Westinghouse 5000 Peak Watt Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator, Remote Electric Start with Auto Choke, Wheel & Handle Kit, RV Ready, Gas Powered, Parallel Capable

I've had this now for about 8 months. I followed the recommendation of other reviews and bought a drain extension to make changing the oil easier and cleaner. I installed this before I filled it with oil the first time. Ideally you should buy this before you need it and break it in properly following the directions in the included manual as you keep it below 50% power and vary the load. Upon the recommendation of another friend I changed the oil multiple times during that break in period. I found lots of metal fragments in the oil each time I changed it during the break in. Once I was happy with how the oil looked coming out I stopped changing the oil. It ended up being something like 8 times. Maybe overkill, but I want to help the motor as much as I can for longevity. It's primary function for us will be a backup generator for when we lose power. As such, I only intend on using the propane function so I don't have to worry about fuel going bad.I've only done the break along with the additional oil changes so I have around 18 hours on it. I didn't even use a full 20lb propane tank. That wasn't a full service load either, but I was still happy with the fuel consumption amount. I like that the noise increases and decreases with the load and that it isn't just this constant steady loud noise. It's very portable with the wheels and handle and makes it easier to get in and out of the garage. It's a bit heavy if you were needing to lift this up (into a pickup or up and down stairs) but not out of the question.This unit about the right size for us offering the power we need for outages. I like that it has different types of receptacles to charge and power a variety of things. While costing more than other standard generators its a good value for an inverter generator. The included FOB worked great and I was able to remote start the generator from inside the house. During inclement weather this would be a big plus.I can't really think of any cons except for maybe access to the oil drain/fill.Overall, I'm very happy with the purchase and it will pay for itself after the first multi-day outage we have by not having to throw away our perishables in the fridges and freezer. Time will tell on longevity, but so far so good.

Bought this inverter generator because of the reviews and larger gas tank. Wanted to be able to get through the night on a tank of gas if needed. Started right out of the box. User friendly start up. Easy to add the oil and very appreciative of the oil, funnel and supplies that come with the purchase. Like the fact that this is a dual fuel allowing for options. based on the availability in downtimes. Smooth transition hookup to appliances and appears to run multiple items with ease and provides excellent data feedback on output and fuel supply levels. Hopefully this generator will save me from throwing away precious game meat in my freezer moving forward.

Installation was extraordinarily simple, and upon connecting the battery, it fired up flawlessly. I have been using this to power our 38ft Jayco travel trailer, and it is has been a game changer. It’s nice being able to actually watch tv and use our microwave after a long day out, rather than stare at the wall and run the furnace because that’s about all the battery alone can really handle lol. This has drastically increased our off grid capabilities as well as we are no longer totally tied to camping strictly to shore power sites. It has enough to run more complex appliances as aforementioned without a hitch, such as the 2 tv’s, microwave, coffee bar, etc.Now if you’re not careful, it is possible to drain the battery on the unit, but the kit has an included charger. To compensate for this, I couple the generator with a portable solar powered trickle charger when not in use, and that extends how long we can remain out and using the generator exponentially.It’s also SUPER convenient that it’s remote start, and duel fuel. Again, it just extends how long you can use the generator. Overall, game changing purchase for portable power. Outstanding quality for what you’re spending. Also, this generator produces shockingly clean energy, so it’s safe to run stuff like phone chargers or lights or laptop chargers off of it if necessary.Definitely recommend