3 Things People Hate About the Predator 5000 Inverter Generator... aka Predator 3500 Replacement?

I wanted to leave a comment on the performance of the tri-fuel conversion kit that I added to my Predator 3500, version 2, generator. I bought the kit a couple of months ago and watched the videos on how to install. The installation was straightforward and simple. A very well designed kit that fits with no need to modify anything to make it work. I set it up for natural gas and yesterday was the first time I needed to use it due to a PG&E power outage. I connected the regulator, plugged in the hose, turned on the gas, and pushed the start button. It took a little while for the gas to reach the carb and then it started right away. The rpm smoothed out quickly and it provided more than enough power to keep the refrigerator and freezer running with no problems. The outage lasted a couple of hours and I was very pleased with how the modified generator worked. I have a 3/8" quick disconnect hose that I use for both the generator and my Weber grill that I converted to natural gas. It is about 15 feet long and works well. No need for a larger hose with 1/2" disconnects. I am happy with the conversion to natural gas since it is much cheaper than propane and there are no trips to the gas station to get my cylinders or gas cans refilled.

This is a game changer for independent truckers looking for a big enough generators to run AC, appliances, block heaters and fuel heaters

this generator was clearly made for people with small-medium travel trailers. and needing something a little bigger and better than a 3500. for trailer camping families, this is a home run.

I just purchased the Predator 5000 generator to run my 30 amp RV trailer. I was very pleased to see that this unit already has an RV 30 amp plug. I was planning on converting the 30 amp outlet similar to the one on the 3500 to the RV outlet. Now I have time to do my other Honey-Do chores. I also love the remote control unit

I bought 1 yesterday... let it run a couple hrs to break in. Totally happy with the purchase. There are larger ones for less but this one is more moble and definitely quite.

I already have the 1st version of the 3500... been working great now for several years.... After watching this... I see nothing wrong with the 5000.... I think it's great and I'm gonna buy one...

Enjoyed your video. I did the same thing at my home about a year ago. I selected a Champion generator dual fuel 9350/7500. Didn't want gallons of gasoline sitting in my garage. Prefer propane. The power on propane is a little less but it doesn't require fuel stabilize and is safer overall. We have solar on our roof that provides a surplus each year but if the grid fails solar systems without battery backups have a switch that shuts off the solar power to prevent it sending power down stream that could harm utility workers trying to repair the grid. So our geny like yours powers the entire house! Got a super deal on it, so my investment was very reasonable.

I just bought this unit. I also have a double pole 30 amp breaker I added to my main line when I need to run lights and such in the house during a power outage. Just bought 25’ of 10-3 cable and wired up a 30 amp plug that plugs into this unit. Works just fine to get me by without needing to run any large appliances.

Well done review, you answered every question I had, thanks!

I got one this week for $900 and it is my first generator. I am only needing it for 2 sump pumps and a window AC. The push button and remote start are perfect for my wife and kids.

I love this unit. I run two of the 5000’s on the 50 amp parallel kit as backup power for my 5th wheel. Runs everything I have no problems, and the size is still reasonable to load up and haul 2 around.

I bought this 5k unit for my travel trailer It is replacing dual Ryobi 2300w units. And I am SO happy with the upgrade. I literally bought one 45 minutes after learning about its release

Great review, my friend! I’ve had a number of generators, as I live in Florida and have weathered many hurricanes and power outages. But now we’re traveling in our trailer and these inverters are the bomb! Just bought the 5000 but have been using the 3500 for a season. Using the soft start and have no problem with one AC unit but the change in voltage when the AC starts is still enough to constantly restart my CPAP. Bought a battery back up ( for computer) and it stays nice and steady. Just in case anyone else has this issue.

I have this 5000 generator for almost a month now and it's great.

Great review! Thanks.

Mine is quiet and too me it's worth it for the money works so far great at camping jets are easy to change oil screw drivers like this video yes just proper maintenance great video build box over it vent it much quiet if use it wisely

Crap my 2013 duromax 3500 runs all 5 ceiling fans, every single LED in the house, 4 bedroom 2 bath 2000 sq ft. 4 tvs and 4 PlayStations, 2 deep freezers and 1 fridge. It’s been plenty and still runs great. But it will not run our coffee pot even plugged straight into the generator with nothing else hooked up. Or even our shop vac lol. 😅 But when I found out it was dirty electric never again will I run a tv, or gaming console, computer etc on it. This 5000 inverter predator for $1099.00 is a steal in my opinion, and will do all we need to make it through a power outage in certain. You are so right in this video and so direct and straight to the point. Ppl get these and bitch and complain bc it won’t do more than it is suppose too. Common sense is so lacking these days. Good video man.

Definitely made some quite excellent points. A 5,000 Wp generator is really on the borderline to might as well go with a bigger generator if you want to 120/240 loads for whole home backup use. There's quite a lot of non-inverter generators out there that are 120/240 capable and you can get away with it if you really know what you're doing. Worse thing can happen is if you overload it is tripping a breaker or the engine stalls out compared to popping the inverter module. As for the natural gas debate, it really depends on the application. My experience when running on alternate fuels is what is the availability and is it worth the cost of having that feature that you're more than likely not ever use it. In my use case, I live in a tropical cyclone prone area and having a fuel source that is not tied to a specific infrastructure better for me. A couple of years ago we had a "mild" tropical storm that went through our area, not only we lost electricity along natural gas. What I found out later was the natural gas pumping got flooded out during the storm. My neighbors who had natural gas whole house generators were down for the count several hours after the power went out. I myself still had power alternating between gasoline and propane keeping my backup batteries topped off for a week.

Good video and was straight forward. I like a person who speaks from experience and uses logic. #subbed

Heard nothing but good from those I know who have one….may get one myself.