Generator Info

map40 wrote:
As a matter of fact, once for a Relay for Life event we had 3 RVs (1 A and 2 Cs) and 4 Inverter generators. We bridged them ALL and connected the RVs to them (Gen 1 - C - Gen 2 - A - Gen 3 - C - Gen 4). We were able to shut down one at a time, refuel, let it rest and restart and move to the next without a glitch.
Of course, we had to make our own parallel adapters, which took all but 30 minutes.

Very cool! Yeah, making your own parallel "Kit" is real easy, and cheap.

I have connected any of the following in any configuration:
2 3500 Predator
1 2200 Predator
2 2200 Roybi
3 different regular inverters

They all get in sync when you connect them. Even when running under load. I could start both ACs in my 36 feet class A with a 3500 and a 2200 and then move the 2200 out for a few minutes, bring another one and connect it later, and the load would automatically balance between the two units, according to capacity. Don't ask me how, I don't know.
As a matter of fact, once for a Relay for Life event we had 3 RVs (1 A and 2 Cs) and 4 Inverter generators. We bridged them ALL and connected the RVs to them (Gen 1 - C - Gen 2 - A - Gen 3 - C - Gen 4). We were able to shut down one at a time, refuel, let it rest and restart and move to the next without a glitch.
Of course, we had to make our own parallel adapters, which took all but 30 minutes.

map40 wrote:
Warranty is $130 for 2 years. They tell you in the store just to bring it in before it expires. I did it, 2 times, 2 generators each, no questions asked. Just empty the gas tank.

Wow. I would think too many people doing that would put a serious dent in their bottom line.

2oldman wrote:

BFL13 wrote:
How did you connect your 50a shore cord? Confusing earlier posts about receptacles, etc. What exact receptacles are in the Predator's parallel kit?

From my research I see only a 30a socket.

30 to 50 adapter. If you run only 2 ACs you are good. If you have a 42 feet with 3 ACs it won't work...

2oldman wrote:

map40 wrote:
.. you buy the 2 year extended warranty and in 1 year 11 months and 29 days you trade it in for a new one. You buy the warranty again and so you go...

Sounds too good to be true.

Warranty is $130 for 2 years. They tell you in the store just to bring it in before it expires. I did it, 2 times, 2 generators each, no questions asked. Just empty the gas tank.

BFL13 wrote:

map40 wrote:
The best deal for the money is the predator 3500. Really low noise and you buy the 2 year extended warranty and in 1 year 11 months and 29 days you trade it in for a new one. You buy the warranty again and so you go...
The run just fine and they are parallel capable. As a matter of fact, you can connect them to Ryobis or other parallel capables, even while running.
I used to run my 50 amp motorhome with 2 3500. I had the 3500 in parallel, turn on both AC units, and my buddy's TT connected directly to one of the generators 30 amp plug. The run both RVs with no problem.

How did you connect your 50a shore cord? Confusing earlier posts about receptacles, etc. What exact receptacles are in the Predator's parallel kit? Your buddy plugged his 30 into one of the gen's own receptacles while you plugged into the kit? More details please- I don't have 50a and find it hard to follow how it works.

Regular adapter 30 to 50 adapter. The parallel kit has 2, an RV 30 amp and a lock 30 amp.
Both inverters get in sync and you can plug in any of the 30 amp plug, the ones in the generators and the ones in the kit

https://www.championpowerequipment.com/product/100319-50-amp-parallel-kit/

I saw somewhere this is also good with the Predator 3500s so that makes sense.

I saw also there is a "Powerhorse" similar to a Predator, and its NT parallel kit has a 50 but needs an adapter for an RV 50.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200660537_200660537

Not clear on VA out when paralleled. Bogus sales talk of "double"
the power etc.

Some confusion over what the "3500" means. It is 3000w continuous

2oldman wrote:

BFL13 wrote:
How did you connect your 50a shore cord? Confusing earlier posts about receptacles, etc. What exact receptacles are in the Predator's parallel kit?

From my research I see only a 30a socket.

I've seen a pic of a champion parallel kit, hooked up to two 3500 predators, that had a 30 and a 50 receptacle.

Jerry

BFL13 wrote:
How did you connect your 50a shore cord? Confusing earlier posts about receptacles, etc. What exact receptacles are in the Predator's parallel kit?

From my research I see only a 30a socket.

map40 wrote:
.. you buy the 2 year extended warranty and in 1 year 11 months and 29 days you trade it in for a new one. You buy the warranty again and so you go...

Sounds too good to be true.