Harbor Freight’s PREDATOR 3500W SUPER QUIETInverter Generator

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Own two of these. One runs AC unit. Zero issues. The other runs two chest freezers. Zero issues. Quiet. Perfect for my application.

Thank you for the good review. I got one of these today for a huge storm power outage. I didn't read directions so I didn't know about the electric start. Added gas and oil and it started right up the first pull. I was soo happy! Hooked up 2 refrigerators, an upright freezer, gas hot water heater, fans, electronics, microwave, rice cooker, and it ran great. It varied between 1200W- 1800W on the display. At 5 hours it had burned about 1.5 gallons of gas with ESC on. I'm glad I didn't get the 9,000 giant loud one that is the same price. I can take this guy tent camping with my 10k BTU air conditioner and not disturb neighbors. Now I need to go look at hooking up the battery on it for electric starting, though it starts with 1 pull every time so far.

I own two of these generators. The trick to not spending $900 on one is going to the Harbor Freight in the hood. People buy them to use one time and bring them back which drops the price $300. Plus every year they have a 20% off coupon on anyone items. I used mine on a returned 3500 and got the it for $480. So I was able to buy two for just over $1000 both of them were returns. I have had zero issues with one. The other someone for what ever reason unscrewed the carb inlet valve and gas went every where. Took 2 minutes to fix and no issues after that.

I just bought one. I keep my RV at the campground I work at Indian Rock RV park & Campground in Jackson NJ. We semi-frequently have power outages at the campground. Now that winter is upon us, I bought the generator as a backup and to use it when camping elsewhere next year. Great video, thank you for thinking of others.

Thanks dude. Very informative for my needs. Reassuring that someone else agrees the extra warranty crap is useless. If you take care of the product the way the manufacturer tells you to and follow the instructions it should work for a long time. You have to think that the manufacturers goal is to have a reliable device in order to get good word of mouth, so they can sell a ship load of these. Bad reviews seem to me to be sour apples from competitors (maybe). I just bought my 3500 $892.24 out the door on 02/22/23 When the elites shut down the power grid, I am confident I’ll be ready with this and my solar generator.

We were completely out of public power during the N. CA. / Oregon fire, for weeks, and when it was available, we were getting excessive voltage. I ran the 3500 and love it! It does seem to have a thirst for gasoline, but then, so what! It's very neighbor friendly sound wise. A full time Grand Design fiver here.

Loved your demo on the Harbor Freight Generator. I am more convinced to get one now. Thank you for doing this video!

I finished watching your video. I second that Notion :) . Loved your demo on the Harbor Freight Generator. I am more convinced to get one now. Thank you for doing this video!

Phillip, I Just walked out of Harbor Freight and purchased this generator. It was $899 with no tax, for some kind of deal. I also opted out of the extended warranty. Every question I had in my mind about this generator, you answered precisely. I am also a YouTuber and live in a 16 ft camper and wanted something to run my 13,500 BTU AC. I almost pulled the trigger and bought a Honda for $3,000, but I’m very confident that the Predator 3500 Inverter is just what I needed. Your video was the first one I watched and the last one I need to watch. Thank you, my friend. God Bless, Sarasota Tim😎

Extremely helpful video! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks, just bought one during "garage sale"

This review is great thank you. I'm in the market for a generator and I need to educate myself on them. Can you plug a commercial grade dog dryer into it while running an air conditioner?

Great review and explanations! Thanks!

Thanks! That was a great review!

just to help, a microwave oven uses the same power at startup as it does during its use cycle. things with electric motors have require power sources that can handle large surge, fridge, blow motor, ac, basically anything with a large motor.

Thanks for the great info!

thanks for the review, Phillip.

Hi I like your explanation on the Predator generator & would like to know if I can run my entire house (1100sqf) with it & for how long? Thank you in advance for your response.

Hi thanks for the video one question is it safe to use a welder ?