ALP 1000w PROPANE Generator 12 month Review

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After a ton of research on different types of generators, I picked up an ALP 100-Watt Propane Generator about a year ago. In this video, I’ll offer my take on what this generator has to offer for overlanding use. I’ll also go over its features and specs and pros and cons. Join me to see if this is the right kind of power source for your overlanding and off roading needs!
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@ericbrady Ай бұрын

Thanks! Nice video! I will be using one as a backup to solar charging a 5.2 KWh battery system. The AC input for charging is about 550 watts and at my elevation of 6,700’ here in central Mexico it will be at almost full capacity.

@4wdTALK Ай бұрын

That's going to work awesome for you, running watts will still cover that.

@TheUntraveledPath 2 жыл бұрын

Seems like a good product. May get one myself, thanks for the review.

@4wdTALK 2 жыл бұрын

Hey bud, highly recommend these generators! Stay well!

@danaboatman954 2 ай бұрын

great "real life" review.. appreciate it! definite thumbs up

@4wdTALK 2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@geod3589 Жыл бұрын

I have a Honda Gen and converted it to propane. Propane has so many advantages over gasoline.

@stephenbibb647 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I am going to buy one. Stephen

@keithbrookshire Жыл бұрын

I've owned many generators but I've never seen one with a light built in. That's a great idea. There may be one of these in my future.

@imark7777777 Жыл бұрын

It's actually fairly common in much bigger generators as in pole behind. I can't remember if I've seen another generator in the smaller categories do this or not but this is definitely one of the few if not only. It's a good feature and I don't know why it hasn't trickled down.

@keithbrookshire Жыл бұрын

@@imark7777777 If I do get one of these the light wouldn't be part of the decision making process but it would be a nice bonus. I have more flashlights than any sane person would have. That being said on the one or two occasions I have needed the little light on the side of my "solar generator" it has sure been handy.

@marauderhot Жыл бұрын

I bought mine at Overland Expo West. I use it to run my Zero Breeze A/C in my small offroad teardrop. It never comes out of eco mode, so it's even more quiet. I also have a Honda EU-1000 that I no longer use since I got this one. The only thing I don't like are the colors, mine is an insane bright blue. Also it's a puresine so you can run a computer if needed.

@svbarryduckworth628 5 ай бұрын

Since you have both how loud is this generator compared to the Honda?

@NewHampshireJack 2 жыл бұрын

Two questions if I may? 1. While ALP generators are based in the US, I would like to know where the unit is actually manufactured/assembled? Some foreign engine manufactures are great, some, not so good. 2.Your review convinced me that you had a wonderful experience with your unit. I assume that while you may have thrashed the unit well for testing so we do not have to, you kept up a high level of maintenance? What was missing in the review, total operating hours for the time you owned the gen-set? Thank you for taking time to post this information.

@alcopower5710 2 жыл бұрын

Great point……would like to know myself 🤔

@LarryDickman1 Жыл бұрын

Made in China. Watch this for history of the development. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q6h0eJyWyanbYGg.html

@imark7777777 Жыл бұрын

This video the guy explains where it's manufactured kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q6h0eJyWyanbYGg.html which I believe with China however he had a lot of requirements for actually having some thing that would sell well in the US market. Which drastically changed their idea of what they were going to sell.

@svbarryduckworth628 5 ай бұрын

One question I have is can it be stored on it's side? I know 4-stroke engines don't like being set on certain sides for storage but even outboard motors have one side that it is OK to set them on without the oil running into the cylinder. We have a spot where this would tuck in and out of the way for storage but it would need to be on its side to fit in there. 1000w is too much power for us but nobody makes smaller generators these days. If we had a generator it would only be used rarely to charge our four 6v golf cart batteries on our sailboat. We currently have 400w of solar and 200w of wind. If the sun is shining the wind turbine shuts down once the charge voltage gets much past 14v some time in the morning and we often get to equalize charge by 11-12 O'clock. But in the winter there are days where the sun doesn't shine and sometimes the wind doesn't blow either. If we owned one of these it would probably never go off of eco mode even when charging the batteries as hard/fast as they could take a charge. We could always start the main diesel engine and charge with the alternator but that is sort of hard on a bigger diesel sailboat engine to run for a couple of hours with almost no load. It would be like starting your truck and letting it idle to charge your trailer house bank. Not optimal in the long run. Replacement diesel engines run $20-30k Installed and every hour on the meter is running the clock towards that day when it needs to be rebuilt or replaced.

@7115duck Жыл бұрын

When you charge your trailer batteries what mode do you run it in and how long do you typically have to run the Alp. I have an off grid trailer expedition 2.0 and have not upgraded from lead acid batteries yet. Great video!

@ericneblett5106 Жыл бұрын

Having the 200watt hours of lithium batteries in your Turtleback, have you used the gene to charge your batteries, and if so, how did that go and how long did you need to run the gene to get to full from __? Thanks!!

@davidjd123 Жыл бұрын

I wonder how much heat you can get using a eclectic space heater using this generator with a 20lb tank, or a propane heater running on a 20lb tank.

@BradyRay_333 10 ай бұрын

Something else to consider and a benefit, is the electric heater does not produce moisture.

@normandgallant8106 Жыл бұрын

Yo bro ...sound readings differ depending on the recipient's sound equipment volume settings .

@david_1956 Жыл бұрын

How long does the pull rope last?

@vroor32 Жыл бұрын

Q1: how big is your battery bank? Q2: what's the charge rate on 12V on this Genny to replenish the battery bank?

@7115duck Жыл бұрын

Would like to know that as well.

@onlineshopper2510 Жыл бұрын

Is it safe to store the generator on the inside of my van after use?(van life)

@1stRanger Жыл бұрын

If you'll disconnect the tank sure.

@1stRanger Жыл бұрын

I can find a few cons for you right of the top off my head without spending 12 month with this thing. 1. No QDC. Why there's no QDC? It's pretty much must have for LPG only unit. Many multifuel models DO have QDC. 2. No toolless quick access to engine compartment for service that has to be done quite often. 3. Low power. They call this a 1000W unit, but it's not. In some cases it's not even 850W, but at least call it what it is, a 850W unit. Can use parallel is a ridiculous counterargument. 4. No cigarette lighter port. Instead we have USB ports that 99% of users will never use. 5. Eco mode and kill switches could be much better and much more distinguishable from each other. 6. No voltage or load indicators. All in all if this unit worked flawlessly for 12 month then it's a good unit. The flaws are there though regardless and they are glaringly obvious. So it looks to me like you're just shilling this thing. This makes me question your honesty in whole. Now that I think about it this thing doesn't look like it was used much. Too pristine. But maybe you just was very gentle with it, who knows.

@imark7777777 Жыл бұрын

QDC? It does have regulated DC output however on the weird DC connection usually used on generators. Since it comes with a cord it would be perfect to be spliced with some Anderson connectors and then it's just a matter of getting a cigarette to Anderson cable.

@1stRanger Жыл бұрын

@@imark7777777 Do you even know what QDC is? Also. This crap connector is not Anderson. It's a proprietary garbage. From I know it was Honda's attempt to re-invent the wheel, but eventually even they dropped this piece of crap. So on one hand we have proprietary Honda crap meant only for charging the battery and on the other we have a port that's being used on every single 12v powered vehicle accessory. I know what I'd chose. Another obvious choice would be actual Anderson connector, that's also being widely used. But they made the worst choice possible. Crap even Honda dropped.

@MarkSDCA Жыл бұрын

Sounds loud to me.

@geod3589 Жыл бұрын

it is

@imark7777777 Жыл бұрын

It's hard to tell in videos because of the mic and circuitry. Most cameras will default to automatic gain which will just turn the volume up until it gots noise and it can't distinguish between speech or noise.

@humbleservant4163 Жыл бұрын

@imark7777777 nope it's loud

@thewanderingisraelite 2 жыл бұрын

I can't figure out the cost.. I ran the price check on these and they didn't even come up on eBay..!! Then did a general search and green ones for $89.00 and other for $549.00..!! What gives..!!

@Rob-tl9md 2 жыл бұрын

That is simple. one is a scam and the other isn't.

@imark7777777 Жыл бұрын

They're not on eBay ( yet? ) there's only one distributor and they only came out about a year ago.