Use this product for a racecar trailer. Just got it today. Started right up. Seems to work stellar. A little disappointed they don't give out the cover as a bonus gift anymore.
I purchased this particular Inverter generator because of how much power it produces vs cost. It's much cheaper then the Honda's of the world (not saying they are bad just out of my budget. For now). So far it's seems like it will do exactly what I need which is to power my house (minus the 220 loads) items that I will need during a power outage. The newest model does have an hour meter in the digital display. I don't care that the 30 amp plug is upside down or not. Just use a bungee cord or coat hanger around the handle to relieve cord strain and this will keep it plugged in nice and tight. Only have had it a few weeks so can't comment on durability but I bought it for the price and the electric start (other family members come to my house during a hurricane so this allows them to start it) so time will tell
The unit is fairly portable (nice telescoping handle) to wheel around - I can't believe how super quiet this is. Handled my small appliances (lights, laptops, portal air conditioner) just fine.