I've just had this a day but I was very impressed when I pulled gently on the recoil starter handle to test the compression and it started right up! After that I started it a number of times using the battery/starter, sometimes with the remote fob. Everything worked. It is quiet enough that you can have a normal conversation standing beside the unit while it is running (in non-eco mode at about 1/2 power output). It also handled my RV air conditioner plus the electric water heater (which I would not run while on generator, really). It would not handle the second air conditioner - undoubtedly because of the starting current. I haven't tried the propane fuel, yet, but I intend to shortly.

So far this generator has exceeded my expectations. I got this to replace a never-quite-worked-right prior generator and it's so far working quite as expected. I'll know better come the winter months and the days of unending cloud cover (happens a lot here in Colorado) of course. It's a bit heavy and difficult to get it into place, but I eventually got it sorted properly. The cover will be good to keep it clean when it's not in use.

I purchased this generator for off-grid camper use as well as for emergency backup at home. It is highly user-friendly and has several advanced features. It is a bit large and heavy for use as a portable unit but the capacity for power generation is the other side of that coin. Ultimately, after much research, I think it is the best generator in its class.

I purchased a year ago but just set the generator up this weekend. Decided to try propane first. I got it ready and plugged it in for several days to let battery charge. Pulled out today and the generator started right up. Runs quiet! Going to try it out on a primitive camp trip. I will say the fit and finish isn't great on this but overall for the $ seems to be a good generator. Hope it lasts, as it will only get used a couple of times a year for camping and as a back up if lose power.

We bought this a month ago to use with our toy hauler. It works great with limited noise level. Be careful not to place too close to any windows or doors during use! Our carbon monoxide detector went off during the first night of using the unit. We moved it further away from the trailer but haven't tried it since.

Just purchased the iGen4500DF after much consideration. Will be used for boondocking with a 30amp travel trailer and also for replacing an older emergency backup generator for my home. It's a bit heavy for lifting into the back of my truck, so I'll need to figure out a way to transport/move it, but I purchased this one because it will handle both of the purposes I intend to use it for. I connected it to my travel trailer and ran it on propane for two hours, varying the load with a/c, refrigerator and lights as a break in run. The only things I've seen so far that I would prefer to be different are (1) a better way of draining the engine oil, and (2) a toggle style main circuit breaker to allow connecting or disconnecting the plugs with the unit running and no power output to the receptacles.

Quite simple our almost new inverter/generator crapped out on us at the most beautiful campground we ever stayed at. Ordered online our new IGen4500DF and 2 days later we were back in business. What a pleasure to wake up, push a button and have the gen start and 20 minutes later our bedroom was warm enough to get out of bed. Thank You Westinghouse!

... I had too much “fright” to go back to the “harbor” so I decided to just bite the bullet & go w/something nicer from a reputable name brand. The quick start/setup was extremely well written & easy to follow, generator fired up from “half of crank” & worked flawlessly for my first 4 day desert trip. The smart meter feature is amazing, I really appreciate the dual fuel feature since my home runs on propane, I can hook up & use this generator from my 500gal home tank. 5 stars, all the way, doesn't get better for the $$

Adding a Propane Quick connect on the front panel (like a very similar competitor model has) and a Bluetooth connection to your phone (like a very similar competitor model has) would be great additions to this generator. Other than that, I believe that this is the all-around best camping / basic RV generator out there.

I just purchased iGen4500. Shipped quick from authorized retailer. Nicely layed out control panel and weather resistant covers. A bit louder than I assumed. I think that is my lack of knowledge on db rating for generators. I measured this at 52db at 20ft on Eco Mode on light load. I then turned on a/c, all interior and exterior lights, radio and refrigerator and ran microwave the generator ran at 64db at 20 feet away. I haven't put it through use yet so, I can't accurately rate its performance but out of the box and first start I was very happy with my purchase.