ALP 1000w Propane Generator Review Part 1 | Parallel Ready Eco Friendly Compact Efficient

The Professor reviews the ALP 1000w Propane Generator that offers some incredible efficiency and run times in a compact package. 1) Add hose to cart gohobo.io/HyMy 2) Add generator to cart gohobo.io/1LAs 3) Use code HOBO1020 at checkout! [Not sold out! Choose another color!]
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[@flojotube]

@HOBOTECH - Dude.... wowwww..... I sincerely wish I could buy this RIGHT NOW.... excellent video AS ALWAYS.... and guess what.... *_it’s HOOUUUUBOOOUUUU TEXKNOOOOUU!!”_*

[@flojotube]

@HOBOTECH - hey man... one little tip/suggestion I felt I should share... Something I do quite often when a product has SCREWS where they’re less than convenient & I know I’ll need to remove them often... REPLACE THEM with a screw that has a KNOBBED END or an end that features BOTH a standard driver pattern, AND a swivel D-Ring (commonly seen in photography applications). Since that door isn’t exactly concealing a large “security risk” and even with children present I highly doubt their “curiosity” will provoke them to undo both screws on such an intimidating machine, I see NO REASON to leave those screws in when you can swap them for a “tool free” alternative. For anyone besides _Professor Hobooooo_ reading this, if you’re unclear on HOW to find an alternative fastener that has the same dimensions & thread pattern.... Just take one out, measure it’s thread length & diameter, and take note of the thread TYPE. Search for either a “male threaded knob” or “screw with knob head” and etc... you get the point. As long as the LENGTH/DIAMETER/TYPE of thread is a match (AND there’s enough clearance on your equipment to allow for the knob to function properly) you can’t go wrong. The manufacturer should sincerely consider the fact that PORTABLE GENERATORS are not only for “ideal” overlanding applications and ARE COMMONLY DEPLOYED IN EMERGENCY (UNIDEAL) SITUATIONS such as winter power outages and active rain/snow storms!!! Fumbling with SCREWS & SCREWDRIVERS during on-the-fly oil changes, maintenance, or troubleshooting during already tumultuous conditions?? NO THANKS.. The solution I’m offering here SHOULD BECOME STANDARD EQUIPMENT or should be added into the package so the end-user can choose which they prefer. They created a fine piece of machinery that MOST will want to trade in their gasoline generators for which PROMOTES long term usage where impromptu maintenance & troubleshooting WILL ARISE. Small details like this one are what separate the Hyundai’s from the Bentley’s... I think HOBO should provide this feedback and let’s see if they send out 2 upgraded screw replacements to anyone who already purchased this. Ya never know!

[@Bwanar1]

I was just scrolling down to let you know about the normal distance the sound is rated from. 54 is very low though. That generator sounded loud. Hard to tell not in person.

[@itsallaboutjesus8935]

@@flojotube So for the novice, where does one buy this alternative...@ an auto parts store, Home Depot, etc.?

[@CraftArtist]

I get an actual 1500 running lots for 24 hours for 5 gallons of gas that cost $10

[@philbuilds116]

That is actually solid efficiency numbers. The machine looks pretty good for someone that wants a propane unit. The ease of storing one is very appealing.

[@jameswhitley3664]

Extremely well done. I have not seen a demo as yours for a long time. I believe if more viewers were to see your "approach" to Instructional Videos then perhaps they would follow your format. Informative, edited, to the point, no bs, educational yet deflective.

[@evopwrmods]

Congratulations and Thank You Very Much; for your Honest and very Scientific Testing for these Nomadic living Appliances and Batteries too. One of the Best KZbin Channels that deals with product testing. Mr. Hobo tells it like it is, no fancy claims or outlandish stunts, just good scientific product testing and reviews....

[@advancedxdirective]

Great Job Tom! One can also add: - that you can generally store propane indefinatly - propane is much better for the engine longevity because it burns a lot cleaner and leaves less soot - and you dont have to worry about the carb getting gunked up from leaving fuel in there unleaded has a shelf life, would need fuel stabalizer, and most unleaded is mixed with ethanol which is not good for the longevity of some of the internal components.

[@arts8302]

Exactly where in the world do you find most unleaded gas to be usable only by flex fuel vehicles? What you want is an ethanol generator that produces heat obviously you can use in other words it interfaces with your existing hot water heater. During prohibition we were allowed to buy 200 lb of fruit to operate the generators or just drink

[@MsLaurN]

Indeed, the clean burn is probably why the oil change recommendation is greater than for gas generators.

[@rogerdayton]

The sound level rating for generators is usually measured at 7 meters. That's why you found it to be louder than what they advertise. If you want to run a 5K BTU window AC. Get the Frigidaire FFRE053WAE (410 watts) and a gas generator that will give you the longest runtime per gallon on ECO mode capable of powering it. That will give you the lowest fuel cost to run one.

[@francescohen5811]

I have this generator but with the auto-start battery included. I absolutely love it- it is so easy to use. I used it on a trip across the country, even at 8500' in freezing conditions in Colorado. I am very happy with it.

[@johngregory662]

Nice video. Not bad for a. Small gen. Not bad for propane. It is loud. Live confidently and peacefully

[@jeffreykropp7664]

I guessed right. My Honda on propane usually needs 3 pulls also.

[@shapzadeh1379]

thank you for all your efforts making these videos. nice to have people like you on KZbin.

[@HarrisonCountyStudio]

That one page ‘paper’ is included because manufacturers know that most will never take the time to read a 20 page manual.

[@DocNo27]

Something I wish more would do. I don't need pages and pages of vapid lawyer pleasing "safety" instructions in 12 languages - just give me the basics to get the bloody thing operational.

[@misham6547]

Honestly most manuals don't tell anything useful anymore, and I've just stopped reading them

[@Paugie428]

Lmao how true!

[@tedmoss]

The executive summary.

[@everymandan4176]

I posted this review on the ad for it on FB but they took it down, oh well, just trying to spread a good review of it for them! TY for doing this, I have 2 to go along with the AC200P.

[@skooliemom6185]

I use my generator for bad solar days and for high power draws for work purposes this is amazing

[@GalvestonCountyMike]

Thank you, Professor! This is perfect for those who do not like storing gasoline. Also fills a gap between solar, wind and gasoline. Redundancy helps deal with equipment failures and such. Another well done video! Best regards from hurricane prone Coastal Texas!

[@Shane-Singleton]

Propane also has a LOT longer shelf life than modern gasoline does. So you don't have to worry about fuel you've had sitting around for a few years being junk.

[@GalvestonCountyMike]

@@Shane-Singleton I just experienced this during the DEEP FREEZE 2021 here in Coastal Texas. I had one 5 gallon gas can from 12 months prior, and although treated with Seafoam, it was still regular unleaded 87 oct with 5% Ethanol. My other gas cans had Ethanol-Free 92 Octane, and when I fulled my generator with the junk gasoline, there was a marked difference in how the generator ran and even how it sounded. When that tank was near empty, I re-filled with Ethanol-Free and was back to normal. And, I just bought a Dual-Fuel generator and more propane.

[@Shane-Singleton]

@@GalvestonCountyMike I'm up in the Dallas area here. Ever since we got a local Buc-Eee's that has ethanol free gasoline we use that for all of our small engines and keep ~15 gallons of it in rotation due to its stability. We had similar issues in the past as you had. Even in fuel that was treated with Sta-Bil. It just wouldn't last.

[@GalvestonCountyMike]

@@Shane-Singleton Shane. I'm in Galveston County. The temp got to 16 degrees F for a few hours. I put 45 hours on my vintage Generac 8KW generator. Fortunately had a couple of weeks prior, changed filter and put fresh batch of Mobil1 10w30 oil in crank case. After 45 hours of run time from the freeze, the oil still looks great. We have a Buc-ee's here in Texas City, and I use their Ethanol-Free 92 octane fuel. Amazing stuff!

[@timjchick]

After Hurricane Michael hit our area one of my neighbors couldn’t get his 5000 watt generator running so he put it out on the side of the road with all the other trash. I picked it up and then put a Propane/natural gas conversion kit on it a few months later. It runs like a champ on propane tanks. It’ll supplement my gasoline generator quite nicely. The propane generator starts a lot easier than my gasoline one does and it runs a lot smoother, too.

[@fredashay]

Sounds good! I don't care how efficient it is or what kind of fuel it uses. I just want one that I don't have to fill the tank twice a day, and will run all night to keep my A/C running during power outages (I like to sleep late). I just wish it was quieter. I live in a city, so I don't want my neighbors complaining about the noise at night.

[@HOBOTECH]

My test was at 1m, this generator is rated 54db at the proper testing range.

[@MattHalpain]

I like that like that the ALP generator can use the littler 1lb size propane tanks. As that would fit my needs just fine.

[@enexprod]

Very nice video, thank you Professor! Best wishes too for the upcoming Christmas holidays! Thank you for bringing a smile on our faces!

[@WisconsinWanderer]

Again another raving review! There is a difference between gas and propane generator, who knew? But I’ll stick to my Jackery 1000 Thanks Hobotech☮️❤️😎

[@mark8yes329]

Great review, perfect for operating a small air conditioner. Very nice for a cabin in a remote area, especially since they can be combined to double the power. As an SAE oil engineer, i would have used the original oil for twice as long, for a better engine break-in. A full synthetic oil will decrease fuel consumption by about 5 to 8 percent, but triples engine life, because it doesn't allow carbon to build up.

[@yarpos]

1000W A/C? seems more suited to lighting and battery charging

[@D-Imagine]

But when is not running it is very quiet 😂. Considering buying one to complement my gasoline generator. Thanks for this honest review You got your new subscriber

[@xxbambamxx7261]

A good tip to run new generators, are to have the economy mode on, that way it don't Rev that much.. I have a older gen that have been with me for many years, and always starts on the second pull regardless how long it's been sitting.. But that one I have to adjust the carb to run on lower rpm when I did the break in period.. It ran for 2.5 hr, the last 30min on 500w load..

[@cliffmauck510]

Thanks for the review and code for the hose.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

UPDATE: Purchased this during your review, I never pulled it out of the box until recent 2023 Idalia storm through Florida, well I pulled it out hooked up the 20 Lb propane tank & it worked flawlessly, I was SO impressed I ordered 2 more just in case

[@777Timberwolf]

good show professor, now I like you to use that generator on house heaters. I'm curious on those results

[@raypowers8193]

Just got mine after watching your video! I love It! Best investment ever!

[@2Timothy3END]

Plugged you big time HOBO-Dude with the ALP folks. Told them I wouldnt have bought if it wasnt for your review. They said that they saw/met you in person at the Arizona Expo last month. You sure get around HOBO DUDE!!!!

[@HOBOTECH]

Yep watch my latest video...

[@FrankGreenway]

We used propane generators inside our mill, but it was very open. Our forklifts were propane too.

[@concretejungle77]

thanks man! after picking up a bluetti200p I'm looking for another generator option for no sun,, this is great review, I was just looking at Costco generator that is both gas and propane but its a beast! hope to see other generator reviews as I am upgrading all my preps, thanks again you awesome!

[@roberteads9995]

My thoughts exactly

[@JerrySchwehm]

I have been waiting to get just this Generator until the Professor reviewed it. And those links made it handy to order, sending Fed Ex to me, thanks.

[@frankbiz]

You did an amazing review of that generator ,👍🏻 couldn't ask for anything more. Just subscribed.

[@OffTheClockNow]

Wonderfully thorough and informative review! Your information covers all the issues I would not have known to consider.

[@tico4940]

your tests/reviews are very good,always common sense and basic easy to understand info.

[@gabrielthemessenger7454]

ordered mine today, the free braided hose code still works

[@digitalalchemy6414]

For those curious... I use my ALP to charge my battery bank (off grid solar) and a full (not exchange but taken and filled) 20lb propane tank on the ALP powering my 24v victron battery charger will put 402ah into my batteries which is just a bit over 10.5kwh. So if your looking for a cost analysis... It cost $11 to fill the 20lb propane tank... which privides 10.5kwh of energy... over a continuous runtime of 23 hours... with a load of ~700w / 5.86a.

[@rebellucy5610]

Another great review. Most powerful electric heaters need about 1500 watts to really heat a large room so I would recommend at least a 2,000 watt genny if you need serious heat. I converted my little Honda Eu2200i to propane (Hutch mountain) and even at that wattage it really revs up when connected to 1500 watt heater. This is my the best Generator review channel on all of KZbin. Thank you for all the informative reviews!

[@arts8302]

For those who might be reading your comment they should know powering resistance heaters with inefficient generators is the definition of stupid. A little bit of platinum can go a long way.

[@dennykeaton9701]

@@arts8302 I assume it's only for short emergency situations where the need for heat outweighs efficiency concerns.

[@LarryDickman1]

My wood stove takes care of my heating needs if power goes out. Just want to charge my Bluettis and my EF-Delta Pro on cloudy days. I'm waiting to see what their next bigger model is.

[@AmericanSurvival001]

Just a quick note for you the oil change interval on that generator is actually correct and here’s why since propane is a gas and it’s not a liquid feel like gasoline that produces carbon which is what pollutes the oil after running that generator for 40 hours if you pour some of the oil out it will look like it’s brand new I run propane in a vehicle and I change my oil every 10,000 miles and it looks much better than oil that’s come out of a vehicle with only 5000 miles it’s run on gasoline or diesel obviously so propane fueled generators can run much longer typically double the interval plus another 10 hours that you normally would change out oil in a gasoline generator.

[@danieltimisan6820]

I agree about the sound ... in my testing too , it was about the same like in the video , their rated 50db is never true in real life !

[@thelostiowan]

Great review, I might get one of these for Amateur Radio applications....nice review 👍👍👍

[@bobbyGnOly]

very well done as always. I finally got tired of having red gas cans all over in the winter in case I needed to use my gas generator. The smell...awwww.... so...the idea that I can go get a propane tank at Costco and have that nice white clean smelling thing sitting there instead....is really enough already to get me to buy one of these.....

[@etacbro7031]

Have you ever been a roadie for the doobie brothers?

[@johnthompson5792]

oh oh ohhhh listen to the music! LOL

[@pontificateyourlife4536]

Who hasn't?

[@charliepearce8767]

I built a LPG powered Evaporate Air conditioner using a 3hp Honda 4 stroke motor to drive a water pump and scroll fan... We were living in the Australian desert, mining for opal for 10 years . I went through two motors in that time and it worked perfectly. It would burn about one of these 20lb bottles every 5 days at 8 hrs a day at about 12oo rpm. We couldn't live out there in the 45 to 50 Celsius summer temperatures without it. I was in the air-conditioning industry and put it together in a day and a half.. PS...we made a fortune and sold the claim...with the A/C. Gas is the go with many applications...

[@ernestwalden3894]

Sweet. I been wanting a smaller propane generator. I have a big firman 9400watt that runs on propane or gasoline but it's way to heavy to take out of the house. This one will be perfect for camping as on the job sight And love that propane lasts for 30 yrs

[@richardray5297]

Oh my god that view is beautiful

[@HOBOTECH]

It NEVER gets old...

[@Idrussian]

No No no no no I want the lab coat now. Digging the vids keep it up .

[@brownnoise357]

tbh, if this generator scavenges a bit of engine oil to be used for upper Cylinder Lubricant, I'd buy one, otherwise it'd have to be dual fuel to make sure it gets regular lubrication from the Gasoline. It will be interesting to see how long this lasts before breaking, if it isn't scavenging engine oil lubrication tbh. Great review, many thanks, and best wishes from Bob in Wales. 👍✨️✨️✨️

[@brownnoise357]

Only big problem with Gas Fuels like Propane, is the destructive effect in internal Combustion Engines is the lack of upper Cylinder Lubricant which is so bad, if used in Diesel engives, the injector pump would rapidly cough and Die. In edibles, it is why you need to frequently switch from Propane, back to Gasoline/Petrol, to get those important internals lubricated again. I think this is why Vehicle Sales of Propane have pretty much collapsed in retain, and there are very few Propane stations left, and it is relatively difficult to find them nowadays. 🤔👍

[@mrderek800]

Not sure if you were aware but, you can attach the silver hose directly to the generator. The smaller hose is not needed.

[@coldchillin8382]

This is the way HOBOTECH 😆

[@HOBOTECH]

This is the way.

[@LoneShep]

The rubber adapter hose defeats the reasoning for steel braided. Contaminants from rubber.

[@barxracerful]

what contaminants? the 20# tank can be full of oil, rust and other crap. As long as the hose is rated for LP its fine. add a filter

[@HOBOTECH]

Doesn't matter. This isn't a Buddy heater with a delicate element.

[@LoneShep]

@@barxracerful lp rated rubber hoses still break down..not referring to tank contaminants.

[@carmenmartinez2882]

Wow, this would be perfect to run my small AC in my trailer in Baja. I’m on solar exclusively and can’t run AC yet, is very costly to get the system upgraded. I have a monster gas generator that needs 2 strong people to pull out of the shed and gas is way more expensive there where else propane is cheaper than in USA. Thanks so much!

[@MajTom-wd2yt]

May be worth considering if our 12yr old 2000i, USCarb Dual Fuel, ever schits the bed. Doubt-full.👍

[@driverdan6988]

This is awesome!!!! I am watching and can’t wait to see your assessment!!! Thanks for showing us this

[@fordford1827]

Thx for review, saw yours and a few others so decided to order one today. The code still works for free 4ft hose. I've wanted to get a solar power station for about a year now and it just didnt work out (leoch was a disaster and a couple others that sounded good were not avail or still in prototype form).

[@matthewf1979]

That’s a pretty neat piece of hardware. Having a 12v DC source is a lifesaver, along with those 5v DC USB outputs. I wonder what those USB ports are rated for.

[@yarpos]

i bet they have a web site

[@ragincajun9354]

Please do a review on the icicle pointer. Would like to see if we can put and LED in there?

[@BoandBeceadventures]

Absolutely the best most informative video for me. Thank you 🙏

[@kricklasalty8599]

Thank you, Doctor for the info! I appreciate the professionalism! Please wear the white coat and gloves, regardless of temperature.

[@leviahamefula3994]

I wish you did a tear down. It's probably having an inverter installed inside as the AC source

[@davidbaldwin6661]

Absolutely with our inefficient gasoline that has to be atomized by our inefficient carbs you should change oil at 50hr intervals. But propane does not have to be atomized by the carb and also does not require tons of dirty additives to stabilize it. Therefore you will not necessarily need to maintenance nearly as often.

[@arts8302]

A few years ago a actually Tucson Arizona pawn shop had a Platinum I believe based jacuzzi heater which of course was radiant. They were selling it for almost nothing so argued that it could not be that type of catalytic heater LOL. It had never been used but was $1,000 item. During the 1970s gas was very expensive especially methane at some point so the plan was to use thin-film solar panels and weather stripping to get rid of all of the furnaces and replace with Platinum based Heating using the existing grid to deliver the hydrogen instead. There are lots of bad reasons that did not occur and if there are any good reasons besides the cost of fract methane being paid by the indigenous and island-based life on this planet mainly in terms of perception I don't know of them. Of course among its merits is its non electrical nature and the cost of platinum Heater fuel including fracked gas of course is the reason I mentioned that I suppose. If this generator is expensive please understand that produces far less heat using far more propane then a catalytic heater would for less money especially if the catalytic heater is engineer to bank the Heat and operate 24/7 by for example heating water in a tank and then using floor heat coils. In San Francisco and other places marijuana was produced using generator power off and natural gas with both silencers and of course intrinsic to their nature water not air Cooling. Because the lamps were inefficient especially in San Francisco the free heat did not have much use. maybe that's why the spa culture developed however

[@posys5140]

I wonder how many people are going to Quartzite to camp in January at Scandann wash !

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

Didn't Biegene Biden make that illegal ??

[@chrisbeverly7266]

Can the orfus be changed to run off Natural gas like everything else that runs on propane??

[@msnpassjan2004]

This is the perfect CPAP backup generator. Propane can be stored forever. Plenty of power to recharge my Jackery seven times. Each Jackery 440 recharge = 2 days of CPAP. Giving this some serious thought. If it had 2,000 watts to run the microwave or instant pot it would be perfect at $500. But it can easily run a crockpot while recharging the Jackery.... The Professor has me thinking.

[@HOBOTECH]

You can buy two and parallel them for double the power.

[@msnpassjan2004]

@@HOBOTECH Thanks Tom. Just poured you a few cups on buymeacoffee. Really appreciate your Jackery 300 (and mnay other) reviews. As you can imagine, with all the power outages lately with something 85% of the U.S. covered in snow, having a solid UPS has been a huge peace of mind for a chronic CPAP user. Used the Jackery 440 for over a year and the 300 for about a month. Both solid units but I like the 300 better for the size and the 77 watts in recharge vs 65 on the 440. As far as the timing out for using less than 10 watts for 12 hours, that only applies if not receiving shore power (or presumably solar power). You probably said that, but it makes the time out not big deal to me since I never get 12 hours sleep, and surely would not during a power outage. Anyway, thanks again at 85K subscribers and growing !

[@msnpassjan2004]

@@HOBOTECH Haha, maybe it's your reviews or maybe half the country getting buried in snow, but they are sold out in every color !

[@HOBOTECH]

@@msnpassjan2004 Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@poe56]

Great presentation. the noise part is an off point...tuning in to solar generators. ...but butane is a hell of an option, specially if no sun.

[@WDRohls]

I would like to get one. If I do, I will change out the phillips screws with winged screws though. Great video.

[@Pieh0]

3:11 Fun fact, British people call a gas, gas, and a petroleum liquid fuel, petrol. :)

[@mannyfragoza9652]

pretty nice unit .I agree with you the wattage is a little low. If you buy 2 and daisy chain them that would be the kind of wattage i need.

[@jackz8060]

Excellent review. Thank You.

[@leoschneider3570]

I’m building a ups device to power my fridge and freezer during a power outage, and I might get one to recharge it during extended power outages

[@omnigeddon]

Damnnn epic.. I was gonna use a ef1000s on the back of my electric bike with propane conversion but this is even sweeter and 4 times the time usage available

[@NOLAgenX]

Thanks for the review. I want something that will be primarily a backup to my battery portable power stations, for extended non-sunny days. Because it is propane, it has the advantage of being very clean and as well as propane having a very long shelf life. That all alone is enough for me to ignore the noise level. It won't be a primary or run for long periods. You made my decision to purchase!

[@CaribbeanZapatta]

well. first ..the BIG reason to buy this is to use a small a/c why didnt you test with a/c ???? I LOVE the European design and the colors. very cool. I bought the BAJA 700-900 watt propane (Amazon) $399. it will NOT carry the a/c ....almost but trips off. I suspect this has same motor and it will also trip off. I am hoping I can use the Baja (used to be sold as a Ryobi) maybe Sportsman ?? will be able to charge EB24 or AC200 while I use a/c. I had a yAMAHA 1000 but Hurricame IRMA 2017 in Caribbean took it from me (along with my home and EVERYTHING I (used to ) own. all gone including my dogs. ya ...at 68 I am starting over...lifed can bde cruel HAPPY HOLIDAYS ! I really APPRECIATE YOUR hard work Thank You Sir

[@everymandan4176]

Impossible to get an AC compressor to kick on in the dead of winter, is the likely reason..

[@HOBOTECH]

You can't test an A/C at 40 degrees. I know for a fact it will run one because my 800w Sportsman did and this has more power.

[@mickeybrumfield764]

You could take a winter vacation and go to Telephone Cove in Laughlin and see how it works closer to sea level.

[@OOICU812]

Or to the popular Imperial Sand Dunes in Southern California.

[@razzix2]

According to the specs it looks like the same or similar motor to the ryobi and Baja gens 700/900w. They are amazing gens for the money.

[@TheChadWork2001]

Wait a minute! Wait a minute! You can't do a Hobitech review WITHOUT the official Hobitech Lab Coat on! You must wear the Hobotech Lab Coat, even under your winter coat. You can show us a piece of it so those of us with O.C.D. can relax hahaha....

[@joshua.harazin]

He needs an insulated lab coat.

[@brushbum7508]

THANKS BUD ! TAKE CARE..

[@intelligentdesign9911]

Best ending ever!

[@Resurrectionaudio]

Great generator for a van build

[@donaldslayton2769]

Going to have to plumb that exhaust pipe into my muffler

[@southernoregonprospector9074]

I have a WEN 2350 and that thing is super quiet, runs everything I need, including a microwave or air fryer oven, lasts an average of 6-10 hours on a 1.06 gallon tank of gas, and only cost me $411 to buy, shipping included. I love it!

[@johnmathias4871]

Isn't that a gasoline only generator? If so, I think you are missing the whole point of this one: propane can be stroed much longer without going bad. From my own plans on how to ride out the occaisional power out age or even a long-term regional one, the biggest challenge is how to have the fuel you will need either directly on-hand or easily obtainable when EVERYONE ELSE is in the same boat. Having a propane powered device gives you the option of doing less frequent fuel tank rotations than you do with a gas-only model.

[@southernoregonprospector9074]

@@johnmathias4871 yeah I understand, I was just saying that I love my little gas powered one, and at $400 it's a great deal, but also a great machine. Propane would be good to have as well as some others, because in an emergency it's a good idea to have several baskets filled with eggs! Lol!

[@lrcb40]

Fun fact: The British call any gaseous-phase substance "gas". We don't call any liquid-phase substance "gas" because it's not a gas, it's a liquid...(love the reviews, BTW)

[@spencerwilton5831]

Andy Nichols Except it is a gas at the point of use.

[@jwfisherman6486]

Once again ya got me! I’ve seen several comments here about running small AC’s. Have you tried running your small AC on this like you have other generators? Thanks again!

[@1000millionbillion]

Great show Hobo!

[@johntalbert8227]

Cracked up when I saw the subtitle about The Maladoreon taking his helmet off. Jut saw that episode couple nights ago.

[@TheOtherBill]

Often they won't include oil because the need varies by climate and season. Don't worry about the screwdriver, you already have one and it's probably a lot better quality than what they would sell you. I wish you'd checked the engine brand for an idea about reliability, ie. is it a Harbor Freight clone or a genuine Honda?

[@Bill-xx2yh]

Don’t park that van there forever...keep going places.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

HUGE problem I have with these things is ONLY 1 year warrenty, and most buy these for emergency, SO, the emergency may be 6 monnths or over a year away, THEN you have a issue with NO warrenty, they ought to have a hour meter and give a warrenty vased on the equivelent of hours

[@Calatriste54]

Great analysis. I like it..

[@IRONMAN-kb4su]

This makes more sense then the $1000 solar power pack by long shot I think .

[@moretimethanmoney8611]

Wait. This motor could be added to a small motorbike (I'm thinking supercub) and be driven for over 48 hours on a single tank of propane?!

[@BakerRandy]

I bought the Alps 1000 propane generator performance is good I bout to back up my Jackery 1500 with 400 watts of solar panels in case sun was not out for several Days I could still charge Jackery my question -is it normal to smell propane fumes while the generator is running checked the connections and they Appear tight guess I could use Teflon tape at the connections.

[@inglwud5625]

When you use it outdoors you should use a ground wire so the gfi works!

[@ctrlaltdebug]

I have had nothing but trouble with gfci built into generators. They are always tripping even when no ground wire is attached.

[@AndrewWells527]

It's likely Thor smells or hears action through that hole. I think my cat is crazy sometimes until a mouse runs out of it sometimes up to a day later.

[@southerndualsport3827]

How many amps can the 12v output produce?

[@joeglennaz]

Good review !!

[@johntatman9168]

This would be great if it was a 2000-3000W unit.

[@bryanchaffee1886]

checkout the difference between oil changes on internal combustion engines using traditional "gasoline" versus propane. I used to have a propane powered toyota pickup truck, after 5k miles the oil still looked like honey, just a much cleaner burning fuel and leaves less carbon deposits that end up in the oil. Might be part of why oil isn't included. Love the videos, thank you!

[@zeusapollo8688]

Bet that was a sweet ride

[@DF-te2vm]

Really good review

[@Mike-hr6jz]

You should’ve tested it with the refrigerator plugged into it full-size refrigerator because they suck power those that I know that have these Ransom lights in the refrigerator and it lasted about 26 hours on a tank you can test it and see what you think

[@HOBOTECH]

It will run a full size refrigerator.

[@giddy6196]

6:12 interesting note they misspelled the abbreviation for etcetera, it's ETC not ECT a common mistake.

[@HOBOTECH]

Good thing you caught that. The planet almost flipped off its axis.

[@giddy6196]

@@HOBOTECH Your demographic is bored people, what do you expect..