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 purchased this generator for two reasons: 1) it is an inverter generator so it operates quieter that an open frame generator and 2) it is a dual fuel so it gives me more options during prolonged outages. ( I live in the gulf coast area and these are just a fact of life. The generator arrived well packages and undamaged. The instructions for prep and pre start were straight forward. I chose to do the first start on propane keeping the carburetor as clean as possible. I made the tank connection and it fired right up. I ran a number of power tools through it and no problems or lugging down...skill saw, larger router and finally my table saw, again no problems. The only extra thing I had to add was my propane tank in a 100 lb tank and the supplied hose is a little short for that tank. I prefer to keep the generator and tank farther apart. Overall, I think this generator will serve my needs. I can't run my main A/C but ceiling fans, lights, TV, coffee, microwave etc will get me by.

The Westinghouse generator has been a great purchase. It runs very quietly for its size and provides plenty of power for my needs. The remote electric start is extremely convenient, especially during bad weather. It’s easy to use, starts reliably, and feels well-built. Perfect for home backup or outdoor use—highly recommend.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: Great generator, easy to set up, very quiet. I already had a non-inverter 6500w Ryobi generator for power outage emergencies at home, but that was going to be much too loud to use for our new 16 ft RV trailer. I'll be using this to power my RV trailer when boondocking - sitting in the pick-up bed, but I presume it could go onto a trailer rear-bumper platform if I wasn't already carrying bikes and a spare tire back there. I can usually do without aux power except in the summer with the dogs. If we have to leave them alone the ability to run the a/c when we stop to see a roadside attraction, etc. is critical. Thus this generator is providing much freedom for travel with the dogs (and will certainly add some comfort on hot nights for us humans, too). I did a test run with my 3500 btu RV air conditioner. Mathematically, I thought the iGen 5000 generator would handle it, but I was getting occassional OL trips when the A/C unit started. Thus I'll be putting a soft start device on the A/C. UPDATE: This soft-start worked wonders. A/C runs great now and starts up with no generator overload trips. Spartan Power SpartanStart - Soft Start Kit for RV Air Conditioner, A/C Unit, up to 20K BTU, 120v Softstart Aid, Battery Saving Softstartup System for RV, Van, or Camper Air Conditioning Systems

I did a ton of research before buying this, as I was debating the Cummins Onan version of this same generator. I honestly don't think there is a difference beyond brand...pretty sure it is manufactured by the exact same manufacturer. Generator shipped quickly and arrived well packaged. It came with the propane kit, oil, screw in oil funnel, and a small bag of tools for spark plug maintenance, oil changes, etc. I followed the set-up instructions (which were very simple) by simply connecting the battery and filling the engine with the supplied oil. I then tested the unit (with gas, have not tested propane yet), and it fired up immediately. I let it run for about 10-minutes prior to adding any load. I then connected our RV power to the unit, and fired up the air conditioner and fridge. The load meter on the unit was still below 20%, which was a pleasant surprise. It is as quiet or quieter than the Predator 3500 unit I used to rent every camping trip, and it is much easier to move around because of the telescoping travel handle. So far I have been very impressed. Have not tested the remote start yet either, but I am sure that works fine. Giving it 4-stars because I have not put it through a year's worth of paces yet...but it definitely feels to be of high quality (more so than the generator I've rented in the past for sure).

Knowing advantaged technology has improved efficiency of generator operations, weather has not followed suit. Many people have paid thousands for a whole house back-up system, typically needed for a week of power outage per year. The longest for us, here in MI has been 4 days. Since we have NG for our furnace, hot water heater and fireplace gas log, when power was out, we'd only need back-up power for our furnace fan, refrigerator, freezer and one family room outlet. I installed 4 separate remodel outlet boxes for each location (furnace, frig, freezer and FamRm outlet) with a wire to our laundry room thru our crawlspace, installed one small breaker box with (4) 15 amp breakers and supplied power to the breaker box from a new inverter generator. When power went out, all I had to do was unplug each power cord from existing outlet and plug into a new remodel outlet, which was independent from the house power. Then, I'd turn on the power switch to my new Westinghouse iGen4500DF inverter generator outside the house, walk back into my house and push the remote button to start 4500DF inverter. Keep in mind, I didn't have to turn off the house power from the grid. When power grid would come back on, then I'd switch the power cords back. As a builder, it was easy to install to install (4) new outlet boxes, outlet plugs, wire to our laundry room, (4) 15 amp breakers, one new small breaker box and one new supply line from a new inverter. Any electrician can do it for anyone who doesn't like electrical work. It's easy to pull an electrical permit, get the work done, get it inspected, approved and keep the approved permit in your records. Our new "Westinghouse iGen4500DF inverter generator" weighs just 104 lbs., noise level is 50% quieter when it supplies power as needed, yet stays on idling, runs off gasoline or propane (I prefer propane because is is cleaner with no spilled gas to wipe up, turning on and off our inverter from inside your house, all are the options I wanted!! I'm currently building a small cabin in the woods. My new iGen4500DF makes it quiet, lighter to move, takes less time to set up, cleaner using LPG and remote on & off fab switch was a right decision I made! When I placed the order thru Amazon, it arrived ahead of schedule this past December, 2021, it took 32 minutes to set-up at a cost of $938.00. I added $224.00 in electrical components, propane and left over wire from past projects. A stand alone whole house back up system costs several thousand vs. less than $1,200.00. I made the right decision!

I've been using the Westinghouse iGen4500 generator for five years and it has performed flawlessly, running 48-72 hours straight about 3 weekends a month through all seasons and weather conditions. It provides power to my camper and runs the AC, microwave, lights, TV, laptop and Starlink. As we are getting into high hours, I decided to purchase another and keep the existing as a backup. The iGen4500 has been replaced with this 5000 model and for the past few months it has exceeded my already high expectations. The generator is quiet, reliable, durable and easy to use. I don't think another generator out there can beat it at this price point or beyond.

Great generator, runs everything in my camper. Love the remote start feature! It's quieter than my predator generator was.

I live on an isolated Island off the grid in the Pacific Northwest and depend on solar for all my power, but during the winter months there is not enough sun to supply our power needs, so we depend on a generator to give us power and charge our battery bank, I have been using a Honda EU3000iS for over 15 years and have never had a problem with it until now, so I started to research other generators and liked what I saw in the Westinghouse IGen 4500, I did a long break in period varying loads and changing oil often and hope this will help the engine last a long time. What I like about this generator: 1-It's very quiet, maybe even more quiet than the Honda, 2-Has more output than the Honda in about the same size and weight, 3-the remote start is a great feature, 4-the digital data center is really helpful and is lacking in the Honda and will help with maintenance, 5-the automatic choke is great, and it starts right up every time, on the Honda you always have to choke it manually for it to start, 6-I like the wheels and handles to help move it around. Things that could be better, 1-the charging system for the starting battery, they could have just made it charge the starting battery automatically like the Honda and a 12 volt outlet would be nice, 2-Draing the oil is not the easiest, 3-the plastic case could be made to fit together better, these are just minor issues that I can easily live with, the question now is will it be as dependable and as long-lasting as the Honda, only time will tell that, but for now I couldn't be happier with this generator, I don't think you can go wrong for with you get with this unit. UPDATE-12/30/2023, After using the generator for about a year now I can say it's a real workhorse, this time of the year I use it almost every day, I charge my battery bank and at the same time I can run the microwave or washer-dryer or the dishwasher, when batteries are charging I run only one at a time, but it is also running the rest of my house, light, frig and other smaller loads, the Honda couldn't handle those kinds of loads, I did a long break in period with gradually increasing loads and changing oil often, now I have over 200 hours on the generator and change oil with a quality synthetic oil every 50 hours, the only issue I have had is the data center stopped working, I contacted customer support, and they sent me a new circuit replacement board, the generator worked fine, but I really like knowing the output and hours, now everything is working fine again, starts right up every time and the remote has changed my life, now I don't have to go out in pouring rain or snow to start and stop the generator, I'm hoping the engine and bearings are machined well enough to last for years, and changing oil often with quality oil should help.