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Traeger Tailgater 20 Portable Wood Pellet Grill - Black - TFB30KLF
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Key Features
- Digital Elite controller keeps the preset temperature in 5-degree increments for reliable cooking
- 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 pellet grill 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 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 maintains 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.
Product Information
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- 634868932205
- Model Number
- TFB30KLF
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 | So easy!!!I have had this smoker for 7 years and it is awesome! In need of a few minor parts. Total game changer to barbecuing!!! | Was This Helpful? |
| Am I having fun with this or what?I don't use it on a "tailgate" - But the patio loves it. The only thing I can't cook/smoke is beer can chicken/turkey because it isn't tall enough. It is my go-to grill because there is 2 of us and this grill doesn't eat pellets very much. "Keep it simple stupid" is the best way to describe this grill. | Was This Helpful? |
| Easy to use and great resultsI'm new to smoking and this has been great. Easy to use and everything has turned out delicious! | Was This Helpful? |
| Great City SolutionBought for use on balcony in apartment near the beach in LA. The wind outside picks up all the smoke, even when there's a burst of smoke just starting up, so not scary to neighbors. Amazing pulled pork within hours of opening box. | Was This Helpful? |
| Large in a small package.Never had a smoker grill before. Have had this one for years. Absolutely love it. It's never let me down or failed to perform. It's the only grill we use. I like smoked food, the wife doesn't. This grill allows me to do both. The temperature setting does all the heavy lifting. Thanks Traeger. | Was This Helpful? |
| Awesome GrillAwesome Grill, easy to use and cleaning was easy. The temperature gauge is better than expected. | Was This Helpful? |
| GreatThe smoker is great. It is small enough to get to the beach but smokes as good as our full size Traeger. | Was This Helpful? |
| Traeger TailgaterLove the tailgater. Bought our first one used 5 years ago. It finally quit, so ordered a new one. I do prefer the old analog( turn a knob) rather than new digital, but figuring it out, slowly but surely. | Was This Helpful? |
| Great compact size and easy to use!Got this as a gift from my son. It is the by far the best smoker I have ever owned. Works great! | Was This Helpful? |
| AwesomeThis is great. I use it all the time. Easy and simple | Was This Helpful? |
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| Model | TFB30KLF | PPG20 | TFT18KLD | CSPEL015010497 | Class | Entry-Level | Practical | Entry-Level | Entry-Level | Fuel Type | Pellets | Pellets | Pellets | Pellets | Collection | Town And Travel | Pursuit | Town And Travel | — | Configuration | Portable | Portable | Portable | Portable | Exterior Material | Powder Coated Steel | Painted Steel | Powder Coated Steel | Painted Steel | Primary Color | Black | Stainless Steel | Black | Black | Cooking Grate Material | Porcelain Coated Steel | Porcelain Coated Steel | Porcelain Coated Steel | Porcelain Coated Cast Iron | Cooking Grid Dimensions | 20 X 15" | 18 3/8 X 13 3/4" | 15 X 12" | — | Main Grilling Area | 300 Sq. Inches | 253 Sq. Inches | 184 Sq. Inches | — | Burger Count | 12 | 8 | 6 | — | WiFi/Bluetooth Enabled | None | None | None | — | Grill Lights | None | None | None | None | Spring Assisted Hood | No | No | No | No | Thermometer | Digital | Digital | Digital | Digital | Side Shelves | No | Yes | No | — | Side Burner | None | — | None | None | Made In USA | No | No | No | No | Cart Assembly | Some Assembly Required | Some Assembly Required | — | — | Commercial-Grade Multi-User | No | No | No | No | Size | Small (0 - 26") | Small (0 - 26") | Small (0 - 26") | Small (0 - 26") | Marine Grade | No | No | No | No | Hopper Capacity | 8 Pounds | 10 Pounds | 8 Pounds | 3.5 Pounds | Max Temperature | 450 F | 500 F | 450 F | 500 F |
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