Hi all. Brand new to the forum- don’t even have a Rec Tec yet! But I’ve been shopping for the last several weeks and I am set on a new Rec Tec. I’ve fallen for the product, the company, the customers service and am set on it. Problem is, I can only really afford the smaller Trailblazer and I’m not sure that will be big enough for my family’s needs.
I’ve gone back and forth between the Trailblazer and the Stampede for a while now. I just don’t think I can swing the Stampede once you add in the cover, seat kit, etc. It jumps up quickly. (I’m a cancer Dad so I’ll be poor the rest of my life. Lol) But I can swing the Trailblazer. Can y’all weigh in and let’s me know if the trailblazer would be big enough for a family of five? Is it big enough to smoke a turkey? A pair of beer can chickens? Maybe even 3? Any drop off in quality from the stampede to the trailblazer?
I’ve had a few people say just wait until you can get just what you want but that might be a long wait. Lol. Think the trailblazer will be enough for the five of us or should I regretfully go with a slightly lower quality brand that has more cooking space for the same money?
Any insight is appreciated! Really wish I could see these models in person but I’ll trust you guys! Thanks again!
Edit- sorry mods, I wasn’t sure if this should go in the general discussion or a more product based one. Feel free to move if necessary.
I’ve gone back and forth between the Trailblazer and the Stampede for a while now. I just don’t think I can swing the Stampede once you add in the cover, seat kit, etc. It jumps up quickly. (I’m a cancer Dad so I’ll be poor the rest of my life. Lol) But I can swing the Trailblazer. Can y’all weigh in and let’s me know if the trailblazer would be big enough for a family of five? Is it big enough to smoke a turkey? A pair of beer can chickens? Maybe even 3? Any drop off in quality from the stampede to the trailblazer?
I’ve had a few people say just wait until you can get just what you want but that might be a long wait. Lol. Think the trailblazer will be enough for the five of us or should I regretfully go with a slightly lower quality brand that has more cooking space for the same money?
Any insight is appreciated! Really wish I could see these models in person but I’ll trust you guys! Thanks again!
Edit- sorry mods, I wasn’t sure if this should go in the general discussion or a more product based one. Feel free to move if necessary.