Will My ABUSED 1000 Watt SPORTSMAN GENERATOR Still Run A 5000 BTU FRIGIDAIRE AIR CONDITIONER?

[@supermanbatman7445]

*Works great **Fastly.Cool** compact and Easy to install*

[@sgtbrown4273]

Just found your channel. As a small engine technician, i was super impressed with the 750 hours! I tell people all the time CHANGE YOUR OIL, and just doing simple things like changing plugs and cleaning air filters will give triple the life, if not more. Maybe a valve adjustment is due 😂 Also, putting a few teaspoons of marvel mystery oil will definitely help with high temperature running. May foul a plug here and there, but who cares? They're cheap. Stay cool my friend and stay free! 😊

[@jeremybyrd4667]

I bought one of these generators just for running my a/c after watching your review of it, still got it for $149 a few weeks ago. Thanks for the info.

[@gsp49]

You remind me, I found it saved me money to run my window a/c at home on portable generator than buying from Georgia Power.

[@interestingcomments5178]

Thanks for making vanlife super easy honestly.

[@patluczak5364]

Glad to see the sportsman is hanging in there I just bought one of these and the oil level is 7.5.I think it's great you kept track of the hours on the generator. Also absolutely keep those clothes on one other thing if you keep threting Odin with pickle he may leave a gift on your pillow !! Nice video

[@gsp49]

The older Yamaha 4 stroke golf cars had dipsticks stamped wrong too, if you put more than a quart or topped it off to the mark, it would saturate the air filter with oil and stop running.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

Probably because the Yam and others are built by ONE company that builds them for/with MANY brand names

[@johnaverick7468]

I had a Yamaha 250 cc scooter blow a shaft seal because of overfilling , Wrong oil measurements.

[@mariogalvez5164]

Very helpful video HOBOTECH. Thank you!

[@patricklee780]

I got a Firman generator 3650 watts and 4550 starting watts. It weighs 119 pounds, which is heavy but you can order it with a wheel kit, extra carb jets for different altitudes up to 8000 feet which will make it run much smoother. Firman sent me the additional jets for free. It will obviously handle a ton of extra draw, especially a homestead situation and that's why I bought it. It cost $350 at Amazon and the wheel kit about $32. Oh and it has a 5 gallon capacity, hence it will run for about 12 hours and has a bottle opener built in, lol. Doesn't take much to amuse beer drinkers ;)

[@aileenefields337]

Happy Easter&Be Blessed!🙏🐾🙏

[@trueblue2k2]

I'm all thumbs up here. Great ideas for homeless folks to live in comfort. I wonder if an oil filter could add life to generators like this. Maybe a little 12v oil scavenge gear pump and inline power steering filter (also used on some automatic transmissions). A salvaged cordless drill speed control could slow the pump down. It could tap the unused 12v output (I knew there just had to be some good use for it). Worst case might be an oil leak causing loss of oil, but the built in shutdown would prevent engine damage leaving only the cleanup.

[@sammkinder5858]

750 hours ....... Wow !! Yes mine smokes too at times... Thanx for the oil tip

[@garyenwards1608]

7 000 hours on my champion 1200 watt. add a cap or half cap of seafoam to your crank case when you change your oil your plugs will last 10X longer

[@denisivey1592]

Both turned out to be great purchases.

[@tradmanmike3360]

GREAT VIDEO INFORMATION!!! LOVE YOUR CHANNEL. I WATCHED A VIDEO, WERE THEY MOUNTED A SMALL PORTABLE GENERATOR IN A HUSKY TOTE BOX, BOLTED VENTED METAL, PAINTED, ON TWO SIDES, MOUNTED A 9" FAN INSIDE TO PULL AIR, TEMP. GAS TANK ON OUTSIDE. ALMOST SILENT, AMAZINGLY! HIS WAS ALL BLACK, I WOULD GO CAMO, SO NOT EASILY SEEN.

[@Snailmailtrucker]

I just tried my Frigidaire A/C unit like yours with my Sportsman 1000 Inverter generator for the 1st. time and it is pulling 420 watts...but works great ! Update...Aug 15th 2020 the next day my Frigidaire A/C unit is now using 530 watts and my Sportsman Generator won't do it on the Economy mode ! But, today was our 1st 100 degree day here in Oregon and the A/C unit wasn't blowing really cool air either ! Still the best option out there !

[@kerrykerr1210]

As always very good information and detailed explanation 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 👍👍👍👍 👍

[@ddeltres]

Those are the videos I like

[@ricks.1318]

AGREED !!! We enjoy these informational vids the most ...

[@l.w.lavelle9724]

Hey Pickle Rick..Love it Great content, lots of tips for dealing with the heat. No problem with the loose wiring.. Bill Lear..developer of the Lear Jet..used to have exposed wiring going all through-out the cockpit on his prototype.. I had the fortune to lease 1200ft of space in the Lear Bldg. just north of Reno. This was my Studio..Audio/Visual. which was next to the Lear Museum on Alfa Avenue in Stead Nevada.. He had bought the entire Stead Military Air Base..which became Lear Avia... to maintain the flying Lear Jets. Lots of history there.. Right now, I'm residing just north of Tonopah, Nevada..Elevation about 6000ft. Temps. are low to mid 60's Plenty of BLM land.. to say the least Can't wait to Hang Out... Was going to retire and head to Az. last Nov.( I commented earlier on another video) But they talked me into staying through the winter. C'mon up.. the weather is sublime.. I'm the head of Maintenance for Tonopah Hospitality Services & RV Park.. I used to be a Touring Audio Sound Tech..Retired now.. Oh..the stories We need to Hang...

[@parkerazz4385]

Love this setup. Would like to see a video of your daily activities that keep you busy and intertain.

[@dalekundtz4603]

Thanks for the informative video. Always looking for ways to stay cool and to help with cleaning the air inside due to allergies. Got to keep kitty cool also.

[@bubbaburns1830]

Bought mine last year from Wal-Mart for $149.00 so far it works fantastic, and it's lighter than my 1200 watt .... Great vid. BigBadBubbaBurns

[@ktlcustoms3847]

Best bet and bang for the buck is the Honda 2200i. But I did not ever have an issue with the sportsman I had. Its actually still running great,gave it to a friend when I got the bigger generator.

[@treysuniverserv1576]

Another great video! We run a Harbor Frieght Predator 3500 for our big fifth wheel but we had to pay $650 on sale for it. You set up is much more reasonable!

[@hg2.]

Great work! Thanks for the series.

[@landrover2548]

Very informative video. Harbor freight has the small generators on sale today for $106.00, I cant find it now but I saw another add this weekend for $89.00 from I think Northern. Thumbs up !

[@Snailmailtrucker]

Those are 2 cycle engines (need oil mixed with the gas)

[@anthonymarino4260]

fine job keep it coming

[@stephaniesturgeon5591]

Your cat looks just like my son's cat. Pretty & I'm sure he's loving the AC!😻

[@Northstardanes]

BEAUTIFUL spot you have there, another good video Tom!

[@boatdesigner12]

A shade canvas/tarp on poles covering the van may be a big help. Try it out in a comparison test.

[@HOBOTECH]

I'd like to try that but I don't have the room to carry poles.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

@@HOBOTECH UNDER or on side of the van, just need some ingenious brackets

[@travelingtimothy]

Your stuff continues to amaze me. It was a lot of fun to camp with you. Next time I hope we can do that interview. Happy travels!

[@ricks.1318]

GREAT video, Tom !!! Nice to see you back, doing more informational type videos, (than just the "partying type" one's .... ) Just my own opinion, sir .... but i think it is better for your viewers/subscriber #s Keep them coming, and KEEP COO:L out there .. :) :)

[@HOBOTECH]

Different strokes for different folks. I do too many vlogs people complain. I do too many tech videos people complain. Thanks for the input!

[@jackwinkler7848]

Happy Easter to you and Odin from Captain Jack Scrapper!! :-)

[@bgd5339]

Odin 🐈 says thank you for the AC! 👍😀

[@CitizenOfBabylon]

I got 13.5 hours on mine running 150 watts on eco. I was using it to catch up an inductive hour meter for my eu2200, so I was running 2 meters. Also, if you fill the oil too high, it will or could, kinda hydro-lock with oil in the cylinder. At least it did on mine. Keep the oil low and it will run great.

[@HOBOTECH]

I didn't know I was overfilling it. I was going by the dipstick which you would think would be correct. Leave it up to the Chinese to even screw that up.

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

No, here for the gen test and we don't wanna see nakedness, you got it right.

[@jeffallen3598]

I used that Reflectix stuff on my home garage doors. it worked so well, that after almost 20 years of living here, it helped me discover that my HVAC was leaking cold air into it... and why my tools would rust badly within a year or two. This stuff insulated the doors so well, that the AC leak actually cooled my garage and was able to hold a temperature (until you opened those doors) So i opted to keep this going and just run a dehumidifier to prevent condensation and rust. But this is night and day type stuff

[@fortunateadventures3664]

Another great informative video Tom👍🏻Easter 🐣 Sunday can’t wait to eat all that delicious food😊👋

[@nonyanks2510]

My Haier (now 2 yrs old) is 6000 btu with soft start and digital, put on cool low and low or medium fan at 90 degrees and it pulls only 88 watts. Also runs well in Eco mode (50%) on my 400 watt generator.

[@aussiedrifter]

G'day Mate, Great video covering the 1000 Watt generator & for the price who could complain ? I am obviously in The Land Down Under & may have a Tip for you on your Generator, I am also subscribed to a channel called ElderlyIron who is in Oregon, & in his last video he had opened up his Colt's fuel tank to repair a rusty leak. ( He is a older mechanic & old school, + very good IMO) Anyway, when opened the tank it had a very sludgy build up in the bottom & apparently to him it had a very strong smell he attributed to the use of that Mystery Oil, I don't know the stuff we don't have it hear as far as I know but if he is right it may prolong your generator's life. Take It Easy Mate, Steve.

[@enriquelaroche5370]

Mine does not smoke. . I was out for 2 weeks in March / April. never used it. Enough Sun and vehicle charge to cover all electrical needs. Also had hookups at some of the places I camped (free)

[@ran6110]

Nice information, thanks for the update!

[@garyreed354]

I like your hands on videos videos that show something in action working doing something or much better you can see what u can run in real time is more truthful

[@dianedenham5259]

Standing on an ant hill? OMG, it's Hobozilla!!

[@stonybrook421]

I like my Yamaha generator. I've had it for 3 years. All I do is change the oil and put gas in it...its fairly quiet and the gas on/off switch makes clearing the carb of gas possible, so the carb doesnt foul.

[@belavet]

I picked this up because we heat our house with a pellet stove and wanted the peace of mind that if we do have a power outage, we can stay warm. I read that many were changing oil multiple times in the first hour of running. I did that (one oil change every 20 minutes of run time for a total of three). Outside of that is there anything I should do? Minimum amount of time I should run? Run the gas tank dry on storage? I know you want to run the carb dry which only takes seconds. Just want this thing to fire up when we need it to in the winter. It will likely see little to no use in the summer beyond what would be recommended for maintenance.

[@kirkvermont7965]

Hey professor hobo, you should do a review on the new Honda 3200i generator. If you do a poll I bet you’ll get some interest. Thanks

[@ksearer2950]

HT, Good Video. Don't know if this makes sense for your situation? I saw a video that said start cooling your Rig or your Home before it gets Hot because the AC will need to cool everything in the Rig or Home that got Hot (furniture,Pillows Ect.) then the Air.

[@HOBOTECH]

Yes, it's a product of heat capacity. It takes a lot more energy to remove stored heat from a vehicle than it is to keep it cool in the first place. If I know it's going to be really hot I'll start the a/c earlier.

[@fffan147]

What do you do with the water that comes from the AC?

[@HOBOTECH]

These new a/c units evaporate the water out of the back.

[@fffan147]

I gotcha, so it is vented out the back with the fan. Thanks for the reply :3@@HOBOTECH

[@jonsmith2217]

HOBOTECH how long is your extension cord and what gauge if you know? Can you still run the air conditioner all summer even if its 105+ degrees inside your van? I've got an easy way you can add propane with a standard BBQ tank that holds 4.2 through 4.6 gallons of propane. They say propane has less power than gasoline. That is true but in the long run you will save money and your generator will last alot longer and never come Out Of Tune on propane. Gasoline will give problems eventually and stop working. Propane is more dependable then gasoline fuel. With propane the oil never gets dirty, the spark plug never gets dirty. Propane never goes bad, you can also put a King Kooker regulator inline and adjust it very simply by the pitch of the motor for maximum fuel efficiency. Propane is easy to add if you're interested message me. I'll point you how to do it yourself it's very easy. And without buying an expensive propane conversion kit. Also a propane engine will last two to three times longer. And where I'm from you can get a propane tank filled up for around $10 but you got to shop to find that deal. Also you won't have to fill the gasoline fuel tank up as much on propane. Even if the carburetor dies you can still simply run propane. And you can start any gasoline engine on propane like your van. A half a gallon of gas your running the AC. 5 through 9 hours is impressive! Maximum fuel efficiency on the littlest engine possible is the name of the game! I'm working on going off Grid too.

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

@@jonsmith2217 Heaviest gauge and shortest length are best. I'd suggest 12awg or better (10awg if you can find one) and less than 25ft, look for 10 or 15 feet.

[@davidbrickey5925]

hot weather you need that AC. Move further north for the cooler weather is.a choice. Have a good day. ☕️🍩

[@pulesjet]

LOL, Found you again scoping out these Sportman Generators. Yep, Not seen any bad reviews yet. Defiantly on my list.

[@birdwing98]

85 degrees and 10 percent humidity is "heavenly summertime weather" in the swampy state of Georgia.

[@geebonzo]

I bought that generator under the Dirty Hands brand about 3 years ago, almost double the price. Never smoked. Changed the oil yesterday. I'd gripe about that price but it has been solid and it really will charge a battery bank when solar is not working. I've looked at the Westinghouse. In low humidity I like evaporative coolers. I've had a Swampy for 10 years and they have a hose so it brings in fresh air. Most people don't realize tht running them inside just raises the humidity, without a fresh air source. The RV coolers had a following when I started, 80's, and these were roof mount. You need some water. They basically cool you if you are in the air stream. With a van build you could get around R12 with the best foam. Then you could try a split heat pump. Depends on how the technology develops. Solar is cheap. Lithium is getting cheaper, especially if you import from China. The heat pumps are super efficient, even for heating. The grim world of American Corporations we grew up with: www.consumerreports.org/lcd-led-oled-tvs/tv-brands-arent-always-what-they-seem/

[@HOBOTECH]

Mike, I suggest something with a power selector. The Sportsman has a hard time running anything over 600 watts and you have to factor in a 20% loss in most battery chargers. I have a Progressive Dynamics 55 amp and if my batteries are below 80% charged I have to manually kick it down into a lower voltage charge for the generator to be able to start the charge cycle.

[@geebonzo]

@mike brink When I had two flooded deep cycles in a trailer I was using a 20 amp MFJ power supply (ham radio). It's adjustable so you can start with a low voltage and build up to whatever amps the generator will handle. You can manual charge Lifepo lithium with this setup. I have a 20 amp charger made for RC Lipo stuff that is programmable for Lifepo4, just hook these up to a power supply. The RC charger I have has a 20 amp AC power supply. I have a Lifepo bank with 4 used 180 AH cells, and they are a pretty close match to lead. Much better tech than lead. www.dxengineering.com/parts/mfj-4245mv?seid=dxese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-dxese1-_-mfj&gclid=CjwKCAjw7_rlBRBaEiwAc23rhi8UggSnaWWSh9JtJy_-EHUjeSb51Tukkioluwg0PHChfdlrC-wKbRoCyGYQAvD_BwE

[@kevinj8258]

Think the sportsman is made by BUFFALO TOOLS company. Bought a cheap one like you and never used it. So gave it to my son. Will need to pass on the tip about using only 7.5 ounces oil. Good on marvel mystery additive. The bowl can get clogged with old gasoline turning to varnish, so make sure you clean out jets wity an additive.

[@troyvoorhees]

What are you using in front of the generator to shield some of the sound?

[@triciaburbank2195]

Hello Hobo!!:😀

[@lenkaiser]

Awesome Tom, was wondering how the little Sportsman would hold up on the AC! Gives me great hope as we HAVE to have AC for medical reasons.

[@HOBOTECH]

The a/c I use has a soft start built in. I bought it specifically for that reason.

[@lenkaiser]

@@HOBOTECH Is that something that is built into most new ones or you have to specifically look for it?

[@HOBOTECH]

You have to look for it. This Frigidaire unit is often used for campers that run on generators so it has it built in.

[@lenkaiser]

@@HOBOTECH Ok good to know thanks.

[@rba1b2c3d]

If I don't want to carry gas in a van or have anything hanging off the hitch receiver, do you think it would be too much trouble to just use a siphon pump to get gas out of the van's tank?

[@HOBOTECH]

I have a siphon setup on my Onan that lets me pull gas from the van's tank (covered in a prior video). However, I have to run the Onan for the fuel pump to work. Currently the Onan needs a $200 part to run. I find it easier to carry a 2.5 gallon can. Let's me run to a gas station to refill and I keep more accurate readings of fuel consumption.

[@The1980toyota]

Would have liked to see the temp change after running ac for a period. Always wondered good a 5000btu would cool a van. Thanks for adding the killawatt info,was curious about that as well. Thumbs up.

[@HOBOTECH]

I showed that in a few videos and on Instagram. Usually good for 25 degree drop from ambient.

[@The1980toyota]

HOBOTECH thanks, I just started following you. I’m sure I’ll catch up. Your ac runs at less than 450 watts, that is not an insurmountable task to power totally by solar! Wouldn’t that be sweet!

[@HOBOTECH]

Not in a van. There is also a 20% overhead for the inverter. So 800-1000w minimum and this assumes no clouds which doesn't happen much July in AZ.

[@lordnetsplits3192]

Does it have an electric cooling fan? How do these air cooled generators cool down?

[@Snailmailtrucker]

I've got an Onan 3.0 3000 Generator in my 1987 Toyota Motorhome it only had 23 hours on the Generator when I bought the camper 4 years ago. I run it occasionally just to exercise it as I haven't done much traveling with it yet. Here's the funny quirk...The Gen has a Low oil Shut off Feature that is faulty. I discovered that I had to Remove about a Pint of oil to get the Genny to run continually as it should !

[@tedsamuels3203]

If the 5200 btu air conditioner is only 450 to 500 watts wouldn't that only be half a load on a 1000 watts gas generator instead of 70 percent load ? I think 🤔 it would be hard on a small generator if the temperature 🌡 reached more than 90 degrees 🤔 may wanna look for a bigger generator ? Thanks for sharing your video, I have enjoyed it very much...

[@welcometoreality3450]

do you like the screen tarps over the van to cool it off? ...wind wont knock it off

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

When it got over 80's here in Fla. I'd take my overweight cats to the beauty shop and have them shaved down, they appreciated it

[@SassyShelly]

I be called if I missed it in your video but could you tell me around about how long this AC will run on one fill up of gas

[@MJ-xo1ji]

Will it work to power a little electric heater? Thanks for the videos

[@Snailmailtrucker]

Probably not...most of those draw 1500 watts

[@Apollo-Artemis]

GGGrreat video. Going to get one. Depending on when and where you buy it, prices have gone up. 150-250. Currently, 169 at walllyworld. Sadly, the Westinghouse is made in also made shyna. TY Sub & thumbs up. Going to watch the "blew up" video now. Peace

[@LifeWithMikeandMJ]

Happy Easter

[@lenward474]

Have you looked at easy start capacitor add-on? Lot easier on generator during startup.

[@oldschoolisnewschool]

I ordered mine. Got it put oil in ran it to brake it in. Changed the oil. Put it away for 2 months then I ran it and it broke. I took it back to home depo and no returns or exchanges. So I paid about 200 with taxes. And I did not really ever use it. Yup I got ripped of 200 down the drain.

[@spyder000069]

Mine lasted about 24 hours of light use spread apart in hour sessions over 2 years. It actually smoked a cyberpower surge protector and then any load over 200 watts would trip the overload. Its too bad because my engine ran great and was well taken care of. However, a replacement inverter was $150 and the whole unit can be had for $200 so it didn't make sense to repair it. So I am going to try a WEN 1250 next. My main use for the small generators is to run my electric hedge clippers as I go around the property. The sportsman 1000 did that well until it died after a storm knocked out our power and I was using the little generator to run our internet equipment.

[@atxmbtech]

awesome review! ANyone tried this with the similar propane model? Wonder if it will be able to power that ac unit also.

[@patriotvet5569]

86.... less than 10% humidity.... perfect day out. I need to move there.

[@ub2bn]

Ac power is actually rated in volt amps... you will see it is significantly higher than the watts you're seeing.... important when sizing your system. This is why many folks are saying these do not supply 800w... it's not rated for that... ignore the confusion and trust the meter.

[@homeagent]

BRO i love your vids, i love your cat & who is shreading guitars at the end of every vidd?

[@redstar612]

Metal Jezus rock on brother god bless you !!

[@balancex3]

hahaha good stuff. HOBO TECH TIPS!

[@mekox]

For some reason when I turn on the AC to low cool my watts jump up to 760 watts tripping on the overload and killing the generator. I was only able to successfully get it to run two times where it'll only jump to 460watts. Not sure what's going on.

[@welcometoreality3450]

do you charge batts with van alternator while you drive?

[@bren42069]

I started with that generator but it couldn't start my 6kbtu unit. I returned it and ponied up for a Honda 2200. I decided i shouldn't cheap out when my dogs life is in the balance.

[@DesignerAviaries]

My 2200 runs a 5K BTU AC for about 3hrs on 1 gallon in econ mode. Expected it go 4 to 5 hrs. Recently installed Hutch Mountain Propane conversion kit.

[@bren42069]

@@DesignerAviaries that doesn't sound right. I can run my ac on full blast for 6 hours. My unit won't even start up when the gen is in eco mode. You should put a kill a watt on there and see how much energy your ac uses when running. I'm running a 6kbtu window unit which draws 500 watts at full blast. To only get 3 hrs either your gen is having a problem or your ac is really inefficient

[@bren42069]

I have no experience with propane though

[@DesignerAviaries]

@@bren42069 Just found watt meter to measure 5K AC draw. New Honda never varied from 2,800 RPM in econ mode. Maybe I got use gasoline estimate wrong since never let it run dry. Have only used it for 10 hours. RPM/HOUR meter and magnetic dipstick are common options. Runleader HM026A (meter) is OK but would prefer a design with replaceable battery. The two times I have checked the dipstick there has been graphite like residue on the tip. Metal particles presumably. COPY/PASTE from my Amazon Review............. Measuring the temperature of the exhaust under various loads (steady 2,800 RPM economy mode) revealed the Honda is like a medical instrument; >131 degrees running 5K BTU AC, small fan and 60 watt light bulb. >129 when the fan and light bulb were turned off. >127 when the AC was switched from HIGH cool setting to LOW cool. > 98 degree exhaust idling with no load. Propane conversion may come in handy. Honda was installed in rear utility room of box truck with bulkhead access panel for controls and recoil start. Bulkhead mounted AC and Honda exhaust are vented through floor. Variable speed, 200 CFM fan ideally suited for stealth ventilation. 29 watts and 28 decibels at maximum speed. AC Infinity CLOUDLINE S4 Quiet 4” Inline Duct Fan with Speed Controller. Check out their product line to keep pets comfortable.

[@bren42069]

It's a good idea to break in your generator and Chang the oil a couple times after an hour or two of running to remove those bits of metal so they don't screw up the engine

[@gregyohngy]

Good idea using Synthetic Oil. How many hours between oil changes? A qt of oil must last a long time!

[@HOBOTECH]

Manual says 100 hours which is what I used to do when I would top fill it, but now I'm putting in only 7.5 oz I end up doing the changes at 50 or whenever the oil light comes on.

[@jamesgill5511]

Why not add a second shore power connection exclusively for the small generator? This way you don't have to worry about snaking an extension cord though windows or doors. Just have it power a single internal outlet that you can plug the AC into. You could do it for about $50.

[@HOBOTECH]

I don't have the tools to cut holes in the van, but I been trying to think of a way to plug in through the existing a/c vents.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

@@HOBOTECH Take a block of wood, cut a groove in the center to run full length, the groove will slide down over your open door window, somewhere in that block have a key hole shaped cut that will allow the drop cord to slide through the crack to the hole in the key hole, then roll up the window like normal shutting, you could put slats or wood dowels in the top side of this block that would locate the block into the channel of the window track

[@HOBOTECH]

Numa Newbern, Good idea but I don't have any roll up windows in the van. They all pop out on hinges.

[@interestingcomments5178]

I wonder if this would run the haier with the automatic thermostat.

[@centralcoastcamper9631]

Not a bad price for that Sportsmen genny, even though its a bit loud. Is 5w-30 the recommended oil for that genny? Seems a bit thin for this time of year. I would try a 10w-30 or even a straight 30 motor oil which should smoke less. The Marvel Mystery oil will add to the smoking . The Westinghouse is made in China as well. Then again my Honda eu2000i is made in Thailand, not Japan. Thanks for the video.

[@HOBOTECH]

Yeah, it's not as loud as the camera lets on. Although it is louder since new. Manual says 10w-30 and that's what I been using up to the last oil change, but the winter weight makes no difference when it is hot. It smokes because it is over-filled. It's hard to guess how much to put in when the dipstick is wrong. Unfortunately, everything is made in China but Westinghouse warrants their gennys for 3 years.

[@xlerate8488]

And i just realized im standing on a friggin ant hill. LMAO

[@tomg9685]

I can't stop laughing...

[@Jamesk6941]

Is that 4 stroke or 2 stroke generator?

[@armygunz937]

Tom where are you at in this video?My son and I are about to be leaving from Ohio to visit the grand Canyon and will be tent camping on blm and national forest land on the way...what's the weather like at night in the desert?big thanks love your videos!

[@HOBOTECH]

I'm in the Sedona area. Upper 90's during the day and 50's at night. Although it will cool off after the weekend.

[@welcometoreality3450]

im wondering if you experimented with noise reduction plywood around the generator angled away from it so the ground absorbs the noise?

[@stevenqualls4938]

All the sportsman 1000 watts are $225 plus. Where can I find one under $200?

[@manatee419]

I wood like to know how you make ice and keep it frozen?

[@HOBOTECH]

I use an ice machine to make it in bulk then store it in either fridge.

[@vickymayo6052]

What type and length of extension cord are you plugging the AC in to?

[@HOBOTECH]

12GA 50ft outdoor cable.

[@welcometoreality3450]

I would like a bigger 2000W generator to power a few more things with AC on low in van

[@trailerparksupervisor7046]

Can’t you build a swamp cooler? And film it? And make a KZbin film about swamp coolers?

[@HOBOTECH]

I considered making out of a 5 gallon bucket to test and making a video about it.

[@admiralcrom]

@Hobotech, First I love your videos. But how much solar would you need to run that 5k AC, as in, maintain the same charge on batteries. Thus run the AC during heat of day? I am thinking about getting a Jackery just for this reason and solar panels, like the Jackery 1000.

[@sheryl420]

Hey Tom...yep the desert is Heating up..Time to move outta the desert

[@HOBOTECH]

Sometimes there is no escaping the heat even up in the National Forests.

[@janina8559]

Is a propane generator quieter at 1000? And wud U suggest propane to gas?

[@HOBOTECH]

Propane is just as loud. It's not the type of fuel but design of the generator. I don't recommend propane for RV/van living because it has a much lower energy content than gasoline. Propane also doesn't like temperatures below 20F and in most of the country is well over $3/gal. So propane puts out less power and costs more to run. However, for an off grid cabin scenario propane is better especially if you can get it delivered in bulk.

[@janina8559]

HOBOTECH thank U so much for that valuable information ! That completely tells me what i needed to kno.

[@troydailey8564]

I have a Sportsman 1800/2200 watt generator and I'm having trouble finding a roll around portable air conditioner that will work with my little generator in my van. You would think I could power a 6,000 to 10,000 btu unit rated for 1000 or 1100 watts but it will only start the 2 units I've tried and overload after 5 minutes or so. I've tried multiple times with each type of AC unit. Can you recommend a unit that draws a lot less wattage in a rolling portable AC unit? Maybe 5,000 btu and 700 watts or so?

[@staroceans8677]

Definitely time to head to Idaho 🙂

[@HOBOTECH]

I'm going to be in AZ for a while still.

[@bruceh3786]

AZ runs from just above sea level to over 9,000 ft so you never have to leave the state to enjoy good weather. Too bad AZ does not have a great state parks pass program like New Mexico. However there is a lot of BLM, Forest and State Trust land for boondocking.

[@HOBOTECH]

Bruce H, AZ is also overcrowded and 9%-10% sales tax is most counties reminds me of living in CA. Finding good boondocking sites away from others is a challenge during the fall to spring stint just because everyone knows AZ is the best place to be during winter. NM offers the parks pass only because no one wants to go there!

[@bruceh3786]

Sale tax varies between the towns. Chandler is a combined total of 7.8% whereas Quartzsite is 10.1% Cottonwood is a hefty 9.8%. The city of Phoenix is 8.6% but no sales tax on food at the state or city level. Sales tax is higher than Idaho but I think ID does have a state tax on groceries. Unfortunately, Wild Turkey with Honey is not considered food. Actually I have found it harder to find nice boondocking spots in AZ during the summer when school is out and the residents are heading up north to beat the heat. New Mexico has some nice areas so some folks are missing out. I hope you have some nice spots planned for your remaining time in AZ.

[@enriquelaroche5370]

I saw a 2 KW version on sale after I bought the 1KW and the 2kw was $199

[@HOBOTECH]

Those aren't quiet inverter generators. That's why they are so cheap.

[@enriquelaroche5370]

I think this was the one on sale last month. www.homedepot.com/p/Sportsman-2-200-1-800-Watt-Gasoline-Powered-Recoil-Start-Portable-Digital-Inverter-Generator-with-Parallel-Capability-802870/302730618

[@HOBOTECH]

If that was really $199 that's insane. If you see it on sale again let us know.

[@enriquelaroche5370]

@@HOBOTECH It was about 2 weeks after I got the one You gave a heads up on.

[@bobbmp]

You never said how cool it got in your van??

[@HOBOTECH]

It drops the temps about 20 degrees from outside.

[@gypsyrvsue2530]

What are you using for your sound break ?

[@phuquetwo]

I bought one last week. In the manual it says 7.5. In the phamplet, it says the same, and then in bold lettering it says to fill until almost overflowing. Wtf? Which is it? And what's the point of the dip stick then? Lol.

[@dino-2379]

🤔 I was wondering about water also?

[@HOBOTECH]

These new a/c units evaporate the water out of the back.