Traeger Ranger Grill

About This Item

SPECS:

  • Dimensions: 13 in. L x 21 in. W x 20 in. D
  • Total Cooking Space: 184 sq. in.
  • Pellet Hopper Capacity: 8 lbs.
  • Total Weight: 60 lbs.
  • Max Temperature: 450° F

DESIGN & DETAILS:

  • Traeger’s® Ranger is compact and portable all while able to maintain consistent temperature or place into keep warm mode to prolong food freshness
  • Adjustable dual-position smoke/sear bottom grate lets you place food closer to fire when searing at high heat or further away when slow-smoking food
  • Hopper cleanout features trapdoor that empties the hopper for quick and easy pellet flavor swapping
  • The Ranger comes equipped with a latched lid and includes a griddle
  • Industry-first brushless motor is built to last

TECH SPECS:

  • WiFIRE® Technology lets you monitor your cooks, adjust grill temperature, and access over 1,600 recipes through the Traeger App or select smart home devices
  • Adjust temp in 5°F increments with D2 controller that provides a digital display to set grill temps
  • Traeger Pellet Sensor mounts in hopper so you can monitor pellet levels and receive alerts when low
  • Downdraft Exhaust® System keeps fresh smoke flowing over your food to create the optimal flavor
  • TRU Convection® System directs smoke through specially designed channels, creating a vortex of heat and smoke that cooks your food faster and more evenly without fear of flare-ups
  • Super Smoke Mode increases the amount of smoke with the push of a button when you want maximum wood-fired flavor
  • TurboTemp® improves startup time and helps grill temperature recover more quickly after lifting the lid
  • Included meat probe lets you monitor food temperature without needing to lift the lid
  • Brand : Traeger
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 21XHWURNGRXXXXXXXCFP
  • SKU: 22346490

REVIEWS

4.1
75%
Recommended

151 Reviews

Potential Fire Hazard

I am disappointed with this treager because it catches on fire every time I used and has ruined many of my dinners can’t turn it up past 225 degrees or it cause a fire It’s a hazard and now the hot rod don’t even heat up any more. I am disappointed with the table top ranger, I had a bigger treager that worked great so that’s why when I move in a smaller place I got the table top. Just wanted to warn people it catches fire when turned on over 275.

Very Impressed With This Little Smoker/grill

We purchased this little pellet grill almost 2 years ago with the intention of using it with our RV. Due to a health issue we are unable to travel as planned and the grill set in the RV unused since purchase. During house renovations our old pellet grill was damaged. Our contractor offered to replace it, but honestly it was having some issues so I wasn't broken hearted that it met its demise (it wasn't a Traeger just for the record and no my contractor didn't have to replace it). Since it just myself and my husband at home we really didn't need a full size pellet grill/smoker. My husband remembered we had bought this and I am glad he did because I had forgotten about it. I pulled it out of the RV, set it up and smoke a 7lb brisket as the first item cooked (go big or go home as they say). I couldn't go any larger than the brisket I used as it covered almost the entire surface of the grate, but at least it fit without being trimmed. The brisket turned out perfect. This little "portable" grill holds temperature better than our larger pellet grill/smoker ever did. Cook time for the brisket wasn't any longer than with a larger unit. It is pretty efficient on pellet usage as well. I fully expected to have to fill the smaller size hopper at least once after the initial fill. Just because I am me I topped it at the 4 hour mark (it didn't need it, topping it off just meant that I didn't keep running out to check the hopper every couple of hours for the rest of the smoke time). I am certain it would have made a full 8 hour smoke at 225 degrees on the initial fill of the hopper (no I am not using Traeger pellets another manufacturer has a competition blend that I love). The fact that this little grill heats quickly will make it useful for more traditional grilling of burgers, hot dogs, brats, etc. for dinner. I won't mention to the husband that his "impulse purchase" was actually a great idea LOL!

Good Workhorse, Hard To Clean, Temperamental

I have had this a year and a half. So far it has been a fantastic work-horse for smaller jobs, like smoking a salmon fillet, a rack of ribs, tri-tip, or whole chicken. Because the heat source is so close and the compartment so small, meats can reach temperature faster than desired when you truly want a slow cook. Recently, the auger has jammed, so I will need to get this fixed or learn to fix it myself. This grill great for taking on the road! I recommend a folding stand that can bring it to waist level. One downside of this grill is fat drainage. The plate is also the drain, so fat and sugars can get burned onto the plate, and keep fat from draining out to the drip can (in the back). Instead, fat will often become trapped. In the case you want to bring heat up to 400 degrees, it can become a fire hazard and needs to be watched CLOSELY! I have had my grill catch fire several times. I recommend not going over 350 if it can be helped, but definitely do not walk away if you put the temperature above 350. Lastly, it is difficult to clean. Because the compartment is small, and the heat plate can get caked within 2-3 uses, it needs to be vacuumed and cleaned often. Overall, I enjoy it for travel, but not as much for home cooking.

Auger Fire All The Time - Ranger

I get an auger fire almost every time I use my Ranger grill and I clean it out with a vacuum every time. Garbage design, needs a deeper fire pit, junk.

Junk

Tried to burn up during break-in and doesn’t hold temps. I love my Traeger at home, some one should be fired for how bad this one is. Be better off just rubbing 2 sticks together. What a waste. Back to LP for camping.

Convenient

The size is a five star in itself. Smoke flavor could be better but I found smoking the meat in a frozen state gave it more time to smoke slower and longer giving it an ideal flavor. Yes it takes longer but great results. Take a bit to get used to the button settings but after a few trial and errors you figure it out. Great lightweight for Rv and tailgating. Quite and easy to clean.

Ranger - Perfect Little Grill

Ranger - perfect little grill - We have used it at a time share and now we went on a road trip with our travel van. Put it in the rack off the bumper. Used it a few times and it was awesome. Cooked well and easy to transport. Uses little electricity. We just hooked it to the inverter in the van and it worked great. Held temperature just as long as you keep the lid closed as with all smokers. It was perfect size for my wife and I.

Temp Control Is Non-existent. Stay Away!

This giant can won't hold any temperature. The temp control knob is absolutely useless. Have come close to starting a fire twice now. Time to stop selling or re-design before someone gets burned... literally.

Great Little Pellet Grill That Can

3 years now and I love my Ranger portable pellet grill. So compact I can set it up almost anywhere. Always use it when camping but even when I am helping one of my adult kids with painting or moving I can set it up on their deck and throw on some chicken kabobs, steak or pork chops. Temperature probe removes the temptation to open it so cooks efficiently. A bit heavy but solid and dependable. I have used every square inch of cooking space with good even cooking. I am biased towards Traeger with five years of use of my Ironwood 885.

Great Flavor From A Small Package!

Bought the Ranger grill in September 2024 and have cooked a bunch of great meals on it. I have used it in a mix of weather, mostly in the 30s to 50Fs, and have had no issues with it keeping temperature. I have used it to smoke salmon (180F), chicken (250F), and fresh sausage (220F). It is relatively easy to clean up, easy to set up and use, and the flavor from the pellets is great. It can hold a surprisingly large amount of food. Last night I smoked a large chicken and placed 6 fresh sausages around the side and still had plenty of room for the smoke to move around. I have experimented with running it as a smoker at ~250F to get flavor on a chicken and then finish at 450F for 30 minutes to crisp up the skin and it has worked quite well (just have to watch for flare ups). I bought this to use when traveling in our Airstream and it has been great for that. I keep in in the tow vehicle and pull it out and have it set up in no more than 10 minutes.

Verified Purchase

An Excellent Product For Rving And At Home

I bought this when we got our new RV and used it on our first trip. Setup and seasoning was simple. Cook temps are accurate and results were great. Made 3-2-1 ribs this weekend and I think they are some of the best I’ve ever eaten.

Verified Purchase

Game Changer

This grill is the best! It cooks my food perfectly and tastes great. Easy to use and stays clean with the tray, no more propane needed.

Needs Wifire Support

I really wish this grill had WiFire. I bought it because it's the only size that will fit under the cover in my truck bed but really wish it had wifire.

Traeger Portable Ranger Grill Does Not Dissapoint!

We bought our lil Ranger a couple years ago and absolutley LOVE it! We take it everywhere, especially when we stay in cabins at our local State Parks.

Wifire & Super Smoke

Love it!! However I'm coming up on needing to replace my 2018 model. When are you going to add wifire and super smoke to this little beauty?

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