Why DDR BBQ Supply?
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35+ Years of Smoking Experience
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Trusted by 10,000+ BBQ Enthusiasts
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Handpicked for Quality & Performance
The Yoder Smokers YS480 Thermal Insulating Jacket is designed to help the YS480 pellet grill maintain consistent smoking temperatures in freezing, windy, or wet conditions. By insulating the cooking chamber, this jacket reduces heat loss and pellet consumption when outside temperatures drop.
Built specifically for YS480 models, this thermal jacket allows your grill to perform reliably during winter cooks while improving fuel efficiency and temperature stability at low-and-slow smoking ranges.
Why You’ll Love It- Improves temperature stability in cold, windy, or snowy weather
- Reduces pellet usage by minimizing heat loss
- Designed specifically for Yoder Smokers YS480 models
- Five-layer thermal construction for maximum insulation
- Ideal for winter and cold-weather smoking sessions
This three-piece thermal jacket wraps the body of the cooking chamber, helping the grill retain heat during colder months. It is optimized for smoking temperatures of 300°F and below, where maintaining consistent heat is critical for brisket, pork shoulder, ribs, and other long cooks.
By stabilizing internal temperatures, the jacket helps the grill work less to maintain set points, which can significantly reduce pellet consumption during extended cooks.
Pro Tips- Install the jacket before preheating the grill in cold weather.
- Use for smoking sessions at 300°F and below for best results.
- Remove the jacket for cooks above 300°F, as it is not designed for high-heat grilling.
- Pair with clean burn pot maintenance to maximize cold-weather efficiency.
- YS480 owners who cook year-round in cold climates
- Pitmasters who want consistent low-and-slow results in winter
- Cooks looking to reduce pellet usage during long smokes
- Anyone who smokes in windy, snowy, or freezing conditions
Which grills is this thermal jacket compatible with?
This thermal insulating jacket is designed specifically for Yoder Smokers YS480 models.
What temperature range is this jacket designed for?
The jacket is ideal for smoking temperatures of 300°F and below.
Should I use the jacket for high-heat grilling?
No. The jacket should be removed for cooks above 300°F, as it is specifically designed for low-and-slow smoking temperatures.
Does the jacket help reduce pellet usage?
Yes. By preventing heat loss in cold weather, the jacket helps the grill maintain temperature more efficiently, which can reduce pellet consumption.
Is the jacket easy to remove?
Yes. The three-piece design allows the jacket to be installed or removed as needed depending on cooking conditions.
Why DDR BBQ Supply?
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35+ Years of Smoking Experience
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Trusted by 10,000+ BBQ Enthusiasts
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Handpicked for Quality & Performance
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With over 35 years of smoking experience, we started DDR BBQ Supply with a simple goal: to help others cook better barbecue. We've spent decades learning what works and what doesn't, and we apply that knowledge to every product we carry. From high-performance grills and smokers to carefully selected rubs, sauces, and tools, everything we offer is something we believe in and use ourselves. We don’t believe in cutting corners or selling gear we wouldn’t rely on during our own backyard cooks and when we compete in BBQ competitions.