Stampede Insulated blanket for RT-590

[ChronJoss]

Does anyone know if Recteq is planning to make a dedicated blanket like Traeger Grills 10206 34 Series Insul Blanket?

See https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019QM2DCU/

 

[Mike]

@ChronJoss while I'm not certain recteq is going to come out with a blanket, like they have for the RT-700 (Bull), I can say as a cheaper alternative - a welders blanket works just as well.

In fact I use one on my RT-700 because I'm cheap.

 

[ccmjr77]

They do sell a blanket for the 700, but I have not seen one for the 590. The vents on the 590 may make it a little more difficult to do. Many have used welding blankets, which are a lot less expensive with good results.

 

[ChronJoss]

Thanks for the welder blanket input.

 

[Gonefishin]

I had asked about a blanket for the 340 when I got my smoker in March. I don't recall the exact wording but it was basically, don't hold your breath. The same may hold true for the Stampede. I went with the felt style welders blanket but haven't used it yet.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005H2N9DQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[ChronJoss]

Once again...helpful to know. Did you cut holes for vents and horns?

 

[Gonefishin]

If you mean me, then yes. I followed someone else's lead on the forum, also picked up some good magnets to hold it in place, mostly so the holes don't get covered up.
https://www.amazon.com/DIYMAG-Neody...7&sr=1-1-f6b8d51f-2c55-4dc3-89ad-0c3639671b2d

 

[ChronJoss]

I've never been on a forum before so this is new experience for me. Thanks one and all for answering my questions. I am in western Canada and Recteqs are rare here, but I should become a sales rep, as a number of my friends are looking seriously at getting one. My experience has been very good. Just need solutions for the cold weather.

 

[cookingjnj]

I live in the NE of the US, and we do get pretty cold temps in the winter. That said, for work Canada has been my region for the better part of 20 years. In going up to stations I need to support, I know just how cold most of Canada can be during the winter. Although I have never had the need for a insulated cover for my RT, I do know the need is there for the much colder locations. For what I have experienced, between extreme cold, extreme heat and wind, wind has been by far the toughest foe to beat when cooking on the RT.

 

[Buckeye1]

I bought same blanket as padlin. I have not got around to cutting it to fit the grill or bought magnets yet.

Padlin if you have any pictures u would love to see them.

 

[Gonefishin]

I used mine last winter for low & slow when it got below freezing overnight without problems, it just burns more fuel. No idea about high temp cooking.

I bought same blanket as padlin. I have not got around to cutting it to fit the grill or bought magnets yet.

Padlin if you have any pictures u would love to see them.

Look here... https://www.recteqforum.com/threads/alternative-cold-weather-blanket.2215/#post-23020

 

[Cory stepp]

Hey guys, I thought I would post up a pic of my winter cover. Not quite completed yet

 

[Troutrad]

Wondering what size welders blanket is best? Also, is there a type that is more easily cut (for the horns and rear vents - RT-590) and won’t fray as much? Very Impressed with Cory’s set-up above but I don’t have that skill set!!

 

[ChronJoss]

This last week the weather was running right around freezing with just a slight wind. I was hoping to get the RT-590 to 425 degrees, but it was struggling at 380. Highest I got was 386 with it dropping as low as 360, all the time on full blast. It seems the wind affects it the most. I hope the welders blanket will be the solution. Yet to pick one up. Cory's setup is impressive. We need Recteq to take us northern folk into the picture to help us extend our season.

 

[Dano]

This last week the weather was running right around freezing with just a slight wind. I was hoping to get the RT-590 to 425 degrees, but it was struggling at 380. Highest I got was 386 with it dropping as low as 360, all the time on full blast. It seems the wind affects it the most. I hope the welders blanket will be the solution. Yet to pick one up. Cory's setup is impressive. We need Recteq to take us northern folk into the picture to help us extend our season.

Did you see my post for the Stampede grill blanket? If you didn’t here are the pics for the blanket I had made. Keeps the heat in very well. I do agree the wind seems to affect it the most.

 

[TracyZ]

Hey guys, I thought I would post up a pic of my winter cover. Not quite completed yet

Cory, We just got our RT 590 and were thinking about a blanket/heat shield. Yours looks great. I'd be interested in seeing the final outcome.

 

[Cory stepp]

Cory, We just got our RT 590 and were thinking about a blanket/heat shield. Yours looks great. I'd be interested in seeing the final outcome.

Sorry just seen your reply. Basically using a felt welding blanket and fabbed these stainless covers to hold the blanket on. Making it double wall with the felt blanket in between. I used a welding blanket by itself and was kind of a pain to deal with.

 

[Cory stepp]

Sorry just seen your reply. Basically using a felt welding blanket and fabbed these stainless covers to hold the blanket on. Making it double wall with the felt blanket in between. I used a welding blanket by itself and was kind of a pain to deal with.

The original pics I tried using gasket material and didn’t take the heat very well lower down

 

[Cory stepp]

The original pics I tried using gasket material and didn’t take the heat very well lower down

 

[Gonefishin]

FWIW... I use a heavy felt welding blanket. Fired up the mower today and it puffed out a load of black lint. Thinking it might be a belt shredding I pulled the cowling and found a mouse nest made of my smoker winter blanket. Opened the blanket that was sitting on a shelf in the next room, it now has new vent and horn holes all over it. Little buggers pretty much totaled it. Tis the season.