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Westinghouse iGen5000DFc 5000 Watt Remote Electeric Start Dual Fuel Inverter
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Jan 27, 2021
Reviewer name: Myke
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

A lot of features at a fair price

I just bought this for my RV. I was looking for something fairly quiet, that could run the A/C in my RV when needed. I saw this recommended in a few RV forums and after seeing all the features and the price I decided to try it. It was well packed and came with everything needed, minus fuel. I followed the setup procedure (basically add oil, charge the battery and add gas or connect to propane). I tried the propane and it started right up and was fairly quiet. I haven’t had the chance to connect it to my RV yet as it is in storage right now. So far I am happy with it and would recommend it.

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May 20, 2021
Reviewer name: Rick Sampon Jr
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Quiet Running

I just purchased this unit and did a break in process. 1 hour run on idle no load change oil ( break in oil ) ran 1 hour change oil ran 1 hour on 25% load 1/2 on gas 1/2 on propane changed oil and added 1 oz Lucas Engine Treatment. It has great features and I love the remote start !! Very quiet compared to other generators I’ve owned in the past . Looking forward to a great summer

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Jun 19, 2022
Reviewer name: jds535
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Not sure yet

I bought one of the regular gasoline Igen4500 last year and it was absolutely awesome. I just sold it to a friend to buy this Dual fuel model. When I first prepped it and started it, it had a little bit of noise. I thought it may be rod knock. I heat cycled it several times. then ran it at 1/4 load a couple of times and then changed the oil. The oil was silver with metal flakes in it. I ran the new oil for about 30 minutes and changed it again, more metal flakes in it. This was not the normal break in for the first unit I bought. We will see I guess.

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Sep 19, 2024
Reviewer name: Ken Dee
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Little Powerhouse

This unit is perfect for our 21' travel trailer. Operates all appliances including AC, it's as quiet as you could hope for. It of course makes noise, but seems acceptable to neighbors. I really enjoy the remote start and the weight is certainly manageable for a 65 year old :)

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Dec 27, 2022
Reviewer name: jeffjj
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

highest quality

very well built, easy to use, highest quality equipment, directions were easy to read and understand, easy start up, runs smoothly, easy to move, fuel efficient, so easy to switch from gas to propane, a must have for a person wanting to be prepared for anything.

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Jul 3, 2023
Reviewer name: LewnWorx
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

So far so good

Got it today. In process of filling oil dropped dipstick and it fell down under the floor panel. Because i’d added oil it made it way more difficut as tilting it would have lex to oil gushing out if the dipstick hole. Took a plumbing camera a lond of long curved hemostats and an hour of fiddling to retrieve it. The oil fill/change system is this thing’s achilles heel. Definitely not looking forward to the first oil change. Once that was done on to the propane. The regulator assembly is super big and a but clunky to have hanging off the bottle with its weight riding on the connection. Propane line is very short, necessitating keeping the bottle right next to the gennie. Operationally it was fine. Started right up, ran for 5 hours powering a big fan and an rv converter with occasional a/c unit power which is ultimately the reason for the purchase. And for that it appears it’ll do just fine. Will update when its got some hours on it of real world use. Thys far though it’s better than the pair of paralled Ryobi’s its replacing. They would often struggle just to light off the a/c unit, let alone anything else. While I cant fire up both the 13,500 and the 10,200 a/c’s (as least on propane) it does handle the big one woth biatloads of breathing room. Much quieter than the ryobi’s were as well.

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Mar 16, 2022
Reviewer name: Rogue Valley Dan
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Looking Forward to Using This Boondocking

I selected this model because it is exactly what I need to power my 36 foot, 4-slide 5th Wheel Trailer. Based upon the reviews, I expect it to be able to run my 13.5K air conditioner AND my convection microwave. Also, the electric water heater, refrigerator, and the washer and dryer. From the specs, I anticipate good fuel economy, and quiet running. My Alumascape is prepped for a Marquise 5.5kW Generator, but it is a noisy EXPENSIVE gas hog. Going to travel with the iGen4500DF in the compartment meant for the Marquise, with room for a lot more stuff. NO, I am NOT going to run it in there... This is all the power I need, without a large fuel bill, important as both gasoline and propane increase faster than the record inflation. The Dual fuel gives me more options out on the road, too!

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Apr 3, 2021
Reviewer name: Ranger Chuck
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Fantastically Quiet and Powerful Generator

I've been looking for a generator so we can expand our camping adventures to include boondocking. Many of the places we want to visit are in remote areas and while having electricity is not absolutely essential, it is a nice perk. After considerable research, I decided on the Westinghouse iGen4500DF for all of its features, especially the dual fuel capabilities. It was delivered in a robust box with more than an amble amount of foam packaging. Setup was super easy with the include oil, funnel and quick connect battery. In less than 30mins from unboxing, I had the generator running for a break in period. It fired right up on the first try and after a few seconds (while the automatic choke did its thing) it got very quiet. Then I switched it to eco-mode and couldn't believe that it got even quieter. I called my wife over to take a listen and she couldn't hear it running until she was about 20ft away. We plugged in our RV and began turning on appliances. It handled everything we threw at it including a 15K btu A/C, electric hot water heater, refrigerator, and coffee maker. We were careful not to overload the generator and turned off some equipment before turning something else on. 3700 watts gives us more than enough power to be comfortable when we are dispersed camping. The telescoping handle makes moving the generator a breeze. At a dry weight of 98lbs, this unit isn't exactly light. However, with the long handle, pulling it around isn't a chore.

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Jan 26, 2024
Reviewer name: RidgeRunnerX14
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Everything I needed!

I bought this a couple weeks ago and it arrived on time. It was packaged very well as to not get damaged during shipment. I followed the manual and initial start up procedures and it started and ran with zero issues. I followed the break in procedure and now im just waiting for summer to use it for our camper.

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Sep 23, 2024
Reviewer name: Happy Senior Camper
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Features

I had researched and shopped for a dual fuel generator mostly to use when we camp off the grid. The Westinghouse iGEN5000DFc had good reviews, plus i have two friends who own a Westinghouse and they gave them excellent ratings. I liked this one for its ease in starting, the duel fuel, and convenience in moving around and its very quiet. Good price and a very good purchase.

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