Traeger TFT18PLDO Scout Wood Smoker Grill, One Color review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Traeger
Model Name	Grills Scout Wood
Power Source	Wood
Color	One Color
Item Weight	45 Pounds
Item Dimensions LxWxH	21 x 20 x 16 inches
Fuel Type	Wood

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Digital Pro Controller
Meat Probe
Lid Latches
Porcelain-coated grill grate
184 sq. in. grilling area

product description

Never leave your wood-fired flavor behind. Whether you're cooking RV-side after a long day on the road, or setting up camp in the deep woods, add some serious flavor to your getaway. Featuring a Digital Pro controlled with an added meat probe to easily monitor your cooks, the Scout may be small in size, but can grill with the best of them. Digital Pro Controller allows you to set the temperature in 25 degree increments. Peat Probe to check the meat temps without lifting the lid. Lid latches to ensure safe transport. Easy to clean porcelain-coated grill grates. 184 square inches grilling area is big enough to accommodate 6 chicken breasts, 6 burgers, 10 hot dogs or 100 asparagus stalks.

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Questions about Traeger TFT18PLDO Scout Wood Smoker Grill, One Color

What’s the largest piece of meat this can hold? How many burgers can also fit at one time? Thanks

Answer: We cooked a whole pork tenderloin on it, first cut it half. We have not cooked burgers yet but we cooked a large package of chicken legs. We actually found out that the SCOUT has been recalled. The information about cooking is on a Traeger RANGER which is the same size as the SCOUT. We love it! We also have a larger Traeger grill! We bought the smaller grill to take with us camping! We will be smoking thick cut bacon by WRIGHT'S this morning and later another batch of dry rubbed chicken and tomorrow home made pizza!!!!

Answer: 4 steaks or 6 burgers.

Answer: You can cook a 5pound brisket

Does this require 110 electric power?

Answer: Yes but you can buy their inverter and run off a 12v car battery ????

Answer: Yes

Some of these models have been recalled as a fire hazard. Is this the new improved grill?

Answer: When I contacted Traeger directly they assured me that all sales online were updated models.

Does this come with the inverter and cover?

Answer: It doesn't come with inverter or cover.

Answer: I just bought one at a local Costco store in MD where they did include an inverter and cover.

I got one but can't get the auger to move? Any advise?

Answer: Try turn on the unit then unplug it . Try to get the unit to reset

I would like to know what is the return policy on this traeger smoker? I cannot find a return policy listed.

Answer: Click on the description. If it doesn't say "free returns" on the Amazon page then... it's not free returns. Message the seller and sometimes they will take a return. I have had to pay a restocking fee multiple times.

can this be used outside on a covered porch?

Answer: Yes it can. Make sure it is protected from the elements and that use use a ground fault interrupter circuit

Answer: Yes

Answer: Yes!

I have a portable country smoker that has a sliding cover over the burner so i can sear meat. dose this unit have it , thanks?

Answer: There is a large drip pan the covers the burner and directs juices out the back into a drip bucket

Answer: No . There no direct flame on this unit.

Answer: No it doesn't but if you remove the grill grate you could sear directly on the drip tray possibly.

Answer: No, it does not. Hope this helps you.

how much pellets can you load?

Answer: You can load about 1/4 of a bag in the hopper.

Answer: About 1/4 of the bag.cook for three hours and still had a lot left in the hopper.

By what means are the pellets lit?

Answer: You pour the pellets into the hopper. There is an internal auger that pushes the pellets into the firepot. The firepot heats up the pellets and gives the grill the heat and the smoke from your preferred pellets.

Answer: The auger feeds pellets into a fire pod. The pellets build until they hit what is similar to a spark plug. Once the temp rises, the spark plug stops. That's why the fire pod build up needs to be cleaned out from time to time because it will block the spark plug.

Answer: The pellets are augured into the firebox where they contact an electric resistance heating element to originate combustion. From then on the burning is self sustaining

Answer: Sir I actually don’t know I’m a woman all I know is within 30 seconds it’s smokin

What are the dimensions of the cooking surface

Answer: 176 square inches. I cooked 3 legit ribeyes on my last trip with absolutely no issues.

Does it come in amazon packaging?

Answer: Mine did. A box within a box.

How many watts does it require?

Answer: No, no, no... Not even close to 1500 watts. It takes about 300 watts for the first couple minutes, to light it. Then once lit it only takes 30-40 watts to run the fan and auger.

Answer: 1500watts

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Answer: Rated power is 250 watts. But don’t know how much it pulls.

What’s the pellet capacity for the grill?

Answer: The Ranger has a large capacity hopper the Scout does not. The Ranger also comes with a removable cast iron griddle!

does anyone have a recommendation for a table to place the grill on?

Answer: roller top portable table. i use one will hold 50 lbs

Answer: I have a cheap table from Walmart because I have small balcony. Hold great

Answer: I travel full time and use a plastic folding table with a piece of 3/4 plywood on top of the plastic table working very well

Answer: A portable Traeger is the way to go . Love mine !

Quisiera saber si mi compra ya viene de camino o no va a llegar ? Les compre el 26 de mayo y no veo movimiento

can you do regular grilling like burgers with this? How long do you have to cook them?

Answer: All the time. When in doubt, check the cookbook that comes with it ot the traeger ap. Thick home made patties, are about 5 to 10 mins a side. Use a timer and flip as needed. Limp frozen patties are about the same.

id there a stand for portable Traeger

Answer: I use a regular folding table with a fire pit mat under it and it works great ????

Can you use this on a Lifetime table?

Answer: Yes, you can use it on that table. I use it all the time.

What's the available height in this smoker? Can we fit a pork butt? a whole chicken? How about a turkey?

Answer: We have smoked a whole pork butt. It does completely fill it up. We have not done a Chicken or Turkey. Probably could depending on the size of them

What does the inside look? like, thanks.

Answer: Has a area for wood pellets on 1/3 of the unit and 2/3 for the grilling area and a steel plate between the flame area and cooking plate

does the scout come with gas supply line ?

Answer: No gas in a traeger. They are wood pellet smokers. The scout has a built in hopper the feeds pellets as needed to maintain the desired temp. It does need to be plugged in though. If dry camping, a generator is needed. Great smoker though.

Answer: No...its electric and auger feeds pellets.

Answer: No, power

Answer: No electric only

How do I get more smoke

Answer: My stove was defective, they wouldnt replace it so I returned it

How can I be sure your seller has improved models of Scout as There is a recall in this grill.

Answer: I had the same concern but after a ton of reading and speaking to personal friends that also have them I purchased one. I have had zero issues other than it runs a bit hot, 250 does not exist. No big deal for me. Most everything I cook camping is high or low. I do clean it frequently and stage it away from my trailer when cooking though.

Can this be mounted on a RV bumper mount?

Answer: I assume so. You would probably have to create a custom mount for it

Can i smoke cheese on this?

Answer: We have not tried smoking cheese yet, but plan on trying!

Do you have to use Traeger pellets with this or will others work too?

Answer: Any wood pellets will work

Answer: Others work

How hot does the grill get in Fahrenheit?

Answer: 450F - I found it depends a little on the type of pellets used

I have a couple of questions: Can you cook precooked foods such as brats on this? Is there a steep learning curve on this over a charcoal grill?

Answer: Yes, anything you cook on a regular grill, or oven actually, you can make on this. I make everything from hotdogs/brats to casseroles, meatloaf, meats or veggies! Even pizza. I use the Scout for camping and have a bigger Traeger at home. I would recommend this to anybody! Very easy to use.

Answer: I cook everything in the Traeger, including Brats. It’s almost like cooking in an oven, but you get the smoked flavor and no flare ups. Just set the temperature so it preheats and put your food into the Traeger

Answer: Yes, you can warm up precooked foods on this. There is very little learning curve and there is quite a bit of support on the Traeger website

How many watts does it require?

Answer: No, no, no... Not even close to 1500 watts. It takes about 300 watts for the first couple minutes, to light it. Then once lit it only takes 30-40 watts to run the fan and auger.

Answer: 1500watts

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Answer: Rated power is 250 watts. But don’t know how much it pulls.

Product reviews of Traeger TFT18PLDO Scout Wood Smoker Grill, One Color

Amazon Customer : horrible customer service

my grill has never worked. does not regulate temp. either runs at 200 or 500, nothing in between or regulated. customer service is awful and they DO NOT call back if you leave the option for a call back. This is a terrible purchase and I'm out the money I guess...

miles king : Shipping was a nightmare!

Product works well but shipping was a nightmare.

Amazon Customer : Be careful!

I followed all the manufacturers recommendations for cleaning, starting and cool down and yet somehow fire ended up backing up into the pellet auger and into the hopper. The pellets in the hopper caught fire, fortunately I was near by when it happened to put it out. (Don't leave you traeger alone) I return it after that because I don't trust it. I haven't decided on whether to buy a larger model yet after my experience with the scout. I did get 5 uses out of my scout and loved it before it caught fire. I was alittle generous with 2 stars because in general I do like Trager.

Msmjfig : Revised review

Revised review ...I contacted Traeger customer service 1yr after I purchased my scout. They sent out replacement part to me free of charge. Now my grill works as expected. All of the parts that I had to replace were plug and play. Traeger customer service went above and beyond to get my problem fixed.

Old review...I have another Traeger grill that I use at home so I was really excited when I was able to purchase the Scout. I wanted it for camping in the RV. I didn't use it for about 2 months after I purchased it. When I finally went camping and used my Scout I was very disappointed, no matter what temperature I set the grill to I was not able to regulate the temperature. It's either off or 400 plus. I had such high hopes for my camping season and smoking somethings out on the road.

Debbie Smith : Doesn’t live up to the hype.

First one did not work. A second one was sent and it would not hear properly. It would fluctuate over 150 degrees above or below the set temperature. To their credit Traeger did try to make things right. Sent a replacement unit , then a new temperature probe, but after over a month of trying and failing, and no grill, we had no option but to sent back. Thank you Amazon!

Amazon Customer : Espectacular

Muy bonito , como lo esperaba.

aiki : Love this grill

The old Traeger gave up the ghost so we decided on this smaller, more portable one. It’s great for the two of us and we have not had any problems with it. Good temperature control—give it time for the temperature to stabilize before cooking though. Starting to cook too soon will cause temperature swings, so prepare in advance.

JANIS S. : Husband loves it.

Husband and brother love it.

Shanghai'd : Read product recall information prior to purchase!

Review cpsc.gov for recall information. Received as a gift, purchased at a local hardware store in 2020. Used twice. Tried to smoke (180 degrees F), the lowest the temperature read 325 degrees.
This product is a fire hazard. The local Traeger representative was considerate with the return process offering alternatives in their portable smoker line!

Pattsi Lueg : RV grill

Great little grill for my RV

stockman belle : Not good.. see second reveiw...junk

So far doesn't work worth a tinkers dam. First night..suckage.

Used it twice...the thermostat died. Traeger sent us a new one, but you have to take the whole unit apart to replace it. This IS a warrenty???? DO NOT BUY THIS....JUNK.

Amazon Customer : Temperature problems.

Simply put it is a mediocre as a grill, but bad as a smoker. Temperature control isn't really a option, and it's all over the place. Usually runs more than 100 degrees hotter than the setting.
There isn't an easy was to manage or fix it. Maybe this size is plagued with the issues, but I wish I didn't get this model.

Some reviewers might have better luck, but despite proper instructions and technic, this doesn't perform as advertised or hoped.

h a geisendorfer : my son-in-law loves it

my son-in-law loves it. Uses it in his apartment patio where any other type of grill is not allowed

Lewis Myatt : Nice ????????????

Nice pellet grill . Wish it was lighter but then it wouldn’t last as long. Really like ????

Pattsi Lueg : RV grill

Great little grill for my RV

stockman belle : Not good.. see second reveiw...junk

JANIS S. : Husband loves it.

Husband and brother love it.

JANIS S. : Husband loves it.

Husband and brother love it.

Lewis Myatt : Nice ????????????

Nice pellet grill . Wish it was lighter but then it wouldn’t last as long. Really like ????

Amazon Customer : Junk

Should have listened to the reviews. It does not regulate heat. It just bbqs at 450 degrees. I have a regular size that’s works great. This is an inferior product and do not buy.

miles king : Shipping was a nightmare!

Product works well but shipping was a nightmare.

stockman belle : Not good.. see second reveiw...junk

BBD : Did not hold temperature at all - defective

The whole point of a Traeger is you set a temp, and it stays there. It gets super hot, then super cold, it is as if it doesn't have a thermostat at all

Fran Stenbak : Dads smoker

Used it to take along in our camper, and it works great!

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