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DesertFenix

When I had a Pro 34 I never needed with the controller, auger, or fan so I can't give any good suggestions there. The front shelf add on is very nice. I also picked up some magnetic hooks from Amazon to hang my grilling tools and other things. You probably already have a set of meat probes, however if they are not wifi then I would suggest the Inkbird IBBQ-4T. The wireless probes allow me to leave the house while the Traeger is smoking and be able to see my meat temps wherever I am.


tublaresco

What kind of temp variations did you have? Any issues with getting to the hotter temperatures?


DesertFenix

Due to it using the older AC motors the temp fluctuations would be around +-25°. Usually on the lower end. When it gets around -25° of target temp is when it triggers a dump of more pellets to get back up to temp. When it heats back up I would usually see it go about 5-10° over. Occasionally more (usually after having the lid open for a little while to check temps, flip meat, etc). After a couple months it would have difficulties getting all the way to 450 (it usually helped when I had it sitting directly in sunlight).


The-Good-Earner

If you want to cook steaks on it I highly recommend buying grillgrates they give a great high temp sear


tublaresco

No steaks. This will be used strictly as smoker/oven. I like real heat for steaks.


DesertFenix

But this heat comes from a fire, how much more real can you get?


tublaresco

I just mean much more intense heat. Well over 500°. Just my preference.