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Pit Boss Competition Series PBV5P2

Pit Boss Competition Series PBV5P2

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$569.99at Academy SportsChecked Nov 11

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $569.99 at Academy Sports on Nov 11.

Our take on the Pit Boss Competition Series PBV5P2

The Pit Boss Competition Series PBV5P2 is a vertical pellet smoker in a cabinet-style trolley with a windowed lid, Wi-Fi control and electric ignition. It runs on wood pellets and is built for low-and-slow barbecue: brisket, ribs, pork shoulder and poultry, with the cabinet door letting you check progress without losing heat. Against offset and kamado smokers it trades charcoal-and-wood craft for set-and-forget temperature control, and against smaller pellet smokers it offers a taller cabinet and app monitoring. Owners of Pit Boss vertical pellet smokers generally praise the smoke flavor and capacity but report temperature swings and uneven heat from side to side.

Best forBackyard cooks who want set-and-forget pellet smokingFamilies smoking large cuts or several racks at onceAnyone who wants app monitoring from the couchBeginners moving up from a kettle grill
Pros
  • Vertical cabinet holds a lot of meat in a small footprint
  • Wi-Fi lets you watch and adjust temperature from a phone
  • Windowed lid and door mean fewer heat-losing checks
  • Electric ignition starts the fire without a chimney or lighter
  • Pellet feed gives hours of steady burn without tending
Cons
  • Temperature can drift from the set point, especially in wind or cold
  • Heat is often hotter on one side of the cabinet
  • Pellet hoppers need refilling on long cooks
  • Grease and ash cleanup takes effort
  • Heavy at 138 lb, so it is hard to move alone

Pit Boss Competition Series PBV5P2 prices at every store

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    $569.99+ $315.22 shippingChecked Nov 11
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Pit Boss Competition Series PBV5P2 price history

Lowest price we've seen: $569.99 on Nov 12 at Academy Sports. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 12.

What reviewers say

Owners of Pit Boss vertical pellet smokers like the smoke output and the roomy cabinet, and the Wi-Fi control is a common draw. Complaints center on temperature accuracy and uneven cooking across the cabinet, plus cleanup.

What people mention
  • Temperature controlMixedOwners say the smoker holds temperature reasonably but can swing several degrees from the set point, more so in cold or windy weather.
  • Heat distributionCriticisedReviewers report the cabinet cooks hotter on one side, so racks and cuts need rotating.
  • Wi-Fi appPraisedThe app monitoring and remote temperature adjustment are called convenient for long cooks.
  • BuildPraisedThe steel body and cabinet feel solid to owners, though it is heavy to move.
  • CleanupCriticisedGrease and ash removal is described as a chore that takes longer than expected.
  • Smoke flavorPraisedOwners are happy with the smoke profile on ribs, brisket and poultry.

About the Pit Boss Competition Series PBV5P2

The Pit Boss Competition Series PBV5P2 is a smoker built as a cabinet on a grill trolley. It has a steel body in black and a coated steel cooking surface. A windowed lid and wheels are included.

It starts with electric ignition and has Wi-Fi. It has a single cooking surface and no side table.

Type
Smoker cabinet on a grill trolley
Cooking function
Smoker
Body material
Steel
Cooking surface
Single, coated steel
Ignition
Electric
Lid
Windowed lid
Features
Wi-Fi, lid, wheels
Side table
None
Color
Black
Width
28.9 in
Depth
28.0 in
Height
53.2 in
Weight
138.0 lb

Specifications

Lid
Windowed LidSource
Color
BlackSource
Material Cooking Surface
Coated SteelSource
Depth (")
28.0Source
Width (")

Questions and answers

Is the PBV5P2 worth it over a cheaper pellet smoker?
It adds Wi-Fi control, a windowed lid and a taller cabinet over basic pellet smokers. If you want remote monitoring and more vertical space, it is a reasonable step up; if you smoke rarely, a simpler unit does the job.
How does it compare with an offset smoker?
It is far easier to run: pellets feed automatically and the controller holds temperature. An offset gives more control over fire and smoke but needs constant tending.
Does it need a power outlet?
Yes. The electric ignition, pellet auger and Wi-Fi controller all run on mains power, so place it near an outlet or use a proper outdoor-rated extension cord.
What can I cook in it?
Anything low-and-slow: brisket, ribs, pork shoulder, poultry and vegetables. The cabinet layout suits multiple racks at once.
How much maintenance does it need?
Empty and vacuum the ash after several cooks, scrape grease from the drip areas, and keep pellets dry. Cover it outdoors to protect the controller.
Can I move it around the yard?
It has wheels, but at 138 lb it is best moved on flat ground and not lifted often.
Where is the Pit Boss Competition Series PBV5P2 cheapest?
At Academy Sports, for $569.99, as of our latest check.

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Cooking Functions
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Height (")
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Features
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Weight (lb)
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