New Traeger Announcement (Woodridge) January 16th

[RustyJake]

Now what new product can we not live without? Let the guessing and hoping begin

The full Traeger Woodridge introduction:

 

[BobbyQ]

Not holding my breath.

 

[RustyJake]

There hasn't been anything really innovative or new to the industry in years. I don't expect that to change with any announcements from anyone. The last couple of years, it's been changes/upgrades to the high-end grills from Traeger. It would be nice if they gave some love to the entry-level group of grills to get them caught up. Sales for grills are relatively flat, so they need to do something to draw in some business.
I don't think the meater acquisition brought in the business they were expecting. I'm not sure about the impact on sales from the griddle they introduced.

 

[Timmy]

A true smoker maybe? You know, like a stick burner?!?! Hahaha

I probably can’t afford it anyway, so I’m not getting too excited.

 

[fourboysBBQ]

I would love to see them release the pizza attachment they teased several years ago!

 

[primeone]

A pellet grill/griddle combo?

Maybe a pellet grill with dual fire pots for faster heat-up times, quicker temperature recovery, and enhanced smoke flavor?

 

[IEJoe]

Now what new product can we not live without? Let the guessing and hoping begin

Troubleshooting videos , Test points or service test to do before calling for technical support if comfortable with it.

 

[MidwestSmoker]

Okay, I gave this some thought. What kind of grill could they release that would interest me to upgrade? I looked at their upgrades to their Timberline and Ironwood models and didn't see anything that would convince me to do so.

Here is what I would be interested in: something to add more smoke. At the somewhat lower end would be something like the Camp Chef Woodwind Pro, which allow you place a small wood split to produce the smoke. At the higher end something like the Lone Star Grillz, which allow you to send in wood chips with the pellets to the firepot.

Both are effective in increasing smoke without having to use smoke tubes. I have gotten used to using smoke tubes, but they are still a pain to deal with, particularly when you are cooking a lot. A system providing smoke in another way is very attractive.

 

[Manannan]

It would be nice if they gave some love to the entry-level group of grills to get them caught up

They have bought out Gen 2 Timberline and Ironwood models, so how's about a Gen 2 Pro series announcement, so many "big" company announcements are more hype than reality and whilst a revamped Pro series would be welcome I suspect the reality wont meet the video hype re 40 years in the making?

Ah, just done an internet trawl which comes up with the Traeger Woodridge?

https://www.traeger.com/pellet-gril...pbilddw5opjv4llCsWaPgLkiYJ2RiBk1KAXoGp4YypVF5

Quite a few reviews relating to free product placements, hopefully there will be some genuine customer reviews before long? Does look like a nice bit of kit though and significantly bigger than the 575.

Or maybe this is just the start of something really BIG? Maybe a Woodbridge Elite!

 

[RustyJake]

They should have given one to @Timmy to run through it's paces. Judging by their reviews posted so far, they gave a few away

 

[BobbyQ]

Pardon me while I yawn.

 

[Manannan]

So there are 3 variants, the Woodridge, the Woodridge Pro and Woodbridge Elite... interesting comparison table on the Traeger website with the top model even having double walled insulation.

My Traeger dealer told me a few days ago they are discontinuing the Gen 1 Timberlines and Ironwoods, wonder if the same will happen with the old Pro range at some point?

 

[RustyJake]

 

[Timmy]

From what I see the grills are a little bigger than the pro series models, my guess is the controller circuitry is the same just redesigned to fit the new grill and give a bigger readout. IMO the wheels are to small and not all models have caster, and the shelf yeah it’s way to low for my terrain. Otherwise they look easier to clean and hold more pellets. The big thing I’m intrigued on is the side burner on the elite.

 

[Timmy]

They should have given one to @Timmy to run through its paces. Judging by their reviews posted so far, they gave a few away

Hahaha, thanks I appreciate that. But I’m pretty sure Traeger will never send me a grill, even when they know I exist.