re: OB opinion on Predator generators

I’ve had the 2000 watt for 4 years. Use it for tailgating mostly. I run it dry prior to packing it up. No issues at all

I’d buy one if I needed it at that price, especially 20% off.

I have the 9000 and did an extra break-in as mentioned earlier. Highly recommended as the medals accumulate.

I need to run it, change the fuel, and test the plugs.

Love mine. Ran it for hundreds of hours during ice storm power outages and camping trips.
Besides oil changes, the only maintenance I had to do was remove and clean the spark arrestor around the 100hr mark. Generator wouldn't stay running and that was the culprit.

Someone I know had the Predator 3500 he used with his small16 ft travel trailer and had no problems with it powering his A/C and lights when he was boondocking.


He traded up to a 25 ft travel trailer and had problems with the 3500 powering that trailer's A/C and all the other electric needs. He bought the 5000 and is very happy with it. He uses the the propane option for fuel and likes the remote on/ off switch that allows him to turn off the unit at night when he goes to bed for the night. He doesn't have to go outside and physically turn it off. In the morning, he uses the remote to start the unit while he gets dressed, fixes coffee, etc.

I have 2 Predator generators. We bought the 9k before Ida and it held its own for a solid week. It’s thirsty and loud but did the job. I run it once a month and it starts every time usually on the 2nd pull.
We bought a 3500 watt inverter for my MIL apartment. It’s nice and quiet as expected and sips fuel. Luckily we haven’t needed it for a long outage yet but it’s great for working on deer stands in the woods.
Change the oil, keep good fuel in it and run it every so often and the will do just fine.