With this generator being propane or gasoline it gives me the advantage of not having to worry about gasoline spoiling and causing issues. If I run out of propane and still need to use it, I can just fill it with gasoline and keep operating. It's very versatile this way.

I'VE HAD GENERATORS IN THE PAST - - -THIS ONE IS DIFFERENT RIGHT FROM THE TIME I UNPACKED IT. DOCUMENTATION IS GREAT & EASY TO UNDERSTAND. ASSEMBLY & START-UP EASY. EASY TO MOVE AROUND. HEAR THAT???? THAT'S MY GENERATOR RUNNING RIGHT NOW BREAKING IN. WHEN THE "BROWN OUTS" COME I'LL BE READY WITH THIS WGEN 5300

Bought this unit last week and took it out camping and what a joy it was to not have to limit the use of power hungry accessories...and children! We were all able to keep our PAD's running along with all appliances, which we couldn't do with our last unit.

Purchased after we had a very high water table in May and the sump pump ran every few minutes for two weeks. Wanted backup for it and a few other essential things. Haven't had the need to use it in an emergency situation yet but set it up and tested everything with good results. Easy to assemble, commission, and start. I purchased a 40lb propane tank to use with it and haven't tried it with gas. When the power goes out here it is typically only for a few hours. I'll keep a full gas can too, just in case, and have two 20lb tanks for the grill as backup.

Out of the box it wouldn’t recoil back. Had to manually rewind it. Got one start out of it before this failed. By design you can’t get the starter off to do any more significant repairs without taking apart the entire frame. Just got hit by a hurricane so can’t go and replace it.

I got this for two reasons, to run tools and to run my camper about a month ago. When I first started it up it took me only 2 pulls. That has been the case every time since when cold. When warm it is only ever one pull. It is louder than my quiet generator, but still much quieter than most other generators that compare in size. Operation is very simple and I love the ability to change from 120-240. Instructions were great as well. When I put this generator under load it hardly even seems to bog down at all. It has run for 11 hours and I can't wait to keep using it. It is too heavy to load by yourself, but that's to be expected.

I bought this generator in July in preperation for hurricane season. Thankfully we have not had to use it for that yet. But we are prepared in case it is needed. I like that we have the option to use gasoline or a propane bottle because sometimes those gas lines are super long after a storm.

I just received this generator two days ago. The instructions to install was very easy. All equipment was supplied. I have not been able to use it yet. The box was a little tattered at the bottom but was secured by the zip line. The price was good. I’m excited about having it since I live in Florida.

I did massive research on my first generator as to what to buy, and this was the best bang for my buck when it came to my needs vs the specs of this generator. This unit is extremely heavy, too heavy for carriers with no material moving equipment. UPS, FedEx and USPS use no equipment to help them deliver packages, so unless Arnold Schwartzenegger is delivering your generator, know in advance the box will arrive damaged, but the generator (I think) is packaged with this in mind. After all, the generator is so heavy, one can only lift it so hi, so it doesn't have far to fall if dropped. After setting up my generator, it was obvious to me that people were not following directions when reading their reviews. I don't care if you have been operating generators all your life (like myself) this one will not set up, prep and start like any other your used too. READ THE DIRECTIONS! This generator ships with no motor oil and has a "break in" period. Be sure to pour the entire contents of the supplied oil into the crankcase. (3/4 of a court capacity) 10w30. After the break in period (run for 1 hour with no load), it recommends after 25 hours of load run time to change the oil. That's where I recommend converting to synthetic oil. This generator comes with everything you need to set it up except the fuel. It even comes with the tools to put the legs and wheels on and a funnel to pour the oil in. This thing started on the very first pull for me, and runs quieter than any of my previous generators. Bottom line: If you don't read the user manual, don't dare complain about the item or leave a bad review. People who have been using generators for years like myself (and those who make them) can tell if they have read the instructions or not just by reading a review. Even with all the "fibs" within it. This generator is worth buying even if you don't know how to interpret and apply the instructions, just hire someone else who knows what they're doing to set it up for you. Way to go Westinghouse! Eat your heart out Generac!

We bought this generator just before hurricane Ian hit Florida. We lost power and after the Hurricane past we connected our refrigerator and freezer up to it and it ran them with no problem or engine bogging down. I would recommend this model to anyone