the control thinging you have in the front? did you put that on SP? you could put one of those on a traeger too? i always liked my traeger before i sold it. :'(
Yes Sparky I installed the PID controller with the help of my youngest Son, the Electrician.
Bought a Traeger PTG for the RV with high hopes of being able to take pellet smoking-grilling on the road. But from day one I experienced flame out issues with temperatures under 300ºF and had massive temperature swings when the unit stays lit.
Before anyone asks ... I ran many tests using the standard Traeger 3 position switch, the Ortech TR-100, and Traeger digital controller. Worked closely with Ortech and Traeger tech support but was unable to rectify my issues.
Researched PID solutions on this forum and other sources and have decided that I had nothing to lose and everything to gain by installing an Auber SYL-2372 PID in my PTG. Using the standard 3-position switch for the face plate, K type thermocouple, and assorted parts ... Less than $100! Got the information, parts list, etc from "muebe" who modified his PTG.
Wired as per the wiring diagram provided by SavannahSmoker and inserted an on/off switch to control the Auger as per muebe.
Decided to mount the K type thermocouple inside the unit cause while traveling I didn't want to have to deal with clipping the thermocouple on the grill. I'm hoping that since the PTG has such a small cooking chamber it won't do too much harm by being mounted in the same position that the RTD normally gets mounted.
A little tight in here but not bad. The bottom of this compartment has slots on the bottom for a bit of cooling.
Here's the PTG with the PID, K type thermocouple, 5 amp fuse, and manual switch for the Auger.
I must give credit where credit is due for the chassis modification, hardware mounting, and wiring to my Son who is a Journeyman Electrician. He did a fantastic job ...