PIT BOSS PBV3P1 Vertical Pellet Smoker, Copper review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	PIT BOSS
Model Name	PBV3P1
Color	Copper
Item Weight	97 Pounds
Item Dimensions LxWxH	26 x 22 x 53 inches

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Monitor internal temperatures with digital LED readout and meat probe
Four porcelain coated cooking grids, 901 sq in. Includes porcelain coated water and heat Deflector
40+ lb hopper capacity with pellet Purge. 24+ hours of use.
Fully programmable 150 - 450 temperature range
Auto-start 300 watt igniter with auto shut-off

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Pit Boss Pellets

Wood pellets are exclusive to pellet grills. Pit Boss hardwood pellets are made from 100% all-natural hardwood that is dried and ground into saw dust. The dust is then pressurized at extreme heat to create the compact pellets that are coated and held together with the wood’s natural lignin. Hardwood Pellets are also known as the easiest fuel to use.

Less than 1% ash
Immense Flavor
100% natural hardwood

Pit Boss

Get more cooking space, and longer smoking times with a Pit Boss Vertical Smoker. All of our smokers come with porcelain coated cooking racks which allow for even heat distribution.

Our wood pellet smokers can read temps of up to 450°F, allowing you more outdoor cooking options than anything else on the market. With hoppers that can hold up 40 lbs of pellets, you can host the ultimate BBQ feast for your friends and family.

Porcelain coated cooking racks
More space
450°F
Hold up 40 lbs of pellets


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product description

Pit Boss has done it again! we have completely changed the vertical smoking game! our new vertical pellet smoker line is like nothing seen before. We have integrated the top loading pellet Hopper to the rear of the smoker, increased capacity & have gone completely digital. Our 3.5 cu' capacity pellet smoker includes five cooking racks & boasts a 901 sq in cooking area. The fully programmable digital controller gives you Complete control of the 150 450 temp range. Double-walled construction with blanket insulation protects internal temperatures on the coldest nights. 40+ lb Hopper allows you to smoke low & slow for over 24 hours.

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Questions about PIT BOSS PBV3P1 Vertical Pellet Smoker, Copper

Currently i can smoke 8 butts in my masterbuilt but time to replace it . Will this hold 8 to 10 butts?

Answer: Yes i have fit 8 large butts in mine. You will have to put a pan with a wider catch surface in it though. The catch pan that comes with it is odd shaped and misses catching alot of drippings that lead to the occasional flare up

Answer: 20 big booty butts

Does this have the blower fan to help circulate?

Answer:

Answer: No, there is no fan.

Answer: yes

What’s the purpose of the purger at the bottom to empty pellets? Doesn’t it automatically feed the pellets from the hopper into the smoker??

Answer: Actually, I use different pellets for different meats. So the purger is for the moment you really want to experiment with “best flavor for particular meats”!

No water pan? does it dry the meat out?

Answer: It has a water pan. We recently smoked a brisket in ours. Delicious!

Where do you load pellets

Answer: In a HUGE trough at the back of the unit. There's a lid at the top and a glass on the side to see the level of your load. Follow the instructions, pictures and all.

Answer: The entire back part of the Smoker is for pellets. Lift up the back lid and you will see it.

Answer: The bin is located on the back of the smoker and allows easy maintenance. I do recommend that because of its volume and depth, you find a yardstick to assure the feed is unhampered due to any clumping of pellets. I also recommend you experiment with amount of load of pellets for your particular need adjusting the amount so there is minimal residue of pellets if the smoker is stored outside. I personally use Apple, hickory, and cherry for different meats and styles.

Answer: Back of the smoker, on the top.

can you use reg,charcoal in these

Answer: No, it’s made for only pellets. Charcoal wouldn’t even fit.

Answer: They now sell charcoal pellets

Answer: no. These are pellet smokers only. I suggest you check out the Pit Boss facebook page. You will find answers to most of your questions there as well from actual users!

Answer: No you cannot it is only for wood pellets.

Answer: Absolutely not! It’s for wood pellets only.

What is the dimension of each of the racks?

Answer: The racks are all the same size. I haven't measured them but one rack will handle 3 slabs of baby backs easily.

Is there a remote or app you can see meat temps and adjust the temp of the smoker itself?

Answer: No. It is not wifi enabled. It does come with two probes but all checks and adjustments have to be done manually

How big of a brisket can it hold?

Answer: The standard, vacuum packaged brisket fits well, one per level will allow excellent smoke flow around each, for four briskets. I have yet to smoke, or have had a reason to smoke more than four briskets but believe that with proper preparation and trimming, you can absolutely stuff this smoker with product. It is a monster!

how easy is this to clean? Does the glass get fogged with a single usage?

Answer: Don’t buy it, it’s a piece of junk!

is this gas or electric?

Answer: It is electric but only to ignite the pellets and operate the subsequent pellet feeder as required to satisfy the thermostat setting. The electricity is not a heat source.

Answer: It is electric.

Can this be used indoors? I would like to use it in my attached garage so was wondering how much smoke it put out.

Answer: I have used in garage once when raining..lots of smoke....smelled good on garage for weeks...

Answer: Definitely not to be used indoors. Puts out significant amount of smoke.

Answer: Produces a massive amount of smoke only be used outdoors.

Answer: It is not recommended for use indoors...it produces a lot of smoke

Answer: I would not use it indoors. It puts out a significant amount of smoke. Hope this helps.

Can you use wood chips instead of pellets?

Answer: It's not recommended as the wood chips are too large for the auger that constantly feeds the pellets to the smoker.

Answer: I wouldn't think so. The pellets feed into an Auger and the different size and shaper

Answer: The auger only handles pellets not chips.

Answer: nope. auger set up to use pellets only. pellets are cheaper, by far, anyway. enjoy.

Answer: I would not use chips in the feeder. There might be another way though

Why are you over $500.00 for this, and Academy Sports is $299.00.? Your prices are supposed to be much lower.

Answer: Go to Lowe's the Pit Boss they sell is thePBV4PS2 Pro series. IT holds 1077 square inches. They fixed the location of the control panel. They also moved the location of the grill probe. This is a much better vertical smoker for 399.00

Answer: This is the series 3 you can get the series 5 much bigger unit probably 30% bigger cooking area at Lowe's

Answer: You get what you pay for!

Is this a propane gas fired smoker ?

Answer: No, this smoker uses pellets.

Answer: Mine isn’t but that doesn’t say I wouldn’t own one. I liked the convenience of the electric with the large pellet hopper for the long smoke jobs. It was the best I could do for large capacity, small footprint area and the quality was awesome.

Answer: No, it uses a electric probe to ignite the pellets.

Answer: No it is pellet only

Answer: no, it is electric

Answer: No it’s electric.

Answer: No, it’s electric.

Is it possible to cold smoke with this? Is there an attachment for cold smoke?

Answer: No attachment, you will need to use a smoking tube.

Can this be delivered to Australia at all?

Answer: Call Amazon customer service

The why does control panel on the one in the picture does not look the same in all pictures or match the manual

Answer: I have no idea what you're looking at. But if it works why complain about it or question it?

As of today 4-13-2018 there are no reviews, anyone use this. Is it worth the price?

What is the rack size?

Answer: The size of each of the four food racks is 12 in. by 14 in.

Will it fit 16lb turkey?

Answer: Yep I’ve had a 20lb in it a few times.

How much pellets does this use per hour?

is this big enough to fit 5 baby back ribs in without cutting them?

Answer: I had 3 ducks on one shelf, so i would say yes.

I need a where can I get a temperature control knob for pit boss series 5

Answer: Pit Boss web site should be able to help you, you'll need model number, and maybe serial number

Why can't i find the pit boss 77350 on amazon?

Can I fit a 20lbs turkey?

Answer: Yes, you can. I actually smoked two 20lbs turkey this past Thanksgiving.

Answer: Yup!

Why does it not ship for 3 to 4 weeks

Will this smoker hold a brisket?

Answer: If you do just a point or a flat they fit but if you do a whole brisket you need to rig a way to hang it from the top shelf and remove all the other shelves I found a pair of 1/8 inch stainless steel cables that I use.

Answer: Oh yah!! I had a 20lb turkey in it and there was probably room for another.

Answer: Yes

Is it electric?

Answer: No, and yes. It does not use electricity for heat. It burns wood pellets for heat and smoke.

Answer: Yes it is electric. Very well made and works beautifully. The large rear Harper for pellets is great, no constant refilling needed automatically feeds when needed during cooking.

Answer: Yes, It is Electric. It works and performs well.

Is this the copperhead series 3?

Answer: Yes.... I absolutely love mine

Answer: Yes

How many pounds of meat van this hold?

Answer: It has 4 racks....I have done pork shoulder and briskets...it’s not very wide so sometimes you may have to cut a rack of ribs in half..but otherwise I am very happy with it

Answer: One quarter of a medium cow!

Has anyone used this smoker for burgers and dogs how did you like the turn out if so?

Answer: Haven't done that.

How wide are the smoke racks

Answer: Wide enough for 2 racks of baby back ribs.

What are the dimensions of the smoking grates?

Is there a way to have the heat without the smoke? I use mine for an oven when camping to make biscuits or cornbread.

Answer: Don't put pellets in it!

Answer: I haven't tried it, but the stickers and tags on my unit when new, listed Bake as a function

Is there a cover for this smoker?

Answer: Yes, You can buy one from pit boss. I purchased the Dyno-glow wide body cover and it fits perfect for a lot less money.

Answer: No. We bought one!

How many grates come with the unit . One area says 5 another says 4 ? Which is it?

Answer: There are 4 grates and the water pan.

Is this insulated enough for cold weather use?

Answer: Well I live in Mississippi and the winters aren’t too bad but we didn’t have any problem cooking with it on the deck in the winter time

Answer: I use mine at 9,000 feet in the Sangre de Christo Mountains in Colorado, quite effectively!

Answer: not really. it's more of a three season smoker

Answer: No it’s not. Not below 30 degrees.

Can you hook this one up to your phone?

Answer: It doesn’t have built in Bluetooth.....but there are several types of wireless temp probes out there...I have a Meater....it works great,and the smoker itself is dynamite!!!

how much meat does it hold? like brisket and turkeys

Answer: I cooked a turkey in it. Worked good

Answer: I've never filled it to capacity. I have done a park shoulder and 2 racks of ribs at the same time with plenty of room left. I always smoke 2 Turkey for Thanksgiving.

Answer: Should have room for both.

Only place i have to store is outdoors on my uncovered porch.i will get a cover for this. but this be enough to protect this.live in nyc and get snow?

Would electronics be damaged if left outside in Wisconsin with a cover on it year around?

Answer: As long as you keep it covered it should be fine. I’ve been keeping mine outside and covered for almost a year now and haven’t had any issues. I also live in Colorado, used to live in Wisconsin, much less wet and humid here, but mine has been rained on pretty hard a couple of times, forgot to cover, and I was amazed that there wasn’t a speck of rust anywhere, it is well protected/painted. Everything I smoke comes out perfect on this smoker.

Answer: We live in Mo. and eave ours outside in the winter with a cover on it. No probs so far.

Will this smoke better than my pit boss austinxl?

Answer: This unit is made primarily for smoking. The highest temperature it can reach is 420 degrees. It is up to your preference if you want an upright smoker or a barrel-style smoker.

Can this be used as a cold smoker?

Answer: No, i believe the smoke setting is as low as you can go with it and on mine its right around 115f.

Answer: Yes it sure can open the stack and put on smoke it works perfect great unit

Answer: Don't kmow.

Can auger motor be replaced if needed? Where do we get warranty work done? (40070 zip), is this the same temperature controller as on series 5?

Answer: Call Pit Boss customer service and you can have any of the parts for any of their equipment within 3 days. They have Superior customer service

Answer: Can't help ya.

How do you route the meat probe into the smoker chamber ?

Answer: Through the door seal. No smoke escaped around my probe leads.

Answer: Great

what are the dimensions of the unit?

Answer: Exactly 28% smaller then the unit you can buy at Lowe's for $110 less

Product reviews of PIT BOSS PBV3P1 Vertical Pellet Smoker, Copper

Dorothy : Love it!!

Love this!!! Got it as a bday gift for my SO. He is new to smoking and I wanted to get him something better than entry level but not too expensive that if he hates it that it’s a huge loss.
8 racks of ribs fit perfect! Holds temperature even in the winter months. We got it in February and use it fairly frequently. Done everything! Salmon, corn, steak, turkey, ribs and everything comes out amazing!
The only complain we have so far is that the pellet dust builds up easily and you have to keep an eye on it to make sure that the hopper keeps pushing pellets out. Honestly we may need to do some minor upkeep or sift the pellets before putting them in.

Derek Davis : It is the perfect wood pellet smoker

It was delivered early. Assembly was very easy. Worked perfect from very first use. I love it.

Ellis L. : It maintains temperature close to selected chosen temperature

I have had it shut down on me with error codes when I adjusted the temperature maybe a learning curve not sure why it does this

Amazon Customer : Just Dissapointed....

Wish I could have used it, but I have received my second one and came with a broken spin dial for the temperature and the smoke stack on top not drilled in the middle, so it looks sided.
First one had a wiring issue with the auger stopping after 5 minutes and stopping around 260 degrees and never going any higher until it shut itself off.
I've heard great things about Pit Boss and this smoker, but it seems to be far from the truth.

Aaron Howard : Amazing!!

Best on market!

Larry Van : Great Smoker

After using this smoker a few times, I am extremely happy with how our various meats turn out, better than I could have hoped for. Whole Turkeys, Chickens, Roasts, Ribs, All come out so flavorful and extremely tender!! I have never seen birds fall apart so easily I have when they come out of this smoker.
The only problem I had was that while I was preheating it one day, I walked back out to check on it and the glass in the door completely shattered and fell out into small pieces that took some time to clean up. It was no fault of PitBoss, it was just one of those freak things that can happen to heat resistant tempered glass that I have seen before in other products, Nothing is perfect, but Pit Boss sent me a replacement door and it is now back in operation. All I had to do was to explain my problem, send them the serial number and a picture of it. I have to Thank Pit Boss for their response and understanding, I couldn't have asked for better service and consideration!!! Pit Boss is quick to honor their warranty, therefore, they are Definitely Trust Worthy!!!

BLS : Good smoker But Can Be Improved

I bought this smoker locally rather than from Amazon. It worked fine upon assembly. Very little problem with pellets jamming up and running a broom handle down through the hopper will clear the problem. This is not uncommon with pellet smokers as a whole and not unique to this unit.
I am disappointed with temperature variations. Set on 225, the temperature will vary from 150 degrees up to 250 degrees. No excuse or this much variance. That said, I have found that temperatures dipping to the low side don't seem to make much difference. What is important is temperatures running too high, and peaking at 250 isn't a problem. Smoke generation is good and clean up is pretty easy, especially if the water pan is wrapped in foil before use.
I just did a 13 lb. brisket. It sat diagonally on a rack, touching the rear of the cabinet and the door in front. Turned out exceptional. Pork butts and ribs have also turned out very well. NB: I believe you could do 6 7lb. pork butts fairly comfortably, though I have only done two at a time. Overall, I am satisfied but would like to see more accurate temperature control. This isn't a top end smoker but it isn't a bottom end smoker either. For the price, it should control temps better. Hopper hold enough pellets (40 lb. bag) to smoke forever.

Carla Price : Received 2 damaged items!!

This is the second one we have received. The first one was too damaged to use. We received a replacement and it too is damaged. We believe it to be usable but too much money to get 2 damaged items!! Very upset!

Ron Dillon : Awesome

This is how I make jerky sticks...it's awesome

Amazon Customer : Great smoker

This is a great smoker. It was easy to assemble and to load the pellets. Smoked my first set of ribs as a warm up and they turned out great. Would highly recommend this product if you're interested in getting into smoking.

Amazon Customer : Just Dissapointed....

kbp : Jam Boss

Less than a month of ownership, and have been battling constant pellet jams and ERL (temp low error that causes the smoker to shut itself down). This is great for short cooks, like chicken, or reverse sear steaks, but for long cooks/smokes, it's just far too unreliable. I've had to toss a brisket and two shoulders now due to an ERL. Of course even on those short cooks, allow some extra time for clearing a jammed auger at start up. I'm sure this isn't representative of Pit Boss's full lineup, and the large fan base tells me it's not, but its been a frustrating enough of an experience to sour me on the brand as a whole.

Troy B : too flawed

avoid this smoker! you must empty all pellets after every use. pellets swell up and stop auger from turning. only fix is taking apart and cleaning out auger. pellets turn to concrete! very long process to free auger.

Amazon Customer : Overheated

After use 2, the bottom pit caught on fire. Very disappointing..is it too late to return

Floyd : Smoker

Awesome looking smoker. Food taste great.

Amazon Customer : Overheated

After use 2, the bottom pit caught on fire. Very disappointing..is it too late to return

Bobh : Not worth the money

Don’t buy. Augers get stuck easy and is begin ridiculous amount of wiring. As for a smoker I found the pellet way of smoking not as nice as using wood chips. Very very different flavors. Smoking with the pitboss may be easy but the effort is motivated when it comes to flavor. I like vertical smoker on account they produce great flavors, cheap and easy to load on trucks. If they dinged up oh well. Pitboss is too expensive for what it really is worth.

Mike : Love this Smoker!!

This is an awesome smoker. Easy to use and very well built. I’ve smoked ribs to perfection. If you want an upright smoker, this is the only one to get!

Ron Dillon : Awesome

This is how I make jerky sticks...it's awesome

Dennis Sullivan : Good

good product.

Troy B : too flawed

Dorothy : Love it!!

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PIT BOSS PBV3P1 Vertical Pellet Smoker, Copper review and price compare 2025

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Questions about PIT BOSS PBV3P1 Vertical Pellet Smoker, Copper

Currently i can smoke 8 butts in my masterbuilt but time to replace it . Will this hold 8 to 10 butts?

Does this have the blower fan to help circulate?

What’s the purpose of the purger at the bottom to empty pellets? Doesn’t it automatically feed the pellets from the hopper into the smoker??

No water pan? does it dry the meat out?

Where do you load pellets

can you use reg,charcoal in these

What is the dimension of each of the racks?

Is there a remote or app you can see meat temps and adjust the temp of the smoker itself?

How big of a brisket can it hold?

how easy is this to clean? Does the glass get fogged with a single usage?

is this gas or electric?

Can this be used indoors? I would like to use it in my attached garage so was wondering how much smoke it put out.

Can you use wood chips instead of pellets?

Why are you over $500.00 for this, and Academy Sports is $299.00.? Your prices are supposed to be much lower.

Is this a propane gas fired smoker ?

Is it possible to cold smoke with this? Is there an attachment for cold smoke?

Can this be delivered to Australia at all?

The why does control panel on the one in the picture does not look the same in all pictures or match the manual

As of today 4-13-2018 there are no reviews, anyone use this. Is it worth the price?

What is the rack size?

Will it fit 16lb turkey?

How much pellets does this use per hour?

is this big enough to fit 5 baby back ribs in without cutting them?

I need a where can I get a temperature control knob for pit boss series 5

Why can't i find the pit boss 77350 on amazon?

Can I fit a 20lbs turkey?

Why does it not ship for 3 to 4 weeks

Will this smoker hold a brisket?

Is it electric?

Is this the copperhead series 3?

How many pounds of meat van this hold?

Has anyone used this smoker for burgers and dogs how did you like the turn out if so?

How wide are the smoke racks

What are the dimensions of the smoking grates?

Is there a way to have the heat without the smoke? I use mine for an oven when camping to make biscuits or cornbread.

Is there a cover for this smoker?

How many grates come with the unit . One area says 5 another says 4 ? Which is it?

Is this insulated enough for cold weather use?

Can you hook this one up to your phone?

how much meat does it hold? like brisket and turkeys

Only place i have to store is outdoors on my uncovered porch.i will get a cover for this. but this be enough to protect this.live in nyc and get snow?

Would electronics be damaged if left outside in Wisconsin with a cover on it year around?

Will this smoke better than my pit boss austinxl?

Can this be used as a cold smoker?

Can auger motor be replaced if needed? Where do we get warranty work done? (40070 zip), is this the same temperature controller as on series 5?

How do you route the meat probe into the smoker chamber ?

what are the dimensions of the unit?

Product reviews of PIT BOSS PBV3P1 Vertical Pellet Smoker, Copper