to notification bell to see when it posts. Appreciate the feedback!

I’ve been smoking for 25 years using Weber charcoal kettles. (Have 2 of them) Picked up a Bradley, 4 rack digital. Has worked great. Now I’m getting requests, from friends, and customers? Maybe? Really considering this grill, but concerned it might not be big enough for, when those (not often) calls come in. Now they have the S model. Tired of using 3 smokers to get everything done. What’s the limit on briskets and or Porkbutts it can do?

@mattc1248

4 жыл бұрын

2 full packers will fit in the 640. If you plan on catering get a YS1500s

Fantastic review, one of the best out there. I was sitting on the fence with Yoder or Pitts & Spitts. Grilling in a must for me so I’m taking your advice on the Yoder 👍🥇🙏🥩

@ryanmwal

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, that means a lot. I hate watching that video back because I was new to creating videos. I stand by the review just hate my comfort level in front of the camera at the time. Appreciate the comment and feedback

Very thoughtful real world review. This should have 400,000 views

@ryanmwal

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching the video and leaving a comment! I wish it had 400,000 views

@Norton3139

5 жыл бұрын

@@ryanmwal question... How much of the grate can you effectively grill with?

@ryanmwal

5 жыл бұрын

@@Norton3139 being honest, I stopped using the grill grate. I think it's a great tool but I found it's easier to use a second grill. That said, if I only had my Yoder I could grill several burgers over the open flame and I'd 100% use a grill grate. I purchased the Yoder as my one stop shop for grilling and I think it still can be that

@mattanderson295

5 жыл бұрын

Ll

Nice, helpful review. So how is it 2 years later? I'm strongly considering the new Yoder 640....

@ryanmwal

4 жыл бұрын

Great question. Posting a video about it this week. But the long and short, I’d buy it again

I really appreciate the feedback. I really wanted a Yoder but will stick with my Green Mountain or go with a better quality Rec Tec. A $2000 grill having a rusting problem. That really sucks.

@ryanmwal

4 жыл бұрын

It’s much better now with the new cover but still something that could happen.

You hit the nail on the head. I have three BGE. Love them all, but I do not like babysitting them all day long if I am trying to do a low and slow... Yoder YS640 is on my radar.

@ryanmwal

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for watching and dropping a comment. While the Yoder might not be the purest form of smoking you absolutely can’t beat the ease of use. Mixed with the fireboard meat thermometer it’s as easy as it gets

@csinclair4577

5 жыл бұрын

@@ryanmwal Do you think the comp cart is worth the additional $400+? I'll most likely only be carting this in an out of the garage...

@ryanmwal

5 жыл бұрын

It’s a good question Cody. I’ll say this, I wish I had the stainless shelves over the wired shelves. I can upgrade to them but they cost $295. Factor that in and it’s another $100 and you get the better looking cart with better wheels. If you don’t a little rust l on your shelves and you’re on a budget, as you’re already spending a ton on the smoker, then I save the extra money. Doing it again, I get the comp cart

@CitizenPerkins

3 жыл бұрын

+C Sinclair -- So... did ya spring for the Yoder Smoker with the competition cart?

Great review!!

@ryanmwal

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Did you repaint the whole grill or just the areas you had to sand down?

@ryanmwal

6 жыл бұрын

Apex Brewer I only sanded down the rust spots and painted those areas. Surprised at how well it turned out. Looked like a new smoker

Great Video. You should be a spokesman for Yoder. Try putting cooking/olive oil on your outside shelves periodically to prevent rust.

@ryanmwal

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, I’ll give that a try! Appreciate the kind words. Be well!

The front SS drip tray helps

Excellent review. I greatly appreciated your opinions after owning for a year. I just got the 640 as a Christmas gift to myself. I love it so far and think the food that comes off it is way better than the master built electric smoker I had before. I splurged a little and got the stainless shelves and the comp cart. I don’t plan on going to any competitions, but I will want to transport it from time to time. I actually bought a rascal scooter carrier that hooks into my trailer hitch on my pickup. I can roll it right up and strap it down. Super easy. Thanks again for the video!

@ryanmwal

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and taking time to leave a comment. I just finished a reverse sear steak on the Yoder and it turned out perfect. It was actually for a comparison video I’m putting together (sous vide vs reverse sear). I absolutely love the versatility of the smoker. There’s a part of me that wishes I would have gotten the comp cart but overall a happy camper. Thanks again for the comment. Happy smoking

@sdlittlefield

Жыл бұрын

Anyway you can send me a picture of your transportation setup? really interested

the paint is not a disadvantage. It's the opposite. It can actually be FIXED unlike powder coating or ceramic coating. The only people bitching about paint are people who have no clue what they are talking about. Get a rattle can of flat black stove paint and some sand paper and fix it as needed. We've done this for years with traditional offsets. This is a big boy pit so you need to grow up to own one. Or go buy a chinese traeger.

Your 30yrd and in must be amazing with the pin right off your deck. LOL! Nice review. I've been thinking about the Yoder YS640. Are you still happy with it?

@ryanmwal

4 жыл бұрын

Haha, we moved but it was nice while it lasted. I’m getting ready to post a follow up video in the next week. I do still like the Yoder. It does have rust issues if left in the elements but the new cover helps tremendously. That said if you invest in something expensive line a Yoder you should be willing to invest time cleaning and maintaining it. I manage any small rust spots once a year, when I do a deep clean. After that it looks brand new. If I had to do it again I’d hands down get the Yoder again despite some short comings. Only other grill I’d consider is the Kamado Joe Classic III, that thing is a beast. A little more hands on invest but a damn good option for half the price.

@i12C.

4 жыл бұрын

@@ryanmwal thank you for your response. Helps a lot to hear someone that is a consumer giving their opinion rather then reading a marketing pamphlet.

Any chance of a 2-year update?

@ryanmwal

5 жыл бұрын

Sure thing.

@akirch9

5 жыл бұрын

I second that idea! I’m looking at getting a 640 on comp cart and would be interested in your perspective

I've had my ys640 for a couple months now and I have a concern that maybe you could help shed some light on. When direct grilling, does the juices and fats fall into the fire box and surrounding areas? Seems like it would make a big mess at the bottom of the smoker. I have yet to use the direct grilling feature because of this concern. Any tips or advice on cleaning/preventing mess when direct grilling?

@ryanmwal

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Clayton, thanks for the comment. So I use my direct grilling feature pretty regularly. I was concerned about the same thing but don’t have too many issues. The question I’d have is do you have the two piece diffusion plate with the door. I think that definitely helps reduce the mess. The second is are you using grill grates (brand) not just standard grates. I use grill grates and found the help reduce the mess as they burn off most of the mess before it drips into the firebox. I think there would be much more of a mess without those specific grates. Hope you his helps.

@sneekyb

5 жыл бұрын

@@ryanmwal thank you so much for your response.. I do not have the two piece diffuser plate or the anodized aluminum grates. Lol I think a big part of it is the price of these things which you are well aware of. I've been trying to keep it clean and nice as much as possible using foil over the diffuser plate and even foil tins when i am cooking on the second shelf. I just wonder if i should just buy those extra components or just use my propane grill... it wouldnt be direct flame but its something I have to use. Again I thank you for getting back to me. I truly appreciate it. This was a great video by the way!

@ryanmwal

5 жыл бұрын

Clayton, I follow a very similar style and yes this stuff is not cheap. For direct grilling I’ve moved back to my Weber charcoal but if I had a gas grill I’d use that. The flavor obviously doesn’t have as much smoke but it’s quicker and I don’t mind if it gets messy. I try to keep the Yoder as clean as possible ( Yoder cleaning video coming very soon) and because of that I’ve gone away from direct grilling unless it’s a big cooking event. I’m your shoes, I’d use the gas grill until I had the two piece diffuser plate and grill grates. Those two items will allow for easy, clean, direct grilling. If you don’t mind the mess dive in on the Yoder. I personally mind the mess. Cheers. Happy Grilling. And I truly appreciate the comments and conversation! Keep an eye out for the next Yoder video as soon as this hurricane passes.

@sneekyb

5 жыл бұрын

@@ryanmwal thank you so much. If you do a cleaning video maybe it could be after a good direct grilling session so we can see what to expect? No biggie if that is not in the plans. Thank you for everything Ryan. You and yours stay safe over there during that hurricane.

@brianmogle1121

5 жыл бұрын

So, I have had my Ys640 for 6 months now and I have cooked steak, burgers, chicken on it using the grill grates and the temperature set from 400 to 500 degrees. A helpful tip is to spray a little nonstick like pan on the grates. It didn't make as big of a mess as I thought it would. No more messy than my propane grill I had. The grease does not affect the fire box itself because it burns the grease away. The only grease I have had to clean up was on each side or around the fire box a little. Nothing bad or labor intensive at all. I'm very happy grilling anything on it now. I have been smoking rib eye steaks at 160 for two hours on the top rack, then setting the temperature to 400 or 500 and seating them on each side for one minute, then resting for 10 min. Awesome!

Im like "wow those roads look really familiar......wait...ok I live like 10 mins from you". #hoco haha Would love to get an update. Hows it holding up? Where did you get yours from? Thanks!

@ryanmwal

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, small world. Long time hoco resident but now find myself in Mt airy. I’m long overdue for an update. I still love the smoker but have to say I’ve moved more to the Kamado joe. So much to talk about and unpack here that it’s probably tome for a video on the subject. Quick answer is I’d buy it again but would probably take some additional things into account t before doing so. Look for a video update. I’ll start working on it today

You rolled through that stop sign.

I use a heavy duty tarp over mine, it keeps it dry. No rust and I'm in N. Jersey.

@ryanmwal

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah the new grill cover they make is a 1000 times better

Have you had any problems or replacements with the heat rod? And does it maintain the heat on a dime ?

@ryanmwal

4 жыл бұрын

I haven’t, it’s worked on point as long as you keep the burn grate clean. I am thinking about upgrading to the newer one and even adding the new hopper with motherboard.

@MiguelGarcia-tp2ss

4 жыл бұрын

Ryan Wallace thanks for responding, it’s just tough to decide with a lot of nice bbqs out there on the market

@ryanmwal

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, hopefully this helps

I love the outtakes, 😆😆😆

@ryanmwal

5 жыл бұрын

Haha. Thanks. I’m impressed you made it to the end 😉

Did you consider the RecTec 700 Bull at all? if so why did you end up picking the Yoder? do you feel its worth 1K more?

@ryanmwal

4 жыл бұрын

Hey there, thanks for the comment/question. I did, I looked at RecTec, Traeger, Camp Chef, all of the options. The issue I ran into was something like the RecTec and Traeger were the fire boxes were in the back middle. From all my research I decided I wanted something that could closely replicate an offset smoker. A stick burning offset seem to get the best reviews in turns of flavor, smoke, and results so I wanted something that could give me that without managing a fire. So many had back center fire boxes which changed the dynamics of the smoke distribution. Then when I found a pellet grill with an offset box it didn’t have the ability to do direct cooking. Don’t get me wrong, the Yoder isn’t perfect and there are things I’d do different but it was the best out there for what I was looking for. Do I think some of the other options are decent, absolutely. I think pellets in general are solid smokers. I like Traeger the least, materials seem thin and cheap. If $1000 is your budget I think RecTec is great. If you can swing the extra money for the Yoder I think it’s 100% worth it. Should you be prepared to clean and maintain the Yoder, yes. But it’s built like a tank. Side by side you see why it’s so much more. I’ve had friends buy yoders and they’ve all been happy they did. Looking back, I’d buy it again but could have been happy with other options if the Yoder was out of my budget. Let me know what you go with. I’m getting ready to get a Kamado Joe III, now that’s a cool grill.

@RaNDoM_MAI

4 жыл бұрын

@@ryanmwal i appreciated the reply.I never had a pellet grill before but already have a nice Lynx gas grill so i didn't need the pellet to sear just smoke. I think i will still consider the yoder. I rather pay more upfront for a better product if it is worth it.

@ryanmwal

4 жыл бұрын

RaNDoM MaI we’ll the Yoder is a great option for smoking. It doesn’t get any easier and the results are out of bounds good. With the recent update to their motherboard the smoker is best in class. Additionally if you have place to keep it out of the elements (under a deck or covered) the rust is a non issue. Even exposed the new cover and makes a big difference. Like I said, to do over I’m still going with the Yoder, it’s build quality is second to none. Good luck.

I would love the US price for this grill. But in EU it's 3 times more expensive for some unknown reason.

@ryanmwal

4 жыл бұрын

Yikes. That’s crazy

@Stoetz

4 жыл бұрын

I’ll mail you one

Great review. Before watching Yoder was top of the list for the eventual pellet grill. Now it's off because of rust. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

@timandrews4722

Жыл бұрын

Most issues are caused by covering and kept outside

Lol that temptation is strong

Powder coat ?

@ryanmwal

4 жыл бұрын

Not 100% what the question is but I’ll take a guess. The pain I used/recommended by Yoder is a high temp matte black spray paint. Not much different that you would use to paint the inside of a fireplace. I didn’t put any other paint over top to finish it.

I dont understand why its rusty if you cover it?

@ryanmwal

4 жыл бұрын

See my last reply. It was an terrible cover. Their new one is 1000% better

Holy cow that rust was bad. After 3 years my Green Mountain Grill didn't have a spot of rust on it. Now this is making me second guess my decision to get one.

@ryanmwal

5 жыл бұрын

Well I’m working on a video that should help. Should be up this weekend. Despite the rust it’s the best pellet grill on the market in my opinion.

Still using this grill?

@ryanmwal

2 жыл бұрын

Yup. I’ve added a Kamado Joe and Blackstone to the list but still use the Yoder

Update?

@ryanmwal

3 жыл бұрын

I have one coming! Give me a week. Appreciate the interest and you watching!

No problem those rust buckets come with a can of paint😂😂😂😂

You have to treat it like it is cast iron

I would ditch the cover traps condensation

@ryanmwal

5 жыл бұрын

Good point

@8Jhartzell

5 жыл бұрын

What part of the country are you in? Haven’t researched it yet, but I’m in semi-arid high desert...think I’d still have this issue?

@ryanmwal

5 жыл бұрын

You should be good. Plus they have a new cover that’s awesome

damn you drive fast lol

I have a Rec Tec..paint peeling on the inside, and pellet soot on food...yuck.

Thank's for the review

@littlejohn9458

4 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking about buying one

@ryanmwal

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive comment! The videos aren’t perfect but I try to make them useful. After having a Model 3 for the last 8 months I’m super excited for the Model Y. It seems to be everything that I found lacking in the M3. Stay tuned for future videos of my delivery and comparison. Feel free to subscribe if you’re interested in the content. Cheers

Dont fuck around with a Traeger or Weber, get a Yoder and let that be your last smoker you will ever need.

does your wife know youre wearing her sunglasses? lmao

@ryanmwal

5 жыл бұрын

J W haha those are my oliver people’s sunglasses. I love those things

That's crazy! $1800 and its rusting after 1 year even with a cover. Shame on Yoder. And for them knowing of this issue and their answer is to give you spray paint! You would think a reputable company would have their engineers or R&D come up with a permanent solution to this issue. Smh

@varok011

4 жыл бұрын

No way that thing is covered after every cook. I don't undersand how it could rust unless its getting wet.

@ryanmwal

4 жыл бұрын

It’s the moisture. Their original cover was the worst. Even though it stayed dry when it rained moister got underneath. Their new cover has a waterproof element so it’s much better and should resolve the issue

That sucks that you spend all that money and a year later, you already have all that rust...that would drive me to insanity and I would have crazy buyer’s remorse...

@ryanmwal

3 жыл бұрын

It’s much better now with the new cover but yeah it sucks. Traeger has done wonders with their grills and might be a great option

I find there pitts to be rust bombs

Steel rusts, imagine that .

@ryanmwal

4 жыл бұрын

haha

Skip the first 10 minutes

@ryanmwal

3 жыл бұрын

Or just watch it...

Clear coat it

@ryanmwal

4 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea...

Less than a year rust! High dollar junk.

@ryanmwal

4 жыл бұрын

Rust is an issue but still the best Grill I’ve owned. Better than the other pellet options

Dude..... take some public speaking classes. So droll

@ryanmwal

4 жыл бұрын

Haha:..it was my first vlog. I commented how monotone videos were