Yes we have remote. The Tragers do not sell well up in Fargo due to the limited use (weather) aspect. I think we only paid 275 for it. Our boy said it was like a 900 dollar grill? We are slowly trying to master it. We are at the stage whereas we are learning so much so fast that we feel like we may never know how to fully utilize it.
THAT is a killer price! Enjoy it, possibilities are endless. This weekend in my "Little Chief" I'm going to smoke some chicken wings then deep fry them and toss them in buffalo sauce and another batch parm/garlic.