A good Generator under $500

[Chew]

I also could set a timer for it to turn off after a set time if I wanted to, and start it. It was nice in the morning not having to brave the cold with the app.

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That's slick.

[bmac]

I like the idea of the small Honda style with the boat gas tank to let it run extended times. I have a Honda 2500 and Northern Toll Honda 13000 around. Like others have said, they both eat a tank of fuel in a 6-8hr window, but one take 3-4 gallons and one is 11-13 gallons. The 2 small HF 2000 can be linked and double the output if needed. This give you a backup if one fails too.


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[rvd]

I've been able to convince the wife on a whole house generator now. I;m looking for one that runs on LP since i have a 500 gallon tank already

How many hours will it run on 500 gallons?

[careybirdwell]

I have been running Champion generators for many years. Keep the carbs clean and they will last you. I used them for work and to power my rv when I was on a lease without electric. If you still want to go cheap, Champion is a good brand

[Alderrg]

ive been looking at this one. The drop in power on NG is pretty drastic though

Ive looked at the duromax 13000 and doing the NG conversion, but even then its a huge drop in output. Not to mention after doing the conversion there is no way to really know just how much output you have.

We’ve got a powerhorse 3500 (northern tool version of the predator generators). Bought it for our RV and used it more for the blackout this past week than we ever did for the RV. It ran non-stop with no issues keeping our fridge, freezer, TV, modem and two space heaters going using about 5-6gals of gas per day. We could only one run space heater on high and one on low since I didn’t have a 30amp cord. If I would have had the power inlet installed on the house I could have easily run the furnace blower. If you wait till harbor freight puts out their 30% off coupon you can get the predator 3500 generator for close to your budget.

https://www.harborfreight.com/3500-watt-super-quiet-inverter-generator-63584.html

With all that being said, I think I’ll be getting the firman tri flow generator from Costco to run off nat gas. I had a few 5gal gas cans that kept us going and still had 2 full cans when the power came back on, but filling up the tanks and looking for fuel is a pain!

https://www.costco.com/firman-7500w-...100648883.html

[stxhunter]

ive been looking at this one. The drop in power on NG is pretty drastic though

Ive looked at the duromax 13000 and doing the NG conversion, but even then its a huge drop in output. Not to mention after doing the conversion there is no way to really know just how much output you have.

Yep, from what I’ve seen going with NG is about a 30% reduction in power and uses 4x the amount of fuel as gasoline. The advantage is not having to store gas or running around to find fuel if you start running out.

[muzzlebrake]

Inverter Generator the ONLY way to go. JMHO no warranty implied

[Mojo]

I have a predator 3500 inverter generator. $750 without a coupon and we used the AG exempt.

It cranks right up and we have 200 hours on it now. It won’t power the whole neighborhood but has definitely kept us comfortable in anytime fo the year when we needed it. Also uses very very little fuel. I burn about 1 gallon every 4 hours on 75% load. I personally don’t like to run full load if I don’t have to.


Lots of reviews on this model and people love them


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I ordered this one this past Sunday...lots of great reviews on it. Just need my fridge and a couple spot heaters and the occasional load of laundry...I discovered what was really important to keep powered...we were lucky in that we were able to get out and get fast food, but an electric skillet will be on my "preppers" list the wife is working on. We've learned our lesson on this NOW! Hurricane Hannah had us without power now Uri got us..no more being flippant about purchasing some backup!

[Smart]

Yep, from what I’ve seen going with NG is about a 30% reduction in power and uses 4x the amount of fuel as gasoline. The advantage is not having to store gas or running around to find fuel if you start running out.

No place to store propane at my place so I'm gonna roll with gas I guess. I want as much power as I can and I'll find gas somehow. Gas seems like it would be much easier to find that propane when you eventually run out. I wouldn't want to count on a truck coming to me that can't get there.

[Deers & Beers]

Anyone use a Duromax?

https://www.factoryauthorizedoutlet.com/products/duromax-xp12000hx-12000-watt-dual-fuel-portable-generator-w-co-alert-sensor?gclid=Cj0KCQiApsiBBhCKARIsAN8o_4hpOAz_qH9j2wfooAJ17E790H5UKpbkyYyD6ambXuskNw1WKmYKTt4aAg0IEALw_wcB

[waffles]

Any reviews on this one

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[MisterB]

Check out the sportsman at Home Depot. They are on sale. Heck of a deal.

[Dale Moser]

I ordered this one.

WEN 56380i Super Quiet 3800-Watt Portable Inverter Generator with Fuel Shut-Off and Electric Start https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PTNTRRJ...ing=UTF8&psc=1

Big enough to run my camper, or hook to the house and run some lights/TV/fridge/space heaters.


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So far this thing is pretty slick! Cranked on the 3rd pull, starts with the battery, and has a feature to run the fuel line out at cut off. I plugged in my little air compressor and it loaded up fine. I putting together a “genny box” with fuel treatment, spark plug, oil, and the tools that cane with it. Should fit under the cover that came with it.

It’ll be handy to have if nothing else.


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[stxhunter]

No place to store propane at my place so I'm gonna roll with gas I guess. I want as much power as I can and I'll find gas somehow. Gas seems like it would be much easier to find that propane when you eventually run out. I wouldn't want to count on a truck coming to me that can't get there.

Same, no way I could store enough propane here at the house to run a generator. Fortunately all our appliances are natural gas and I could just hook up to that. Gasoline could still be used as a backup in case something happens to the NG line. Still deciding on what I want to do, but I think I’ve got it narrowed down.

[Traildust]

So far this thing is pretty slick! Cranked on the 3rd pull, starts with the battery, and has a feature to run the fuel line out at cut off. I plugged in my little air compressor and it loaded up fine. I putting together a “genny box” with fuel treatment, spark plug, oil, and the tools that cane with it. Should fit under the cover that came with it.

It’ll be handy to have if nothing else.


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Be sure to get you some different plug adapters.....They'll come in handy!