Pit Boss Grills PBV3G1 Vertical Smoker, Red Hammertone 684 sq inches (pack of 1)

Beginner smoker enthusiast, picked this up mainly based on brand reputation and cost. We have smoked 3 times on this with zero issues. The unit performs flawlessly, def. a learning curve to the whole "smoking" thing in general but if you are looking to get started this ones awesome!

Love this smoker. I was worried at first by the reviews I read about dents and damage in shipping. I received mine on 3/16/25 and it was perfect, no damage at all. Not sure how any damage can happen the way it is packaged. Easy to assemble, took me 2 hours but I was taking my time while enjoying a cocktail or two. Fired it up for the first time today (3/17), 47 degrees outside and had no problem reaching 305 degrees. This is going to be perfect for low and slow smoking at 225 degrees. The door has a good seal too, no leaking smoke from it. This is a good smoker. The one thing I do not like is the thermometer that came with the unit would not go over 250 degrees when the ThermoPro probes said 305 degrees. Most thermometers that come with smokers and grills are never right.

The media could not be loaded. I've fed family and friends 3 times so far! I've always wanted a smoker and my first smoker was this thing. My first product was Brisket, never used a smoker it was good, but I would not rely on YouTube to make your "first" Brisket. Also I feel that the seal around the door could be a little better because when cooking I could literally see inside the smoker by looking in the top of the smoker. It still made great food. I did ribs last. I didn't take pics of the brisket because I was not happy with the end result although everyone said it was good even little ones who were there

As far as smokers go, it's great, and I am convinced that propane smokers are better that electric. The biggest downside is the size of the chip/pellet tray. On low mode you have to add chips constantly about every hour and a half. The other issue I had with it after my first use was the temperature gauge clouded up, and that is sad because everything else seems well designed and built. I will attempt to warranty the gauge with pit boss. It wasn't hard to assemble either. Overall great value.

I love this smoke I’ve been using it now for 6 months and I love it never had meat the smoked so perfect

Very good smoker and i think for a propane smoker this is the best out there. I have tried many different smokers only to send them back ive been smoking briskets, chickens, ribs everything for 25 years and this is the best one ive ever owned. The only thing i wish it had was 2-4 more inches for width. The other wider Pit Boss smoker is a pellet smoker and doesn’t work properly.

I’m trying the Pit Boss for the first time. The recipe needed 275*, the smoker won’t heat up past 175*. This is so frustrating. Unfortunately, if we can’t figure out a solution we will be sending it back to Amazon.

Works only with propane and a small tray of pellets. Not electric. DO NOT just "set and forget" this smoker! It must be watched to ensure pellets are not spent, and it also uses a water tray that needs refilling frequently! (Every 30 mins approx.) It smokes well, but is obviously higher maintenance to operate that anticipated.