Camp Chef SmokePro DLX Pellet Grill w/New PID Gen 2 Digital Controller - Bronze
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Brand | Camp Chef |
Model Name | SmokePro DLX 24 Pellet Grill (Bronze) |
Power Source | pellet |
Color | Bronze |
Outer Material | Alloy Steel |
Item Weight | 127 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 24.5"D x 56"W x 49"H |
Inner Material | stainless_steel |
Fuel Type | Wood Pellet |
About this item
- Large capacity pellet hopper with exclusive ash cleanout system
- Electronic auto-start ignition for quick and easy start every time
- Dual LED temperature readout shows internal cooking temps and food temps
- Simple temperature selection system maintains heat
- Automatic auger dispenses pellets as needed for improved smoker efficiency
- Grilling Area Dimensions: 19.5" x 22",Smoking/Warming Rack Dimensions: 6" x 24",Total Rack Surface Area: 570 sq. in
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Temperature Control | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Easy to use | 4.7 | 4.8 | — | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 |
Easy to assemble | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.5 | — | 4.1 |
Value for money | 4.9 | — | 4.2 | — | 4.2 | 4.3 |
Flavor | — | 4.8 | — | 4.4 | — | 4.5 |
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size | — | Large | 703 sq.in | Large | 40.5" x 28" x 22" | 700 sq inch Cooking Area |
fuel type | Wood Pellet | Wood Pellet | Charcoal, Wood | Wood Pellet | Electric | Wood Pellet |
power source | pellet | Corded Electric | fuel powered | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
material | Cast Iron | — | Wood | Stainless Steel, Steel | — | Stainless Steel |
model name | SmokePro DLX 24 Pellet Grill (Bronze) | ZPG-700D6 | — | ZPG-450E | SmokePro SG 24 WiFi Pellet Grill(Black) | ZPG-7002C |
weight | 127 pounds | 144 pounds | — | 95 pounds | 142 pounds | 113 pounds |
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Product Description
In 1990, founder Ty Measom found himself both frustrated and inspired with the size and quality of the outdoor cooking equipment available. He set out to create a product that was both portable and powerful. After countless hours of brainstorming, engineering, and tinkering, the Pro60 was born—and along with it—a company to pioneer the camp-cooking industry. The simple, yet durable design was applauded by outdoorsmen everywhere. Since then we’ve added griddles and grill box attachments, a variety of cast iron pieces, and more recently—pellet grills. Over the past 30 years, our product line has expanded, but our objective remains the same—provide a better way to cook outdoors.
We’ve raised the steaks in the outdoor cooking industry. So, we challenge you to ask yourself if your cooking equipment is tough enough for the task. Whether you’re barbecuing on the back patio or backpacking in Bolivia—delicious food is attainable despite your coordinates. So, get out there. Make memories with the people you love. Experience the beauty of nature. Feed your outside however you want with the durability, versatility, portability, and power of Camp Chef.
CAMP CHEF DLX Pellet Grills - The newly added Gen 2 controller is easy to use and introduces Smoke Control + PID technology.
PG24B
Camp Chef DLX 24" Pellet Grill, now that sounds like the grill for you.
Camp Chef DLX Pellet Grill
DLX 24" Pellet Grill - Bronze
Say goodbye to the world of guesswork and hours over a BBQ pit—the DLX Pellet Grill brings you an easy, reliable smoke, every time. The newly added Gen 2 controller is easy to use and introduces Smoke Control + PID technology. Tailor the amount of smoke your meal gets by adjusting your Smoke Number. You'll get flawless cook after flawless cook. Plus, Ash Cleanout makes clean up a breeze. Meaning less time fumbling with a suction hose and more time enjoying the beautiful day and delicious food.
- PID controller for consistent temperatures
- Includes 2 meat probes
- Adjustable smoke settings from 1-10 160º F - 500ºF temperature range, Easy to use menu dial, High-visibility, low-glare digital display
- Pellet Hopper Cleanout/Purge, Ash Cleanout System
- Cord Management System, Grease Management System
- Side attachment compatible (Sidekick or Sear Box)
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PID controllerEasy to use menu dial, PID controller for consistent temperatures between 160º F - 500ºF, and adjustable smoke settings . |
2 Meat ProbesWith the Meat Probe accessory, you’ll have total control over the temperature of your food. With an easy digital display, you will know in seconds what’s going on under the grill lid. Hit the hot spot every time with the Meat Probe. |
Ash-Kickin' CleanoutEach cook on your pellet grill results in the ashes from your burned pellets. With a simple pull of a knob the ashes drop from the burn cup into a removable cup on the underside of your pellet grill. Do this between each cook for an easy, clean way to flush the burner and dispose of the ashes. |
Attachment CapabilityThe Sidekick is designed to give you VersaGrillity as one of Camp Chef's single burner, 14-inch cooking systems, meaning you can add a griddle, grill, oven, stock pot, and more. The Sear Box is a master of one thing—searing. The included cast iron grill grates create beautiful sear marks and assist the Sear Box in reaching an astounding 900°F. |
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Customer Reviews |
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Total Cooking Surface | 570 sq. in. | 570 sq. in. | 570 sq. in. |
PID Controller | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Adjustable smoke settings from 1-10 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Color | Black | Stainless | Bronze |
Pellet Hopper Cleanout/Purge | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Ash Kickin' Clean Out | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Hopper Capacity | 18 lbs | 18 lbs | 18 lbs |
Attachment Compatible | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Side Shelf | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Stainless Steel Meat Probes | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Product information
Brand | Camp Chef |
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Model Name | SmokePro DLX 24 Pellet Grill (Bronze) |
Power Source | pellet |
Color | Bronze |
Outer Material | Alloy Steel |
Item Weight | 127 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 24.5"D x 56"W x 49"H |
Inner Material | stainless_steel |
Fuel Type | Wood Pellet |
Item Weight | 127 pounds |
Manufacturer | Camp Chef |
ASIN | B06WVCR6FP |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | PG24B |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #197,181 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #968 in Outdoor Smokers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Customers like the ease of assembly of the food smoker. They mention that the instructions are very good, and the product is simple and easy to use. They appreciate the great flavor that the smoker imparts to the food. They are also satisfied with the value, ease of cleaning, and quality of the product. However, some customers have reported durability issues with the product arriving damaged. Customers also disagree on ease of use, and temperature control.
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Customers like the quality of the food smoker. They say it's a solid and well made piece of equipment, and it turns out really well. Some customers also mention that the controls are simple and the initial burn in was easy. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and foresee it lasting a long time.
"...Operation: I've only done the burn in, but everything seems to be working fine. The "feed" and "shutdown" work as advertised...." Read more
"...It works like a convection oven so there are no cool or hot zones, it just keeps the heat even and consistent...." Read more
"...The smoker is solid, controls are simple, and initial burn in was easy.The hopper is big enough for at least a 12 hour smoke at 220...." Read more
"...The legs are sturdy but there is nothing inter-connecting them near the ground...." Read more
Customers find the food smoker easy to set up and use. They say the instructions are very good and the controls are simple. They also say the wiring is easy enough to replace and the interface buttons are simple, making it easy to operate.
"...The rep was very friendly and helpful. Also did my first cooking on the grill, a rib roast for New Years...." Read more
"...The smoker is solid, controls are simple, and initial burn in was easy.The hopper is big enough for at least a 12 hour smoke at 220...." Read more
"...I've got a kamado and 3 different kettles and this is by far the most convenient and easy to use...." Read more
"...* Assembly was easy but there was one part where, to put on the legs, you have to set the smoker upside down on it's top...." Read more
Customers like the value of the food smoker. They mention it's the best value for the money, and is worth it to buy.
"...This cooker is still the best value for the dollar for pellet grills I have been looking again for a larger rig, but haven't found one better...." Read more
"...The food is great, the unit is easy to use and clean up. Well worth it." Read more
"...Camp Chef seemed to be the best for price, reliability, and ease of use...." Read more
"...This is some of the smartest money I’ve spent in awhile!" Read more
Customers find the food smoker easy to clean. They mention that it has a dump tray for easy clean out, and features that make it easy to swap pellets. They appreciate the ash cleanout system, adjustable smoke levels, and easy access to removing residue from pellets, with a lock feature to prevent accidental spills. Customers also mention that the trap door for easy burn pot clean out works as advertised.
"...The ash cleanout works as advertised, and is a nice convenience. Upgrading to 5 stars, very happy with this purchase...." Read more
"...Large cooking surface will hold two turkeys.Dump tray for easy clean out.Temperature Probe.Power failure restart...." Read more
"...Cleaning is easy. Day to day, the ash clean out saves a bunch of hassle...." Read more
"...-Trap door for easy burn pot clean out every cook (if this was the only special feature, it would be enough!)..." Read more
Customers like the taste of the food smoker. They mention that it imparts great flavor, has a very good smoke flavor, and is bold enough to taste. They also say that the food is amazing, delicious, and that it gives them that authentic BBQ style food.
"...to sear thin cuts of meat like steaks but it will have a very good smoke flavor...." Read more
"...The flavor is great and I can either smoke at low temp for a long time or crank up the temp to over 450° and make pizzas...." Read more
"...this guy puts on a brisket are amazing and the flavor is the perfect balance of wood flavor without overpowering the meat...." Read more
"...Smoking brisket, chickens, fish, pork, etc is such a breeze and taste great.Cleaning is also easy...if you prep...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the temperature control of the food smoker. Some mention that it maintains temperature, has discrete temperature and smoke settings, and a built-in cool down function. However, others say that it just doesn't get hot enough, doesn''t insulate the heat enough, and has a problem with temperature control.
"...It maintained the temperature very well. The probe temperature is within a degree or two of what my Thermapen says...." Read more
"...Warming rack is in the way but you can take it out. Not sure I will ever use that.Checking in at six months...." Read more
"...Temperature control has always been dead on. I have never had temps run away. The review that mentions his smoker in flames is laughable...." Read more
"...-The controller is exceptional: built in cool down function, high and low smoke settings, pellet prime for charging auger..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the food smoker. Some mention it's very time-efficient, gets the job done with little effort on the user's part, and that it'll produce great results. However, others say that the ash cleanout seems very hard to get open after a first long run, the hopper lid wouldn't close all the way, and the Ash removal system won't open without hitting it with a hammer.
"...-EXTREMELY efficient on pellets.-power outage bypass!..." Read more
"...Power failure restart.Con'sHard to get pellets out of the hopper for storage. (remove the grate or it is impossible)..." Read more
"...The best thing about pellet grills is that it's like a slow cooker - you can throw a piece of meat in there, and go to bed or go to work, and it'll..." Read more
"...It looks good, but the lid not closing properly and general poor quality of the materials hurts this unit...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the food smoker. They mention that the box had been torn, the grill was dented, and bent. Some customers also report that the pellet rake was broken off. Additionally, they report that there are a number of tiny dents in the sheet metal.
"...I wish there would have been a lid latch because the lid fell open on the concrete and got a little scuffed.*..." Read more
"...Of course when I receive it there is damage to the box, the lid took a hard hit in transit and is unusable and the internal thermometer is bent...." Read more
"...Two issues with it so far. The first was the units power cord was severed during shipment...." Read more
"...The Bad (why it only got 4-stars) Mine arrived damaged - clearly a very heavy object fell on it, leaving the top right side bent...." Read more
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Edit 12/31/2014 later in the day. Right before I did the review below, I had submitted an email service request about the dent. Literally less than an hour later I had a response. The issue isn't resolved yet, but they say they will. I will report back, but that makes me feel very good about this purchase. Happy New Year! It's supposed to get up in the 30's tomorrow and I'm going to cook a rib roast. I expect great things.
Hey all. Just received my new PG24 DLX. I have assembled it, and tested that it works, but haven't cooked on it yet. I will add to this review as I get more experience.
Packaging and Shipping. The grill was shipped via UPS in a single box. A HEAVY box. There were a few rips on the outside, but basically in good shape. The packaging is well designed, protecting the grill and it was easy to remove and prepare the grill for assembly.
Assembly: Unlike some, the grill comes with the hopper, auger/fan assembly installed as well as all wires. There are only a few things to bolt on. The legs, the shelf, the lid handle and the chimney. 30 minutes and you're up and running.
Design and Construction: Good, maybe very good for a grill at this price. A few things are weird, or could be better. 1) The heat deflector and drip tray are made of heavy gauge stainless steel. Like a lot of things made in China, the edges are SHARP! I simply can't understand why someone can't go over the edges with a pieces of fine sand paper. It would take 3 minutes. 2) The chimney cap. Made of thin stainless, so even SHARPER! Definitely take some sandpaper to this, as you will be touching it. 3) The front of the cooking chamber came with a 1" dent from the inside out that has cracked the paint. I have submitted a ticket to CampChef customer service and will report back. 4) The legs fit into 4 square holes attached to the bottom of the cooking chamber. There is a lot of play (gap) between these holes and the legs once inserted. 5) The heaviest side, obviously, is the side with the hopper. For some reason, they have you install the wheels on the lighter side and there is a handle on the hopper to lift that side to drive it around. This is poor design. The wheels should support the heavier side with a handle on the lighter side. When you lift this handle, you can feel the hopper slide up (i.e. there is some play between the hopper and the cooking chamber). I will check to see if there is something I can tighten, but if you moved this thing frequently, I could see this being a big problem. I will probably see about getting some wheels for the other legs.
Operation: I've only done the burn in, but everything seems to be working fine. The "feed" and "shutdown" work as advertised. I did this yesterday evening. The outside temp was around 0 F. I set the cooking temp to 350, it was only able to get it up to about 290. That is not a complaint, I would have been shocked if it could have. I think that was pretty good. I will edit as I learn more. So far, very happy.
Initially I was torn on a pellet smoker but a veteran BBQ guy lent me these words of wisdom “the meat doesn’t care where the smoke comes from”. Assembly and setup took an hour and was mainly cleaning up packing materials. The smoker is solid, controls are simple, and initial burn in was easy.
The hopper is big enough for at least a 12 hour smoke at 220. I have tried a variety of pellets but always come back to the pit boss competition blend. The flavor is great and I can either smoke at low temp for a long time or crank up the temp to over 450° and make pizzas. Temperature control has always been dead on. I have never had temps run away. The review that mentions his smoker in flames is laughable. That was definitely a dirty grill that caught fire. I never have hesitated to leave this on overnight, but also regularly clean and burn off the smoker.
Cleaning is easy. Day to day, the ash clean out saves a bunch of hassle. For full cleanings the grates and smoke deflector come out easily and I could not imagine it being simpler.
Overall wear after 3 years is pretty good. No maintenance issues except for replacing the hot rod which took about 30 minutes (YouTube has good videos). I live in coastal Carolina and there is some rust, but no more than usual from my other outdoor equipment. The hot box will fail eventually and I think will last me another 2 years. Overall, I cannot say enough good things about this smoker and it has caused my big green egg to be pushed to the side.
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2021
Initially I was torn on a pellet smoker but a veteran BBQ guy lent me these words of wisdom “the meat doesn’t care where the smoke comes from”. Assembly and setup took an hour and was mainly cleaning up packing materials. The smoker is solid, controls are simple, and initial burn in was easy.
The hopper is big enough for at least a 12 hour smoke at 220. I have tried a variety of pellets but always come back to the pit boss competition blend. The flavor is great and I can either smoke at low temp for a long time or crank up the temp to over 450° and make pizzas. Temperature control has always been dead on. I have never had temps run away. The review that mentions his smoker in flames is laughable. That was definitely a dirty grill that caught fire. I never have hesitated to leave this on overnight, but also regularly clean and burn off the smoker.
Cleaning is easy. Day to day, the ash clean out saves a bunch of hassle. For full cleanings the grates and smoke deflector come out easily and I could not imagine it being simpler.
Overall wear after 3 years is pretty good. No maintenance issues except for replacing the hot rod which took about 30 minutes (YouTube has good videos). I live in coastal Carolina and there is some rust, but no more than usual from my other outdoor equipment. The hot box will fail eventually and I think will last me another 2 years. Overall, I cannot say enough good things about this smoker and it has caused my big green egg to be pushed to the side.
It is a unique cooking system and designed to cook slowly. It doesn't get hot enough to sear thin cuts of meat like steaks but it will have a very good smoke flavor. So it's not a solution for all your outdoor cooking needs, but if you like to slow cook it's great.
Pro's
The hardwood flavor.
Temperature control.
Large cooking surface will hold two turkeys.
Dump tray for easy clean out.
Temperature Probe.
Power failure restart.
Con's
Hard to get pellets out of the hopper for storage. (remove the grate or it is impossible)
Ashes are blown all over the bottom and must be vacuumed out about every fourth or fifth use.
Warming rack is in the way but you can take it out. Not sure I will ever use that.
Checking in at six months.
Upping it to five stars!
Still loving it after cooking about 100 meals. Thru rain, snow, and the occasional nice day it is still going. Today I'm about to grill brats. My weber grill sits around rarely needed so it's going to get sold. I discovered with quality pellets it can grill just fine to temps up to 450. The camp chef grill cover keeps the pellets dry in the hopper so I don't even take them out unless you want to change flavors. I did have to seal the hopper handle around the rivets to keep the rain out but other than that it is very tight. See the pic makes smoke like crazy.
Checking in at one year,
Still very happy with this purchase. I'm not interested in professional BBQ competitions but my brisket is better than many famous BBQ restaurants I have been to in Missouri, Tennessee and Texas. Thats not just my opinion many of my friends agree and and also have encouraged me to enter some local competitions.
This cooker is still the best value for the dollar for pellet grills I have been looking again for a larger rig, but haven't found one better. If you are looking for an entry level pellet grill this is the one you want. Don't be discouraged by the reviews that talk about leaking smoke or not sealing well because it does leak smoke everywhere. Look at the pic I attached to my review you can see it for yourself it does, but isn't it silly to buy a smoker that doesn't smoke. If you ever go to a BBQ competition you will see most of their smokers leak smoke also.
I hope this review helps and I can honestly say I am completely satisfied with my purchase and would do it again.
Two years and still going.
I have used this cooker at least once a week for two years. I recently had a couple of issues with it going out and was thinking it was having a serious issue. Quite frankly as much as I use it it should be worn out by now. Here is what I discovered. Carbon had built up on the tempeture probe and the grill wasn't getting accurate readings. Suspecting the temp probe I checked it with an external one and it was off 50 degrees or more. I am assuming that the readings were off enough that the grill controller just shut it off kind of a fail safe? 30 seconds with steel wool and we are back in business.
The old camp chef is heading to a new home. We have been thru thick and thin, rain, or snow, on two ocations high wind blew it off the patio. A few dents bad scratches but it still works like a top. My son is driving in form North Carolina to take it off my hands this weekend it has been replaced by a yoder ys-640. The yoder is bigger and heavier with more btu output if needed. But the camp chef still is easier to clean out and cooks a fine brisket.
Just another update: 07/2019, the grill is still going 5 years later. My son and his family still have it and love it. So I guess it has passed the weather and time test also.
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2014
It is a unique cooking system and designed to cook slowly. It doesn't get hot enough to sear thin cuts of meat like steaks but it will have a very good smoke flavor. So it's not a solution for all your outdoor cooking needs, but if you like to slow cook it's great.
Pro's
The hardwood flavor.
Temperature control.
Large cooking surface will hold two turkeys.
Dump tray for easy clean out.
Temperature Probe.
Power failure restart.
Con's
Hard to get pellets out of the hopper for storage. (remove the grate or it is impossible)
Ashes are blown all over the bottom and must be vacuumed out about every fourth or fifth use.
Warming rack is in the way but you can take it out. Not sure I will ever use that.
Checking in at six months.
Upping it to five stars!
Still loving it after cooking about 100 meals. Thru rain, snow, and the occasional nice day it is still going. Today I'm about to grill brats. My weber grill sits around rarely needed so it's going to get sold. I discovered with quality pellets it can grill just fine to temps up to 450. The camp chef grill cover keeps the pellets dry in the hopper so I don't even take them out unless you want to change flavors. I did have to seal the hopper handle around the rivets to keep the rain out but other than that it is very tight. See the pic makes smoke like crazy.
Checking in at one year,
Still very happy with this purchase. I'm not interested in professional BBQ competitions but my brisket is better than many famous BBQ restaurants I have been to in Missouri, Tennessee and Texas. Thats not just my opinion many of my friends agree and and also have encouraged me to enter some local competitions.
This cooker is still the best value for the dollar for pellet grills I have been looking again for a larger rig, but haven't found one better. If you are looking for an entry level pellet grill this is the one you want. Don't be discouraged by the reviews that talk about leaking smoke or not sealing well because it does leak smoke everywhere. Look at the pic I attached to my review you can see it for yourself it does, but isn't it silly to buy a smoker that doesn't smoke. If you ever go to a BBQ competition you will see most of their smokers leak smoke also.
I hope this review helps and I can honestly say I am completely satisfied with my purchase and would do it again.
Two years and still going.
I have used this cooker at least once a week for two years. I recently had a couple of issues with it going out and was thinking it was having a serious issue. Quite frankly as much as I use it it should be worn out by now. Here is what I discovered. Carbon had built up on the tempeture probe and the grill wasn't getting accurate readings. Suspecting the temp probe I checked it with an external one and it was off 50 degrees or more. I am assuming that the readings were off enough that the grill controller just shut it off kind of a fail safe? 30 seconds with steel wool and we are back in business.
The old camp chef is heading to a new home. We have been thru thick and thin, rain, or snow, on two ocations high wind blew it off the patio. A few dents bad scratches but it still works like a top. My son is driving in form North Carolina to take it off my hands this weekend it has been replaced by a yoder ys-640. The yoder is bigger and heavier with more btu output if needed. But the camp chef still is easier to clean out and cooks a fine brisket.
Just another update: 07/2019, the grill is still going 5 years later. My son and his family still have it and love it. So I guess it has passed the weather and time test also.
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Now the manufacturer expects us to take it all apart and figure out what is wrong with it ourselves, which is very complicated and arduous !
I did buy it through Amazon thank goodness so they stood up and made an exception for us and we returned it for a full refund
THANK YOU AMAZON !!
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Cannot smoke the Christmas turkey