Use the Gen for camping. It runs a couple of lights and fans. I also use it to recharge batteries for my CPAP--just an hour or so and they are ready to use..
Started 2nd pull right out of the box. Included oil & funnel. Tried it out with my 3/4hp sump pump lifting water 10 feet. Worked great with or without echo mode turned on. Pump started and ran exactly like it does on utility power. Ran 1 hour with 1 pump cycle every 2 minutes. Never skipped a beat. Quieter than expected. Could not hear it running from inside the house with the generator just outside. Note: Ordered the IGEN2200 but the box and the unit were labeled IGEN2000. Upon opening the box there was a notice that the unit was mislabeled at the factory but that it was indeed an IGEN2200.
Oil was included with generator thoughtfully and gas was put in - away we go. I have only started it up which was done quite easily but have not run it for a long time yet. I will come back in and give a more detailed report on its performance which if anything like the simplicity of starting up should be positive. Looking forward to a long and good experience with Westy.