I purchased this item for the sole purpose of powering the A/C in our RV on hot days. It is convenient to have the 30 AMP plug that my RV plugs right into. I followed the instructions exactly upon arrival and filled the oil (provided with the item) to the appropriate level. The generator fired up on the second pull of the recoil. I ran the generator twice for about 30 minutes each time on a recent trip. It works as expected. I have only run the generator off propane and only intend to use the propane for fuel, so I cannot speak to gasoline usage but this generator worked as expected on my limited use so far. The item is light enough that my 14 year old son or my wife can lift it into the back of the truck by themselves.