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Sanddragger
Explorer
Jul 15, 2019

Generator / Invertor

We put the Predator generator to the test this weekend. We purchased the 2000 watt and we were very disappointed in it's ability to power anything. We were able to get a pot of coffee and that was it. (it took every ounce of power). We will be returning and upgrading to a larger unit. Generator however fired right up and ran great, just not enough output.
Mike
  • TomG2's avatar
    TomG2
    Explorer
    Jul 16, 2019
    Even elevation will steal some of those few watts the genny makes. My Honda 2000i had the same limitations.
  • SidecarFlip's avatar
    SidecarFlip
    Explorer III
    Jul 16, 2019
    George3037 wrote:
    I use the Predator 3500 and it runs the entire TT including AC and microwave, lights, fridge etc. Very happy so far.


    Compared to the pricey Honda, the Pred is a bargain.

    If someone gave me a Honda, I'd use it but in as much as I'm paying for a genny, I'll take a Pred or a Champion.
  • George3037's avatar
    George3037
    Explorer
    Jul 15, 2019
    I use the Predator 3500 and it runs the entire TT including AC and microwave, lights, fridge etc. Very happy so far.
  • SidecarFlip's avatar
    SidecarFlip
    Explorer III
    Jul 15, 2019
    Your coffee maker draws 1500 watts. The Pred is 2000 watts peak, 1850 running. No wonder you were not happy. You had nothing left. Get the bigger one.

    Me, I use the propane stove and a coffee pot.
  • librty02's avatar
    librty02
    Explorer
    Jul 15, 2019
    Well 2000 Watts isn't much power at all. Great for running lights,the fridge, furnace, Micro, and water pump. Forget the AC and other things with only 2000 watts
    Heck I think my wife's hair dryer is 1800 watts alone.

    People really rave about the 3500 watt predator. Maybe give that one a try and you should be able to run the AC no problem with it.

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