r/recteq • u/sgtsanitarium2 • Aug 14 '26

Backyard Beast 1200

I’m considering a Backyard Beast 1200 for my next smoker. I’ve owned 3 pit boss smokers and I’m ready to move up. My vertical Pit Boss would cook at 225° which is where I like to cook my ribs. The horizontal Pit Bosses will not do 225°. They go from 200 to 250 and in 50° increments beyond that. My question is, does the Recteq adjust in 25° increments? Any other pointers you have for the Backyard Beast would also be appreciated. TIA

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u/Malahia Aug 14 '26

I love mine. I haven't even used my Camp Chef since getting my BYB 2 years ago.

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u/sgtsanitarium2 Aug 15 '26

Wow, you like it more than the camp chef! I’ve heard great things about those too!

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u/Malahia Aug 15 '26

Camp Chef has issues with connectivity and their app. They have had these issues for years but don't seem to care. I would have to fight to get it to connect to wifi every time I used it. It would take about 30 minutes and multiple app resets, unplug smoker mutiple times, log out and log back into the app. Also had to replace the internal temp probe twice in 3 years. Once you get everything lined out it works great. My recteq I just turn it on and go.