I bought this for my new camper, for when I go off grid. Something big enough to power the AC when it starts, and also big enough to serve as backup power to run a couple room heaters if the power goes out. Easy to setup, easy to use, so far. Quiet. I like the eco mode for when you don't need the full output. Also, I like that it is RV ready, and I like a no-frills machine (no dual fuel, no electric remove start, so many, many fewer things to break).

I purchased the generator online and it arrived today. I had some trouble with getting it running correctly but it finally started idling smoothly. I added the full container of oil it came with just like it said, put about a gallon of fuel in it and started it up. Initially it smoked pretty bad and ran rough. I turned it off and back on a few times and let it run for about 30 minutes. My guess is that it had a small amount of gas left in it for awhile from when it was tested at the manufacturer and it was just a small amount bad gas in the system. Hopefully it continues to run smoothly.

I bought this generator for a backup to run my electronics and it works perfectly, when I tried to crank it for the first time it wouldn’t start but I pulled the cover off and drained the old stale gas it had and it cranked right up and works great since then!

We are very happy with our purchase. It is much quieter than our previous generator. Extra features are remote start and electric start, so much easier than pulling the handle to start, which is no problem for my husband. Has a battery charger included and a pour funnel for the oil, they seem to have thought of all the conveniences to make the operation easy.

Bought this to operate my camper while boondocking. This will also allow us to utilize our camper in the event we lose power. Light weight and easy to use. I do wish it had a fuel shut off valve to allow fuel to not sit in the carburetor after turning off.

The unit started upon receipt and adding the provided oil. We went dry camping and the genset worked initially. I started having issues later that day. Would crank and not start. Then after a bit, would start. The next morning, no joy.Would not start at all, just crank. I looked up i4500 issues and found there is a Westinghouse service bulletin. I followed the instructions, but found that I needed to remove the side cover to get to the connector area. Bottom connector was almost out. Reseated connector and wrapped with electrical tape to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Put the covers back on and it works perfectly now. Here’s to hoping that was the only issue. MY SUGGESTION: Perform the below check of the connectors as soon as you receive the unit. It might save you some campground headaches.

I am excited to try out this new inverter generator. Right now we have been using a regular generator and cannot use it for extended periods because it's so loud. I love the fact that it has push start option, and on off remote fob. The eco feature is awesome, too.

We had problems starting the generator even though we had read the instructions. It stated oil and gas wasn't in the generator. However oil was and we got too much oil in it and had to take some out. In the package there was a container of oil which was not full. In fact the whole box was oily and so was the generator. Had to wipe everything down. Finally after couple of days we finally got it started and took it camping. 1st night it ran great and enough wattage to run AC, all lights on and microwave going. 2nd night had a problem having generator turn on and had to deal with the choke and got it running. After getting home no problem turning the generator on.

This would get 5 stars if it wasn't for the choke not being plugged into the control board as the unit would not start after following the start up to a T. I went on You Tube and found that these units are being shipped out without the choke being connected, I opened up the unit and plugged it in and it started on the next attempt. I hope this isn't an indication of things to come. It surprisingly quiet

This replaces another brand 6500 watt low thd generator. This inverter is so much quieter and provides all the power I need to run the whole house necessities like the gas furnace and water heater the refrigerator and the freezer with enough left over to watch a lcd tv and a couple of lights.