I was looking for a quieter and lighter generator than my Champion 4000. It is definitely lighter but I don't notice any difference between this and my Champion open frame generator. I didn't know I would have to get a conversion kit to run it at higher altitudes (8500 ft.) which had to be purchased separately. I waited a week for the high altitude kit and it took 30 minutes to install. The generator took quit a few pulls to get it primed and started. I'm looking forward to taking this out on our next camping trip to see how we'll it is going to work after I get the break in done.
Started up right out of the box. Added included oil and some gas and fired up right away. Just what we need for our small house. Will power fridge, a couple of lams and a fan or two. Nice and quiet so no neighbor problems. Just hoping the storms this year are not too bad.
Just picked up my inverter generator today. The first start up process was super simple. Fired right up on the second pull. Tested it out with my RV trailers AC unit and had no issues. All ready for camping this summer!