PREDATOR 5000 GENERATOR PROBLEMS

Thank-you so very much I had one in box still in the garage and returned it yesterday. They didn't say a thing to me about a recall. I showed them the PO on the box and they looked it up and guess what? Disaster averted. I bought a Champion and extended warranty. Thanks again!

Really excellent, articulate, and technologically adept reviews...very impressive.

You are always the first one to push these updates, thank you!

Thank you for the update the harbor freight in my area does not even have the 5000 on their website anymore. I have the older 3500 with the other engine still doing very well only have 100 hours on it I did buy one of their open frame 4550 inverter. It’s doing well. It has the 223cc engine it is just slightly louder than the 3500. The only problem out of the newer one is the carbon monoxide sensor went out, so it kept shutting off every 20 minutes of runtime, but it is fixed now

Great video with the updates from HF, and also - revealing that the Champion 4500 has the same engine as the Predator 3500, (and is slightly quieter and cheaper!) Hopefully once the bugs are worked out of the Predator 5000, that will be a great unit too. It would nice if HF offered the 5000 at a super discounted price, to show good will towards the issues they are having. Also, I have an idea for a future video for you - discussing the different brand generators and which companies make which units. There are so many clones, and clones of clones, it's hard to keep them straight anymore.

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Made me smile at the end of the video. I returned 2 5000 generators because of problems I was having. Ended up with the Champion 4500. And while a couple of hundred less output on propane, it has been humming along perfectly. Propane is a must for me. :) Also, you get 60 or 90 days warranty with the predator, Champion gives you 3 years.

Reference the predator 5000: I was told by HF customer service the serial numbers affected are 230615xxxxx thru 230628xxxxx. Harbor Freight will replace these units when new units become available . Estimated time is december or january . The serial number is located behind the starter embossed on the side of the engine.

Great report can’t go wrong with a champion. I own it doesn’t other dual fuels various models. They have great support Harbor freight’s been good sport also.

Just bought a Predator 5000 in Arizona a few weeks ago and been running it at home for a break in period before camping and using it with the RV. I do have the box still, so will check with my local HF store to see if it may be a problem. One advantage for the propane I want to mention is that I camp at high altitude (9,000 ft.) and the ability to run propane negates the need to re jet the carb...although at least they do provide different jets with the unit which is nice! Still gonna lose some capacity at that altitude though....instead of 3600 watts, probably be more like 3200 or so...

The generation 2 version of this generator is in stock now at most stores. The UPC code on the updated units ends with 16077. The UPC code is located on a label below the muffler exhaust port.

The Honda $$$ and the GenMax units with Electronic Fuel Injection really have my attention now. Carb/fuel maintenance less of an issue. Plus the GenMax is the light weight winner in the 4500watt or so weight class at under 60 lbs.

Im on my 2nd Predator 5000 with the overloading issue. Im gonna take this one back today and see.

I have the older 3500 with a Loncin engine. Probably, they went fore cheaper options in later versions. Unfortunately, almost all HF products have gone down in quality and up in price lately.

I've had 3 champion generators. All of them are broke down. Didn't get one season out of any of them. I have 2 predators for years and they still run. Thinking of upgrading to the predator 5000.

Good job😮

Purchased one the first week they came out (per the store). Mine often struggles hard when my air compressor kicks on (the only item I am using it for) and occasionally throws the breaker. It also just shuts down occasionally when at idle. Lately, I seem to be going through propane quicker, and can sometimes smell gas, but all connections are good. Really like the unit, just worried about these issues and it’s longevity. Didn’t buy the warranty.☹️

Just picked up the 5000. Hopefully it doesn’t have issues. I’ve seen many videos on it and it seems to be a good item.

How do you check the fuel leveel? I'd hate to run out of gas.

I was one of the first to purchase back in July. box is long gone. no email from HF, but i have seen/heard that whine before the soft start was added to my RV.