Harbor Freight Predator 3500 killer! The WEN 3800 Inverter generator.

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4 жыл бұрын

See my latest video on a run test (Quick correction, I pointed to the circuit breakers as the parallel link plugs, the parallel plugs are the black and red plugs on the top right.) I toiled over generators for our RV and after much research, trial, error and returns, I settled on the WEN 3800 inverter generator. This is as quiet as the Honda 3000, Yamaha 3000, Predator 3500, and Powerhouse3500, (which are the same unit), and quieter than others like Champion, Briggs and Stratton, and Firman. I actually bought a Firman at the RV dealership we purchased our camper from, and they said is was as quiet as other generators in its class. Not the case. it was louder than the Predators our camping friends have, so I returned it. Was going to purchase the Predator/Powerhouse until I ran across the WEN. Excellent generator with all the right features. Thanks for watching!
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@TheWhiskeyTank 4 жыл бұрын

I've had mine for 6 months and love it.

@123karismith 4 жыл бұрын

I've been researching all day and your video convinced me to go with the WEN 3800. Thanks for the info

@Lakecenterlawncare 4 жыл бұрын

You’re gonna love it.

@206deeznutz 4 жыл бұрын

Got mine yesterday. Hands down the quietest and best inverter generator out there!

@tonisam962 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you watch this video about generator safety kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f5eah5Zys6uypn0.html I just want people to stay safe. Thank you.

@misterlyle. 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review! I just ordered one from the Wen link you provided. Hurricane Sally just blew through, leaving us without electricity for several days; I'll be better prepared for the next outage.

@cmweist70 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought one from the WEN web sight, its on sale for $650. What a deal!!

@johnclark6571 3 жыл бұрын

How much was the shipping? I’m definitely interested

@cmweist70 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnclark6571 No shipping or taxes charged.

@johnclark6571 3 жыл бұрын

@@cmweist70 That’s a deal. Tax here is 9.25%. I’ll look into it Monday. Thanks for the quick response!

@Emergenttheory 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, mine arrives today just in time for the next black out here in Calif.

@Lakecenterlawncare 4 жыл бұрын

Nuisance321 I hope all goes well for you. Power up!

@Nuck82 3 жыл бұрын

Lol hey I'm in CA just got mine last week. Generator brother's!

@hxhdfjifzirstc894 3 жыл бұрын

Californians think they're saving the planet, but they're all charging their iPhones with gasoline. Lol

@Nuck82 3 жыл бұрын

We are also going to use it to charge our electric cars ;)

@Dive-Bar-Casanova 3 жыл бұрын

If Newsom beats the recall expect more blackouts.

@travisaugustine7264 3 жыл бұрын

I have to say that my Predator 3500 Inverter generator has been flawless. Glad you like your WEN though, I certainly would look at one if I had to do it again because this seems like a good option

@roymichael851 3 жыл бұрын

Been looking at the Predator all month, been on the fence, I think this blows the Predator away, thanks for posting this!!

@Lakecenterlawncare 3 жыл бұрын

Roy Michael you will not be disappointed!!

@claddagh1000 3 жыл бұрын

Why? Wen have been having issues

@Lakecenterlawncare 3 жыл бұрын

@@claddagh1000 what issues?

@linusdarla 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought a 3800 from the wen website $649 no tax free shipping. Bought it Wednesday night at 10 pm and it will be here tomorrow, fantastic! Your review helped my decision.

@I-Told-U-So 3 жыл бұрын

Hell Ya for the auto starter! Hope all are like that press/push to start. Way2go!

@Walshslandscaping 2 жыл бұрын

the wen is awesome

@Ashburn1011 2 жыл бұрын

For anyone worried about noise level, it actually sounds louder in the video. I was worried when I first started mine up but was very impressed with how little sound it made.

@SouthFLMudClub Жыл бұрын

Its actually really loud... I run a honda 3000 my buddy the 3800 wen and my father in law a westinghouse 4500..... The wen is way louder than both of them by a big ways,

@Ashburn1011 Жыл бұрын

Lmao really loud? Absolutely not. Are the Honda and Westinghouse quieter? Yes. I used to own a BS 3500 I think? Now that was really loud. You could hear that thing on the opposite side of the campground. Pretty embarrassing. So ya, the Wen 3800 is not really loud by any means

@SouthFLMudClub Жыл бұрын

@Austin Ashburn we place our gens about 30'-40' from camp, and the WEN is the only one that wakes me up when camper AC kicks on.. It's loud. It sounds like it's overloading when the compressor kicks on. With that being said, it's a great gen for the price. 2 in parallel for under $1500. Honda 3000 and Predator 3500 are definitely the quietest. It is an inverter gen, so it's quieter than average non inverter gens..

@Ashburn1011 Жыл бұрын

That’s crazy that it can wake you that far away. Mine is usually no more than 20ft outside the camper n I can barely hear it. When the AC is on then I can’t hear the wen at all lol

@SouthFLMudClub Жыл бұрын

Thats crazy that you dont hear the surge... You must be a 12 pack and a bottole of whiskey in by the time you go to sleep...

@TDoyle-lw5ry 4 жыл бұрын

I replaced the torch spark plug that came in mine with a higher quality ngk plug, i felt it ran smoother after doing so

@Lakecenterlawncare 3 жыл бұрын

T. Doyle that’s my next project. Changed oil after 50 hour break in to full synthetic and the runtime seems better.

@seonapil404 3 жыл бұрын

I already own a Wen 2K and really like it. Yesterday I went to HF to buy a Predator but discovered that the discount coupon excluded the Predator. So instead decided to buy a second Wen 2K then parallel them to run my trailer's a/c, however I noticed and decided to buy the Wen 3800 instead.

@coreybabcock2023 2 жыл бұрын

Got mine yesterday for 400 from a guy on Facebook marketplace

@GM-gt6rn 3 жыл бұрын

I subscribed and liked good video

@normanrhone2791 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great. Thanks for that video. Also, Where can I get that cable lock for the generator?

@Lakecenterlawncare 4 жыл бұрын

Norman Rhone it’s a bike lock I bought years ago. Any bike shop should have them. Giant is the brand of this lock.

@normanrhone3753 4 жыл бұрын

Tim Engle Thanks Tim, pardon my lateness to acknowledge you.

@tonisam962 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you guys stay safe using your portable generators during a power outage kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f5eah5Zys6uypn0.html please make sure you watch this video on this link. I just hope you guys use your generator carefully please. Thank you all of you.

@vexgroove 4 жыл бұрын

The WEN beats all 3,000 series generators!!! Predator< CHAMPION

@christinesmith7625 3 жыл бұрын

not honda !

@vexgroove 3 жыл бұрын

@@christinesmith7625 for the Price the WEN is an Absolute Cruise to the Finish Line 🤑#1

@christinesmith7625 3 жыл бұрын

@@vexgroove that is true but i have a honda 18 years old runs like new i live in florida hurricane central never failed yet lot of hours on this unit . i also have a honda 5hp outboard motor 22 years old starts 1 pull hondas are pricey but if taken care of they run a long time ! stay safe

@aricp3764 3 жыл бұрын

@@christinesmith7625 it's not a inverter style.

@SiBorg8A 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone run an air conditioner on the WEN?

@Lakecenterlawncare 2 жыл бұрын

I do. You can run the air and a microwave at the same time.

@jessefields9535 4 жыл бұрын

Video it with phone horizontally next time.

@Lakecenterlawncare 4 жыл бұрын

Bad habit. Sorry.

@SneekyPete2012 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone found an extended run fuel cap for this model?

@Dive-Bar-Casanova 3 жыл бұрын

Not advised. It'll cause liquid to get sucked into the evap vapor line thus migrating to then ruining the carbon canister resulting the generator won't come off idle to maintain loads. It's one advantage to the Hondas.

@videodistro 3 жыл бұрын

Why can't you guys turn your phone to landscape mode??

@Lakecenterlawncare 3 жыл бұрын

Beating a dead horse. Got it. Value the content, not the format.

@pilotdog68 4 жыл бұрын

Have you done any runtime tests on it? Anything you don't like? I'm looking at this one and the Westinghouse 4500

@Lakecenterlawncare 3 жыл бұрын

pilotdog68 run time is on par with others. Changing the spark plug may help according to others. I will run a test and let everyone know.

@faultless18 3 жыл бұрын

My friend has a Westinghouse 4500 and I was thinking about buying it. How is the Wen 3800 holding up? Any issues at all?

@billarmstrong2411 3 жыл бұрын

@@faultless18 I bought the westinghouse and it just kept overloading every 15 minutes. works great when it isnt very hot outside. Used it when it was 94 degrees and everytime tried run my 13500 btu camper A/C it would overload. I just sent it back and am looking for alternatives. I was only running the A/C in the camper with nothing else. During the night while it was cooler outside it ran fine, once it warmed up outside, OVERLOAD. Maybe I just got a bad one but just food for thought. I cant seem to find anyone on youtube that is testing theirs outside in the summer heat. Good luck with your choice in which ever one you decide to go with. I'm between the WEN3800 and The Predator3500 at this point.

@loft4me 3 жыл бұрын

Just a basic question: does the port that says "recreational vehicle use only" also allow you to run a cable to a manual transfer switch on the house, for feeding the house in the event of a power outage? Thanks.

@Lakecenterlawncare 3 жыл бұрын

a Winter's Tale I’m not sure. I will review the manual and see if there is a reference to that. Otherwise an electrician might know.

@loft4me 3 жыл бұрын

@@Lakecenterlawncare Thanks Tim, I appreciate you responding. Will do investigation on my end.

@ByronScottJones 3 жыл бұрын

It can be run to a transfer switch in your house. Because it's 120v single phase, and not 240v two phase, it won't be able to power any of your 240v appliances and it will only be able to supply power to one side of your circuit breaker. But it can be connected.

@loft4me 3 жыл бұрын

@@ByronScottJones Byron, I appreciate the input, thank you.

@normanrhone2791 4 жыл бұрын

Are the grab handles metal or plastic? These boxy type generators dont seem to have any way to be secured against theft buy using a solid heavy duty chain etc. Cable locks are completely useless.

@Lakecenterlawncare 4 жыл бұрын

They are metal bolted through a metal frame. . This cable lock I have is 1/2”. Anyone with cordless power tools can cut the handles, chains, and cables to get what they want. This will keep it mostly secure and keep people honest.

@hitmanhite 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a 12v charger cable available? Only thing I don’t see the Predator has.

@Lakecenterlawncare 3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure. I just use my smart battery charger with it. Works better than an on board charger.

@Nintendude2013 3 жыл бұрын

I purchased hopefully it works out great because someone recommended predator 3500

@Glock2201 3 жыл бұрын

You say that it has handles so you can set it up into a pickup but just how easy is it to do that? I am about 5' 6" and weigh around 170 so not a big guy at all. I am fairly strong for my size but have to pick it up about waist high in order to get it in the back of my truck.

@Lakecenterlawncare 3 жыл бұрын

Glock2201 it weighs about 115 with fuel, based on what you said you shouldn’t have any problem lifting it.

@matchking300 3 жыл бұрын

Im 5-10 150# 54yrs old. I can muscle mine into my trailer alone. About 2' off the ground. Super light for its size.

@slavaartyukh4075 2 жыл бұрын

how is it holding up since you bought it? are you still happy with it ? would you buy one again today? Thanks...

@Lakecenterlawncare 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve used it quite a bit. It runs as good as the day I bought it. I would definitely buy another.

@randyrusin5859 2 жыл бұрын

Is this Tim Engle from Plover

@Lakecenterlawncare 2 жыл бұрын

Nope.

@northgeorgia7357 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a kit for running it with propane and natural gas?

@markhuff4055 2 жыл бұрын

Check out the WEN DF400i

@tmc1473 3 жыл бұрын

Did you say,,"ALTERNATIVE TO THE PREDATOR" 😆 The PREDATOR blows compared to this. lol. Awsome video. Next time do it in portrait mode,,,,😠

@AXNJXN1 3 жыл бұрын

Todd, I think you meant to say 'Landscape' mode.

@tmc1473 3 жыл бұрын

@@AXNJXN1 Great Video though 👌

@tmc1473 3 жыл бұрын

I got one,,,,it's sexy!

@Nintendude2013 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

@stelthy100 3 жыл бұрын

What’s the price

@Lakecenterlawncare 3 жыл бұрын

$745

@jimbob3030 2 жыл бұрын

@@Lakecenterlawncare $512 caught on sale at woot

@RayEvans 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review. I opted for the Generac IQ3500. I love everything about it with the exception that generacs cheap ass didn’t build wheels into the unit. And it’s heavy. I almost went with this baby here but couldn’t break my loyalty habit as my past 2 generators over the years were also Generac. I’ve also ordered the Westinghouse WGen9500DF. I’ll use the inverter/ IQ3500 at night and the Westinghouse during our peek and awake hours. This past storm here in Texas was something out of an apocalyptic movie. Nobody will never forget the 2021 February Texas storm and how a few days of snow Fugd up the entire state. 🤦🏾‍♂️

@eastsidemuu 3 жыл бұрын

Can it run a fridge?

@Lakecenterlawncare 3 жыл бұрын

It runs the entire RV. My RV has 2 refrigerators.

@Lakecenterlawncare 3 жыл бұрын

It’s on sale right now for $599! wenproducts.com/collections/generators/products/wen-56380i-super-quiet-3800-watt-portable-inverter-generator-with-fuel-shut-off

@leomiller3404 2 жыл бұрын

That was way louder than the predator

@Lakecenterlawncare 2 жыл бұрын

It’s not. Same loudness if not a little less. There are a few Predators in our camping group.

@jaycurtis3092 3 жыл бұрын

You should have recorded this video in landscape instead of portrait.

@Lakecenterlawncare 3 жыл бұрын

Broken record. I got it.

@v1rotate391 3 жыл бұрын

Uhhh yea the Honda has a fuel switch to run the carb dry. Love all these reviews comparing to Honda. Can’t compare to the best. These things don’t touch the Honda gens

@maximaniac7231 3 жыл бұрын

Lol @ Honda fanboys watching videos of other generators so they can attempt to feel superior with their overpriced Honda purchase.

@Dive-Bar-Casanova 3 жыл бұрын

Honda doesn't honor their warranty. Wen and Harbor Freight do. When the Honda eu2000i's were suffering on a massive scale exhaust valve failure in the first few minutes of operation Honda refused warranty claims. People got stuck with useless $1100 lemons.

@brianangel8201 3 жыл бұрын

May be a good generator. You did a very poor job of audio while it was running, could not hear most of what you said. redo with voice over for a better description of it.

@tonisam962 3 жыл бұрын

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@drumdude46 3 жыл бұрын

Keeps talking right near the unit...after starting motor. has no idea...can't hear a damn word he's saying ...at that point. Unit looks very nice. think i'm getting one tomorrow.

@Lakecenterlawncare 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I’m not a professional KZfaqr paid with high tech equipment. I use my phone. Noted for future videos. Thanks for watching! You will love this generator.

@matthewliss1362 3 жыл бұрын

I can hear u jist fine

@paresalex1 4 жыл бұрын

Greetings Can you tell me were you buy it? Thanks!

@Lakecenterlawncare 4 жыл бұрын

wenproducts.com/collections/inverter-generators/products/wen-56380i-super-quiet-3800-watt-portable-inverter-generator-with-fuel-shut-off

@behnkeee 4 жыл бұрын

Home Depot .com has in stock

@TDoyle-lw5ry 4 жыл бұрын

Got mine from Amazon

@loft4me 3 жыл бұрын

@@TDoyle-lw5ry Mr. Doyle, how was the delivery from Amazon? Any damage during shipping that might compromise the product? Thanks, I am considering Amazon, as my local Home Depot is currently out of stock (Marina Del Rey, CA).

@slurpyman20 3 жыл бұрын

There are more predators sold across the country than this. To warranty the predator is just take it to hf. Good luck with online sales on the wen. Overall the predator sales will still dominate. The price of the wen is still not a winner. It would only be if it was being sold for 3-400$max

@Lakecenterlawncare 3 жыл бұрын

I disagree 100%. The WEN offers way more and HF only lets you bring it back once.

@paulsylvester1394 3 жыл бұрын

But the fact is you can just cart it to the store and you do not have to ship it. Of course once you mod the HF to breathe better, you may be stuck with it! What works for you is best! Going to get one of these some day!

@amatoap 3 жыл бұрын

I paid $600 shipped for my Wen 3800. It comes with. a 2 year warranty. With the Predator, you need to purchase an extended warranty. The extended warranty is good for one replacement. If that replacement has issues, it's not covered. I thought I had a issue with the hour meter during the breakin, I ran it for an hour, changed oil, ran it for another hour and changed the oil. The hour meter reset each time. I emailed Wen, they got back to me within 24 hours. Its needs to run continuously for 2 hours for the hour meter to start. I have since run it for two hours, stopped it and then again for 15 mins. It is keeping track of the hours.

@danreynolds8028 3 жыл бұрын

If your going to use a cell phone camera to make videos, at least hold it HORIZONTALLY. You will see much more on screen and not have to move it around so much.

@Lakecenterlawncare 3 жыл бұрын

Dan Reynolds my bad, I already got that comment.

@danreynolds8028 3 жыл бұрын

@@Lakecenterlawncare No problem. I see people do it all the time and it's just annoying to watch. Vertical orientation is fine for still photos but not video. I wonder how many people mount their big screen TV on the wall vertically or stand their computer monitor on one end?

@Lakecenterlawncare 3 жыл бұрын

Dan Reynolds LOL. It works okay watching vertical on a cell phone, but I know, it’s annoying.

@danreynolds8028 3 жыл бұрын

@@Lakecenterlawncare I am thinking of buying this generator and doing the NG/propane conversion. just wish the wheels were bigger so it will roll easier over bumpy terrain. Do you think it would possible to add bigger size wheels?

@Lakecenterlawncare 3 жыл бұрын

Dan Reynolds I will look, but anything is possible. You may have to extend the wheel axle so the larger wheels clear. If you add larger wheels, the generator will not sit level unless you can fabricate an axle that keeps the proximity of the bottom of the wheel the same distance to the ground as the current wheels. I have wheeled the generator through yards and fields with no issues.