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Westinghouse iGen5000DFc 5000 Watt Remote Electeric Start Dual Fuel Inverter
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May 15, 2019
Travis_128
5 out of 5 stars review

Quiet with lots of available Watts

Have not run it to many hours but it runs quiet and should power my whole 30 amp travel trailer with easy. Was a little concerned about a few reviews but my generator does not show any issues. Filet cap metal shows no sign of rust, stated with no issue, and tank does not leak.

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Dec 16, 2021
clancy
5 out of 5 stars review

Great product

The generator worked very well for our 35-foot fifth wheel trailer. It was much quieter than our old one and very efficient. The only complaint is that the battery for the electric start is not sufficient to last through the night. After we hooked up a larger battery, the electric start/remote worked every morning, which was sure better than going outside in 25-degree weather. We did find it started better with gas than propane when it was cold. All in all, we are very happy with this purchase.

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Jan 3, 2022
treys_adventure
5 out of 5 stars review

So far so good

I just received this generator for my birthday! I plan to use it for my camper! So far am very pleased with the performance and quality! It should power everything I need it to power and more. Its dual fuel so a can run on extra gas I've got for my truck or the propane I use for my camper. They provide everything you need to get this thing up and running for both gas and propane except for the fuel! The remote start fob is already pared so that makes life a little easier! I cant speak on the long term reliability yet, I'm not even though my 5 hour brake in yet but I'm excited to put this thing to some real use! But so far this generator has been super simple to get started, just add the provided oil with the provided funnel and some fuel and shes ready to go (into break-in period). It is defiantly quitter than I expected especially when its on eco mode! The included battery charger for the onboard battery that plugs right into the face of the generator is a very welcome addition as well, that one less thing you have to buy and one less process you have to go though to keep this thing up and running. And its worth noting that I have had zero choke issues! I think this is the latest and greatest model because both my USB ports are 2.1 amp. I think some of the older ones had a 1.something and a 2.1amp USB port instead of both being 2.1, the included oil funnel is a different than most sights have photos of, and the manual is a little different than the one you can download online (Home Depot). So maybe they worked the choke out! Only complaint so far is the oil drain hole on the bottom of the generator is a little small and it's kinda hard to not make a mess. A drain tube that you could lead out of the hole would be a nice addition. But if that continues to be my only complaint I am 100% satisfied!

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Sep 16, 2021
HENRY J
5 out of 5 stars review

great features

just purchased and put battery and oil in generator. i'm only going to use propane unless there is an extreme emergency. I hooked up propane tank and pressed the button and it started right up. ran it for a couple of hours varring the load with 1000wt /1500 heat gun . It ran great, pretty quiet ,no gasoline exhaust odors, economy mode slowed the engine down on lower power consumption. instructions says the serial number is on the model information label but it is not there. the serial number is only on the box if you haven't already thrown it away. so far so good. GOING FROM PRODUCT REGISTRATION TO REVIEW IS VERY CONFUSING

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Nov 18, 2019
mbz007
5 out of 5 stars review

Everything you need, including a remote starter!

We have been through two fires, 2017 and 2019 in northern California where PGE disconnected the electricity. I have been looking for a dual fuel generator with a remote starter but could not find one. I was very close to purchasing a 3500 watt dual fuel generator from a different company but it did not have a remote starter. Then I stumbled on this one, 1000 watts more, dual fuel and with a remote starter! Love it!!

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Aug 29, 2022
Firemedic3233
4 out of 5 stars review

SO FAR GREAT

Bought to run all my Rv needs. So far no issues. I did a lot of research and decided on this due to the dual fuel, Price range and features. This also comes with a tool kit for the Inverter and a nice screw in Oil fill that helps keep the mess down. The included battery charger is nice for the unit to have.

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Mar 31, 2020
Pat19
5 out of 5 stars review

Quiet!

I bought this generator a couple of weeks ago and love it. I'm a retired woman and this generator is so easy to set up and start! I love how quiet it is! The telescoping handle makes it extremely easy to move around. The fact that it runs on propane is a great feature.

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Jun 9, 2024
Tom1234567
4 out of 5 stars review

Compact and Quiet

Just received the unit and powered it up for the first time today, so this review just covers my initial reactions. First, this unit is very compact - it is roughly the same size and weight, but double the power as an older 1800/2070W Generator that I was replacing. It is also significantly quieter (probably less than half as loud). The built-in telescoping handle, wheels, power meter display, electric start, and CO sensor are all great bonus features. This is primarily to be used as an emergency residential backup generator, so the main reasons I chose this model were the low THD output (suitable for powering more sensitive electronic devices) and the ability to run off propane (no more worrying about fuel stabilizer and gas going bad). I only did limited testing so far, but after connecting the battery, adding oil, and hooking up the propane tank, the unit started easily with the electric start and quickly reached a stable output voltage. I plugged in a kill-a-watt meter to verify that it measured the same voltage as what was displayed on the generator panel - they matched (124V). I connected an upright freezer as a test load and the generator held steady with no noticeable dip in voltage. I did have a few minor issues: first, although the unit arrived in good condition and was well-packed, the battery was not properly secured inside. There was a strap inside the compartment, but it was loose and not attached to anything and there were not pictures or guides in the manual to show how it should be properly attached. The second issue is that the access cover over the oil fill / dipstick / drain is too small. It is not possible for an adult male to fit a hand inside this area. Worse, the drain bolt is offset so it will be very difficult to even get a wrench on the drain bolt. Poor access to the oil drain is probably the biggest weakness with this generator that I've seen so far and the only thing keeping it from 5 stars. It seems it would be pretty easy to fix (or at least improve) with a slight re-design to the plastic side-wall / cover.

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Apr 13, 2020
LOOPER
5 out of 5 stars review

GREAT FEATURES AND PRICED REASONABLY

I JUST PURCHASED THIS UNIT BECAUSE YOU CAN RUN IT ON LP GAS OR GASOLINE. AFTER INITIAL START UP IN BOTH MODES IT PERFORMED WELL. I AM VERY HAPPY WITH MY PURCHASE, AND WOULD STRONGLY RECOMMEND IT TO ANY ONE LOOKING FOR A DUEL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR, PLUS I FORGOT TO MENTION IT IS VERY QUIET WHEN RUNNING!

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Jun 26, 2023
WoodsyBuilder
5 out of 5 stars review

Meets my needs

I have had this generator for almost a month and have used it to run power tools and with my camper. It has plenty of power and is pretty quiet. Only problem I've had is forgetting to turn off the battery and I haven't been able to pull start it when the battery is dead.

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