Customer reviews from FIRMAN Power Equipment
Firman - W03382 Electric & Remote Start 120V RV Ready 3650-Watt Gasoline Inverter Portable Generator - Black, Gold
Average customer rating
4.6
(72 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 72 reviews
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Star
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97%of customers recommend this product.
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65 out of
67)
Customer Reviews for Firman - W03382 Electric & Remote Start 120V RV Ready 3650-Watt Gasoline Inverter Portable Generator - Black, Gold
Posted by: Nathan
from Edmonton, Canada
Verified Purchase:Yes
Just came back from our first weekend camping with this generator and we were glad we had it. It was hot everyday (37 C) and it was nice to be able to run the AC in the trailer. Our previous generator had a similar watt rateing but it would barely run the AC you had to keep it on the lowest setting. This one handled it no problem although it does get noticably louder when it powers the AC otherwise it's waaay quieter than our old one. It was also really easy to start, maybe too easy because anytime I ventured very far I came back to find the kids had turned it back on and were huddled inside enjoing some cool air.
Pros: Easy to start, Quieter than most, Remote control
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting FIRMAN Power Equipment
Posted by: Bob
from Canada Ontario
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great at hunting cabin with remote start stop.Dont have to go outside to shed and start or stop in rain or snow.Love it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting FIRMAN Power Equipment
Customer Rating
5
Forget the H brand. Firman has an absolute winner here!!!
on July 27, 2020
Posted by: Thomas
from Kleinburg, Ontario, Canada
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased a Firman 3650ir as an emergency backup in case home power goes out after an ice storm, wind storm etc. At first, I was dead set on getting an inverter from the H brand, but those prices are just nuts. Then I came across Firman during my research phase, and then realized they were sold at most Canadian big box stores. This unit gives me 3300 running watts to power my fridge, gas furnace, gas hot water heater, and toaster oven without breaking a sweat. I've already put it through the 5 hour break-in period and changed the oil - a really easy task with the rubber grommet in the floor pan to let the oil drain through. Really a super design. What's not super is the plastic oil filler cap and drain plug. Seriously, what would it have cost to make these pieces metal?? But it's a small gripe. As for volume levels, the 3650ir is surprisingly quiet. Even quieter than my gas lawn mower. That was a huge plus. I also purchased an RV to 120V extension plug. It allows me to run just one cord into the house, and it has (3) 120V plugs, each with their own breaker!!! That's genius!! Plus, I get clean 60hz power for all my electronics. I'm truly thrilled with this product. Trust me, I'd hammer on about everything wrong with it if there was more to say, but it's truly great value for the money. $900 CDN vs $2500+ for the H brand. I don't understand why Firman isn't singing the praises of their products from the rooftops. Really why would you spend more? Message to the Firman marketing team... get your act together. Start promoting this product better. My only long term reservation is customer service. There are some disappointing stories online about reaching the call centre, getting help in a timely manner etc. I hope that if these guys want to be number one in the industry, they'll clean that up and quick. We'll see. All said, this is a must-buy purchase folks. No reservations here.
Pros: Big power at a reasonable price., Comes with battery tender!, Comes with oil!!, Easy to service., Great power cable accessories., Reasonably quiet., Sold at most big box stores.
Cons: Oil fill cap and drain plug are plastic. Really?
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting FIRMAN Power Equipment
Posted by: Outdoor obsession
from Elko NV
Verified Purchase:Yes
I use this to boondock camp works great other then when ac is running have to fill gas every 4 hrs
Pros: Quiet, Remote start, Running watts
Cons: Runtime on a tank of gas
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting FIRMAN Power Equipment
Posted by: Hab
from Alberta Canada
Verified Purchase:Yes
Generator is new so it hasn't stood the test of time but it seems to start and run well when needed. It is relatively quiet for a less expensive unit. Looks well made and has a good design.
Pros: Remote start and fairly quiet, Sufficient power output for rv
Cons: Remote needs to be reset after 12 hours
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting FIRMAN Power Equipment
Posted by: Munroe Construction Services
from Victoria Harbour, Ontario, Canada
Verified Purchase:Yes
The generator started on first try every time. was powerful enough to run my table saw and miter saw easily. love the ease of use. I am giving it 4 stars only for the reason the handle to wheel generator around is quite flimsy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting FIRMAN Power Equipment
Posted by: DJ
from Red Deer AB CANADA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Bought this unit for my holiday trailer works great runs the AC, love the remote start feature
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting FIRMAN Power Equipment
Customer Rating
4
Great unit but a bit louder then i was expecting
on July 11, 2020
Posted by: Courteous camper
from Ontario Canada
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great unit for an RV as the remote makes your morning coffee easy as you don't have to go outside to start the unit. But once under load like running the AC it does get a bit louder then i was expecting. However this common with all generators. I don't understand why 'they' can make a car with a much larger engine quieter then any 'quite' generator. Put some R&D into a better muffler please and it would be the perfect unit. Would just like to be a courteous camper while using my AC all day / night.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting FIRMAN Power Equipment