HF Predator 3500 10% off with Coupon

[TPC]

You won’t see this again in either price nor availability for a long time if at all.
Especially availability.
I’m buying an extra spare. When they finally puke I remove the fluids and dumpsters them.

 

[satellitemike]

What does something like the one on the bottom go for?
And how long will the carb last before needing to be rebuilt, if you take care of it w treated fuel and running it dry before shutting it down?

 

[sintax]

I thought they stopped the coupon game! I really need a couple of their 44” tool storage chests but I don’t think they’re going to go back to that $400 price range

 

[racektm]

I thought they stopped the coupon game! I really need a couple of their 44” tool storage chests but I don’t think they’re going to go back to that $400 price range

Like these? I just bought two of them, $399 each.

46 in. 9 Drawer Mobile Storage Cabinet with Solid Wood Top, Red

Amazing deals on this 46In Mobile Storage Cabinet, Red at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

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[Nordie]

Wow that's tempting, only thing that sucks is I don't have a 220 plug anywhere in my house. I would need to get a transfer switch installed.

 

[Xring01]

Wow that's tempting, only thing that sucks is I don't have a 220 plug anywhere in my house. I would need to get a transfer switch installed.

Hummm, 3500kw is probably to small of a unit, to justify the cost / expense /time of installing a complete transfer switch.e
If you gonna go that far, then I would be considering a much larger generator.

Just remember, your wifes average hair drier is pulling 1800 watts... some are 2500.... So truly consider the load you are backing up, and develop a plan for that load and your budget.

 

[Nordie]

Hummm, 3500kw is probably to small of a unit, to justify the cost / expense /time of installing a complete transfer switch.e
If you gonna go that far, then I would be considering a much larger unit.

Just remember, your wifes average hair drier is pulling 1800 watts... some are 2500.... So truly consider the load you are backing up, and develop a plan for that load and your budget.

I agree, this would be to keep my fridge going in case of an outage, not power the entire house. Could always buy bigger. If it was summer it would definitely run the swamp cooler as well.

I see your point though

 

[Echo Lodge]

I miss the 20% coupon game at HF... Can't tell you how many of the free flashlights and voltage testers I have lying around. Don't go in nearly as much since they stopped coupons and changed to the HF CC gig!


I researched the HF gens for a long time and ended up going with the Wen.

WEN 56380i Super Quiet 3800-Watt RV-Ready Portable Inverter Generator with Fuel Shut-Off and Electric Start

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...

wenproducts.com

I liked the feature that it runs the carb dry with the flip of a switch and already has the RV plug.

 

[sintax]

Like these? I just bought two of them, $399 each.

46 in. 9 Drawer Mobile Storage Cabinet with Solid Wood Top, Red

Amazing deals on this 46In Mobile Storage Cabinet, Red at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

I'm looking for 2 of these

Harbor Freight Tools – Quality Tools at Discount Prices Since 1977

Harbor Freight buys their top quality tools from the same factories that supply our competitors. We cut out the middleman and pass the savings to you!

www.harborfreight.com

 

[sintax]

I miss the 20% coupon game at HF... Can't tell you how many of the free flashlights and voltage testers I have lying around. Don't go in nearly as much since they stopped coupons and changed to the HF CC gig!


I researched the HF gens for a long time and ended up going with the Wen.

WEN 56380i Super Quiet 3800-Watt RV-Ready Portable Inverter Generator with Fuel Shut-Off and Electric Start

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...

wenproducts.com

I liked the feature that it runs the carb dry with the flip of a switch and already has the RV plug.

same, i've pretty much just stopped spending money there randomly. Now I only go when I need something disposable

 

[sintax]

Wow that's tempting, only thing that sucks is I don't have a 220 plug anywhere in my house. I would need to get a transfer switch installed.

no matter what you need a transfer switch. Back feeding is very bad and kills linemen.

 

[TPC]

Wow they run smoother than ever.

They’ve added this collar in the gas fill neck to help prevent liquid being sucked into the EVAPORATOR canister.

 

[TPC]

What does something like the one on the bottom go for?
And how long will the carb last before needing to be rebuilt, if you take care of it w treated fuel and running it dry before shutting it down?

There is a real easy carb bowl drain with tube.
I’ll drain this and post pix after run-time.
Run Star Tron

 

[Echo Lodge]

I used Sea Foam and I ran the gen once a month for 15 mins past year with no issues. I used dinosaur oil for the break in and I varied the load for the first few hours. After 10 hours and two oil changes I put synthetic oil in.

Bunch of mods for the Predator on YT for things like draining the fuel and better wheels.

 

[4Waters]

I agree, this would be to keep my fridge going in case of an outage, not power the entire house. Could always buy bigger. If it was summer it would definitely run the swamp cooler as well.

I see your point though

This would run all your lights TV fridge..... no microwave and probably no coffee maker unless you make sure all the fridges and freezers are off or unplugged while it's brewing

 

[Wheeler]

Why do you continue pimping this chineese crap on a boating forum?

 

[4Waters]

Why do you continue pimping this chineese crap on a boating forum?

Quit bitching about others negativity

Seriously, we as well as several other inmates live in Simi where SCE loves to turn off the power any time it's breezy so when a deal comes up its good to post it. Several of my neighbors lost everything in their fridge twice earlier this year.

 

[RiverDave]

I miss the 20% coupon game at HF... Can't tell you how many of the free flashlights and voltage testers I have lying around. Don't go in nearly as much since they stopped coupons and changed to the HF CC gig!


I researched the HF gens for a long time and ended up going with the Wen.

WEN 56380i Super Quiet 3800-Watt RV-Ready Portable Inverter Generator with Fuel Shut-Off and Electric Start

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...

wenproducts.com

I liked the feature that it runs the carb dry with the flip of a switch and already has the RV plug.

How much was that?

 

[TPC]

The rechargeable pencil flashlight is Da Kine'.
Wife and her nurse friends love 'um.
Super bright, excellent.

 

[TPC]

Why do you continue pimping this chineese crap on a boating forum?

I can't answer that at the moment. This Chinese junk just committed Hari kari and I have to return it. No wait,, that's Japanese. I mean it committed Zisha'.

 

[TPC]

I thought they stopped the coupon game! I really need a couple of their 44” tool storage chests but I don’t think they’re going to go back to that $400 price range

Me too. It's why I jumped on this.
Ya run them 100 hours outta the box.. If they last that long they'll last years.

 

[TPC]

Ok new exchanged. I’ll put in a properly gapped NGK and most likely won’t have an issue with this one.
Didn’t want to trouble shoot the last one. Hit and run with new and start over

 

[timstoy]

It blew up already? What was the price with the coupon, they must have stock since you got a replacement.

 

[Blackmagic94]

Or just buy one of the 5 used Onans I have listed.

 

[Wheeler]

Or just buy one of the 5 used Onans I have listed.

What kind of patriot would do that and miss out on giving them little yellow bastards more green backs?

 

[TPC]

Stopped off for a beer and some side boob:

 

[sintax]

Stopped off for a beer and some side boob:

interesting.... those are two of my favorite things!

 

[Echo Lodge]

How much was that?

I bought it a year ago.... Wen had a special and at the time it was cheaper than the Predator.

WEN 56380i Super Quiet 3800-Watt RV-Ready Portable Inverter Generator with Fuel Shut-Off and Electric Start

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...

wenproducts.com

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[TPC]

I brought her candy,,,,

 

[TPC]

It blew up already? What was the price with the coupon, they must have stock since you got a replacement.

7 and change.
Probably a carbon’d up sparkplug but I’m way too busy to Fuck with it. Faster to just exchange it.

 

[Wheeler]

Quit bitching about others negativity

Seriously, we as well as several other inmates live in Simi where SCE loves to turn off the power any time it's breezy so when a deal comes up its good to post it. Several of my neighbors lost everything in their fridge twice earlier this year.

all you rich people in Simi can afford to buy a Honda!

 

[Happy Smitty]

I like my 3500. I'm on my second one. First quit after 6 hours. Best thing ever is running this quiet kitty 25' away from the toybox. I don't miss the old days of the built-in Onan 5500 shaking and buzzing the toybox all evening.

 

[HNL2LHC]

Good luck on the toolboxes. Took me 4 tries to get my delivery undamaged.

 

[TPC]

Good luck on the toolboxes. Took me 4 tries to get my View attachment 1063927 delivery undamaged.

Time to do that here

 

[RiverDave]

Or just buy one of the 5 used Onans I have listed.

They on here?

 

[HNL2LHC]

Time to do that here

So much better than the smaller stacked units. It is huge and heavy. Be ready with a few guys to lift it up.

 

[sintax]

Good luck on the toolboxes. Took me 4 tries to get my delivery undamaged.

nice!

I plan on doing the 2 of the smaller 44" boxes and nesting them into a metal frame with a solid core wood top and getting a sheetmetal top bent for the final work surface. Similar to this.

 

[77charger]

Still have my honda from 2009 which already had time on it.Still going strong but its a 3000eu and been solid i have had friends buy champion,and hf gens telling me how they are just like a honda only to crap out 2 days into a week long camp trip.Sure warranty took care of them but what good is it when you are far from service.


As for smaller hondas like a 2000 its a crapshoot where id rather gamble and buy a half price type gen.

 

[Universal Elements]

They on here?

They have these on sale at Costco. Free shipping too.

https://www.costco.com/firman-2900w-running--3200w-peak-gasoline-powered-inverter-generator.product.100367440.html

 

[Blackmagic94]

They on here?

See my ad

 

[TPC]

Honda EU3000 won't run in extreme heat nor roll the 15K BTU AC. I have 2 of them, friend has 2 and that's our's and other friends experience.
It's the main reason we went to HF. We run them in extreme heat fully loaded days on end - no issues. I found if they last 100 hours they last 5000. A few fueling precautions and proper maint and they'll be reliable.

If Honda eventually makes a 3500 that can take the heat and run the AC we'll certainly check them out but for now the HF 3500 is the only whore in town.

 

[HitIt]

I have a Predator 3500. Love it. So quiet even when the microwave is running and will run one AC. That said, when I go on a trip my Honda 2000 is always with me as backup. It's like a boot knife.

 

[Riverbound]

I run the shit out of mine when we dry camp. And I don’t need to run the Onan.

Much quieter and much better on fuel.

I’m Glamis right now for 4 days. Run the big one during the day when we need more than 1 ac. Other than that run this guy.

 

[Mike K]

I have learned about a different type of generator.
But thank you for the heads up on Predators.
Ive been looking and learning about gas generators for a month now.
I really wanted a Champion but the Predator with the coupon is awesome.
I was already to go and get the 3500 cuz I’m an Inside Track Member
Then I added up all the watts I need in case electricity goes out.
So now I want around 9000 watt Generator .
Still good with Predator … with coupon $1700
But … I just found out about Solar Generators.
In particular a company called “Bluetti” .
They have a solar generator that will give 10,000 watts .
Hey … even if there lying … 8500 is still enough for me.
You charge them with a couple of solar panels, or wall charge at home , cigarette lighter while you drive to your job site or campsite. t
It seems to be the way power stations are going.
$1500 plus $200 for panels gives me 10,000 watts and recharges everyday (at home or camp site in 4 hours)
and … the Predator weighs 300 lbs and the Bluetti 1500 is 40 lbs.
So … you charge up these new solar generators and they can even run a huge refrigerator ( my hot button)
and they stay charged up for a long time. Big reefer 2100 watts for 16 hours ( that’s fine cuz the panels will charge it up the next day)
You can keep them in the house too.
Quiet no lawn mower sound.
Also makes me think about the CA upcoming lawn mower ban in CA …
Does that mean gas generators too? Probably.
Anyway … these Solar generators seem pretty cool and I thought I’d pass on what I just learned.
Funny how when we are about to spend some serious money we research the hell outta it … glad I did.
And again… thank you for posting that coupon … without that I wouldn’t have done this homework.

 

[WhatExit?]

I have learned about a different type of generator.
But thank you for the heads up on Predators.
Ive been looking and learning about gas generators for a month now.
I really wanted a Champion but the Predator with the coupon is awesome.
I was already to go and get the 3500 cuz I’m an Inside Track Member
Then I added up all the watts I need in case electricity goes out.
So now I want around 9000 watt Generator .
Still good with Predator … with coupon $1700
But … I just found out about Solar Generators.
In particular a company called “Bluetti” .
They have a solar generator that will give 10,000 watts .
Hey … even if there lying … 8500 is still enough for me.
You charge them with a couple of solar panels, or wall charge at home , cigarette lighter while you drive to your job site or campsite. t
It seems to be the way power stations are going.
$1500 plus $200 for panels gives me 10,000 watts and recharges everyday (at home or camp site in 4 hours)
and … the Predator weighs 300 lbs and the Bluetti 1500 is 40 lbs.
So … you charge up these new solar generators and they can even run a huge refrigerator ( my hot button)
and they stay charged up for a long time. Big reefer 2100 watts for 16 hours ( that’s fine cuz the panels will charge it up the next day)
You can keep them in the house too.
Quiet no lawn mower sound.
Also makes me think about the CA upcoming lawn mower ban in CA …
Does that mean gas generators too? Probably.
Anyway … these Solar generators seem pretty cool and I thought I’d pass on what I just learned.
Funny how when we are about to spend some serious money we research the hell outta it … glad I did.
And again… thank you for posting that coupon … without that I wouldn’t have done this homework.

"Solar generator"

Bluetti looks to be a really well designed and made "battery box" with rechargeable batteries. It's a "portable power station"

Good overview: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradmo...rtable-power-station--b230-expansion-battery/

Walmart sells 'em:

Robot or human?

 

[TPC]

Also makes me think about the CA upcoming lawn mower ban in CA …
Does that mean gas generators too? Probably.

Highly unlikely and that ban may be ruled unconstitutional like the rest of Newsomes decrees.
I use ours in the desert with the RV.

 

[HB2Havasu]

Wow they run smoother than ever.
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They’ve added this collar in the gas fill neck to help prevent liquid being sucked into the EVAPORATOR canister.

How many hours are you getting on a gallon of fuel?

 

[outboard_256]

I have learned about a different type of generator.
But thank you for the heads up on Predators.
Ive been looking and learning about gas generators for a month now.
I really wanted a Champion but the Predator with the coupon is awesome.
I was already to go and get the 3500 cuz I’m an Inside Track Member
Then I added up all the watts I need in case electricity goes out.
So now I want around 9000 watt Generator .
Still good with Predator … with coupon $1700
But … I just found out about Solar Generators.
In particular a company called “Bluetti” .
They have a solar generator that will give 10,000 watts .
Hey … even if there lying … 8500 is still enough for me.
You charge them with a couple of solar panels, or wall charge at home , cigarette lighter while you drive to your job site or campsite. t
It seems to be the way power stations are going.
$1500 plus $200 for panels gives me 10,000 watts and recharges everyday (at home or camp site in 4 hours)
and … the Predator weighs 300 lbs and the Bluetti 1500 is 40 lbs.
So … you charge up these new solar generators and they can even run a huge refrigerator ( my hot button)
and they stay charged up for a long time. Big reefer 2100 watts for 16 hours ( that’s fine cuz the panels will charge it up the next day)
You can keep them in the house too.
Quiet no lawn mower sound.
Also makes me think about the CA upcoming lawn mower ban in CA …
Does that mean gas generators too? Probably.
Anyway … these Solar generators seem pretty cool and I thought I’d pass on what I just learned.
Funny how when we are about to spend some serious money we research the hell outta it … glad I did.
And again… thank you for posting that coupon … without that I wouldn’t have done this homework.

interesting but have you checked how long you can run this solar generator before it needs to be recharged. It might give you 10,000 watts of power but for how long? If it only weigh's 40 pounds it can't have that much batteries and the solar panels won't be able to keep up with any big draw. I was thinking about turning my toy hauler into a big solar generator (lots of solar panels on roof, big invertor, lots of batteries). For me to meet my current needs of my 3500 generator it would cost 10 times more and I would be still worried I wouldn't get a full charge if I didn't have enough sun light (clouds, tree's, winter time, etc). Having enough batteries to last all day and night is usually a big bank, then you need another big bank of solar panels to be able to charge it back up in a day. Just wasn't worth it unless I was living in it full time.

 

[mesquito_creek]

interesting but have you checked how long you can run this solar generator before it needs to be recharged. It might give you 10,000 watts of power but for how long? If it only weigh's 40 pounds it can't have that much batteries and the solar panels won't be able to keep up with any big draw. I was thinking about turning my toy hauler into a big solar generator (lots of solar panels on roof, big invertor, lots of batteries). For me to meet my current needs of my 3500 generator it would cost 10 times more and I would be still worried I wouldn't get a full charge if I didn't have enough sun light (clouds, tree's, winter time, etc). Having enough batteries to last all day and night is usually a big bank, then you need another big bank of solar panels to be able to charge it back up in a day. Just wasn't worth it unless I was living in it full time.

You have to start doing the real world monitoring and energy audits on you loads to get your solar stuff sized correctly or determine the feasibility of running off grid solar/batteries. If you don't have an amp clamp and power meter and know exactly what you need and when you need it, its hard to just guess...

With the bluetti 200 you have 2000 watt hours of storage, so an coleman rv AC would run about an hour and a half assuming it never cycled off, longer if its not just running WOT. A residential fridge would run about a day and a half etc etc

Where solar and batteries payoff is when you use it all the time, not just for a weekend here and there or a couple weeks 2 or 3 times a year...

Its hard to put a price on silence and endless power once you get your solar built right... I was afraid of the ability to recharge off of solar at first since I am fully off the grid, but now it never crosses my mind.

I would need a pair of predator 3500 in parallel to match my solar inverter output, which was 6.8 times more expensive going solar over gas.....

 

[Paradox]

A couple of years ago I got really motivated to build an off grid e-power system for the house. I ended up reseaching what I needed and purchased everything over a couple of months. 4 full size panels, two SLA 200 AH batteries (over 100 lbs each), vented/sealed battery box, low consumption pure sine inverter, smart MPPT controller, combiner box, ground rods & cables, custom quick connect battery leads, connectors, switches, fuses etc. Everything needed for a 1,000 watts via a 24v to 110 inverter with batteries in series. Enough to run led lights, a 450w cook burner, radio and the like.

Just after acquiring everything, fire fear caused Edison to shut our power down multiple times so I punted. Installed a switch at the panel and bought a 6500 inverter style generator. Works like a charm.

That said, I still have the solar stuff laying around. Thinking about buying one of those small home depot utility trailers, putting a square rack on it and hinge installing (vertically) the solar panels to it with the equipment mounted in the middle. The panels would flip up horizontally when in use and held in place with rods. Don't need it but could be a fun project.