Bought this as a home power failure backup and also a boondocking generator for our camper. Option for propane is a big plus. Generator runs a 30 amp camper with no problems. Overall noise seems to be less than other generators I've seen. With the exhaust pointed away from the camper, I can't hear the generator over the A/C unit fan. One change I would make is to move the voltage switch away from the on/off switch. Too easy to hit the wrong switch when it's running.

I really love that this is dual fuel and most of all, affordable for our family. We had a bad storm come through and our electricity was out for much longer than it has ever been out. We had to find a generator fast and very thankful that this one was so affordable and easy to use. Thank you.

We bought two generators last month after losing power from a series of tornadoes. The dual fuel made it easy to hook up our existing propane tanks. They are easy to start for my wife. Without the generators our sump pump would not have ran and our basement would have flooded. We were able to keep the fridge, freezer and some lights going too without any problem.

I very much appreciated the labeling and instructions that came with my generator. I found the info/tags easy to follow. Assembling the wheels/legs was a snap. Plus, I was able to quickly fill the unit with oil and gas and it was running in no time. I even ran it on propane and got a "charge" out of doing that. Great product with a well thought out documentation packet! BTW, the generator package looks great and is smartly designed with controls, etc. right where can see and/or access them. I like the on-board volt meter- a real hot item for my engineering side. Plus, the "pop up" handle is slick. Now, I am ready to use it during my next project or power outage- and my wife will be happy since she will have power at home. When the "wifey" is happy, everybody is happy.

Managed to Order this just ahead of an Ice Storm in Dallas. This Genny saved my bacon. Managed to get it through a good break in period before the storm hit. The Unit arrived quickly and undamaged, the Starter battery was still pretty well charged so this unit was ready fire up right out of the box. It started right up on first button press and I ran it through several hours of break-in and oil changes. As with any portable generator its KEY to do this break in, and I DO recommend changing the oil after the break in. It helps flush out any impurities, and manufacturing debris so that you protect your Genny investment! Noise: The level is about what you'd expect from a unit this size and when its outside away from the house a safe distance, its about as loud as a Vacuum cleaner in another room with the door closed. Best Features: Remote start keyfob is great and I love the dual fuel option since I always have a few Propane bottles hanging about! Also i've found the Fuel gauge on top to be pretty accurate. Important to note: Its not small even for a Genny in the middle of their range and is a two-person lift, so plan on ordering a Wheel kit (the 5300DF does not come w/ wheels) if you plan on treating it as a "portable" unit. All in all i'm very satisfied and glad i purchased!

I tried to test the generator using propane, but it would not start. It tried, but backfired and would never start. I had my tank refilled, but I still had the same issue, so I switched to gasoline. I got a backfire again, but then it started. It did not run as smooth as I expected, but I did not have any load on it. Not sure if this is normal or not.

I just bought this generator brand new. followed all of the instructions, filled with the supplied oil and attached my propane tank. I could not get it to start after over 50 hard pulls of the cord and changing the choke settings and verifying the switches, re-reading the manual a dozen times. then I filled it with brand new gasoline, switched the settings to gas and still had a lot of difficulties to start it, but luckily it started after about 30 hard pulls and changing the choke settings. the next day, I tried again and once again, it took about 20 hard pulls and it only starts with the choke on, which is different than what the manual says. I am praying that this generator will start when I actually need it.

I recently bought this generator because the power goes out constantly where I live, and this thing has been an absolute life saver. I cannot recommend enough haven't a backup generator has changed me and my family's life. This Westinghouse general is fantastic. The build quality is among the best I've seen and has more than enough juice to power my whole house. We had it hooked up to a transfer switch and it's perfect because this Genny comes ready for that. The dual fuel option is really nice as well. Also it comes with everything you need in the box except fuel. This generator was hands down the best value I could find i definitely recommend Westinghouse generators they are some of the best on the market.

i have been researching which generator to buy. i fell in love with all the features and benefits the wgen5300dfv has to offer . some one else told me about it and i immediately opted to buy it. lets not forget the feature of switching from gas to propane. How awesome is that! Thanks, EM

I bought this generator to replace another brand that will not start. Got it delivered within a week and was easy to set up and start. I think this unit will run more than the old generator so it will handle all of our needs as we gear up for hurricane season.