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WEN 56380i Super Quiet 3800-Watt RV-Ready Portable Inverter Generator Expired

$530
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WEN Products has WEN 56380i Super Quiet 3800-Watt RV-Ready Portable Inverter Generator for $529.99. Shipping is free.

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Key Features:
  • Extremely quiet operation minimizes noise; EPA III and CARB Compliant
  • 212cc 4-stroke OHV engine produces 3800 surge watts and 3400 rated watts with a half-load runtime of up to 8.5 hours
  • Fuel shutoff maximizes the generator's lifespan by using up the remaining fuel in the carburetor before shutting down
  • Produces clean power to prevent damage to sensitive electronics such as smart phones, tablets and laptops
  • Includes two three-prong 120V receptacles, one AC 120V NEMA TT-30R RV receptacle, one 12V DC receptacle, two 5V USB ports, a digital load and fuel display, and a two-year warranty
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Extremely quiet operation minimizes noise; EPA III and CARB Compliant
212cc 4-stroke OHV engine produces 3800 surge watts and 3400 rated watts with a half-load runtime of up to 8.5 hours
Fuel shutoff maximizes the generator's lifespan by using up the remaining fuel in the carburetor before shutting down
Produces clean power to prevent damage to sensitive electronics such as smart phones, tablets and laptops
Includes two three-prong 120V receptacles, one AC 120V NEMA TT-30R RV receptacle, one 12V DC receptacle, two 5V USB ports, a digital load and fuel display, and a two-year warranty

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WEN I believe is Taiwan, the real traditional Chinese. Not commie xi.
These are tested and have done well in hurricane areas. A friend of mine ran a 2250 watt version of this generator for his fridge and freezer. Ran like a charm.

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Thebudman
11-24-2022 at 07:42 PM.
11-24-2022 at 07:42 PM.
Quote from pr3dict :
Im curious to know this vs a honda EU2000i for an RV to use air conditioners...

If you have a softstart you can usually start a 15k ac with a 1800/2200 generator from my experience.
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Thebudman
11-24-2022 at 07:45 PM.
11-24-2022 at 07:45 PM.
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Neither. The igen2500 is often cited on RV forums as an economy generator that can start 15k btu roof air units. It was $400 earlier this year. The Honda Handi is my first choice for excellent build quality and reliability but its price rose from $1500 to $2500 in the past year. Many like to parallel two of the 1800 watt economy inverters. Fuel consumption rate is often a consideration. For continuous operation in high ambient temperature or at elevation your load should not exceed 50% of the generator's rated running watt capacity.

My igen2500 could not start my GE 15k without a softstart. With a softstart, even the 1800 sportsman from Walmart could start and run it.
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pr3dict
11-24-2022 at 07:48 PM.
11-24-2022 at 07:48 PM.
Quote from timbertop :
Neither. The igen2500 is often cited on RV forums as an economy generator that can start 15k btu roof air units. It was $400 earlier this year. The Honda Handi is my first choice for excellent build quality and reliability but its price rose from $1500 to $2500 in the past year. Many like to parallel two of the 1800 watt economy inverters. Fuel consumption rate is often a consideration. For continuous operation in high ambient temperature or at elevation your load should not exceed 50% of the generator's rated running watt capacity.
Why wouldn't this start/ run a rooftop 15kbtu unit? It's definitely got enough juice...
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Thebudman
11-24-2022 at 08:11 PM.
11-24-2022 at 08:11 PM.
Quote from pr3dict :
Why wouldn't this start/ run a rooftop 15kbtu unit? It's definitely got enough juice...

This generator should have no problem staring a 15k ac. However, just because it is technically a 30amp generator it likely won't run everything at the same time like a 30amp shore power connection will. It will probably run the ac and microwave but not also the electric hot water heater. If anyone has this and can run them all I would love to hear about it.
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b67
11-24-2022 at 08:35 PM.
11-24-2022 at 08:35 PM.
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Would kill for a 240v capable version. Those are usually much more. This can run basically a whole house for the 120v side though, great deal.

Could pair two and connect to an autotransformer
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cheepcherokee
11-24-2022 at 08:40 PM.
11-24-2022 at 08:40 PM.
I just placed an order for one. Looks like a good deal to me!
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raptormann
11-24-2022 at 08:57 PM.
11-24-2022 at 08:57 PM.
dang bout this on october 3rd for 660....can't complain great product
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11-24-2022 at 09:17 PM.
11-24-2022 at 09:17 PM.
Quote from timbertop :
The igen4500 or igen4500c could return briefly at a similar price. It has a 224 cc engine vs Wen's 212.cc. 18 hour run time on 3.4 gal 25% load (0.19 gph) vs Wen's 2.2 gal tank. Remote wireless control. 3700 watts running 4500 w surge claimed per specs.24.5L x 17.5W x 20H in.. 104 lbs. I would love to do a side by side comparison.


Every application is different but I have found that 240V only needs to be available long enough to heat water and pump it from the well.

A 2200 running watt inverter takes care of standby for electronics, refrigeration, furnace fan and the rest while saving quite a bit of fuel.

A good 6k running watt conventional like Briggs and Straton will have a 389 cc engine which doesn't bog down when starting compressors and motors and the output is clean enough for electronics. Economy 240V conventionals like Westinghouse 5300 274 cc have significantly smaller engines and wide voltage fluctuation which won't harm a water heater but will shorten the life of tools and compressors if used long enough. The smaller engine does give better fuel economy though, 0.42 gph 50% loaded, 0.32 gph 25% loaded per punlished specs.
Unless you plan on using your generator as your main power source year round then your not gonna hurt your tools. Don't let that scare you from buying a more affordable gen
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Hanzo911
11-24-2022 at 09:48 PM.
11-24-2022 at 09:48 PM.
In 4 1…No tax for FL !?
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11-24-2022 at 09:56 PM.
11-24-2022 at 09:56 PM.
Quote from pr3dict :
Why wouldn't this start/ run a rooftop 15kbtu unit? It's definitely got enough juice...
I was thinking of the smaller Wen. This one will likely be fine. Users should check the starting amps of the ac unit. RV forums are the best source information about generator and roof air compatibility.
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11-24-2022 at 10:04 PM.
11-24-2022 at 10:04 PM.
Quote from pr3dict :
Im curious to know this vs a honda EU2000i for an RV to use air conditioners...
Have the Honda EU2000i and would usually stall with our 13,500BTU air condition in our travel trailer but works great after installing a soft start.
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11-24-2022 at 11:57 PM.
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Quote from compusascam :
WEN I believe is Taiwan, the real traditional Chinese. Not commie xi.

Interesting. I thought they were US company… https://generatorist.com/who-make...-they-made
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treyjustice
11-25-2022 at 04:03 AM.
11-25-2022 at 04:03 AM.
Have had two years in my every. Runs great.
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av8nautiger
11-25-2022 at 07:19 AM.
11-25-2022 at 07:19 AM.
This WEN or this Westinghouse?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...X0DER&th=1
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pufnstuf68
11-25-2022 at 07:26 AM.
11-25-2022 at 07:26 AM.
Picked mine up on Black Friday 2020. I just went through hurricane Sally in Florida and swore I'd never be without a generator again. Got it for $609 with tax. I've been very happy with this generator. Used it heavily during the Texas Snowpocalypse in 2020. Allowed us to have lights, run the microwave and have hot food, kept the freezer and fridge running and charged our phones for 4 days. Be sure to follow directions on breaking it in, and pick up a magnetic dipstick. I run mine about once every 45 days just to keep it up.

There's also an owner Facebook group for this generator full of tips and tricks and people's experience with it.
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