@@LongLongHoneymoon festival, best to yell, guest of Mel, lest you fell, nest don't tell . . . I just go alphabetically looking for words that more or less rhyme. 😂 Thanks for the video Sean.
Just as a FYI. MAX Peeding Rods, is manufactured by Dinking Power / Genmax. They also make several generators for other companies. The new 145cc 164F engine has been getting excellent reviews and proving to be a contender for compact suitcase generators. The size of the Honda eu2200i but with more power. The pulsar 4000 is the same unit but in gas and a dual fuel version, the genmax 3500 is also the same. Im a dual fuel man myself. But these are impressive units. Funny video, always enjoy LoLoHo…👍🏼
My 2500 watt Champion just couldn’t run my RV air conditioner even with a soft start installed. Along with my residential refrigerator. Bought this same generator and ran it during a boondocking stay in Florida last month. Totally impressed with it! Sure glad to see your review and endorsement. I’ve learned so much from your videos over the years Sean. Appreciate your efforts to contribute honest reviews to the RV community.
We added a soft start to our ac also, hoping to only need one of the Yamaha 2200 generators. It started and ran the ac at home....but on the road with the fridge running, one just wouldn't do it. So, we have two Yamaha's but sure didn't want to haul both. We may consider this one as it's light enough for me to handle and has more wattage!
Sean, you have outdone yourself! This video was hilarious (LOVED the music!) while being informative. You and Kristy are, by far, my favorite RV tubers!
Great! Thanks for the real world report! After having ours for more than one year, I can’t really find anything to complain about. Overall, it seems like a great value.
I’m curious if anyone has a system to say set a 5 gallon gas can next to it, and have it feed from that? Feeding it every 90 minutes seems… like an issue.
I have one of these and am completely satisfied with it. It puts out full advertised output and is very quiet to boot. Long term reliability is another issue and only time will tell. However, parts and service are available but not easily. Definately worth the money
I'm checking into the dual fuel generators because I don't like carrying gasoline. Do you have experience with them at higher altitudes---say over 7,000 feet? We live in Colorado and often are at 8-10,000 feet and have heard that the propane doesn't work well with that altitude.
Thanks I just bought one....been seriously eyeing generators preparing for Floridas upcomimg storm predictions. this thing seems to be just what i need
I think you will enjoy it. If you look in the comments here, another viewer said he has been running his air conditioner with this exact same unit for the past couple of years and it has worked out great.
i like my older honda eu3000. it is paid for. i installed auto start. and a extended full system. auto start is great. can turn it on from inside my rv. and not worry about the furl level with a five gallon + the factory fuel supply. all hard mounted to my rv so it can not walk away. and a hard cover for bad weather. also acts like a second layer for sound. then a exhaust piping that go two feet above my rv roof so no fumes or gasses to worry about. or gag on.
We have had this generator for a while now. Love it. Our 2200 watt would not quite run our air even with an easy start. It did on our Solitude but we now have a Brinkley and for some reason the Briggs 2200 watt would not run the air. The Maxpeeding rod does a beautiful job and really isn't bigger than our 2200 watt was.. Burlington Bill busking on the road and here on you tube.
You know, you guys inspired me to cross the North Atlantic on Queen Mary 2. I was just idly watching videos of ships in storms, and I came upon your channel, and I got the ocean liner bug. Thanks for putting it up a few years ago.
Have you done it yet? We have done three transatlantic crossings on the QueenMary 2. Each was a surprisingly different experience. We have not done one in many years, and I would like to get back on the ship again. If you have the time, it’s a fantastic way to get back-and-forth between North America and England.
Still… nothing beats the remote control of the Champion gen set. It has held up over many years and powers our RV reliably. Not sure how long that unit (in the video) would last.
That looks pretty nice! I'd be interested to see more of a comparison with the "yellow brand" since that's probably it's biggest competitor. Weight, noise, runtime...
Yes, the quietest generator I ever heard was a Honda 3000u (I think that's what it's called) being used by Parks Canada. I was 5 feet away and didn't even know it was running. All these companies that use 21 or 23 feet as the reference point do that because they know they can't come close to the Honda. Edit: Even the Honda 2000i is too loud for me.
Question, did you test the output watts? I’ve grown skeptical of Chinese stat’s on products. I have several 900,000+ lumen flashlights that are less than my 3000 lumen Sofirin SC 33
He put a 2k watt load on it and said it runs his AC (watts = ?). He really should buy a Watts Up and test it at 3k watts but apparently he's too busy making warning labels.
Thanks for this. We are boondocking with friends right now and have borrowed their generator to top off our batteries. Our first time using a generator. Hate the noise, but love the power. This X-peeing-ator generator might be perfect for us. Small and cheap! - Jim
I bought this unit in 2023 to save weight while boondocking. It works great. I have a 26 ft TT with twin shwintek slides that can be an electric hog. It runs my AC. I recommend it.
Great to hear! Thanks so much for the real world report. Yes, it offers a great weight savings and also a space savings over most 3000 W models. Overall, it seems like very good value. Glad to hear it runs your AC.
Well, we trust you! You have always come through with great advice. We needed a lighter generator, and this fits the bill! Amazon will deliver tomorrow !
I hope you like it! For the price, I think it’s tough to beat. Since posting this video, I’ve heard from some other owners of this unit and they have been pleased. One guy has been using it for two years to run his air conditioner and is happy with it.
Thanks for your real world report! Yes, after owning this unit for more than a year, I can’t really find anything to complain about. It gets the job done and is great value for the money.
@@LongLongHoneymoon I'm just wondering, have you researched how difficult or easy it would be to get parts for it should it have a mechanical failure? And what kind of price they want for parts? I know that things like a new inverter can cost more than the entire unit. I wonder about things like a new carb or piston, rings, crank shaft, etc. Sometimes, an unknown brand can become a well known brand if their product is of good quality and support is good. Plus the ability to get parts.
Hi Sean, Thanks for the review! After seeing this I looked into their company and found they make the MXR 3500S duel-fuel. Comes with an electric start and a remote!! You should check it out!! I just received mine and it works great!!! And it still passes the tonneau cover test!!!
I will definitely check it out! I’ve had some other people ask about dual fuel options. So maybe I will end up doing a sequel to this review. 😂 thanks for the info!
As a small engine mechanic, my only concern for anything like that is repairability. I have a pile of the no brand, two cycle snd the CHEAP ones out back that are SCRAP because they are not worth repairing, period. Cheaper does NOT mean better when it comes to future repairs. I have a 20 year old Honda portable that still runs like new. I can buy parts for it all day long. Even some of the old Coleman and Craftsman generators are still repairable compared to the ones I have in that pile.
Yes, that has always been my concern when approaching "no name" brands. I also wonder what kind of customer service (and parts availability) will exist in the future if and when things go wrong. There are definitely tradeoffs, and when you pay more for one of the major brands you are also buying into that warranty and customer support experience. With that said, we have had problems with both our Yamaha and Champion generators that were only fixed when we opened the cases ourselves and did the work in our own garage. With any of these generators, it helps tremendously if you are able to diagnose and repair on your own.
That's a nice generator for the price if it lasts and they support it. But, I think people need to be reminded that buying something like that to chase a low price is a gamble. You don't have any idea how long it will last and if parts will be available when and if you need them. Rolling the dice and hoping is one way to go. If hope doesn't work out and you need a $3.00 part for that 3 years from now which can't be found anywhere your actual cost will be at least double. That's because because you'll be buying another one to replace it.
Yes, I mentioned something along these lines towards the end of the video. That is one reason that I am often hesitant to recommend brands that I don’t know. Overall, I think it is a great deal, but with the caveat that I don’t know much about this company and their long-term customer support. I did make one miss statement in the video, and that concerns the warranty, it appears that the warranty is two years, not one year. Depending on how people look at it, it may be worth the gamble to pick up this low-cost generator, considering the value for the price. We received a few comments from other owners, and so far everyone who has commented has been pleased with their unit.
Nice job with the custom music to fit the generator review. I suppose the small fuel team would be a drawback. I have the Predator 3500 Inverter Generator from Harbor Freight that I purchased new six years ago at Harbor Freight Tools. It's been great, and parts are readily available from their customer service team. I can't believe you found a generator that is that small and light with a 3500 W starting power rating. It's the same as my Predator at half the weight. I think I paid $650 for my Predator 3500.
Would have liked to see it run a 3000 watt load and seen the output frequency on a oscilloscope. (true sine wave?) This company has it's headquarter in China.....
any idea how it does at delivering the 3000W continuous wattage for longer than a few seconds? I had another orange brand one that advertised an inverter generator at 2000w continuous, but it struggled to light a 100w lightbulb. I got rid of it.
What concerns me is that if you quickly glance at the name, it looks like Max peeing rods. 👀 The other thing is, how do they do it? Have all other generator manufacturers been ripping us off on running wattage?
Hilarious! Thanks for another fun installment of LOLOHO! How did you get Brad Paisley and Waylon Jennings to sing those songs that I’m certain you wrote? 😉
When I went to your Walmart link in your description I saw that there is at least one other brand selling the exact same generator. That brand was Pulsar.
Can it keep the rig cool while the hair dryer is running too?? Will it get close to the 3000W output?? Nice that it has the TT30 plug for sure! PS: amazing accompaniment for the video too!!
I just bought a new generator that is completely identical to this one but it is a: Pulsar 4000W Super Quiet Inverter Gasoline Powered Generator with Recoil Start and CO Shutdown, PGD40ISCO. It is the same identical generator but it comes with a 3 year warranty and cost me $471.00
@ a certain point price has to be a consideration. Hell buy two and only use 1 and if it ever dies you have a back up and you still have an extra $300 plus tax to keep you warm.
Love the generator theme song, it was sweet!We’ll need a long-term test for this new brand. Quick question Sean, is taking my little shih-tzu baby with us to Grand Teton/Yellowstone a bad idea? I know there are many places we’d have to leave her in the truck while sight-seeing & I wonder if it would be too hot in late August/early September.
Cheap is a relative term. They are NOT cheap. $1300 is NOT cheap. Also, you want pure sine wave output and at the maximum rating too. Many lie about the capacity - they list PEAK output and not RUNNING output. Huge difference too.
Ilike MaXpeeding Rods brand, I have a adjustable track bar and adjustable control arms for my Dodge Truck. Saved me hundreds of dollars. Vevor is another good knock off brand for part time equipment. I have the Harbor Freight 3500 but it's pretty big compared. I'm a Contractor and some things I buy name brand, others knock off. It's a cost/benefit analysis for sure.
I've been looking at small generators for a while and have yet to make a purchase. One thing I don't see in most reviews is how good is the companies support? Can you get parts? This particular generator has 8% one star reviews and 15% 3 stars or below. It also looks to be sold under other brands such as Pulsar, GenMax and AIVolt. The company that makes these is not the same as the company selling/branding them which is a red flag.
Very interesting inverter generator but I was thinking that if you could connect 2 for 6000 watts and it only has 1.1 gallon capacity for gasoline why not make a auxiliary fuel tank for it say 5 gallons. Ed in Partlow Virginia.
It appears to be a good product, but time will tell I suppose. We have had our Yamaha 2400 for 14 years now and it's still going strong. With that one year warranty on this orange generator, I wonder if it will still be blowing and going 14 years from now? Thank you for the overview! Happy trails.
Yes, I agree that part of what you are expecting from the more expensive brands is better longevity. We have had excellent experience overall with Yamaha. But I have to say that our Champion has also held up quite well. But typically, with the blue and red brands, you get superior noise performance.
No, I have not had that problem. In fact, I ended up doing this video because after a year I could not really find anything about the generator to complain about, especially for the price.
Thank you for pointing out this is a 3000 watt generator. Notice it says 3500 peak watts and the model number is 3500. Both are designed to misslead! But you correctly identified it as 3000 running watts! Thank you!
I want to know the vertical height of this generator. I have a tractor supply metal box bolted to a bumper hitch carrier on the back of my van and it is only 18 or 19 inches tall inside and my champion 2000w inverter generator barely fits in it. I like my champion 2000 but it doesn't like my air fryer. It will run it but you can tell it's stressing! Seems like I buy a generator every year or 2 at this point but every time I find the "perfect one" I find something better. I'll probably keep my champion though because powers whatever I need and it hasn't failed me yet!
Interesting. I wish I knew about this before I bought a Predator 3500 that weighs 98 lbs dry weight. I do need a generator to run the RV A/C. The Predator does that fine. I would have liked to see you hook it up to your travel trailer. But I guess I'm not buying another generator soon, not until the Predator dies.
thanks for showing the new generator but more importantly what in the world did you use to make that song and is that all you voice? I GOTTA have that PA setup if one exists !
Great review and a good refresher on the warning labels. Could do without the AI generated "musik" though.... I'd rather listen to an open frame generator.
The "Yellow" brand is likely based off of the Ducar 1600w suitcase inverter generator. I have found this unit (in Ducar trim) to be extrememly reliable and fuel efficient. But it does not have the power to run a table saw, or even my older corded circular saw. It would be interesting to see you put this MXR under a heavier load than a hair dryer - which typically only uses 1500w or so. I would also like to know how this unit stands up to extensive use, say after it's had a dozen or more oil changes... Thanks for the review, and putting this inverter on my radar. For the record I have heard of MaXpeedingRods in the past, I believe they make car parts.
I will do some more testing with this unit. There have been several comments here beneath the video from other owners who have good things to say about it. One guy says he has been using his to run his air conditioner on his RV for the past couple of years and has no complaints. Agree with you about the long-term durability questions. This is one reason I am usually quite skeptical of brands with which I am not familiar. It’s easy to be happy when everything is working the way it should. But once something goes wrong, having good customer support, and parts availability makes a huge difference in the ownership experience. Thanks for your comments!
@@davepennington3573 No, but the rating by Champion is lower for gas. It's worth it to me not to mess with stinky gasoline and have to take care of the carburetor.
When you turned on the heat on the hair dryer, it seemed to stumble a bit. The electronics of the eco mode would have me concerned, with my Honda it’s flawless.
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Room elephant was not addressed. Will it put out- 3000 watts?
I have aimlessly viewed countless videos. I was lost. Finally a video with warning labels to help me find my way. Thanks! I feel so much safer.
This could be the only hit country song in 2024 that includes the line "58 decibels" Nice generator too !
It’s surprisingly hard to find a word that rhymes with “decibels” 😂
@@LongLongHoneymoon jezebels?
Ha ha that would’ve been even funnier
@@LongLongHoneymoon festival, best to yell, guest of Mel, lest you fell, nest don't tell . . . I just go alphabetically looking for words that more or less rhyme. 😂 Thanks for the video Sean.
Just as a FYI. MAX Peeding Rods, is manufactured by Dinking Power / Genmax. They also make several generators for other companies. The new 145cc 164F engine has been getting excellent reviews and proving to be a contender for compact suitcase generators. The size of the Honda eu2200i but with more power. The pulsar 4000 is the same unit but in gas and a dual fuel version, the genmax 3500 is also the same. Im a dual fuel man myself. But these are impressive units. Funny video, always enjoy LoLoHo…👍🏼
Out of the genmax, pulsar and xpedingrods which of the 3 would you recommend thanks.
My 2500 watt Champion just couldn’t run my RV air conditioner even with a soft start installed. Along with my residential refrigerator.
Bought this same generator and ran it during a boondocking stay in Florida last month.
Totally impressed with it!
Sure glad to see your review and endorsement.
I’ve learned so much from your videos over the years Sean.
Appreciate your efforts to contribute honest reviews to the RV community.
We added a soft start to our ac also, hoping to only need one of the Yamaha 2200 generators. It started and ran the ac at home....but on the road with the fridge running, one just wouldn't do it. So, we have two Yamaha's but sure didn't want to haul both. We may consider this one as it's light enough for me to handle and has more wattage!
Sean, you have outdone yourself! This video was hilarious (LOVED the music!) while being informative. You and Kristy are, by far, my favorite RV tubers!
That discouraged me seeing that sticker, "Do not place lips or mouth directly on exhaust pipe"
someone has tried it??? lol
Remember, Californicators and City Slickers may also buy this unit.
I have owned that same generator for 2 years it works really well running the ac in our camper.
Great! Thanks for the real world report! After having ours for more than one year, I can’t really find anything to complain about. Overall, it seems like a great value.
how long does it run ac with one tank of gas?
I’m curious if anyone has a system to say set a 5 gallon gas can next to it, and have it feed from that? Feeding it every 90 minutes seems… like an issue.
@@Erin-Thor 4.5 hrs run time
@@unknowntrucker7010 - Thought that was at idle, at load 1.5 hours? I don’t know…. 🤷🏼♂️
With all of the generators you have, you could have quite a garage sale . lol
This video is proof that anything can be made into a country song
We've had this very gen for just under a year now and it works great. Sold our Honda EU2200i, bought this and put the rest in the bank.
I got mine!!! Works great
Impressive! Thanks for sharing the honest review. A lot of appealing features including it being as light as a 2000 watt class.
I have one of these and am completely satisfied with it. It puts out full advertised output and is very quiet to boot. Long term reliability is another issue and only time will tell. However, parts and service are available but not easily. Definately worth the money
Looks like a nice little generator. I think you covered every warning scenario imaginable 😂 We always appreciate your trustworthy reviews!
What a great looking small generator. Even the 5500 from the same company looks inviting too. Thank you for the review.
I'm only here for the caution signs
I love all the warnings! I feel like I could be very safe...maybe.
Does it hav a fuel cutoff so you can drain the gas out by running it?
I looked at this gen a month ago but ended up buying the dual fuel Pulsar. They look like the same one just different color. Has worked great so far.
I'm checking into the dual fuel generators because I don't like carrying gasoline. Do you have experience with them at higher altitudes---say over 7,000 feet? We live in Colorado and often are at 8-10,000 feet and have heard that the propane doesn't work well with that altitude.
Thanks I just bought one....been seriously eyeing generators preparing for Floridas upcomimg storm predictions. this thing seems to be just what i need
I think you will enjoy it. If you look in the comments here, another viewer said he has been running his air conditioner with this exact same unit for the past couple of years and it has worked out great.
i like my older honda eu3000. it is paid for. i installed auto start. and a extended full system.
auto start is great. can turn it on from inside my rv.
and not worry about the furl level with a five gallon + the factory fuel supply. all hard mounted to my rv so it can not walk away. and a hard cover for bad weather. also acts like a second layer for sound. then a exhaust piping that go two feet above my rv roof so no fumes or gasses to worry about. or gag on.
Great review.
We have had this generator for a while now. Love it. Our 2200 watt would not quite run our air even with an easy start. It did on our Solitude but we now have a Brinkley and for some reason the Briggs 2200 watt would not run the air. The Maxpeeding rod does a beautiful job and really isn't bigger than our 2200 watt was.. Burlington Bill busking on the road and here on you tube.
Great review Sean. Thanks👍
Great custom tunes!! Nice review too. Thank you.
I took the plunge today and bought one to replace my red brand that puts out 2000 watts. It was the catchy jingle that made me do it. 🤣
You know, you guys inspired me to cross the North Atlantic on Queen Mary 2. I was just idly watching videos of ships in storms, and I came upon your channel, and I got the ocean liner bug. Thanks for putting it up a few years ago.
Have you done it yet? We have done three transatlantic crossings on the QueenMary 2. Each was a surprisingly different experience. We have not done one in many years, and I would like to get back on the ship again. If you have the time, it’s a fantastic way to get back-and-forth between North America and England.
Sean you are the king of generator reviewers!
:) I had to go back and read the "warning" labels that you added. Very creative.
Nice looking generator
Still… nothing beats the remote control of the Champion gen set. It has held up over many years and powers our RV reliably. Not sure how long that unit (in the video) would last.
That looks pretty nice! I'd be interested to see more of a comparison with the "yellow brand" since that's probably it's biggest competitor. Weight, noise, runtime...
Yes, the quietest generator I ever heard was a Honda 3000u (I think that's what it's called) being used by Parks Canada. I was 5 feet away and didn't even know it was running. All these companies that use 21 or 23 feet as the reference point do that because they know they can't come close to the Honda.
Edit: Even the Honda 2000i is too loud for me.
Wow! That's Heavy and Far Out there brother! As always, Thumbs up!😎👍
Question, did you test the output watts? I’ve grown skeptical of Chinese stat’s on products. I have several 900,000+ lumen flashlights that are less than my 3000 lumen Sofirin SC 33
He put a 2k watt load on it and said it runs his AC (watts = ?). He really should buy a Watts Up and test it at 3k watts but apparently he's too busy making warning labels.
Thanks for this. We are boondocking with friends right now and have borrowed their generator to top off our batteries. Our first time using a generator. Hate the noise, but love the power. This X-peeing-ator generator might be perfect for us. Small and cheap! - Jim
Look up Car Generator - just as powerful and your vehicle is much quieter than any generator plus is compliant to the regulations.
@@ScubaSteveCanada Thanks for the tip!
I bought this unit in 2023 to save weight while boondocking. It works great. I have a 26 ft TT with twin shwintek slides that can be an electric hog. It runs my AC. I recommend it.
Great to hear! Thanks so much for the real world report. Yes, it offers a great weight savings and also a space savings over most 3000 W models. Overall, it seems like very good value. Glad to hear it runs your AC.
Well, we trust you! You have always come through with great advice. We needed a lighter generator, and this fits the bill!
Amazon will deliver tomorrow !
I hope you like it! For the price, I think it’s tough to beat. Since posting this video, I’ve heard from some other owners of this unit and they have been pleased. One guy has been using it for two years to run his air conditioner and is happy with it.
@@LongLongHoneymoon We will let you know! I saw the two year comment. I kinda pushed me over the edge!
Thank you, after seeing your video I got one, love it. I’ve owned a Yamaha 2000 and 2800 Cummins lots more for the money. Will do what I need.
Thanks for your real world report! Yes, after owning this unit for more than a year, I can’t really find anything to complain about. It gets the job done and is great value for the money.
@@LongLongHoneymoon I'm just wondering, have you researched how difficult or easy it would be to get parts for it should it have a mechanical failure?
And what kind of price they want for parts?
I know that things like a new inverter can cost more than the entire unit.
I wonder about things like a new carb or piston, rings, crank shaft, etc.
Sometimes, an unknown brand can become a well known brand if their product is of good quality and support is good. Plus the ability to get parts.
Hi Sean, Thanks for the review! After seeing this I looked into their company and found they make the MXR 3500S duel-fuel. Comes with an electric start and a remote!! You should check it out!! I just received mine and it works great!!! And it still passes the tonneau cover test!!!
I will definitely check it out! I’ve had some other people ask about dual fuel options. So maybe I will end up doing a sequel to this review. 😂 thanks for the info!
As a small engine mechanic, my only concern for anything like that is repairability. I have a pile of the no brand, two cycle snd the CHEAP ones out back that are SCRAP because they are not worth repairing, period. Cheaper does NOT mean better when it comes to future repairs. I have a 20 year old Honda portable that still runs like new. I can buy parts for it all day long. Even some of the old Coleman and Craftsman generators are still repairable compared to the ones I have in that pile.
Yes, that has always been my concern when approaching "no name" brands. I also wonder what kind of customer service (and parts availability) will exist in the future if and when things go wrong. There are definitely tradeoffs, and when you pay more for one of the major brands you are also buying into that warranty and customer support experience. With that said, we have had problems with both our Yamaha and Champion generators that were only fixed when we opened the cases ourselves and did the work in our own garage. With any of these generators, it helps tremendously if you are able to diagnose and repair on your own.
That's a nice generator for the price if it lasts and they support it. But, I think people need to be reminded that buying something like that to chase a low price is a gamble. You don't have any idea how long it will last and if parts will be available when and if you need them. Rolling the dice and hoping is one way to go. If hope doesn't work out and you need a $3.00 part for that 3 years from now which can't be found anywhere your actual cost will be at least double. That's because because you'll be buying another one to replace it.
Yes, I mentioned something along these lines towards the end of the video. That is one reason that I am often hesitant to recommend brands that I don’t know. Overall, I think it is a great deal, but with the caveat that I don’t know much about this company and their long-term customer support. I did make one miss statement in the video, and that concerns the warranty, it appears that the warranty is two years, not one year. Depending on how people look at it, it may be worth the gamble to pick up this low-cost generator, considering the value for the price. We received a few comments from other owners, and so far everyone who has commented has been pleased with their unit.
The song had a little Merle Haggard/Bakersfield "sound"👍😀
Nice Rod!!
😂
yep, I am taking out my onan 4k and selling it and out portables. And thanks to you for your advice. But i'll need self starting.
“ Warning Labels “ will be your album cover title.
When you reach Nashville 😉😂🤠
I have the dual fuel model with electric start. It's nice but now they have an app to run and start now.
Parts availability? What happens when it breaks? Any service network? I have my doubts
great warning stickers
How does this performance compare to your Champian review that uses propane?
Nice job with the custom music to fit the generator review. I suppose the small fuel team would be a drawback. I have the Predator 3500 Inverter Generator from Harbor Freight that I purchased new six years ago at Harbor Freight Tools. It's been great, and parts are readily available from their customer service team. I can't believe you found a generator that is that small and light with a 3500 W starting power rating. It's the same as my Predator at half the weight. I think I paid $650 for my Predator 3500.
I did not know Sean could sing, not bad, pretty good. When do you go to the studio to record?
If this CZcams thing does not work out, look for me in Nashville!
Not in the market for another generator, but as always, enjoyed your entertaining video. 😍🤩
Thanks for the entertaining warning labels! 😂
I'm sharing this video with a friend who might be looking for a new generator
Would have liked to see it run a 3000 watt load and seen the output frequency on a oscilloscope. (true sine wave?) This company has it's headquarter in China.....
I would like to know if you can get it serviced or buy ANY parts (carb or carb kit) for it. If the inverter board fails is it a paperweight?
@@techguy9023 Sounds like there could be a lot of apprehension.
any idea how it does at delivering the 3000W continuous wattage for longer than a few seconds? I had another orange brand one that advertised an inverter generator at 2000w continuous, but it struggled to light a 100w lightbulb. I got rid of it.
There is also a dual fuel version.
Great review. I do have one question. What has your experience been with keeping gas in your gen tank?
Looks like a clone of the original Generac/Craftsman 3000i series, same size and also had 30A outlets; newer models are 3300/3000 watts.
What concerns me is that if you quickly glance at the name, it looks like Max peeing rods. 👀
The other thing is, how do they do it? Have all other generator manufacturers been ripping us off on running wattage?
Hilarious! Thanks for another fun installment of LOLOHO! How did you get Brad Paisley and Waylon Jennings to sing those songs that I’m certain you wrote? 😉
Love, love, love that music overlay.... totally wonderful and fun. Thanks
You got more generators than anybody I've ever seen👍🇺🇲
I must admit, it is a challenge, keeping them all running! It’s a lot of small motors to maintain. 😂
Gavin's Garage has Sean beat handily on that... no contest.
@@BKD70 I have given away several of mine. Always stay on good terms with me, you never know when I might give you a generator 😂
How long will it run with 1.2 gallons of gas in Eco mode? I would rarely use it for an AC but mostly to recharge my batteries.
When I went to your Walmart link in your description I saw that there is at least one other brand selling the exact same generator. That brand was Pulsar.
Do you know if they have a propane adapter?
Thanks.
Can it keep the rig cool while the hair dryer is running too?? Will it get close to the 3000W output?? Nice that it has the TT30 plug for sure!
PS: amazing accompaniment for the video too!!
I just bought a new generator that is completely identical to this one but it is a: Pulsar 4000W Super Quiet Inverter Gasoline
Powered Generator with Recoil Start and CO
Shutdown, PGD40ISCO. It is the same identical generator but it comes with a 3 year warranty and cost me $471.00
I’ll be darn. It is exactly the same unit.
Does it have usb ports?
@@shouldibehere Yes it does.
Be interested to see how it handles AC running highs on a hot day.
@ a certain point price has to be a consideration. Hell buy two and only use 1 and if it ever dies you have a back up and you still have an extra $300 plus tax to keep you warm.
Love the generator theme song, it was sweet!We’ll need a long-term test for this new brand.
Quick question Sean, is taking my little shih-tzu baby with us to Grand Teton/Yellowstone a bad idea? I know there are many places we’d have to leave her in the truck while sight-seeing & I wonder if it would be too hot in late August/early September.
Cheap is a relative term. They are NOT cheap.
$1300 is NOT cheap.
Also, you want pure sine wave output and at the maximum rating too.
Many lie about the capacity - they list PEAK output and not RUNNING output. Huge difference too.
Very creative, Sean. Gotta love that AI. We people will soon be obsolete.
Ilike MaXpeeding Rods brand, I have a adjustable track bar and adjustable control arms for my Dodge Truck. Saved me hundreds of dollars. Vevor is another good knock off brand for part time equipment. I have the Harbor Freight 3500 but it's pretty big compared. I'm a Contractor and some things I buy name brand, others knock off. It's a cost/benefit analysis for sure.
Great tunes! They should really work on their brand name. 🤦🏻♂️
Should have a 2+ gallon fuel tank to run a RV A/C all night. Thanks for sharing.
I've been looking at small generators for a while and have yet to make a purchase. One thing I don't see in most reviews is how good is the companies support? Can you get parts? This particular generator has 8% one star reviews and 15% 3 stars or below. It also looks to be sold under other brands such as Pulsar, GenMax and AIVolt. The company that makes these is not the same as the company selling/branding them which is a red flag.
Hoping to hear this song on the CMA’s next year….
Will it run for a full 8 hours on 1.1 gallons of gas?
Where can I get the CD? The musical score that goes with this movie is outstanding.
Very interesting inverter generator but I was thinking that if you could connect 2 for 6000 watts and it only has 1.1 gallon capacity for gasoline why not make a auxiliary fuel tank for it say 5 gallons. Ed in Partlow Virginia.
It appears to be a good product, but time will tell I suppose. We have had our Yamaha 2400 for 14 years now and it's still going strong. With that one year warranty on this orange generator, I wonder if it will still be blowing and going 14 years from now? Thank you for the overview! Happy trails.
Yes, I agree that part of what you are expecting from the more expensive brands is better longevity. We have had excellent experience overall with Yamaha. But I have to say that our Champion has also held up quite well. But typically, with the blue and red brands, you get superior noise performance.
Sean - when running did it shut down unexpectedly at all due to CO2 sensor being to sensitive?
No, I have not had that problem. In fact, I ended up doing this video because after a year I could not really find anything about the generator to complain about, especially for the price.
Thank you for pointing out this is a 3000 watt generator. Notice it says 3500 peak watts and the model number is 3500. Both are designed to misslead! But you correctly identified it as 3000 running watts! Thank you!
I want to know the vertical height of this generator. I have a tractor supply metal box bolted to a bumper hitch carrier on the back of my van and it is only 18 or 19 inches tall inside and my champion 2000w inverter generator barely fits in it. I like my champion 2000 but it doesn't like my air fryer. It will run it but you can tell it's stressing! Seems like I buy a generator every year or 2 at this point but every time I find the "perfect one" I find something better. I'll probably keep my champion though because powers whatever I need and it hasn't failed me yet!
Interesting. I wish I knew about this before I bought a Predator 3500 that weighs 98 lbs dry weight. I do need a generator to run the RV A/C. The Predator does that fine. I would have liked to see you hook it up to your travel trailer. But I guess I'm not buying another generator soon, not until the Predator dies.
Very interesting. What do you think of the propane version made by this company?
How long would you think it would last a 25ft Airsream running an AC unit before refilling with gas? Just an estimate?
thanks for showing the new generator but more importantly what in the world did you use to make that song and is that all you voice? I GOTTA have that PA setup if one exists !
I've always wondered if a sound dampening box w/ ventilation would work well
I may try my hand at making one. I have some sound deadening material that I bought for a car but never installed.
I wish this generator was Dual Fuel " Gasoline and Propane " .
Great review and a good refresher on the warning labels. Could do without the AI generated "musik" though.... I'd rather listen to an open frame generator.
The person responsible has been sacked!
The "Yellow" brand is likely based off of the Ducar 1600w suitcase inverter generator. I have found this unit (in Ducar trim) to be extrememly reliable and fuel efficient. But it does not have the power to run a table saw, or even my older corded circular saw.
It would be interesting to see you put this MXR under a heavier load than a hair dryer - which typically only uses 1500w or so. I would also like to know how this unit stands up to extensive use, say after it's had a dozen or more oil changes...
Thanks for the review, and putting this inverter on my radar. For the record I have heard of MaXpeedingRods in the past, I believe they make car parts.
I will do some more testing with this unit. There have been several comments here beneath the video from other owners who have good things to say about it. One guy says he has been using his to run his air conditioner on his RV for the past couple of years and has no complaints. Agree with you about the long-term durability questions. This is one reason I am usually quite skeptical of brands with which I am not familiar. It’s easy to be happy when everything is working the way it should. But once something goes wrong, having good customer support, and parts availability makes a huge difference in the ownership experience. Thanks for your comments!
Not 100% sure, but I think this orange one is a Ducar built generator also.
@@BKD70 If that's true it's getting bumped up on the short list! 👍
You did the hair dryer test but not the hair dryer, the a/c, and the microwave simultaneously
We don’t own a generator (high dollar Yamaha and Honda’s included) that can run those three simultaneously! 😂
If it was dual fuel (gasoline/LP) then I would grab it. Right now I'll stick with the yellow Champion small dual fuel.
I'm done with stinky gasoline generators forever. I have a (too) small Champion, and love it but need a small "3000W running" dual fuel generator.
@@Bob_Adkins Have you measured its actual output on propane?
@@davepennington3573 No, but the rating by Champion is lower for gas. It's worth it to me not to mess with stinky gasoline and have to take care of the carburetor.
They make the dual-fuel MXR 3500S works great and has electric start and remote start. It passes the tonneau cover test and weights around 65LBS.
When you turned on the heat on the hair dryer, it seemed to stumble a bit.
The electronics of the eco mode would have me concerned, with my Honda it’s flawless.
A3500w inverter should have a 50amp plug.
I have 2 3500 inverters and they have 50 amp plugs
Tried to order it from Amazon but they will not ship to my address. I'm in California, dagnabit!
Sounds like it needs another warning label!
Who did you rope in to do the music. LOL
Nashville’s finest!!!