Camp Chef ErR Error — RTD Probe Fault Fix Guide

What Does This Error Mean?

ErR on Camp Chef means the RTD probe (the main temperature sensor inside the grill) has failed or is reading bad data.
Either the probe is disconnected, wire is damaged, or the probe itself has failed.
Power off, find the probe inside the grill near the firepot, and inspect.
Most cases need a probe replacement — 15–30 USD part.

Affected Models

Camp Chef Woodwind
Camp Chef SmokePro
Camp Chef Apex
Camp Chef Pursuit
Camp Chef PG24

Common Causes

RTD probe wire disconnected at the controller
Wire damaged or insulation melted from heat
Probe itself failed (open or shorted)
Connector pins corroded
Probe heavily fouled with grease or carbon

How to Fix It

Power off and let cool.

Press the power button.
Unplug.
Wait 30 minutes for the grill to cool fully — the RTD probe gets very hot during operation.
Open the controller panel.

Camp Chef controllers have a panel on the front of the grill.
Remove screws and access the controller board.
The RTD probe wire connects via a small plug at the controller end.
Inspect wire and connector.

Trace the RTD wire from controller into the grill body.
Look for damage — burned spots, cuts, melted insulation.
Check the connector at the controller — pins should be clean and straight.
Reseat firmly.
Find the probe inside the grill.

The probe is mounted near the firepot, usually in a clamp.
You may need to remove the heat shield to access.
Look at the probe — should be relatively clean.
Heavy carbon coating can be cleaned with a soft brush.
Severe damage means replacement.
Replace if needed.

Camp Chef RTD probes: 15–30 USD parts at Camp Chef parts site or specialty BBQ stores.
Match the part number for your specific model.
Replacement is straightforward — disconnect old, route new through the grill body, connect at controller.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the RTD probe get heavy carbon?

Smoke deposits accumulate on the probe over hundreds of cook hours.
Eventually the carbon insulates the probe from accurate temperature reading.
Cleaning extends life — wipe with a soft brush every 20-30 hours of cook time.
If yours has years of buildup, replacement may be more reliable than cleaning.

Will my grill work with ErR active?

No — without a working probe, the controller can't manage temperature safely.
The grill won't ignite or heat with ErR active.
This is a stop-everything code until the probe is fixed.
Don't try to bypass.