Storage question: I live in an area where it tends to rain often. Should I store my Traeger in the garage between cooks since moisture is bad for pellets? It would be covered with a grill cover if I could leave it outside.

Posted Jul 2, 2022, 2:46 PM UTC

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Twisky•

I empty it every time

Even if I use it multiple times a week

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OldGrumpyDadOP•

Does the newer Traeger have a latch opening to make it easier to empty? Mine is older so I have to scoop it out by hand.

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OkReplacement4689•

Yup. Pop a door and it all falls out

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Dereezyhall•

I leave mine outside covered and I do not empty the pellets between cooks. I will bring it into the garage at the end of the season and empty it out then. I haven't had any issues yet, but that's not to say they couldn't arise. I've had mine for 3-4 months now.

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AreYouuuu•

I love on the coast and leave mine outside, covered. No problems

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bleat223•

I've had this same debate with myself... leaving basically an electric appliance outside all the time seems like a bad idea even with a good cover, but sounds like others are doing OK so long as it's in before the snow starts...

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Chilly-Willy808•

So I decided to just cover it and put a patio umbrella over it during the summer and will move it into the garage when the fall/winter/spring rain comes.

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