Dual Fuel or Wireless Remote Generator?

GordonThree wrote:
What's the 3400's wattage rating on propane? Probably less?

It is...3060 starting watts on propane.

LP is not more cost effective.Gas has more BTU's per gallon vs. LP and is more efficient.
LP is cleaner and doesn't cause the ethanol storage issues and gumming issues that are common with all small portable gas engines.
Gas requires carrying and storing a gas can vs. LP which is already on board and maybe easier to transport.

For the record I have a built in LP genset and prefer the convenience and reliability of LP vs. gas .
However gas is more efficient and if you are able to deal with the transport issues and storage issue gas maybe the way to go.
Electric start is a bigger issue than remote start. PUlling a cord vs.electric start is the real issue.
As long as you or your DW do not need to pull a cord, starting is not a big deal.
Sure you may need to walk out to the genset to press a button or turn the key but that is not the deal breaker vs. how you plan to transport fuel and store fuel when not using the genset. Storing gasoline is a bigger issue than storing LP.

What's the 3400's wattage rating on propane? Probably less?

3100 gas with wireless remote
Very easy to use, gas is everywhere

That remote is very handy
Just hang it up on a hook somewhere
The range is very good
No need to go look for it

It's a 13500 btu AC. Reviews seem to suggest the 3100 is enough. Anyone here use propane to run a generator? Is it more cost effective?

It definitely sounds like people lean to the remote. I don't mind going out to start the generator on a cold morning if it is dry, but I would prefer not to on those occasions when things are wet/muddy. I mainly worry about the 7.5 hour run time on a tank of gas. Is that usually sufficient for a 3 day trip? I don't have an inverter, and may not get one for a while, so the generator would have to run any time we want power that isn't 12v.

My wife has never complained about the wireless remote. She just pushes the button and varoom. Coffee, dry hair, ac and popcorn.

What size ac do you have? My 3000 Honda runs a 13,500 just fine with eco OFF, with eco on it hits hard sometimes with compressor start up.

On one hand I'd say get the 3400 but someone who owns those models can tell you more. You'd sure think the 3100 would be fine

Our Genny is bolted in the truck bed so we'd have to climb up there to start it. How you use yours would also make a difference in needing the remote. We use ours for 7 months at a time so it's a daily thing

I would never give up my remote...

would you throw your garage door remote away???? think about it, cold morning boondocking gotta go start the genny,OR push the button.

Man, I wouldn't hesitate, the dual fuel 3400-watt in a heartbeat. Seriously, a wireless remote for a portable generator? By the time you find the remote you can have the generator started and be back in your chair.

I love my wireless remote.