Chimp 2.0 Tailgater Wood Pellet Grill
$755.99
Chimp 2.0 Tailgater Wood Pellet Grill
$755.99
Chimp 2.0 Tailgater: New Controller, Better Handling, Upgraded Accessories
The Chimp 2.0 Wood Pellet Grill is the best version of Grilla’s Tailgate Champion to date. Featuring all the power of the original in an easier to handle package with our best controller yet.
Perfect for tailgating or camping, and ideal at home for small families and apartment living. The Chimp 2.0 is Grilla Built to our high standards; featuring stainless steel where it matters, sturdy foldable legs and double wall insulation for all-season performance.
For the first time, the Chimp comes with our new Alpha Connect 2.0 Controller. It features two probe ports, a brighter, easier to read screen and a capacitive touchscreen interface that connects directly to your phone. With just a few taps your grill will automatically ignite, reach your set temperature and maintain it. All you have to do is place your food on the grates and pull it off when it’s done.
You’ll be able to choose between PID mode for steady performance or increase the smoke production with our exclusive Pro Smoke mode. It even features our industry exclusive TempTamer technology that diminishes the effect opening the grill has on the temperature.
The Chimp 2.0 makes it even easier to smoke on the go because it handles better than ever. Our new wheel placement and alignment shifted the center of gravity to make it turn smoother and feel more balanced. We’ve even added our cord wrap to the base model to guarantee the plug stays out of the way when travelling.
This is the best the Chimp has ever been: better handling, smarter controller, more probe ports and our best accessories in one package. Take over the tailgate and crush it at the campsite with the new Chimp 2.0 Tailgater Wood Pellet Grill.
Features of the Chimp 2.0 Pellet Smoker and Grill
- Real wood smoke flavor
- Auto-ignition
- Automatic fire tending and maintenance
- 180°F to 500°F in 5-degree increments
- Alpha Connect 2.0 Wi-Fi Controller
- Set ‘n forget digital control system
- Backlit easy read controller w/ capacitive touchscreen
- Full wireless control and troubleshooting help through application
- Set & monitor timers from the grill or the app
- Wood pellet heating technology
- 15lbs. Wood Pellet Hopper
- No flare-ups
- Indirect convection smoking
- Double wall insulation for all-season performance
- Industry Exclusive TempTamer Feature
- Diminishes the effect on grill temperature when opening the door
- Two included meat probes able to be connected to control board for constant monitoring
- Full stainless steel grates
- Stainless steel burn pot
- Included stainless steel vent accessory w/ base model
- Included cord wrap w/ base model
Dimensions & Weight (Folded)
- Height: 24 in.
- Width: 37 in.
- Depth: 20 in.
- Weight: 90 lbs
Dimensions & Weight (Extended)
- Height: 41 in.
- Width: 38 in.
- Depth: 20 in.
- Weight: 90 lbs
Rugged Exterior
- High-temperature powder coated steel shell
- 15-lb hopper capacity
- Grease can holder
- Snap Lock folding legs
- Included stainless steel vent accessory
Large Interior
- Total Cooking Area: 460" square inches
- Main Cooking Area: 340" square inches (22x15.5)
- Upper Rack: 120" square inches (22x5.5)
- Grill grates made from stainless steel rod
- Removable top grate
- Insulated cooking chamber helps the grill better maintain its internal temperature
Construction
- Heavy-duty steel construction
- Seams welded, powder coated, and caulked for triple redundant weather protection
- Stainless steel lid
- Drip pan protects against flare-ups by catching food drippings
- Stainless steel internal components
- Dual Wall Thermal Metal Jacket for year around efficiency
High-Temperature Safety Shutdown
If the unit exceeds 615°F, shutdown is initiated and an error message will be displayed.
Low-Temperature Safety Shutdown
If unit drops below 150°F for an extended time, shutdown is initiated and an error message will be displayed.
Power Requirement
The Chimp is powered by a standard household three-prong outlet: 120 Volt 50/60hz.
2-Year Warranty
Covers all factory defects and a wealth of additional issues. Contact us for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Chimp
How is the Chimp 2.0 different from the original?
To start, the Chimp 2.0 has an updated barrel and handle design. We’ve changed the wheel position for better mobility and balance and made it easier than ever to fold the legs properly.
The Chimp 2.0 features our new Alpha Connect 2.0 controller, previously only available on the Mammoth. We’ve also upgraded the hopper with a new pellet dump and added a hook to hold a power station for tailgating and camping.
Finally, we’ve added our stainless steel vent cover and cord wrap accessories to the base model of the Chimp 2.0.
How do I get replacement parts for the Chimp 2.0?
Replacement parts for the Chimp can be purchased online.
Can I sear with the Chimp?
Yes! Simply crank up your heat to 450° towards the end of your cook. For those extremely defined grill marks, we also offer custom Grill Grates specifically for the Chimp.
How do I season my Chimp?
Before you get to smoking, it's important to season your smoker. This process will remove any manufacturing oils left on the grill. Run your grill for 45 minutes at 450°, then you are ready to either shut it off, or start smoking. Refer to the manual or this video for additional instructions.
Do I have to buy a specific brand of pellets to use with the Chimp?
Nope! Any food grade wood pellet will work in these units. That being said, we do recommend using quality hardwood pellet fuel, as opposed to alder wood (which tends to burn a lot faster). We provide plenty of information on how to find and use wood pellets in our blog.
How many cooks can I get with a full hopper?
At an average cooking temperature of 250°, pellets burn at about a pound an hour. Overall a hopper holds 15 lbs of pellets and will cook for around 10-15 hours.
How hard is it to assemble the Chimp?
You don't need a giant manual or to be a mechanical engineer to assemble our grills. With just a few screws to install, you'll be up and running in 15-minutes.
Will the Chimp maintain cooking temperatures in cold weather?
You bet! Our pellet grills are come standard with a double wall Internal Steel Thermal Jacket. This heavy-duty design features a double wall liner for more efficient cooking when the temperature drops below 55° F: up to 33% more efficient than single wall pellet smokers (which most are by the way). That means you're going to burn less fuel in cold weather, you don't need thermal blankets and you have a full range of operating temperatures in any climate. No more messy smoky blanket storage because you've got the all season performance of grills that cost twice as much.
What's the best wood pellet grill?
The best wood pellet grill should have an excellent range of features and a reasonable price. The Silverbac, Grilla and Chimp offer an unmatched level of construction and technology at a price point that won’t break the bank. From stainless steel construction (where it counts) to the game changing WiFi enabled Alpha Connect controller, you won’t find a better pellet grill for the price.
Are wood pellet grills healthy?
This is a deeper question than it might appear at first, but on one level, choosing to cook foods on a wood pellet grill will generally provide a lower calorie, lower fat option than say pan frying or deep frying that same food.
How do wood pellet grills work?
Pellet grills work off of electricity, so they need an outlet to supply their power. That electricity allows the grill to move pellets into the hopper and funnel them down to a firepot using a rotating auger and motor. Once the pellets hit the firepot an igniter rod sparks a flame and smoke is produced. The electricity powers a fan that blows that smoke and heat upwards which then provides smoky, convection cooking throughout the grill. All of this is taken care of by your Alpha Connect controller, so you don't have to worry about anything but eating!
New Wireless Alpha Connect Control Board
The Chimp Alpha Connect offers you more control than ever before, wherever you go with it’s new WiFi enabled control board! Start or stop your grill from anywhere you have a wireless connection. Monitor temperatures, set probe and grill temperature alarms, utilize our new TempTamer technology, and get troubleshooting help for when your grill has a hiccup.
If you’ve used a Chimp before, you know it has our exclusive Pro Smoke mode, as well as a PID option. We made sure to build both of those right into the new controller so you still get the same performance you’ve grown to love. Our Pro mode maximizes smoke throughout your cook by slightly increasing the temperature variance of the grill. While the PID mode lets you stick closely to your desired temperature.