I really don't think I would trade my Camp Chef for any pellet grill. I know at lot of them are better built,but I just love the grill and the ash dump is iceing on the cake.
The Camp Chef is a solid performer. When I did the review on it all those years ago (3 or 4) it was one of the most fun grills I have ever cooked on.
I am like you, there are "better" grills out there, but I have had great luck in the Traeger,Camp Chef,Pit boss, Green Mountain Grill price range.....hhhmmm...or are they "better"??