Pulsar Dual Fuel Generator GD400BN Load Tested with Honda EU2200i RANT!

[@johnnysweekends]

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[@brianrozell1059]

Thank you

[@shelley131]

Pulsar is impressive. Just saw the video where you are at Quartzite for the first time and asked if you had done a voltage drop test comparison. I see you have the power watchdog also, I love mine. When I run my Generators one at a time for maintenance I usually hook it up to my RV I have a 13.5 Coleman Mach something. I don't have a soft start but with the aid of the power watch dog app on my phone it helps me watch the amps where I can keep it below 15 amps. I start the A/C on low fan, than high fan, than low cool taking a few seconds each time than finally to high cool, normally I only reach about 12 amps. It is the amperage that trips the generator off not so much the wattage and this year we had over 78 days of triple digit temps in Texas. Man I need to stop watching your videos, I'm tempted on buying the Pulsar. Wish I had run across your video. Anywho, great video and great information.

[@fowlman7254]

I have a pulsar 1200w 2 stroke (900 running watts) for almost 10 years..i recently had to change the capacitor ($7 USD) and it's never stopped working.. i can definitely recommend this brand

[@Alaska-Vet]

Excellent Review ! Although I probably like it since it validates my Pulsar GD400BN from one year ago. I had been wanting to ditch my troublesome Onan 4k and I've always like "Honda type" suitcase generators. I had never seen a 4k suitcase and dual fuel as well! I've been using it for a year now and so far trouble free. It does easily run my rooftop AC although I'm in Alaska so that's not to tough. I further installed a propane tee and cutoff on my RV and propane is all that I've used so far. I really like seeing it under various loads and measured performance, again nice thorough review.

[@tristanschaper281]

Great video! I also just noticed that the MXR3500 is made by a slightly different company, yet it uses the same engine and same case. Take a look at the spark plug boot on the Pulsar vs the MXR3500. The Pulsar is missing the rubber grommet to hold it firmly in place in the housing hole. The MXR3500 has the grommet. Weird that the same engine has 2 different coils. My Pulsar plug wire vibrates like crazy, to the point that it actually loosened the spin on terminal after just a few hours running! I contacted Pulsar and they sent me (no cost) a replacement coil with wire, but it's also missing the rubber boot/grommet. Weird. Also, I noticed that your Pulsar is getting a white spot on your air filter door. It's from the solenoid harness to the carb, pushing up against the inside of the foam and plastic on that access door. Mine is doing the same thing. Mine also has a white stress mark on the upper part of that panel, where the wrong size hose clamp was used to secure the propane hose to the inlet of the carb, and is also pressing up against the panel. I emailed Pulsar photos of my unit doing the same thing, and I told them my concern is not only the cosmetic aspect of the enclosure case turning white and cracking, but the forces and vibration of the propane line failing prematurely, and the same thing for the solenoid connection at the bottom of the carb. Anytime you have 2 things being pushed into each other and vibrating, you are bound to see a failure of the weakest thing. It's still a very impressive unit, especially for it's price point. I'm still trying to get more hours on my unit, to make sure it has no further issues. Some reviews noted that the single 15A outlet with TR (tamper resistant) is near impossible to push a male plug into, and some people noted that by pushing too hard, it actually broke the outlet as it pushed back into the panel. I took some dielectric grease and spread it on the outlet before inserting a plug, and repeated this a few times. The grease really helped to lubricate the TR shutters, and now all plugs, even 2 prong, slide in smoothly.

[@johnnysweekends]

My spark plug boot is correct and a full boot and cap. Yes the air filter door has the white spot like you noticed and correct, solenoid for propane switchover. I don’t have another white spot yet as a clamp looks correct on my main propane line but yes, the tamper caps on the 15 amp outlet like any of the ones that you buying the store are kind of junk. I don’t exactly like them myself. but I realize I probably wouldn’t use that outlet very much as that’s not the purpose at least for me with this generator, but yeah, some light WD-40 or some dielectric grease would be great to help loosen those up a little bit, but being that it is an outlet with the electric grease. It will attract dust and junk, which could actually make the tamper caps even worse in the long run, keep an eye on the generator and let me know. I only have about five hours.

[@rorymiskimen5221]

Great and informative video on the Pulsar dual fuel! I also have the Power Watchdog surge protector, and find the information it provides on my iphone to be very useful in helping me keep current load in our camper under 30 amp at campsites. Thanks for the video!

[@GlennGodshall]

What happened to the Genmax suitcase EFI? No longer listed on Amazon; but Walmart still showing it. How can we tell if the units listed online are the ones that will start without batter support?

[@johnnysweekends]

It sold out super quick so waiting for next boat shipment. I would assume soon. I wont know on the other battery model and if they will actually do it. That’s just what they told me so..🤷🏼‍♂️

[@SaabAholic]

That’s another nice generator. I’ll eventually be getting a bigger one, dual fuel. I’ll have to rewatch a bunch of your videos before I decide on which one!!

[@johnnysweekends]

I really like these size but if you need a little extra and wanna step to a bigger size the Wen4500 and champion 4500 dual fuel are great units. Just bigger and heavier but quiet !

[@SaabAholic]

@@johnnysweekends I’m leaning toward that Champion. It’ll take care of ALL my needs. 🤠👍🏻🇺🇸

[@deananderson8856]

Hello there very good video could you tell me what the part number is for that extended run fuel cap you showed in the video I'm having a hard time finding it

[@johnnysweekends]

It is currently back ordered …😕 but come back as when they do I’ll try and grab a discount code. 👍🏼

[@markhou]

Is there a big difference in fuel consumption versus an 80cc inverter (like the A-iPower 2000). Just curious if it's worth the upgrade.

[@mattrodgers7354]

I just got mine in today got it broke in and changed oil it started first pull was super impressed how quiet it is big fan so far ready to hit the trails n camp

[@vashon100]

Only one 120v, so I pass on it.

[@johnnysweekends]

@vashon100 they make tons of splitters and even then you still only get a max 20amp with one or a pair of 120 plugs

[@wipatriot510]

Got one of these, LOVED it...used it all last summer when I was camping off-grid... ALWAYS started 1st or 2nd pull... It was used to supplement my solar when there wasn't enough sun, or if I'd run my batteries down and it was raining... I didn't run it on "gas" but 90% LP, and the other 10% on engineered fuel, never faltered... ONE thing, make sure you change the oil on a regular basis, OR you will experience a loss in performance...

[@johnnysweekends]

Awesome thanks for the feedback. Love mine. Simple,light and it does exactly what I need which is basically what you are doing. Recharge at a fast rate if I want and I can run a 15k ac when solar isn’t keeping up. I can run both with it but your pretty maxed on LP and I honestly dont know if it will hold 2800 watts or so in 100+ degree heat lol. Which is why I tell people buy something bigger.

[@billadolf4382]

Good quality review. Tone, flow and great video quality. Two thumbs up.

[@johnnysweekends]

Thank you 😀👍🏼👊🏼

[@deltabravo1257]

What do you use that shows voltage, watts, etc. that you overlay into the video? Is that a screen record of the Watchdog app on your phone?

[@shelley131]

The power watchdog has blue tooth and you can use it with your phone. I have one at it is an excellent product.

[@arlenewolf5260]

Hi Johnny, I am glad I found your video, thank you for doing it. We have an Imagine XLS 22MLE travel trailer. It has a 15K AC. I have been looking at the Champion 4000 Dual fuel Inverter generator. Then I saw this model. I am extremely interested in one of these. Apparently there are SEVERAL versions of this. If you are not careful you can end up with the twist lock 30 Plug (like this one in this video). I would want the correct 30TT RV plug (I know they have a version that has the correct 30TT RV Plug). I am not sure how to differentiate the model I want. Also one of the several versions has a pull out (luggage style) handle with built in wheels, that I would definitely want. We are older so I am also interested in the light weight (this one comes in at approximately 5 pounds less than the Champion) and portability. I think the version I am looking for is the GX400BN, but I am not sure. Apparently aside from some of the features (grey/tan case, the carry handle/wheel version and the plug configuration) they are all the same. I do not want to order the wrong unit. Can you confirm if the GX400BN is the model I want? Also I want to be able to get an LP line that will fit the Gas Grill Port under the camper without an additional regulator to hook it up.

[@johnnysweekends]

If you watched my champion video that has the same engine as the pulsar GX model. The the GD4000 in this video does not have wheels and a different engine. It’s a smaller package and I feel it’s a pinch quieter. But up to you what you want. I’ll be doing a video in about a month with a couple other models but I can buy all 10 of these lil

[@arlenewolf5260]

@@johnnysweekends Hi Johnny, This is really a great video. The GX400BN that I am interested in now appears to be the exact same size, style and color case as the GD4000. After I did some more research It appears you are correct It does list the engine size as 149cc's and the weight as 55 pounds (so it is an illusion and it is bigger). It also appears to have the 30A RV connector not the twist lock and it has a pull out luggage style handle that comes out from the bottom front. What do you do after you test these? If you do the proper break in and you sell them at a discount after your evaluations I might be interested. If I can use the gas grill port with the GX400BN that would be fantastic. Thank you.

[@Marcusblade]

for the fuel pump how can you power it with that generator? theres no 12v port .

[@johnnysweekends]

You’ll need an external battery. But it doesn’t draw much power so a small battery will do. Like a power sport battery. And then recharge it on solar or a charger

[@brianrozell1059]

In your opinion! What duel fuel generator is best for 30ft travel trailer?

[@johnnysweekends]

That’s a tough question. Because it’s the person and where they go more than the trailer. If you are up north most the time then A/C usage is minimal so a much smaller unit will probably be just fine. For people south and who use the AC 24/7 then a medium unit will be better as it will last longer. I really like the champion and wen4500 dual fuel for the more heavy duty use. They are basically the same but the wen is cheaper. Which is this model here….amzn.to/3XoMhqJ For once in a while and running a few hours a day, I really am enjoying the pulsar 4000 dual fuel, simple, light and works great. Feed back from other users are very positive. The new maxpeedingrods is full of features if you like those. Same engine and made by dinking power / genmax who makes both pulsar and maxpeedingrods. So it’s more of where you camp and how you camp will determine what you need. Some want to run everything under the sun and some are more minimal. But these are the most popular models and ones I would also recommend Predator 3500 not dual fuel and now better option Predator 5000 DF now seems fixed Wen4500 DF remote start Champion DF electric start Onan 4500 gas Pulsar 4000 DF Maxpeedingrods 3500 gas New maxpeedingrods 4000gt….amzn.to/3KIxRKB Hope this helps

[@brianrozell1059]

@johnnysweekends I'm really liking your videos on the pulsar and the maxpeedingrods! I need something for my camping trips for insurance in case power goes out. So not really getting any heavy duty use. Thank you so much for the reply. 🙌

[@shaneshirley2351]

Johnny.... How many of the different brands of generators that you test have that ability to be used in tandem to make 240volts??

[@johnnysweekends]

Only the new Genmax models at the moment…..I assume we will see that in more lines very quick!

[@BoDiddlydodah]

Have you tested the sine waves generated?

[@BoDiddlydodah]

Nevermind! Seen it at 3 mins. Thanks for your efforts.

[@frankieshulz9605]

I'm planning to buy one. Do you think this one will work for 8 hours straight non-stop just adding more gas? Thank you in advance

[@johnnysweekends]

Yea as long as you don’t abuse it and run it at max or it’s sitting in the sun and it’s a 110F out side it will be fine. 👍🏼

[@YukonHawk1]

Nice! You proved your point well. Excellent job. Thank you

[@shanwar9844]

Great information as usual! The pulsar is a nice one. The genmax stuff is really exciting. EFI and series/parallel ones mind blown 😁

[@johnnysweekends]

Thank you, and yes the series capability is pretty cool.Suprised no one did it before!

[@daniellaney3946]

I know the Mxr4000gt has the same engine but does this have the same carburetor that bypasses the carb?

[@johnnysweekends]

I can double check but carb is probably very close except extra stepper motor for electric choke. Although I’m not a hundred percent on the question of carburetor that bypasses the carburetor

[@frankieshulz9605]

So can i use regular gas on this generator ??

[@johnnysweekends]

Darn right! I like to always treat my gas just in case though. A little treatment is better than non. As long as it’s a name brand

[@richarde1355]

I buy a unit like one of these intending to own it for at least 15-20 years. Reliability is huge for me, and availability of parts. By the checklist, the non-Honda units are compelling. However, will they last 10 years? Will parts be readily available in 5-10 years? This is where the Honda shines, in my opinion. Much of the function of a generator is backup emergency power. I want my unit to run. If you were to bet money on which unit is the most likely to be the most reliable to run, it would be the Honda. 🤷🏼‍♂️. It’s just an is. Each time I think about saving a few $$, that reliability point pops up in my head. That Pulsar is a nice choice by the checklist, but I may have to think about saving/putting away $40/month over this year to pay for the difference to get a Honda.

[@busterhyman6633]

The Pulsar Chonda is a nice product. I have 4 of them and when the power goes out in Texas they are awesome. In 10 years I will buy another one and still be less than the Honda. Heck I paid like 425 for one and 499 for the other 3. That's like going out to dinner these days. Honda is a great motor but the Pulsar is just fine for my needs.

[@stv111play]

nice vid, 99% of these are for a RV AC. maybe top off. im looking for same point want to run one off propne tank 30 gal on board. to handle AC and top off. they getting smaller, saw many vids but this model and make hitting all the boxes, only question i got is propane will be stored in RV or under couch of RV . not sure the fume factor too great, would need a external generator box, but trying to keep costs down, 23 ft class b+. thnks for ya vids.

[@MoroniGivens-jq9mi]

just checked valves mine tight .004 did not go in. Intake valve starting close tdc then checked. What happens? Is that max compression when tight valves.

[@johnnysweekends]

Not so much to do with compression. More that it can be loud or ticking but also cause poor engine performance and lower power output. Also can burn valves if not addressed and more. Most all I have dealt with are on par but anyone of the engines from different manufacturers can be off. I would check both for sure as if intake is off then exhaust probably is to.

[@MoroniGivens-jq9mi]

@@johnnysweekends I have two units will check other better running one specs.

[@MoroniGivens-jq9mi]

@@johnnysweekends ok just did better running unit stock specs intake .002 exhaust .0025 cold

[@MyGunzBurst]

Great video and review. I bought the Pulsar after watching this. 👍

[@johnnysweekends]

👍🏼😀

[@gone4days956]

Any plans on reviewing the newer dual fuel Wen 4500?

[@johnnysweekends]

Which exact model there are a few but I will be doing the wen 4500df model 452iX… Be about a month or less

[@gone4days956]

@@johnnysweekends That works, or the DF451i

[@mikefallcity]

Has anyone found a good Natural Gas kit for the Pulsar GD400BN

[@johnnysweekends]

You would have to check out grenergy or US carburation to see if they have one now.

[@johnnysweekends]

You would have to check out grenergy or US carburation to see if they have one now.

[@johnnysweekends]

You would have to check out grenergy or US carburation to see if they have one now.

[@JohnnieV]

How long could you run just the 2 ACs on the small can propane? Like overnight to sleep?

[@johnnysweekends]

Don’t know that’s a lot of variables, what size AC units? I wouldn’t run 2 15k units on this. Even a 15k and 13.5k could be a constant 2600-2800 watts. You need a bigger unit

[@JohnnieV]

@@johnnysweekends ok. You just run one of your 1350 at a time? I think you aid they were 1350 each.

[@armadilllo]

Is it as loud as it sounds on video?

[@johnnysweekends]

No, but im also next to it. It’s a good unit. Is it as quiet as Honda on the low end? No, but both at 1800 watts and the pulsar wins with more power and dual fuel and noise level.

[@colloidalsilver1096]

great video, rpm is important part of testing

[@johnnysweekends]

👍🏼😀

[@larrym9681]

Great review and I’ve gotten some good use from this compact, duel fuel powerhouse so far. I carry it in my truck camper and it is more than adequate power-wise, without the gas fumes as I only run it from my onboard propane tanks.

[@johnnysweekends]

Nice thanks for the feedback back 👍🏼😀

[@tundatime]

I enjoy your videos, but mocking people for their comments on your last review is a petty way to start your video. Your points are valid but comparing an 1800 watt generator to a 3kw IS inherently unfair when talking about the loads they can handle.Comparing it with the honda 3200 is a much more apples to apples comparison and the price difference further makes your point about value for occasional use. With that said, id really like to see you review the new WEN generator models like the 56360ix. Ive been a fan of wen especially there bigger inverters but looking at specs these seem much more noisy than say the 56450i.

[@johnnysweekends]

Point taken, I guess im just done with the same comments from the same people about the Honda 2200, which is what people always compare these small units to. And im not testing them fairly when they are not exactly in the same class. But I try to tell people what an item does do and what it doesn’t. Which sometimes takes a couple months to get more data and especially when it’s cool most every unit performs great. Add a hot day then you see if they can handle everything. But these little suit case units have been doing really well over the last year and a great size at a fair price. Wen and champion are great units, most anyway. The 56360 being gas only seems a little bigger than these but I would have to see. Also need to see what Chinese manufacturer makes it. As most of these are copies of another. The wen 4500 is a great unit and Ill be doing a review soon with the champion 4500 both dual fuel. And yes the smaller ones dont have as large a muffler or engine box around it to help muffle engine noise.

[@tristanschaper281]

Most of the Wen is Rato I believe, and use the Honda clone engines, which are generally very good.

[@JohnCillian]

This generator now says 2,800 running watts with propane. Weird

[@johnnysweekends]

Odd, wonder if new manual states the same as there are many errors on Amazon

[@michaeljuers574]

Every time I think about getting one of the many low priced generators I end up reading the reviews on Amazon. They are all 4 to 4 1/2 stars. Great! Then I click on the one stars. Seems 5-7% of these things have serious failures and dreadful customer service and not returnable. I want one of these things for emergencies and I have never been particularly lucky. Ah for the days when you went to a local business to buy something like this and if you had a problem they could fix it. Now the China business model pumps this low quality stuff out and tuff luck if you get a dud!

[@johnnysweekends]

I hear ya. It’s tough. Yamaha has a few medium sizes like Honda but super expensive and also very heavy. A lot of people have had good luck with several of these Chinese brands which like you know, most everything is made there now. You can look at harbor freight or Costco for items you can return. Tractor supply as well. This gives you some box stores. Even Walmart. Just have to make sure the gas I completely empty and no fumes. That’s one of the reasons it’s hard to return. Shipping hazard

[@astcomjakecw]

A lot of that is because people dont know what theyre doing. Some assume it has oil or didnt know it needed it. Then they burn it out, realize theyre an idiot. And try to say "it failed on first run" to try and not have to pay for the damages. Some don't use breakin oil for first few hours. Some dont drain the oul after tue forst hour, replace it, run 5 or 10 more. Replace it again. Etc. Fresh engines make glitter as bearings settle in and various other reaons. You have to flush that out or it eats stuff up. If you know what youre doing, youll be fine.

[@johnnysweekends]

@astcomjakecw I find a lot of times it’s OE…. People don’t want to admit it

[@californiamusic]

Awesome video thanks

[@johnnysweekends]

👍🏼😀

[@apexkevv8904]

I’ve resold my pulsar because it keeps shutting off at 3000 load.. it can’t keep anything near 3200 are 4000 watts!! 🙁🙁

[@johnnysweekends]

That’s because you need a bigger generator if you are trying to always run 3000 watts and more. No generator likes to be maxed out. Like I said in the video if you are always running 75% and above especially when it’s hot out you need a bigger unit. 4000 is only the starting and that’s for like 1 second. You need a larger unit as you are over working that small one.

[@ChaJ67]

I suppose there is the question of whether this is really a "high performance" engine or someone figured out they could make an "ordinary" engine run at a high RPM and then put it into a compact, light, and powerful generator? Like someone modifying their Ford Pinto to go faster on a supercharger. Just because someone figured out how to do it doesn't mean it was a good idea. Then again, I think more people would complain if these were failing right and left. Probably most people keep the load down most of the time, especially as it gets too loud for national park regulations at high loads. Also, this is probably not something most people run every day. If you want a generator designed for more use and abuse, generators for twice as much, twice the physical size, and weighing twice as much tend to be what shows up next.

[@johnnysweekends]

Exactly if you dont abuse these they should last. I dont understand when people say I was running it at 3000 watts for 4 hrs when its hot out and it dies. Especially if you run them out of fuel as it’s a cooling agent and then you can risk scoring. Most national parks have a 60 DB limit but that’s at 50 feet….even the little Honda if loaded enough will be to loud. You have to get to larger ones or really small and just run a light load to say charge batteries. Noise levels are also much different when you add dirt, trees, and more that muffle the sound. Placing in a truck bed helps a ton!!!! Or of course your own sound box or even a gen tent can knock a couple DB off. So far these units for people who need basic power these will do fine. Owners play a big part in longevity of any tool

[@larrym9681]

Great review and I’ve gotten some good use from this compact, duel fuel powerhouse so far. I carry it in my truck camper and it is more than adequate power-wise, without the gas fumes as I only run it from my onboard propane tanks.