Out of the box it was easy to assemble and started up right away. I ran the generator off and on for about 5 hours to break in. Now it will only run for about 30 to 40 minutes and shuts down. It starts again, but cycles up and down and then shuts off again in about 2 to 3 minutes. I have started the process of getting service to see what the problem is.

Just received and tried with propane first...didn't run well and found out not to open propane with full on..ran better. Runs very well on gasoline. Only drawback is not electric start but maybe can't with the propane?? Time will tell this hurricane season which is almost here.

I bought this generator right before hurricane Milton. I am so glad I did as we needed it after the storm. It was easy to assemble and start it up. It ran all day on a tank of gas and was able to run our fridge and some other items in the kitchen as well as some lights, a few fans and our vacuum. I am very happy with this generator.

Bought this generator over a year ago and kept it in the box until today in preparation for a possible hurricane. After adding fuel and oil, the generator started up right away. After the break in period, I tested the generator, and everything works great.

Wanted to upgrade, so just purchased this recently after some research and finding it to be highly rated. Only for a couple of hours, but literally the very next day the power went out. Had already set it up the day before so fired it up, plugged it in and worked like a champ. Much quieter also, than the dinosaur I had before. So far, very happy with it.

I have been keeping an eye out for a dual fuel Generator, have looked at many and found this choice to fill my needs perfectly. I will be going on a long RV trip and expect to boondock several places and the ability to use either propane or petrol is an added plus since I travel with a 100lb propane tank and spare gasoline. I should be all set and will submit additional reviews along the way.

Comparison shopped all the common brands from several different retailers, and settled on the 5300DFv as having the right combination of value and features. It was hard to find as home generators are a hot item in California this season. Set up was easy, started on the 2nd pull on gas, and did the break-in run of an hour with no load. On board voltage, frequency, and total/this-run hour meter is very handy. Then shut down, restarted and checked 240 volt, also good. Shut down again, restarted in 120 and ran several different loads for about 10 minutes. Slight RPM stutters as loads came online, but immediately stabilized. My only quibble is that the packaging is retail, and did not fair well during shipping. Box has minimal padding, and arrived with several torn spots, and had obviously been dropped and dragged by handlers. Am fortunate that damage to unit was limited to one small dent in frame on bottom corner (I can live with that, I'm sure I'll do worse over the coming years). Aside from a scuff on top, all else seems fine so far. Before filling and starting, did a cursory 'work around' with a set of wrenchs and sockets looking for any loose fittings, none of the sub-assemblies I could reach seemed loose, although a couple of final assembly bolts did need a 1/2 turn of snugging up. Welds and paint are pretty good, much better than some I've seen. Wheels have an outer rim of rubber (not just hard cast plastic) and feet are hard rubber with concave undersides - they 'hold' the smooth concrete floor and keep unit from walking. If you can find it for a competitive price, then this seems a very good value. One last note, this is not a particularly quiet unit, more appropriate for work site or ranch than campground or residential neighborhood. If you need it at your house and neighbors are close, you'll want to build a quiet box for it.

I had to replace our 32 year old generator. This is the first time that I purchased a product that can use either gasoline or liquid propane, and can be switched on the fly. Nice feature to have if you need to use both in the event of an extended outage. Only thing I plan to add is a weather proof top cover to keep out rain or snow when it is used in the open. Nice to see that technology allowed for a smaller and lighter unit.

I purchased this unit especially due to its dual fuel capabilities. This unit to my surprise came with propane regulator and hoses ready for use and worked very well. The unit instructions for start up were very helpful and the generator started easily.

Easy to set up and operate. Passed the 5 hour burn in at 50% load with no issues. I did notice that all of the LED lights in my house have a slight flicker when operating on the generator and the UPS I use to back up my computer cycled from line to battery frequently while on generator power. For emergency use, it should be fine. A good value for the money.