BEST RV Generator? My Top Pick for Power, Price, Features, and Size | Genmax 3500IAED

[@IreneIronTravels]

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[@rgrapplerinoc2617]

Please do an Update on this generator at 3 to 6 months of use. Thanks

[@Zkpe02]

State or National Park Campground camping for us was totally different in the 1950’s & 1960’s…Army surplus Tent and Cot rentals from the park ranger station would be dropped off by the park ranger at your site, you had to setup yourself. We cooked our meals on a heavy steel grill welded to a steel post set in the ground and ate on a concrete picnic table. No electricity was available. Carried water in buckets to do dishes with. We had our Coleman gas lanterns for light at night. Restroom facilities were pretty close and convenient so we didn’t have to walk too far…Very quiet at night, you’d maybe hear some muffled talking off in the distance but that was it, truly a wonderful time for family and friends…

[@fureveryoungfarm3752]

We camp in a primitive camp ground and everyone has generators. Most have them in little "dog" houses to protect from the weather and to quiet them. We made a small box to cover ours with foam insulation board and duct tape and we fold it down when not in use. It really helps deaden the sound. You just have to leave air flow and it works great.

[@danrandall794]

Rarely do I need to run my little generator but was going to do this {doghouse} if I ever end up running more. Would love for Aaron to build something like this and do decibel tests using various designs. I was going to put a slatted opening in the back and run a small fan for airflow and cooling.

[@IreneIronTravels]

That would be great test! 😊

[@danrandall794]

@@IreneIronTravels And by a great tester doing it.

[@chrishoon9263]

Got this generator about a year ago and has worked great! Love the size to power ratio. Spoiled with the electric start. Able to use the remote start from inside the rv to get the coffee going without going outside.

[@WisconsinWanderer]

I absolutely love my Genmax 3500 it was a learning curve getting the oil level correct mine won’t start unless the oil is in the middle of the crosshatch the directions don’t say that. Always run it on propane and comes in handy to run my a/c no way can my solar system keep up so great little generator. Thanks for your input 😊

[@Joe-cu4hi]

Another great video with lots of good useful detail, thank you!. We saved up and bought the EU3000is Honda 😂 6 years later we love it even though it is 130lbs but the db is 58 at max and 48 at 1/4 power. (I hope this does not offend anybody) I work for an industrial laser manufacturer and many of our parts and components are from China. Unfortunately circuitboards burn out during testing or do not make the warranty period we give out customers. metals are soft and when we torque bolts and socket-head screws they strip. We regularly receive lasers, capacitors, motors, pumps etc. broken in the box. The owner overlooks it because the profit is so enticing. It breaks my heart to see this lack of quality but I’m hopeful quality will improve over time with Chinese made equipment. The moral of the story is you get what you pay for. I personally keep things for a very long time and want good reliable long lasting equipment, like all of us do. This is no reflection on you and your stuff. But I would love to see a long term review one day on your purchase. Downsizing makes cents did one on their Honda after 16 years and still running great with no issues😊. Love your content, kinda addicting 😂

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks Joe! No doubt Honda is at the top for generators and the brand new one that just came out looks great! Too bad it’s not dual fuel through…. Yes, since we only use a gen a few times a year, I think these cheaper options make more sense for us. We’ll be sure to share more on this gen as we use it more and long term. Thanks!

[@dbrennan1523]

Wouldn't mind a Honda, but I don't think they make a dual fuel right? I was just googling. My first two generators I bought gas only thinking I would never use propane. But the longer I have this house, and with gas sitting through the winter I don't cycle it as often as I do in the summer when cutting grass. So I'm looking for a propane one, and my first thought was Honda or Yahmaha. But this and a Pulsar seem to be the big two right I've been finding.

[@therobonegroup6532]

I thought the usb ports on my generator were useless until the power went out at my home and I was without power for a week. Now it is a feature I really like and can see the benefit

[@user-us8pd6yv6h]

Goals!! We have a 36ft class a RV and we are building an off grid system. We have the Inverter and charger combo and we just got this Gen

[@petsur]

We moved to FLA last year and purchased a Wen 56380i 3800 W of clean power. We were hit by Ian and relied on that gen for 2 weeks to power our home. It did awesome. We’d run it with a 2 hr on 4 hr off schedule but staying off all night. Refrigerator stayed cold and icy the whole time. Others can disagree but I ran a BBQ sized propane tank in less than a day. Very disappointed in the propane as I was hoping to get 3 days out of the tank. Averaged 2-3 gallons of gas/day.

[@cjc1103]

Propane is about 4.1lbs/gallon (dependent on temp), and a 20lb tank will actually only be filled to 16lbs (80%), so that comes out to roughly 3.9 gal, and it costs about $20-25 to refill. Three gallons of gas is roughly the same power density and will cost you about $12. Propane can be about twice as expensive as gas. Your mileage may vary, as they say. When using gasoline you have to use a gasoline stabilizer additive, which increases cost slightly, and regularly run them to use up old fuel. However propane burns cleaner than gas and you don't have to worry about the carburetor gumming up. You should run these generators at least monthly anyway, letting it sit is a recipe for failure.

[@miketapper1538]

Hello! Great videos! Are you aware of the Genmax GM4600iAEDC? It is the same form factor size, dual fuel, has a 30amp RV plug, remote start, electronic display and CO2 detector. Gas output is 4600/3800 and propane is 4200/3500. Just thought you might want to know because it solves some issues you pointed out like the RV 30amp plug. Have a fantastic day and keep up the great work.

[@mikemakar1220]

Glad I watched video and looked at comments as the $100 coupon is still available. You saved me some money! Nice video. Perfect for me as we have a 2023 26 foot inTech with no slides and 15,000 BTU A/C. Generator should handle that and I like that it doesn’t weigh a lot so my wife can deal with it if she heads out for a ladies camping weekend. 😀

[@IreneIronTravels]

Awesome! I didnt know if that coupon still worked or not. Enjoy your camping!

[@freddyfd4118]

Glad to see you got a generator . Your solar and batteries are impressive but I was concerned when you were in Louisiana. I been following for a while now, mainly I want ORV and you done what I would have done. The refrigerator and solar is the first thing I doing. As long as your batteries can last through the night until generator hours in the southern parts of the country there is nothing wrong with supplementing with a generator. Without a driving day to use my DC/DC chargers your solution works well. I do use the gasoline side a little more,especially for the shorter periods to get more of the watts to charge batteries faster. Propane is my long term. Depending on temp , and other demands and what solar is doing I can get 17 and 21 hours out of 30 lb propane bottle. Keep it up and good luck.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks! Yes, it was Louisiana and that high heat/humidity that finally pushed us over the edge to start looking at generators! We feel a lot better now, knowing we can handle pretty much anything!😊

[@DH-qz4mx]

I have the GENMAX 3300I and its been perfect. Saved our bacon in Arkansas this past July when we broke down.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Great to hear!

[@jordancook1668]

I’ve got the Firman 4kW starting wattage dual fuel model. Quality is excellent and it works beautifully, but it’s heavy at about 90 lbs, and I wish it was just a bit quieter. It’s not terrible, but just on the plus side of obtrusive in most settings, though I am very sensitive to noise so many probably think it’s very quiet. I do wish it had remote start. This one is the first dual fuel remote start I’ve ever encountered, so that’s great. I do love the wheels and handle on my Firman, they’re very robust.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks for sharing that! I'm the same way with the noise and we almost never used our built in gen in our Class B Van because of it!

[@daviddion3731]

Although I bought the Champion 2500 Dual Fuel ($650) which is perfect for our 30amp single AC (with easy start) Travel Trailer, this seems to be an excellent choice for those who may need a bigger capacity generator. Great presentation!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks for sharing! The Champion was high on my list as well!👍

[@brentross9233]

You have no trouble getting your AC started with 2500?

[@LarryRichelli]

I really wanted remote start as I have two Ecoflow pros connected together and needed some way to charge them while I am using them. With this Genmax I can charge them both at the same time and I can turn the generator on remotely.

[@jeromethemechanic6871]

It’s nice to have a cheaper alternatives, but the longevity and reliability of the Honda generators is unmatched. You can also resell them for nearly what you paid years later. Great video!

[@jordancook1668]

They’re great but they do not make a propane model. That’s a deal breaker for me. Also it’s not like they’re a little more, they can be double or triple the price for an equivalent. There are aftermarket propane conversions but now you’re talking about another 300 bucks and they’re quality is all over the place. Never heard anybody question Honda quality, but they’re not without drawbacks.

[@jeromethemechanic6871]

@@jordancook1668 good points!

[@amelsfr]

with what you pay for a Honda you can get 2 or 3 of other brands

[@steveadal4735]

Costs too much honda

[@joanmcerlean7158]

Hey Aaron-missed this one when it first came out. Excellent review and presentation. You guys are getting really good at this. Congrats on your growing number of subscribers.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks Joan, appreciate the kind words! 😊 I couldn't say this at the time, but we were heading in to film the RV Unplugged show and we needed to make sure Loiue was going to be ok boondocking the high Texas heat! This generator worked great!

[@mikemoxley9477]

Thank you for the info, been looking for a new generator. A PERFECT size and weight. It a must have unit

[@IreneIronTravels]

You bet!

[@DavidBrown-jt7yi]

I always say, the best generator is the one that comes with the camper embedded. That way I don’t have to find an extra spot to carry it. 😂. Great breakdown.

[@IreneIronTravels]

👍 those are super convenient for sure!

[@FreeBird-p7p]

Please do a video on how to connect a trickle charger using the plug in connector. The same kind of plug used to charge a motorcycle battery. Im not sure where to connect to battery plug in. Please help. Diana

[@Sbowman871]

I bought this same generator a few months ago for my RV. So far I am very impressed with all of the features. I will run it only on propane. My RV has one 13.5k btu AC with soft start. This generator does a great job. In fact I sold my Champion DF 4500 once I got this unit.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Good to know, thanks for sharing that! 👍

[@campingalan]

Hi Chris and Aaron! This is an awesome video! These stand by generators have definitely been improved over the last 2 years. This generator is perfect as a back up for the already solar set up rigs! We ended up getting a Maxpeedingrods 3200, but it is only gas and doesn’t have the digital gauges that yours does. In my limited maintenance life (exaggerated as we always did hours of maintenance for every training hour), I have learned 2 things: engines break more when not used and change the oil regularly). I wish mine had an hour meter! So far, our generator has ridden in the back of the truck. Our saving grace is that since we only can squeeze in, at most, a week or so trip, we have the option of going to higher terrain in the summer or out to the near by desert in the winter. Thanks for making this informative video! Safe travels!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hey Alan! I think the Maxpeedingrods is made by the same company as Genmax. (Dinking) This one really did have all the options we wanted and I love that I don't have to carry gas with us, but can run to the gas station if needed for longer run time! The weather always sneaks up on us!

[@campingalan]

@@IreneIronTravels yes....a propane option is really awesome to have!! Ours is just gas....so I need to set a reminder to go run it occasionally and to drain the carb after each use; mainly because we haven't had to use the generator on our trips yet.

[@TOURMANBOB]

Sir, very easy to add an hour meter to this unit...I did the same to my three 2000 Watt Champions. It's available for only a few dollars on Amazon and easy to add as you only have to wrap it around the spark plug lead and that's it.....

[@rob21]

You can get a decibel meter app. They’re fairly accurate.

[@justkrook]

Thanks for this one. Nice Rads in the background btw.

[@IreneIronTravels]

You bet! And thanks! 😊

[@Cometman2007]

Nice review. We are looking at the 3.6w Evenflow battery power station. It’s $3,600. I wanted to stay away from gas/propane power sources. But for $900 this looks like a good alternative. Thanks. I will look into it.

[@matthewwheatley4740]

We run the firman equivalent (which I think you were strategically hiding at the beginning of this video 😅) and it has been perfect for us. It does not have a remote start which my wife reminds me of every morning we’re still lazy in bed and want to start the kettle. I didn’t think I’d need a remote either, but turns out I’m lazy enough to really appreciate one esp on those chilly mornings.😊

[@IreneIronTravels]

🤣Yes, I trying not to blast anyone! Glad to hear your setup is working out good! Too funny about the remote! 🤣👍

[@stever6986]

Wow, this has a lot of features that other generators have but I don't know of any that have them all like this one...especially for a 'smaller' model. I've been seriously considering a Champion dual-fuel generator, but none of their dual-fuel models also have remote start. Also, VERY FEW smaller generators come with a 30 amp plug anymore and a lot also don't have a runtime meter and/or a low oil light...let alone an actual fuel gauge!

[@IreneIronTravels]

👍 yup! It definitely caught my attention with all those features as well!

[@stever6986]

@@IreneIronTravels Do you have any plans for a follow-up video on the long-term performance of this GM3500iAED generator? I'd love to see what your experience has been and whether it has lived up to the anticipated performance based on its unique combination of features?

[@stephencrandellsr4915]

Wish it had a quick connection for propane to the cooker hook up

[@amop33]

I would like to see how that thing does long-term. I'm still running around with the much larger Honda eu3000is. That thing is heavy to muscle up into the back of the truck. There is a new Honda with the same power and half the weight now,. but very expensive.

[@amop33]

I see... Amazon won't ship to California. I need to move. 😐

[@IreneIronTravels]

I saw that new Honda as well...pretty slick. We are Fulltime RVers ( 4 years now) and this Genmax will ride along with us as we travel. I'll try and due an update next Summer after more use. 👍

[@markkuhar1188]

Propane in Fairfield county Connecticut is currently is $4.35 a gallon gas is closing in on $4 again and home heating oil and Diesel is north of $5.40

[@IreneIronTravels]

Wow! 😳

[@MikeJordanUnCamplicated]

When everyone else's 3,000ish watt gen appears to be bigger, you have to wonder how Genmax did it. The easy way would be to fudge the rating. 😮Sometimes what is too good to be true, often is. Have you tested it to the 3,200/2,800 watts (depending on fuel) continuous?

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thats a great question! Basically they just put a bigger engine in it. Genmax uses a 145cc engine and for example the Champion 2500 watt dual fuel uses a 79cc engine. These two generators are basically the same foot print in size, but the Champion is a bit lighter and quite because of the smaller engine and no electric start. The Genmax puts out more power and has a few more features like electric and remote start, wheels and handle, 30 amp plug, digital display, etc. I did run it up to 2600 continuous watts running our air con and charging the batteries. Confirmed the accuracy with our Victron battery monitor app. Worked great!

[@gregprince2523]

Aaron, I like these vids.... My 5 year old Predator is 100+ lbs and just to darn heavy for me to lug sround.... I can do 60 or so... I will definitely look 8nto this

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks Greg! Yeah, I just couldn’t believe the size, weight , and power of this gen! 👍👍

[@DavidSmith-vo3nd]

Thank you for the video. I have an idea about keeping that generator a lot quieter. If you tak a Ice Chest big enough to coer it up side down that will help a lot :-) Just a little trick I learned long ago...

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks for the idea!

[@francisvazquez13]

Wow, nice idea. How you do for Generator ventilation? Do you have a picture sample? Again, nice idea 😉

[@johnnykoba_on_the_road]

I was thinking before that you were against generators .. schleping around a heavy generator. I love my generator for sure!

[@IreneIronTravels]

I really did resist getting one! It took the trip to New Orleans in August where it was 80 degrees overnight and high 90's during the day. We couldn't leave louie in the RV. This generator would have made that trip 10 times better!

[@johnnykoba_on_the_road]

@@IreneIronTravels yes I totally understand. And you’re right having your puppy def changes the dynamics of care ensuring he stays safe and comfortable . Another thing I have to keep and eye on my trailer temp is a micro air thermostat.. it sends me notifications if the temps are too high or too low in my trailer.. and I can adjust those temps as needed when I’m away.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Nice. I can’t believe we haven’t got one of those micro air thermostats yet! We can monitor the temp with the Govee app, but it would be nice to change temps if needed. 👍

[@johnnykoba_on_the_road]

@@IreneIronTravels oh by the way my slide on my 22FQS had a catastrophic failure!!! To the point they must totally rebuild my slide. Next year I have an appointment to get the VROOM slide installed for longevity and peace of mind.

[@johnnykoba_on_the_road]

@@IreneIronTravels yes! Exactly

[@xxxenricop]

Sounds to me like the motor itself is rather shoddily constructed as after 2 oil changes it was still full of "glitter" and you forgot to mention how many more you had to do before it stopped shedding metal....I assume because you got sent a gift it's not nice to say it's not good quality?

[@sevaguillon1619]

So have you used this anymore??? Just trying to figure out if it’s worth it or not. Stuck between this gen and champion 4500. I definitely like that the genmax is half the weight 😂

[@IreneIronTravels]

No sorry, I haven’t used it anymore since this video came out 2 weeks ago. Now that it’s cooler out we probably won’t need it till next spring… but I’m glad I have it as a backup. If you don’t need the extra power of 4500 watts, it is hard to beat this gens size and weight! Worked great for us with no hiccups or issues and stores nicely in the back of the truck👍

[@sevaguillon1619]

@@IreneIronTravels appreciate the response. I went ahead and ordered this one mostly because of the weight. I hope I like it 😏 I wanted a gen for back up at home too. I live in TX and the winter blackout ordeal was not fun

[@IreneIronTravels]

👍

[@caltari]

Excellent review. Question, does it work in high altitude? Thanks in advance.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hello, and thank you. I haven’t used it in any high altitudes, but generally speaking altitude does have an effect on all engines. Especially the higher you go. I know I’ve heard of people changing the jets to help with high altitude but I just don’t have any experience with that.

[@craigwflys]

Looks like if you're in CA it's a no go.

[@GratefulGlamper]

Helpful info!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks Guys! It sure did come in clutch last week in that Texas heat! 😉

[@larryvincent2098]

As always BS & BK & BC !! Thanks for sharing !!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Always! Thanks Larry, BS & BK & BC😊

[@johnnykoba_on_the_road]

I have the Cummins Onan P4500i Inverter Portable Generator. It is HEAVY and hard to load by myself for sure. with the 3.4 fuel tank. I can crab k that thing up and it will run approx 20 hours. AND yes the remote is super nice in case I wanna turn it on while laying in bed.

[@paulvance3735]

Hi, did you have to add a grounding wire? Thanks for the great video.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Thanks! No, I didn’t add a grounding wire.

[@ballardappraisals1642]

Thank you for the review. Is this unit still chugging along for you? Would you buy it again and have you had any dealings with customer service? I appreciate your time, I’m trying to make a decision on a purchase. Thanks-

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hello! We upgraded our RV and electrical system this summer and we now have 2750 watts of solar and 1080 ah of lithium batteries so we don't have a need to carry a generator anymore. But, the gen worked great except for a sticky throttle spring after not running it for about 8 months( not recommend! should exercise your gen every month or two) Once I freed the sticky spring it fired right up. Love the size and power of it. We didn't have to call customer service at all, but I did hear they are pretty responsive on problems. 👍

[@ballardappraisals1642]

Thanks for responding. I think I’m going to buy this model for the occasional power outage. I’ll take your advice though and keep it up and running from time to time.

[@IreneIronTravels]

@ballardappraisals1642 👍😊

[@Yukonjackman1]

Good morning guys Nice little generator did it get tested for how long it might last in years also on gas is it easy to drain the carburetor of fuel for storage ?

[@IreneIronTravels]

Good morning! Yes, it is easy for gasoline running and storage. The selector switch it was taking about on the side has three options: gas, propane and off. If you had gasoline in the gen and switched it to “off “ it would run till the gas is burned out of the gen. Also I forgot to mention there is a little screw to drain the gas from the carb bowl if you want. We’ll be doing long term test info as we travel! 😊👍

[@jjohnston6645]

Does anyone one know on gasoline under load how many hours it will run on tank?

[@barcelonafan4449]

Hello there. Saw your video and bought this generator in July. It worked great a couple of times then will not work. Generator surges for a minute then dies. Anyone have similar issues and fixes. Thank you.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hello, sorry to hear about that! Sounds like a fuel issue maybe??? Are you doing gas or propane? Sometimes the propane regulator on the hose can be faulty. Also, check the spark plug to make sure it looks good and has the proper gap. Those are cheap and easy to replace if questionable. I did have a sticky throttle return spring after not using mine for about 8 months. Something to check on the carb.... Also, I hear they have a good tech line to call. Good luck! U.S.A Service Center 866-960-2920 Service Time: 8:30am-5pm U.S. Monday to Friday [e-mail] Rancho Cucamonga Ca 91730

[@NoZenith]

Can you parallel a different generator to get more wattage or does it have to be the exact same generator?

[@IreneIronTravels]

I think for the most part they need to be the same gen. Each manufacturer sells their own parallel kit and they’re different.

[@rcwrightjr8787]

Since you moved up to the Alliance 5th wheel and your new solar setup, would you still recommend this generator since you now have 3 a/c's instead of 1?

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hello 👋 Yes, I still think this gen is good for someone that is space/weight conscious and isn't looking to run "everything". 2 AC's running in the 5th wheel are about 2400-2500 watts and that will keep us plenty cool up to the low 90's. We rarely run 3, but will if its really hot out or just to super cool down the RV. With our new 2750 watts of solar it's going to be really rare that we will need a gen now! 👍

[@rcwrightjr8787]

Welcome to the Alliance family and thank you for all your wonderful work in showing a lot of us on KZbin in how to build a diy solar. It took me a couple of years but I just finished my solar build on my 372rk. I have 2030 watts of solar and 630 amps of batteries on my roof now.

[@IreneIronTravels]

@rcwrightjr8787 thank you! Nice system you have! 👍

[@danbrophy3785]

Can you here it while the air conditioner is running? I assume that is when you need it the most.

[@IreneIronTravels]

We can hear it, but it’s not too bad. If you had it 30ft away you probably wouldn’t. We use it with our propane tanks that are on the RV so it’s only a couple feet away.

[@danbrophy3785]

@@IreneIronTravels I have a Honda 2200 and use it during hunting season. It usually runs at an idle and we can here it when it’s quiet in the RV especially when sleeping. It’s not annoying though. I like the price on yours.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Those Honda s are nice!

[@steveadal4735]

This is the Bruce Lee Type Generator smallest and most POWERFUL 😮😮

[@bombassbeefjerky9708]

@irene iron travels what 120amp charger do you have I’m looking for a great option now and wanted at least 100amps

[@IreneIronTravels]

It’s built into our inverter…. It’s a Victron Multiplus 3000 amzn.to/3jmgK7y

[@gregorypenetrante1272]

It's not CARB compliant. Cannot ship to Kommiefornia ;-(

[@IreneIronTravels]

Oh! I didn't even think about checking that....saw EPA....but such strict rules!

[@leesenne1719]

Next year 2023 you cant use your gen mowers weed wacler ect. In Cali

[@jhm68]

How has it held up during it's 1st year?

[@IreneIronTravels]

It held up great, but after getting the new RV with over 2700 watts of solar we really didn't use it very much! I had to free up a sticky choke spring after it sat for about 6 months. But it fired right up after that and ran great. 👍

[@jhm68]

Thank you for the reply. So would you recommend it?

[@IreneIronTravels]

@jhm68 yes, everything stands in the video. I’m not sure if there are new options out since this gen, but for the price, power, and size it’s hard to beat! If your budget is bigger I’d still probably go with the king of gens… The Honda. It’s gonna be quieter and most likely more dependable over the years… but you pay for that!

[@dennisdeforest8780]

If you read the specifications ,it only puts out 110 Volts!

[@IreneIronTravels]

Huh..that's weird. Voltage definitely stayed steady around 122 volts, even with almost a full load on it. You can see in some of the shots it reads 124 volts. We have a voltage protector on the RV that cuts off power for high or low voltage. No issues..😊

[@LarryRichelli]

It's weird but when I follow the Amazon link it says cannot ship to your address which is in Calif.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Cal does have a weird certification for small engines and this gen does not have that cert so I can’t ship there….

[@LarryRichelli]

@@IreneIronTravels I got a temp mailbox in Vegas and shipped it there. Yesterday I drove over there (2.5 hours) and picked it up.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Wow! Resourceful 👍

[@amelsfr]

hiw is it in terms of reliability? I read reviews that are not very reassuring

[@IreneIronTravels]

We haven’t had any issues with ours at all. It fires up and runs as it should. With the moderate temps it won’t get a ton of use from us till Summer.

[@daleknight777]

Do you need to use a ground rod on it?

[@IreneIronTravels]

I think you can…. But I did not.

[@chantalfarr7743]

Just completed the break-in period and so far the unit is operating perfectly kzbin.infoUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y . I was amazed by just how quiet this little guy is. I kept having to walk down the driveway to the generator to make sure it was still running. In fact, the most annoying noise coming from the set-up is a high-pitched chirping coming from the pressure regulator on the propane line. I suppose it's possible my other propane-powered generator's pressure regulator is making the same noise, but the generator itself is so loud I've never noticed it. Build quality so far is excellent. My only nit is the service panel is a little tricky to remove. I feel like I might break off one of the plastic tabs when bending it back. I probably just need to work out the technique, so will not hold it against Champion.Next week I intend to fully load the unit to charge a large battery pack and will update this review if there's any problem (3000W continuous load vs a rated 3100W capacity while using propane). Absent any trouble there, I'm 100% pleased with this purchase.

[@TimVanVranken]

Is your ac a 15k ? Have you tried this generator in higher elevation ?

[@IreneIronTravels]

Yes, a 15k but AC, haven't used it in any real elevation yet.

[@ronnagy8118]

decibels ... I'm sure there's an app for that!

[@IreneIronTravels]

🤣 I think there is!

[@Discovery123.]

Quick question bro, who make the engine power that Genmax?

[@IreneIronTravels]

It is from Dinking.

[@Discovery123.]

@@IreneIronTravels Thanks bro!

[@rickbraden4272]

Who does warranty work on them?

[@IreneIronTravels]

I haven’t had to use it, but I read in the manual they have local authorized repair centers to work on them. Warranty covers parts and labor.

[@mts982]

can you use multiple generators at same time?

[@IreneIronTravels]

Yes you can parallel two together, but you do need an extra kit to connect them amzn.to/3VFsEYi

[@Mikemalone7873]

Darn! I’m already using the one on the right (the blue one). It works great but the features and smaller size, and the remote start, have me thinking 🤔. This is just the perspective of being the “on the road utility company”. Thanks for the review!

[@rob21]

How is this generator still treating you?

[@IreneIronTravels]

Still loving it. But we don’t really use it in the winter time as our batteries and solar are enough. Will mostly use it for running AC for long periods in the Summer and as a backup charger.

[@LastNameTom]

hows this thing holding up?

[@IreneIronTravels]

Great. We haven't used it since October and the temps have cooled though. Part of the reason we wanted to use it on propane was because it will get very sporadic use from us and we don't have to worry about the gasoline storage.

[@johnhines3591]

In what world is gas cheaper than propane? Around me, propane is around $1.00 cheaper than gas.

[@Wilem35]

Nowhere

[@IreneIronTravels]

This could be a whole video topic and test review to see exactly which is cheaper. But I am basing what I said on the fact it produces more power with gas and therefore would run at lower rate and run longer. Propane is a pain in the butt to find while traveling especially if you had to run to town to get it everyday. We don't run ours 8 hours a day so a 30lb tank lasted us 2 weeks, but for others it might make more sense (and be cheaper) to run on gasoline.

[@johnhines3591]

@@IreneIronTravels I understand propane has less energy, but at $1.00 a gallon cheaper, to me it's a no brainer. Propane isn't that hard to find. I have a 2500 watt champion duel fuel generator. Carry a 20 lb propane tank just for it. That way I can move generator away from trailer to keep exhaust from getting into trailer. Running the genarator that close to trailer is CO2 poisoning waiting to happen.

[@IreneIronTravels]

👍 nice setup. That champion 2500 dual fuel was probably the one I was going to go with before finding this 3500. We’re kinda out of touch on gas prices as we haven’t bought it since 2018. 🤣

[@Wilem35]

Generator? Does it burn fuel? So out of touch.

[@IreneIronTravels]

Yes, it burns gasoline or propane to create the power.

[@jncn1490]

Basically you wanted a FREE generator,and you know Honda won’t just give you one. So your promoting a crap company with no long term quality, what so ever . Everyone knows the Honda 2200i can be parallel connected for 4400 . Smaller, lighter, quieter units . Proven dependable. But more expensive and you’d need two for 4400 watts …sad what people do for free stuff because they can’t afford quality products .

[@IreneIronTravels]

Hmmm 🤔 interesting comment. This definitely wasn’t a comparison video to a Honda. Just sharing a generator I found that fits our needs. Everyone still needs to make the best decision that fits them. 👍

[@Powerpickle68]

You just taught me that we are all in the presence of an elitist. Such a thrill for us pleebs.

[@itsallminor6133]

@@IreneIronTravels the generator isnt a problem long as its 3500 and you are ony running one a.c. it should hang on. What i find more concerning is your battery ans solar set up. Lot of people end up down the 15k to 20k $ solar road then wish they thought it through before hand. Knowing people in the solar business and at airstream i highly suggest you sit down and talk to someone for true expert advice. They get people in all the time, often do it yourselfers that should have talked to a rep before hand.

[@camustang1966]

Great video. I looked for a LOT of videos on this generator before I bought it, and never ran across yours (even though I was subscribed). We have had this generator for about a year, and I like it a lot. I rigged up the propane connection so I could attach it to the RV if I wanted (or a separate tank). I usually run it on gasoline, simply because it is super easy to get gasoline everywhere you go. It is a LITTLE louder than I would prefer, but you can choose what to run and when and that can keep the RPMs down and the sound down. The choice is whether to run it longer (and quieter) at a lesser load to charge the batteries, or run it for less time (but louder at higher RPMs). That's an individual choice. I also change the oil in mine FREQUENTLY. It is super easy to do once you get used to it and you might as well keep it as fresh as you can. I have seen the latest versions of this generator and it has the same form factor but is 4600/3800 on gasoline and 4200/3500 on propane for about $999. Not enough for me to buy another one, but nice to get a full 30 amps+ on gas and almost 30 amps on propane.

[@billycordery6479]

You have the 3500i? Does it run your AC when you need it? I have a solar power station but looking at this gennie purely for the AC aspect. Thanks. I full time in an travel trailer and getting ready to downsize to a 30amp trailer.

[@camustang1966]

@@billycordery6479 It will easily run one AC, and with my Victron Multiplus with power assist, it can run two (for a limited period of time). I have not run them in the heart of Summer (we actually don't camp in the Summer) but it works so far. Again, it is not the quietest, but the features it does have make it a VERY nice unit (IMO).