Predator gennys?

Neighbor has a set of ramps from Harbor Freight. He puts in a compartment in 5er.

nickthehunter wrote:

theoldwizard1 wrote:
…2 persons required to get it in the bed of a pickup.

possibly true for you, not necessarily true for everyone else. Most people could lift 100 lbs off the floor, but not get it over their head. Your thinking of it as an all or nothing proposition. I tend to think of how to make things easier. What if you was lifting 100 lbs, but only had to get it part way to your knees - twice. What do you need to lift it halfway to your tailgate the first lift, and then complete the lift up to the tailgate the second lift - a simple box, stool, milk carton, etc.? I have r or 5 folding stools around the house of various sizes, each rated at least 300 lbs.

That's how I load my Honda EU3000. First onto a sawhorse, then up into the bed.

As much as I’ve crapped on non Honda/Yami generators in the past, with the now plethora of “Tier 2” generators, there is or should be a good value with some of them.
That said if one is saavy, it’s worth looking at a used Honda/Yami in comparison still I believe.

My daughter (HF freight supervisor) says "The Jayco people are using the 3500 for their trailers. I am currently recommending the new dual fuel generator because most of the locals do not understand they have to clean and exercise their genny every 3 to 4 weeks. With propane, they can just crank it up. Don't forget to get the warranty, especially for the gas gennies. That way you can just return it when the carburetor lacquers."

https://www.harborfreight.com/5000-watt-dual-fuel-super-quiet-inverter-generator-with-remote-start-and-co-secure-technology-70143.html?_br_psugg_q=dual+fuel+generator

FYI, the running watts is Gasoline: 3900; Propane 3600... 5000 watts is the surge watts and it weighs 110lbs. I do dislike how the fuel use is for the genney running at 25% load. Most gennies list fuel consumption at 50%.

theoldwizard1 wrote:
…2 persons required to get it in the bed of a pickup.

possibly true for you, not necessarily true for everyone else. Most people could lift 100 lbs off the floor, but not get it over their head. Your thinking of it as an all or nothing proposition. I tend to think of how to make things easier. What if you was lifting 100 lbs, but only had to get it part way to your knees - twice. What do you need to lift it halfway to your tailgate the first lift, and then complete the lift up to the tailgate the second lift - a simple box, stool, milk carton, etc.? I have r or 5 folding stools around the house of various sizes, each rated at least 300 lbs.

We have the Westinghouse igen2500 and it starts and runs our AC just fine. It gets good gas mileage and is quite. Got it on sale a couple of years ago for $399. Not heavy for this old man. Pulls double duty as hurricane power and camping buddy. Don't know how long it will last but so far so good.

That's why I went with the max 3500 it only weighs around 50 pounds and it fits in the back seat area of my truck. I think the predator is around 125 pounds.

Westinghouse iGen 2500 will start most A/C units. Less expensive than two 2000W Predators.

bikendan wrote:

Now the Predator 3500w inverter generator is a great buy, for quietness and price.

Heavy/awkward ! 2 persons required to get it in the bed of a pickup.

The Predator Inverter generators have gotten good reviews, I have a friend with one, I have a champion 3100 dual fuel inverter model, I have used the LP option only twice, but it turned out handy too have