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Key Features
- The simple grease drain management system draws all of your excess liquids into a bucket underneath
- EZ-Fold legs fold up and let you wheel the grill onto your tailgate for game day
- Features a Keep Warm Mode that ensures the food will still be hot coming off the grill
- Large capacity hopper allows you to hold up to 8 lbs of pellets at once
Traeger Tailgater: Convenient, Compact, and Full of Flavor
The Tailgater by Traeger offers the convenience and rich flavor of a wood burning pellet grill in a more compact size. With a smaller footprint and legs that fold flat, the Tailgater black 20-inch pellet grill is perfect for apartment balconies, tailgating, or anywhere else you want to bring the wood-fired flavor.
Designed for Portability, Built to Last
This grill is constructed of a powder coated steel and boasts 19,500 BTUs of cooking power. The 300 square inches of porcelain coated grilling surface produces excellent sear marks, while being easy to clean. Features EZ-Fold legs that offer maximum portability, letting you quickly place the grill in the bed of your truck, the back of your SUV, or the trunk of your car and be on your way.
Low and Slow or Searing Hot: This Traeger Does It All
The versatility of this pellet grill allows you to smoke at temperatures as low as 180 degrees and then crank it up to 450 degrees to sear to perfection. The Digital Arc Controller displays the temperature inside the grill on the bright orange LED panel and is monitored by a resistance temperature detector probe which keeps the preset temperature in 5-degree increments. Keep Warm Mode maintins the hot temperature of the food for when it comes off the grill.
Easy to Start, Safe to Use
Traeger grills feature an auto-start system that is simple and safe to use. The natural airflow inside of the grill allows for convection cooking, so you can bake a pizza right on your grill or slow smoke a large brisket. Turning and flipping different kinds of meat will be necessary at high temperatures.
Efficient Pellet Consumption
When you turn on the grill, the auger begins to feed pellets into the firepot while the draft induction fan feeds air into it. The igniter rod is activated and glows red hot for the first four minutes to ignite the pellets in the firepot. These cost-effective pellets burn at a rate of only 2 lbs per hour on high heat, 1 lb per hour on medium heat, and only 1/2 lb per hour when smoking.
Traeger Tailgater FAQ
Can you smoke with a Traeger Tailgater?
Yes, indeed! The Tailgater can maintain temperatures as low as 180 degrees, so low-and-slow is no problem.
Can you fit a brisket on a Tailgater?
The cooking grid dimensions are 20-in x 15-in, so all but the largest briskets should fit with no problem. Note that you do need to keep an inch or two free on each side to allow for air circulation.
Can you cook a steak on a Traeger Tailgater?
The Tailgater can cook as hot as 450 degrees, which is the sweet spot for grilling and searing a steak, so yes!
Does the Tailgater have WiFi?
The Tailgater doesn't have WiFi. It's meant for portable use, where there often isn't available WiFi. We recommend using a wireless Bluetooth meat thermometer if you feel the need to wander while your cook is ongoing.
Is the Traeger Tailgater electric?
The Tailgater does require a standard 120 volt AC current and has a 3-prong plug.
How long can you cook on a Tailgater without reloading the pellets?
The hopper has an 8 lb. capacity, so you should be able to go for 4 hours on high heat, 8 hours on medium heat, and about 16 hours when smoking.
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Product packaging, owners’ manuals, installation instructions, and/or operating instructions may include more information than what is shown on our website. The content on our site is intended to be used for reference purposes only. Please fully read all included manuals and documentation before installing or using this product. WARNING for California residents: this product may contain chemical(s) known to the state of California to cause birth defects, cancer, or other reproductive harm.
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120 reviews
Nov 27, 2025
Great so far easy to us
undisclosed
Jun 15, 2025
Doesnt seem like it's a target grill. Not made to last. Mine is 2 years and the plastic lid hinges both broke and the legs are wobbly. I really don't like the all electronic controls. Just doesn't work like the bigger Traeger.
Gainesville GA
Jun 15, 2025
So glad I got this for free from zyn. Cause I wouldn't pay a dime for it. It's a piece of junk. The manual you get is useless. It's won't hold temp for anything. It garbage. Do not buy the tailgatter
1 user found this review helpful
Ohio
Jun 14, 2025
Broke out of the box. No power to unit. Not impressed with this supposed great product of a traeger. Glad I did not buy a large one
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Jun 9, 2025
Does not maintain set temperature. It has always run about 35 degrees hotter than what was set and now no matter what you set, it jumps to 245 degrees and stays there. I cannot recommend a product that cost this much and fails this miserably.
1 user found this review helpful
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May 23, 2025
Smoker does well,my only concern or complaint is that it got a hot spot on the belly of the smoker. When I called to find out what type of paint is used everyone played STUPID! I called on 3 different occasions and got the same answer.
Pasadena, CA
Mar 18, 2025
While we have a full size Traeger at our house, we also have a Tailgater at our apartment out on the balcony. Don't let this cute little guy fool you, it is awesome! It can do anything my full sized grill can, but in many cases, better. We do chicken, rack of lamb, and ribs regularly. Last night we cranked it up to 450 degrees and cooked the best veal chops we have ever had! Love it!
1 user found this review helpful
Casa Grande Arizona
Feb 16, 2025
This will not stay fired up at the 80 setting. Been that way since day one. I have owned it for 8 years and while it works fine at 225 and higher the smoke setting and the 180 sitting is useless
Oklahoma
Jan 23, 2025
I like the new controls on the tailgater better than the knob on my bronson model. I can better fine tune the temp and it holds a more consistent temp. Zero complaints.
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Nov 30, 2024
Cooks fine on high,but when smoking or trying a notch or two up it shuts down with different codes. Happens frequently. Cleaned it out, tested it on high and worked. Guests arrive for a meal and it went out "codes" on hour two of the smoke. Tried a second time the next day just putting in half the pets in the hopper, still threw an error code after keeping an eye on it all day. Restarted it and concern with large temp variances as well, ready to throw this out along with the pellets.
1 user found this review helpful
Questions & Answers
Hi. With the legs folded into the storage position, the height is approximately 24 inches.
Asked by bdonze | Answered by WesleyHello. With the lid closed, add pellets to the auger and set the grill to high for 45 minutes. See section 2 of the manual for more info: https://cdn.shocho.co/sc-specsheets/DOC088_BBQ155.02_Tailgater_Blue.pdf?_ga=2.76514519.392846856.1624286781-621662589.1601913140
Asked by Norther Tier | Answered by Joey, BBQGuys Expertadd pallets to auger, turn on high for 45 minutes and let factory chemicals burn off
Asked by Norther Tier | Answered by giosisnerosHi Eric. With the Legs folded up the height is about 22 inches.
Asked by Eric | Answered by JoeyHi Eric! The grill is 37-inches wide and 18-inches deep. With the legs folded it is around 20-inches tall and with the legs extended it is 36-inches tall. The weight is 60 pounds. Hope this helps!
Asked by Eric | Answered by Tiffany, BBQGuys ExpertThanks for asking Jerry. The cooking grid dimensions are 20 Inches X 15 Inches. If you have any other questions please message us on Live Chat or call 877-743-2269 and we'll be happy to help.
Asked by Jerry | Answered by HunterHi, thanks for asking. There is no way to avoid having smoke while using a pellet grill, some level of smoke will be generated from the wood burning and the grease dripping. If you have any other questions please message us on Live Chat or call 877-743-2269 and we'll be happy to help.
Asked by GMC | Answered by HunterHi Daniel, thanks for asking. This requires a standard 120 volt, 3-pronged outlet to function properly, both with starting up and running. If you have any other questions please message us on Live Chat or call 877-743-2269 and we'll be happy to help.
Asked by Daniel | Answered by HunterHi Jeremy! This Traeger can hold 12 burgers. If you would like to know more about how we calculate this, here is a link to a video: https://youtu.be/CjXL6p6N3as
Asked by Jeremy | Answered by TiffanyHi, and thanks for asking. The hopper has to be screwed in from the inside of the grill in a number of spots, and a cover is placed over the box where the smoke is released in to the grill that would need to be removed as well. Other than that, the hopper just slides right in and out.
Asked by mg | Answered by HunterHi Mark! Yes, you can still smoke with this Traeger. They have added a digital control panel with temperature increments of 5 degrees between 180 to 450 degrees.
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Class | Entry-Level | Practical | Entry-Level | Practical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Size | Small (0 - 26") | Small (0 - 26") | Small (0 - 26") | Small (0 - 26") |
Primary Color | Black | Black | Black | Gray |
Made In USA | No | No | No | No |
Configuration | Portable | Portable | Portable | Portable |
Exterior Material | Powder Coated Steel | Powder Coated Steel | Powder Coated Steel | Powder Coated Steel |
Burger Count | 12 | 9 | 6 | 9 |
Fuel Type | Pellets | Pellets | Pellets | Pellets |
Collection | Portable | Prime 2.0 | Portable | Emberwood |
Hopper Capacity | 8 Pounds | 9 Pounds | 8 Pounds | 8 Pounds |
Quick Ship | Yes | No | -- | Yes |
Total Cooking Capacity | 300 Sq. Inches | 344 Sq. Inches | 184 Sq. Inches | 282 Sq. Inches |
Controller Type | Digital | SmartPhone App | Digital | Analog |
Max Temperature | 450 F | 550 F | 450 F | 500 F |
Cart Assembly | Some Assembly Required | Some Assembly Required | -- | -- |
Side Shelves | No | No | No | No |
WiFi/Bluetooth Enabled | None | WiFi & Bluetooth | None | None |
Cooking Grid Dimensions | 20 X 15" | 17 3/4 X 12 4/5" | 15 X 12" | 14 4/5 X 15" |
Side Burner | None | None | None | -- |
Grill Lights | None | None | None | None |
Spring Assisted Hood | No | No | No | No |
On Wheels | Yes | No | No | No |
Series | Tailgater | Trek | Ranger | 15" |
Cooking Grate Material | Porcelain Coated Steel | Stainless Steel | Porcelain Coated Steel | Cast Aluminum |
Commercial-Grade Multi-User | No | No | No | No |
Marine Grade | No | No | No | No |
Width | 37" | 34.25" | 21" | 26.7" |
Height | 36" | 24" | 13" | 15.7" |
Depth | 18" | 18" | 20" | 22.7" |
Weight | 60 lbs | 64 lbs | 60 lbs | 47 lbs |
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