PE Alderlea T5 LE vs Super LE

[Buttermilk]

Hello! I am so excited to have found ya’ll!
My question is:
Are the Pacific Energy Alderea T5 and Super LE the same minus the cast iron on the latter?!
I very much would like a certifiable, non-catalytic, easy maintance stove where I can also cook a soup, boil water and dutch oven some biscuits.
My local supplier has the Alderea T5 at a whopping $4100. Waiting on the quote for the Super LE. Am I on the right track here?
Thank you so much!

 

[begreen]

Yes, they are the same stove internally. They just have different jackets. The Super LE has the full stovetop exposed which is good for cooking. You'll want to use a trivet under the dutch oven to avoid burning. Call around to multiple dealers and compare pricing. It may be worth taking a trip to get the stove. If the price is too high, maybe consider the True North TN20.

 

[Enplater]

Curious to see what a super is going for. My T5 was 4000 which I know is almost double from what they used to be.
Sounds like the Super or the TN20 would be a good choice for you. The T5 does look good though.

 

[Buttermilk]

 

[Buttermilk]

Not much less than the T5 after you add the door, legs etc. I’m looking at the TN 20 now. Never have had an ash tray, though I bet they are lovely.

 

[begreen]

Did they give you a quote for the Super LE with the pedestal base and black door? That used to be the standard config, I haven't seen this broken out in price before. For comparison it was $1895 with that config locally two years ago and the polished nickel door was a $215 option.

 

[Buttermilk]

That was all they emailed me. I think she assumed I wanted the legs, which was accurate though I never specified. Our money sure isn’t worth what it used to be, phew.

 

[moxy]

a 2023 super classic le trimmed out with black enamel legs, blower, cast iron door( black matte) was appro 5000. cad.

 

[Enplater]

You would have to pay extra for the standard black door? seems weird to me.
I have no experience with the TN20 but it should get the job done for now. I’ve seen them used for really good prices.